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M
AINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving h\
abits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance,\
it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires re\
ach
five years old. All tires, including the spare, should be removed from\
service after
10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or \
state of
wear.
Winter TiresIf driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season tires marked “M\
+S”, snow
tires, or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance \
between
vehicles when driving. For winter tires, select the size and load ranges\
that are the
same as the original tires, and mount them to all four wheels.
Tire ChainsBecause your vehicle has limited tire clearance, we strongly recommend u\
sing
the following chains:
For 215/55R16 tires:
Cable-type: Autotrac 0154505
For 215/50R17 tires:
Cable-type: Autotrac 0154005
Install tire chains on the front tires only. Mount chains as tightly as you can, and
make sure that they do not touch the brake lines or suspension.
Using the wrong chains, or not properly installing chains, can damage th\
e
brake lines and cause a crash in which you can be seriously injured or k\
illed.
Follow all instructions in this guide regarding the selection and use of\
tire
chains.
WARNING
Traction devices that are the wrong size or improperly installed can dama\
ge your
vehicle’s brake lines, suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are hitting
any part of the vehicle.
NOTICE
Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you\
should be aware of are described below.
Here is an example of what each marking means: P205/55R16 89H
P: vehicle type (passenger)
205: tire width in millimeters
55: aspect ratio (tire section height as a
percentage of its width)
r: tire construction code (radial)
16: rim diameter in inches
89: load index (code indicating maximum load
tire can carry)
H: speed symbol (code indicating maximum
speed rating)
Tire Identification Number (TIN)The tire identification number
(TIN) is a group of numbers
and letters that look like the
example below. TIN is located
on the sidewall of the tire.
Glossary of Tire TerminologyCold Tire Pressure – The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Load rating – The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure.
Maximum Inflation Pressure – The maximum tire air pressure that the\
tire
can hold.
Maximum Load rating – The load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inflation pressure for that tire.
recommended Inflation Pressure – The cold tire inflation pressure \
recommended by the manufacturer.
Treadwear Indicators (TWI) – The projections within the principal gr\
ooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread\
.
Tire size
Tire
identi cation
number (TIN)
Maximum
tire load
Maximu m
tire pressure
Tire siz e
DOT B97R FW6X 2209
DOT: This indicates that the tire meets all
requirements of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
B97R: Manufacturer’s identi cation mark
FW6X: Tire type code
22 09: Date of Transportation
Year
Week

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INDEX
INDEX
Parking brake .............................................. 26, 98Passenger Airbag off Indicator .....................11Phone .......................................................74, 78
Phonebook ..................................................75, 79
Phone Commands ..........................................152
Place Category .................................................86
Power Door Mirrors ......................................... 44
Power Mode
.....................................................96Power Moonroof operation ...........................36
Power Seats ...................................................... 40
Power Window operation ..............................35radio .......................................................58, 67rain-Sensing Wipers.......................................39readiness Codes............................................ 146rear Camera ...................................................109rear Seats .........................................................43rearview Mirror ...............................................44recent Places................................................... 86refueling.......................................................... 111remote Battery Strength ..............................113remote engine Start ........................................94remote Transmitter .........................................31reporting Safety Defects................................22road Departure Mitigation (rDM) ........24, 105roadside Assistance .....................................150routing .............................................................88
Safety Information .............................................3
Airbags .............................................................8
Child Safety ...................................................14reporting Safety Defects ............................22
Safety Label Locations ................................21
Safety Messages ...........................................3
Seat Belts ........................................................5
Saved Places ....................................................87
Seat Belts ............................................................5
Fastening a Seat Belt ....................................7
Seat Belt Inspection ......................................6
Seat belt reminder .......................................26
Shoulder Anchor ............................................7
Seat Heaters .....................................................49Seats .............................................................40
Security system ................................................26
Service Codes ................................................. 129
Settings .......................................................30, 50
Setting the Clock ..............................................51Shifting .............................................................96
Shift Lever Does Not Move ..........................113
Shoulder Anchor ................................................7
Side Airbags ........................................................ 9
Side Curtain Airbags .......................................... 9
Siri
® eyes Free ..................................................82
SiriusXM® radio ...............................................68
SiriusXM® radio Commands ........................153Smart entry system ....................................24, 32
SMS Text Messaging ......................................81
Song By voice™ Commands ........................153Sound .............................................................56
Specifications .................................................147
Speed Dial ...................................................75, 80
Starter system ..................................................24
Steering Wheel ................................................. 43
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
............1
Steering Wheel Controls ...........................54, 83
Street Address .................................................. 85
Supplemental restraint System (SrS) ...10, 24System Guidance volume ...............................83
System message ..............................................26
Talk button ...................................................73, 76
Talk Button Tips ..........................................77, 83
Text Messaging ................................................81
Tire Information ..............................................140DoT Tire Quality Grading ..........................144
Inflation Guidelines ....................................140
Tire and Loading Information Label ........141Tire and Wheel replacement ...................141
Tire Chains ...................................................142
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ..............143
Tire Labeling ................................................143
Tire Service Life ..........................................142
Tire Terminology .........................................143
Wear Indicators .........................................140
Winter Tires .................................................142
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.......................................25, 118Tires ...................................................147, 148Towing ...........................................................117Traffic .............................................................89
Trip Computer ...................................................29
Troubleshooting ..............................................149Trunk .............................................................32Trunk release Button ......................................34
Turn-by-turn directions ...................................88
Turn Signal ..................................................27, 36
USB Commands .............................................. 153
USB Flash Drive .......................................... 60, 70
USB Port
............................................................52vehicle ...................................................147, 148vehicle Controls ...............................................31vehicle Settings ...............................................30vehicle Stability Assist (vSA®) ........25, 27, 100visual Index......................................................... 1voice Command Index ..................................152voice Portal Commands ................................152
Walk Away Auto Lock .....................................33
Warranty Coverages .....................................151
Washer fluid level ............................................26
Wear Indicators .............................................140
Wi-Fi Connection .............................................. 64
Windows ............................................................ 35
Window Washer Fluid
...................................137 Winter Tires
.....................................................142
Wiper Blades ..................................................139Wiper operation ...............................................38
Wireless Charger .............................................53