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WARNING!(Continued)
replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which
apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result in
spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only.
This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare
tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn
to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size
spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as
your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the
first opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency
use only. This tire is identified by a label located on the limited-use spare wheel. This label contains the driving
limitations for this spare. This tire may look like the
original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare
tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same as
your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the
first opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In-
stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the
speed listed on the limit-use spare wheel. Keep
inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on
your Tire and Loading Information Placard located
on the driver ’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the
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WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting
in serious injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact
with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva-
lent to the originals in size, quality and performance
when replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on
“Tread Wear Indicator”. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for
the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and
Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original
equipment tire sidewall. See the Tire Sizing Chart ex-
ample found in the “Tire Safety Information” section of
this manual for more information relating to the Load
Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two
rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously
affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a
wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match
those of the original wheels.
It is recommended you contact your authorized tire
dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions
you may have on tire specifications or capability. Failure
to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect
the safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave-
ment.
• Observe the tire chain manufacturer ’s instructions
on the method of installation, operating speed, and
conditions for use. Always use the lower suggested
operating speed of the chain manufacturer if dif-
ferent from the speed recommended by the manu-
facture.
• Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire.
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates. These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type
tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain
mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or
unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being
performed.
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Clutch Fluid............................ .305
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .246
Connector UCI................................ .175
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........175
Contract, Service ......................... .341
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...................... .328
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............328
Corrosion Protection ...................... .306
Cruise Light ...................150, 152, 164, 165
Cupholders ............................ .136
Customer Assistance ...................... .339
Customer Programmable Features .............177
Data Recorder, Event .......................71
Daytime Running Lights ....................112
Dealer Service ........................... .291
Defroster, Windshield .......................93 Disarming, Security System
...................36
Door Ajar .......................... .151, 153
Door Ajar Light ...................... .151, 153
Door Locks ..............................40
Door Locks, Automatic ......................43
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .215
Electrical Power Outlets .....................133
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................102
Electronic Brake Control System Brake Assist System .....................222
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........120
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............223
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......166
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................266
Towing ............................. .285
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Seat Belt Pretensioner.....................55
Seat Belt Reminder .......................47
Seat Belt System .........................45
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .313
Seat Belt Reminder .........................47
Seat Belts ............................ .47, 93
Child Restraint ..........................73
Extender ..............................54
Front Seat ....................... .47, 49, 51
Inspection .............................93
Operating Instructions ....................51
Pregnant Women ........................55
Pretensioners ...........................55
Rear Seat ..............................49
Reminder ............................ .146
Untwisting Procedure .....................53
Seats ................................. .104
Adjustment .......................... .104
Heated .............................. .108Security Alarm
Disarm The System .......................36
Security Alarm ..........................35
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............328
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................34
Service Assistance ........................ .339
Service Contract ......................... .341
Service Manuals ......................... .344
Shoulder Belts ............................49
Signals, Turn ...................... .95, 112, 164
Snow Tires ............................. .244
Spare Tire ....................... .245, 246, 247
Speed Control Accel/Decel .......................... .123
Resume ............................. .122
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................120
Starting ............................... .206
Steering Power .............................. .217
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Tilt Column...........................119
Wheel, Tilt ............................119
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............192
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .192
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .201
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .282
Sun Roof .............................. .129
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........59
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........195
Tilt Steering Column .......................119
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......234, 235
Tire Markings ........................... .227
Tires..................... .95, 239, 245, 246, 345
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................249
Air Pressure .......................... .239
Compact Spare ........................ .246
General Information ...............239, 245, 246
High Speed .......................... .242Inflation Pressures
...................... .240
Life Of Tires .......................... .249
Load Capacity ..................... .234, 235
Pressure Warning Light ...................156
Quality Grading ....................... .345
Radial .............................. .242
Replacement .......................... .250
Rotation ............................. .253
Safety ........................... .227, 239
Sizes ............................... .229
Snow Tires ........................... .244
Spare Tire ..................... .245, 246, 247
Spinning ............................ .248
Tread Wear Indicators ....................248
Tire Safety Information .....................227
Tire Service Kit .......268, 269, 270, 272, 273, 276, 278
To Open Hood .......................... .109
Towing ............................... .261
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .285
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