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2. Lift the cover with the handle/strap and attach the hook tothe trunk lid.
3. Turn the retainer nutcounterclockwise to remove it.
4. Place the spare tire next to thetire being changed.
5. The vehicle may have asecond retainer nut and panel.
To a c c e s s t h e t o o l s , r e m o v ethe second retainer nut andpanel.
6. Remove the tools and placethem near the tire beingchanged.
Remove the tool container fromthe vehicle, if necessary.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check beforeproceeding. SeeIf a Tire GoesFlat0322.
2. Turn the wheel wrenchcounterclockwise to loosen allthe wheel nuts.
Do not remove the wheel nuts.
3. Place the jack near the flat tire.
4. Place the spare tire near you.
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Warning (Continued)
towel can be used; however, use
ascraperorwirebrushlaterto
remove all rust or dirt.
11 . R e m o v e a n y r u s t o r d i r t f r o mthe wheel bolts, mountingsurfaces, and spare wheel.
12. Place the spare tire on thewheel-mounting surface.
{Warning
Never use oil or grease on bolts
or nuts because the nuts might
come loose. The vehicle's wheel
could fall off, causing a crash.
13. Reinstall the wheel nuts.Tighten each nut by hand untilthe wheel is held againstthe hub.
14. Lower the vehicle by turningthe jack handlecounterclockwise.
{Warning
Wheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause
the wheels to become loose or
come off. The wheel nuts should
be tightened with a torque wrench
to the proper torque specification
after replacing. Follow the torque
specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when
using accessory locking wheel
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
nuts. SeeCapacities and
Specifications0362for original
equipment wheel nut torque
specifications.
Caution
Improperly tightened wheel nuts
can lead to brake pulsation and
rotor damage. To avoid expensive
brake repairs, evenly tighten the
wheel nuts in the proper
sequence and to the proper
torque specification. See
Capacities and Specifications
0362for the wheel nut torque
specification.
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15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly inacrisscrosssequence,asshown.
16. Lower the jack all the way andremove the jack from under thevehicle.
17. Tighten the wheel nuts firmlywith the wheel wrench.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in
the proper place.
Replace the jack, tools, containerand flat tire in the trunk by reversingthe steps used to remove them.
Full-Size Spare Tire
If this vehicle came with a full-sizespare tire, it was fully inflated whennew, however, it can lose air overtime. Check the inflation pressureregularly. SeeTire Pressure0309andVehicle Load Limits0226forinformation regarding proper tireinflation and loading the vehicle. Forinstructions on how to remove,install, or store a spare tire, seeTireChanging0329.
After installing the spare tire on thevehicle, stop as soon as possibleand check that the spare is correctlyinflated. The spare tire is made toperform well at speeds up to11 2 k m / h ( 7 0 m p h ) a t t h erecommended inflation pressure, soyou can finish your trip.
The full-size spare includes a TPMSsensor. The TPMS will not monitoror display the spare tire air pressureuntil the tire/wheel is installed at oneof the four tire/wheel positions onthe vehicle and matched to the newposition. SeeTire Pressure MonitorOperation0312for informationabout matching the spare tire tothe TPMS.
Have the damaged or flat road tirerepaired or replaced and installedback onto the vehicle as soon aspossible so the spare tire will beavailable in case it is needed again.Do not mix tires and wheels ofdifferent sizes, because they will notfit. Keep the spare tire and its wheeltogether.
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ayearandtheoillifesystemmustbe reset. Your trained dealertechnician can perform this work.If the engine oil life system is resetaccidentally, service the vehiclewithin 5 000 km/3,000 mi since thelast service. Reset the oil lifesystem when the oil is changed.SeeEngine Oil Life System0277.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended forthe vehicle, and perform thefollowing services. SeeTireRotation0315.
.Check engine oil level and oillife percentage. If needed,change engine oil and filter, andreset oil life system. SeeEngineOil0275andEngine Oil LifeSystem0277.
.Check engine coolant level. SeeEngine Coolant0281.
.Check windshield washer fluidlevel. SeeWasher Fluid0286.
.Visually inspect windshield wiperblades for wear, cracking,or contamination. SeeExteriorCare0338.Replacewornordamaged wiper blades. SeeWiper Blade Replacement0291.
.Check tire inflation pressures.SeeTire Pressure0309.
.Check spare wheel retainer.If loose, tighten with a torquewrench to 4.5Y+/✓0.5 (40 lbin +/✓4.5 lb in).
.Inspect tire wear. SeeTireInspection0315.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect engine air cleaner filter.SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter0279.
.Inspect brake system. SeeExterior Care0338.
.Visually inspect steering,suspension, and chassiscomponents for damaged, loose,or missing parts or signs ofwear. SeeExterior Care0338.
.Check restraint systemcomponents. SeeSafety SystemCheck056.
.Visually inspect fuel system fordamage or leaks.
.Visually inspect exhaust systemand nearby heat shields forloose or damaged parts.
.Lubricate body components. SeeExterior Care0338.
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Index 397
Shift Lock Control Function
Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 261
Signals, Turn and
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Special Application Services . . . . 355
Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Starting the Vehicle
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . 134
Stitcher Internet Radio . . . . . . . . . . 153
Storage Areas
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 87
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
System
Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Global Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131, 377
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
T
Ta c h o m e t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7
Te x t M e s s a g i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 2
Te x t Te l e p h o n e ( T T Y ) U s e r s . . . . 3 6 7
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 37
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309, 310
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 312
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . .311
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Sealant and Compressor
Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Te r m i n o l o g y a n d D e f i n i t i o n s . . 3 0 7
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 320