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Maintenance
Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim widthand offset.
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you
drive on worn tires, tires that are
improperly inflated or on slippery
road surfaces. Tires should be
replaced when tread wear indicators
appear. To reduce the possibility of
losing control, slow down whenever
there is rain, snow or ice on the road.
Tire maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to decrease
tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
unevenly, have your dealer or otherrepair shops that use qualified tech-
nicians check the wheel alignment.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This
will increase vehicle ride comfort and
tire life. Additionally, a tire should
always be rebalanced if it is removedfrom the wheel.
A wheel that is not the correct
size may adversely affect wheel
and bearing life, braking and
stopping abilities, handling
characteristics, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance,
snow chain clearance,speedometer and odometer cal-
ibration, headlight aim and
bumper height.
WARNING
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The use of any other tire size
or type may seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clear-
ance, stopping distance, body
to tire clearance, snow tire
clearance, and speedometer
reliability.
It is best to replace all four
tires at the same time. If that
is not possible, or necessary,
then replace the two front or
two rear tires as a pair.Replacing just one tire can
seriously affect your vehicle’shandling.
The ABS works by comparing
the speed of the wheels. Tire
size can affect wheel speed.
When replacing tires, all 4
tires must use the same size
originally supplied with the
vehicle. Using tires of a differ-
ent size can cause the ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) and
ESP (Electronic Stability
Program) (if equipped) to
work irregularly.
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Maintenance
Tire sidewall labeling
This information identifies and
describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tire and also provides
the tire identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. TheTIN can be used to identify the tire incase of a recall.
1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or Brand name is
shown.
2. Tire size designation
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace-
ment tires for your vehicle. The fol-
lowing explains what the letters and
numbers in the tire size designationmean.
Example tire size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tire size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.) 235/65R16 115/113R
235 - Tire width in millimeters.
65 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s sectionheight as a percentage of its width.
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
16 - Rim diameter in inches. 113 - Load Index, a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry. (Dual
Trie)
115 - Load Index, a numerical code associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry. (SingleTire)
R - Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed rating chart in this section
for additional information.
Wheel size designation
Wheels are also marked with impor-
tant information that you need if you
ever have to replace one. The follow-
ing explains what the letters and
numbers in the wheel size designa-tion mean.
Example wheel size designation: 16X6.5J
16 - Rim diameter in inches.
6.5 - Rim width in inches.J - Rim contour designation.
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unit : mm (in)
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LongShortLongShort
Overall length
[With rear step]6,195 (243.9)6,195 (243.9)
[6,365 (250.6)]5,515 (217.1)
[5,685 (223.9)]6,167 (242.8)5,724 (225.4)
Overall width
[With outside rear view mirror]2,038 (80.2)
[2,436 (96.0)]2,038 (80.2)
[2,436 (96.0)]2,038 (80.2)
[2,436 (96.0)]2,038 (80.2)
[2,436 (96.0)]2,038 (80.2)
[2,436 (96.0)]
Overall height
Roof panel2,665 (105.0)2,690 (106.0)2,685 (105.7)2,320 (91.3)2,320 (91.3)
Roof hatch2,673 (105.2)----
Electric vent2,777 (109.3)----
A/CON2,856 (111.6)----
Front tread1,712 (67.4)1,712 (67.4)1,712 (67.4)1,712 (67.4)1,712 (67.4)
Rear tread1,718 (67.6)1,718 (67.6)1,718 (67.6)1,718 (67.6)1,718 (67.6)
Wheelbase3,670 (144.5)3,670 (144.5)3,435 (135.2)3,670 (144.5)3,435 (135.2)