
4.
Open the hood. Support the hood with
the strut.
Closing the Hood
1. Remove the hood strut from the catch
and secure it correctly after use.
2. Lower the hood and allow it to drop under its own weight for the last
8–12 in (20– 30 cm).
Note: Make sure that the hood is correctly
closed.
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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 139. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
Glossary of Tire Terminology
*Tire label: A label showing the
original equipment tire sizes,
recommended inflation pressure
and the maximum weight the
vehicle can carry.
*
Tire Identification Number
(TIN): A number on the sidewall
of each tire providing information
about the tire brand and
manufacturing plant, tire size and
date of manufacture. Also referred
to as DOT code.
*
Inflation pressure: A measure
of the amount of air in a tire.
*
Standard load: A class of
P-metric or Metric tires designed
to carry a maximum load at set
pressure. For example: For
P-metric tires
35 psi (2.4 bar) or
36 psi (2.5 bar) depending on tires
size and for Metric tires
36 psi
(2.5 bar). Increasing the inflation
pressure beyond this pressure will
not increase the tire ’s load
carrying capability.
*
Extra load: A class of P-metric
or Metric tires designed to carry a
heavier maximum load at
42 psi
(2.9 bar). Increasing the inflation
pressure beyond this pressure will
not increase the tire ’s load
carrying capability. *
kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of
air pressure.
*
PSI: Pounds per square inch, a
standard unit of air pressure.
*
Cold tire pressure: The tire
pressure when the vehicle has
been stationary and out of direct
sunlight for an hour or more and
prior to the vehicle being driven for
1 mi (1.6 km)
.
*
Recommended inflation
pressure: The cold inflation
pressure found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label
(affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver's seating
position), or Tire Label located on
the B-Pillar or the edge of the
driver door.
* B-pillar: The structural member
at the side of the vehicle behind
the front door.
*
Bead area of the tire: Area of
the tire next to the rim.
*
Sidewall of the tire: Area
between the bead area and the
tread.
*
Tread area of the tire: Area of
the perimeter of the tire that
contacts the road when mounted
on the vehicle.
*Rim: The metal support (wheel)
for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire
beads are seated.
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Information Contained on the
Tire Sidewall
Both United States and Canada
Federal regulations require tire
manufacturers to place
standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This
information identifies and
describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also
provides a U.S. DOT Tire
Identification Number for safety
standard certification and in case
of a recall.
Information on P Type Tires
P215/65R15 95H is an example of
a tire size, load index and speed
rating. The definitions of these
items are listed below. (Note that
the tire size, load index and speed
rating for your vehicle may be
different from this example.) A.
P: Indicates a tire, designated
by the Tire and Rim Association,
that may be used for service on
cars, sport utility vehicles,
minivans and light trucks. Note:
If
your tire size does not begin with
a letter this may mean it is
designated by either the European
Tire and Rim Technical
Organization or the Japan Tire
Manufacturing Association.
B. 215:
Indicates the nominal
width of the tire in millimeters
from sidewall edge to sidewall
edge. In general, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
C. 65:
Indicates the aspect ratio
which gives the tire's ratio of
height to width.
D. R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 15:
Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.
F. 95:
Indicates the tire's load
index. It is an index that relates to
how much weight a tire can carry.
You may find this information in
your owner ’s manual. If not,
contact a local tire dealer.
Note: You may not find this
information on all tires because it
is not required by federal law.
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WARNINGS
Never get underneath a vehicle that
is supported only by a jack. If the
vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured. Do not attempt to change a tire on
the side of the vehicle close to
moving traffic. Pull far enough off the
road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel. Always use the jack provided as
original equipment with your vehicle.
If using a jack other than the one
provided as original equipment with your
vehicle, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight, including
any vehicle cargo or modifications. To reduce the risk of possible serious
injury or death, do not remove the full
size spare tire from the factory
secured location. This location is necessary
to achieve police-rated 75 mph rear impact
crash-test performance. Removal
increases the risk of fuel leak in high-speed
rear impacts. Note:
Passengers should not remain in your
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Note: Jack at the specified locations to
avoid damage to the vehicle.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake and activate the hazard flashers.
2. Place the transmission in park (P) and
turn the engine off. 3. Block the diagonally opposite wheel.
4. Turn the two knobs on the floor filler
counterclockwise, then remove the
floor filler and carpeted floor panel
located in the rear of the vehicle. 5. Remove the wing nut securing the
spare tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Remove the spare tire from the spare tire well.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is
located on the left-hand side of the
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is
representative of your vehicle identification
number.
The Vehicle Identification Number contains
the following information: World manufacturer identifier
A
Brake system, Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating, Restraint Devices
and their locations
B
Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
C
Engine type
D
Check digit
E
Model year
F
Assembly plant
G
Production sequence number
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Power Seats.....................................................93
Power Steering Fluid Check......................187
Power Windows
..............................................63
Accessory Delay.................................................... 63
Bounce-Back......................................................... 63
One-Touch Down................................................. 63
One-Touch Up....................................................... 63
Window Lock......................................................... 63
Protecting the Environment
........................12
R
Rear Loadspace Hatches
...........................137
Rear Parking Aid............................................124 Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 125
Rear Seats.........................................................93 Fold-flat Seatback............................................... 93
Rear Under Floor Storage
..........................137
Load Floor.............................................................. 137
Load Safe Label................................................... 137
Rear View Camera
........................................125
Using the Rear View Camera System.........126
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 125
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........56 Rear Camera Washer.......................................... 57
Rear Window Washer......................................... 57
Rear Window Wiper............................................ 56
Recommended Towing Weights.............147
Refueling.........................................................104 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System................105
Remote Control
..............................................46
Car Finder................................................................ 47
Changing the Remote Control Battery.........47
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 47
Removing a Headlamp
...............................192
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............202
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................9
Collision Repairs...................................................... 9
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 9
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 10
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................47
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................166 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)...............................................................165
Roadside Assistance
...................................156
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 156
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 156
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 156
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 156
Roadside Emergencies
...............................156
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................137 Adjusting the Crossbar..................................... 138
Thumbwheel Kit.................................................. 137
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 153
Running Out of Fuel....................................103 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 103
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 103
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................29
Safety Belt Minder.........................................30 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 30
Safety Belts......................................................26 Principle of Operation........................................ 26
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................30
Conditions of operation..................................... 30
Safety Canopy ™
............................................39
Safety Precautions.......................................101
Satellite Radio
..............................................253
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 254
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............253
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 253
Troubleshooting................................................. 254
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........305
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................296
Seats..................................................................90
Security..............................................................52
Side Airbags
.....................................................38
Sitting in the Correct Position...................90
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 222
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