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Bead:The tire bead contains
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
:A pneumatic tire
in which the plies are laid at
alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
:The
amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch)
before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See Tire
Pressure 0308.
Curb Weight
:The weight of a
motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings
:A code molded
into the sidewall of a tire
signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also
identify the tire manufacturer,
production plant, brand, and
date of production.
GVWR
:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0206.
GAWR FRT
:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the front axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0206.
GAWR RR
:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the rear axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0206.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
:
The side of an asymmetrical tire
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa)
:The metric
unit for air pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
:A
tire used on light duty trucks and
some multipurpose passenger
vehicles.
Load Index
:An assigned
number ranging from 1 to 279
that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure
:
The maximum air pressure to
which a cold tire can be inflated.
The maximum air pressure is
molded onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
:The
load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle
Weight
:The sum of curb
weight, accessory weight,
vehicle capacity weight, and
production options weight.

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Vehicle Capacity Weight:The
number of designated seating
positions multiplied by
68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated
cargo load. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0206.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Tire
:Load on an individual tire
due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and
cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard
:A label
permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the vehicle
capacity weight and the original
equipment tire size and
recommended inflation pressure.
See “Tire and Loading
Information Label” underVehicle
Load Limits 0206.
Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of
air pressure to operate
effectively. Caution
Neither tire underinflation nor
overinflation is good.
Underinflated tires, or tires
that do not have enough air,
can result in:
.Tire overloading and
overheating which could
lead to a blowout.
.Premature or
irregular wear.
.Poor handling.
.Reduced fuel economy.
Overinflated tires, or tires that
have too much air, can
result in:
.Unusual wear.
.Poor handling.
.Rough ride.
.Needless damage from
road hazards. The Tire and Loading
Information label on the vehicle
indicates the original equipment
tires and the correct cold tire
inflation pressures. The
recommended pressure is the
minimum air pressure needed to
support the vehicle's maximum
load carrying capacity. See
Vehicle Load Limits
0206.
How the vehicle is loaded
affects vehicle handling and ride
comfort. Never load the vehicle
with more weight than it was
designed to carry.
When to Check
Check the tires once a month or
more. Do not forget the compact
spare, if the vehicle has one.
The cold compact spare tire
pressure should be at 420 kPa
(60 psi). See Compact Spare
Tire 0335.

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The bright metal moldings on the
vehicle are aluminum, chrome,
or stainless steel. To prevent
damage always follow these
cleaning instructions:
.Be sure the molding is cool to
the touch before applying any
cleaning solution.
. Use only approved cleaning
solutions for aluminum, chrome,
or stainless steel. Some
cleaners are highly acidic or
contain alkaline substances and
can damage the moldings.
. Always dilute a concentrated
cleaner according to the
manufacturer ’s instructions.
. Do not use cleaners that are not
intended for automotive use.
. Use a nonabrasive wax on the
vehicle after washing to protect
and extend the molding finish.Cleaning Exterior Lamps/
Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and
Stripes
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a
soft cloth, and a car washing soap
to clean exterior lamps, lenses,
emblems, decals, and stripes.
Follow instructions under "Washing
the Vehicle" previously in this
section.
Lamp covers are made of plastic,
and some have a UV protective
coating. Do not clean or wipe them
while they are dry.
Do not use any of the following on
lamp covers:
.
Abrasive or caustic agents.
. Washer fluids and other cleaning
agents in higher concentrations
than suggested by the
manufacturer.
. Solvents, alcohols, fuels,
or other harsh cleaners.
. Ice scrapers or other hard items. .
Aftermarket appearance caps or
covers while the lamps are
illuminated, due to excessive
heat generated.
Caution
Failure to clean lamps properly
can cause damage to the lamp
cover that would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
Using wax on low gloss black
finish stripes can increase the
gloss level and create a
non-uniform finish. Clean low
gloss stripes with soap and
water only.
Air Intakes
Clear debris from the air intakes,
between the hood and windshield,
when washing the vehicle.

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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0361.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System 1.4L L4 Gas Engine (LE2) 5.9 L 6.2 qt
1.6L L4 Diesel Engine (LH7) 4.5 L 4.8 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 1.4L L4 Gas Engine (LE2) 4.0 L 4.2 qt
1.6L L4 Diesel Engine (LH7) 5.0 L 5.3 qt
Fuel Tank Base Diesel 51.3 L 13.5 gal
Base Gasoline 51.7 L 13.7 gal
LS Trim with Automatic Transmission 45.6 L 12.0 gal
DEF Tank (LH7 Only) 14.3 L 3.8 gal

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Assistance Systems forParking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 240
Audio Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 167
Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . 193
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
B
Battery
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Battery - North America . . . . 285, 336
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 288
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180, 181 Brake
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 128
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 210
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Headlamps and Front TurnSignal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Taillamps and Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 249 California (cont'd)
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .264, 285, 336
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 106
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 126
Check Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 287
Malfunction IndicatorEngine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 87
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92