Tire Wear
When the tread is worn down to one
sixteenth of an inch (2 mm), tires must
be replaced to help prevent your vehicle
from skidding and hydroplaning. Built-in
treadwear indicators, or wear bars,
which look like narrow strips of smooth
rubber across the tread will appear on
the tire when the tread is worn down to
one sixteenth of an inch (2 mm).
When the tire tread wears down to the
same height as these wear bars, the tire
is worn out and must be replaced. Damage
Periodically inspect the tire treads and
sidewalls for damage (such as bulges in
the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the
tread groove and separation in the tread
or sidewall). If damage is observed or
suspected, have the tire inspected by a
tire professional. Tires can be damaged
during off-road use, so inspection after
off-road use is also recommended.
Age WARNING
Tires degrade over time depending
on many factors such as weather,
storage conditions, and conditions of
use (load, speed, inflation pressure) the
tires experience throughout their lives.
In general, tires should be replaced after
six years regardless of tread wear.
However, heat caused by hot climates
or frequent high loading conditions can
accelerate the aging process and may
require tires to be replaced more
frequently.
You should replace your spare tire when
you replace the road tires or after six
years due to aging even if it has not
been used. 333
MKT (), enUSA, First Printing Wheels and TiresE142546
Power Door Locks
See: Locking and Unlocking..............................70
Power Liftgate
..................................................73
Obstacle Detection...............................................76
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.....................74
Setting the Liftgate Open Height......................76
Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................
76
Power Seats
....................................................136
Four Way Power Lumbar...................................138
Power Lumbar (Limo/Livery).............................
138
Power Steering Fluid Check
......................303
Power Windows...............................................97
Accessory Delay...................................................98
Bounce-Back..........................................................97
One-Touch Down..................................................97
One-Touch Up........................................................97
Window Lock..........................................................97
Protecting the Environment
..........................15
R
Rear Parking Aid
............................................197
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............130
Rear Seats
.......................................................140
Adjusting the Rear Seats...................................140
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................234
Rear View Camera.......................................203 Using the Rear View Camera System...........203 Rear View Camera
See: Rear View Camera...................................203
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............87 Rear Camera Washer...........................................88
Rear Window Washer..........................................88
Rear Window Wiper..............................................87
Recommended Towing Weights...............244
Refueling..........................................................170
Remote Control...............................................59 Car Finder...............................................................60
Intelligent Access Key.........................................59
Memory Feature....................................................62
Remote Start..........................................................60
Replacing the Battery..........................................59
Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................60
Remote Start...................................................132 Automatic Settings..............................................132
Removing a Headlamp...............................307
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..................318
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12 Collision Repairs....................................................12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts........................12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................62
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................267 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......267
Roadside Assistance
...................................256
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................257
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage........................................257
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................257
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance....................................256
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance....................................256
Roadside Emergencies...............................256
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................253
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................169
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container..........................................................169
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................
169
S
Safety Canopy™...............................................54
Safety Precautions........................................167
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............399
Scheduled Maintenance
.............................387
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................42
446
MKT (), enUSA, First Printing Index
