5. Always start the engine beforeturning ON the Portable Air Com-
pressor.
6. Switch the power button ON. 7. Inflate the tire to 60 psi (4.2 Bar)
recommended as per the label on
the wheel or if the vehicle equipped
with the inflatable spare tire pres-
sure indicated on the Tire and
Loading information label located
on the driver-side door opening.
NOTE: If the tire is over inflated, use the deflation button
to reduce the tire air pressure.
8. After the tire reaches the recom-mended pressure, lower the vehicle
with the jack as described in the
Jack Instructions section in this
manual.
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9. Inflate the tire to 60 psi (4.2 Bar)recommended as per the label on
the wheel or if the vehicle equipped
with the inflatable spare tire pres-
sure indicated on the Tire and
Loading information label located
on the driver-side door opening.
NOTE: If the tire is over inflated, use the deflation button
to reduce the tire air pressure.
10. After the tire reaches the recom-mended pressure, lower the ve-
hicle with the jack as described in
the Jack Instructions section in this
manual. 11. Remove the speed limit label
sticker from the Tire Service Kit
and place it on the center of the
steering wheel.
12. Return the Tire Service Kit to the foam tray and secure it with the strap. Store the foam tray in the
cargo area.
Road Tire Installation
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels withwheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting
studs which are on each side of the valve stem. Install
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5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with atorque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel.
Return Inflatable Spare Tire
To return Inflatable Spare Tire to its storage location.
1. Return the Jack.
2. Deflate the spare tire. Use the Tire Inflator Kit orPortable Air Compressor and push the deflation but-
ton to do this step. Refer to “Tire Inflator Kit” or
“Portable Air Compressor” if equipped in this section
for additional information. The inflatable spare tire
will return to its original shape.
3. Install the inflatable spare tire back into its original stowage location and position facing outward.
4. Install the foam tray with wrench and funnel installed.
5. Install and tighten the wing nut by hand. 6. Install the Tire Service Kit or Portable Air Compressor
if equipped and tighten the strap.
7. Install access panel door.TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire Service Kit.
Small punctures up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) in the tire tread
can be sealed with Tire Service Kit. Foreign objects (e.g.,
screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. Tire
Service Kit can be used in outside temperatures down to
approximately -4°F (-20°C). This kit will provide a tem-
porary tire seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle up to
100 miles (160 km) with a maximum speed of 50 mph
(90 km/h).
Tire Service Kit Storage
The Tire Service Kit is secured with a strap and is stored
in the storage bin located behind the rear cargo trim
panel.
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While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid
and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro-
hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be
checked before using these tire types.
Spare Tires — If Equipped
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit
instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit” in
“In Case Of Emergency” for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact or limited use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And
Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and
wheel equivalent in look and function to the original
equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle
of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire
rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option,
refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended
tire rotation pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only.
You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a
compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on
the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the
driver ’s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.
Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T”
or “S” preceding the size designation. Example: T145/
80D18 103M.
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MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 659
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equip-
ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled
on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the
wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
Do not install more than one compact spare tire and
wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
WARNING!
Compact spares are for temporary emergency use
only. With these spares, do not drive more than
50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited
tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear
indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be
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replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which
apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result in
spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only.
This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare
tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn
to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size
spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as
your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the
first opportunity.
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Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use
only. This tire is identified by a label located on the
limited use spare wheel. This label contains the driving
limitations for this spare. This tire may look like the
original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited use spare
tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same as
your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the
first opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only. In-
stallation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the
speed listed on the limited use spare wheel. Keep
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inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on
your Tire and Loading Information Placard located
on the driver ’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the
driver ’s side door. Replace (or repair) the original
equipment tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it
on your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss
of vehicle control.
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body
clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard
against damage:
•Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
• Install on front tires only.
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MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 661
Using The Top Tether Anchorage............369
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .678
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .668
Climate Control ......................... .124
Manual ............................. .124
Coat Hook ............................. .192
Cold Weather Operation ....................384
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............795
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .659
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .229
Connector UCI................................ .743
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........743
Contract, Service ......................... .800
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........633
Cooling System .......................... .630
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............632
Coolant Capacity ...................... .686Coolant Level
......................... .634
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................634
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................631
Inspection ........................ .630, 634
Points To Remember .....................635
Pressure Cap ......................... .633
Radiator Cap ......................... .633
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......631, 686, 687
Corrosion Protection ...................... .667
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................409
Cruise Light ..................... .256, 259, 260
Customer Assistance ...................... .798
Customer Programmable Features .............697
Data Recorder, Event ...................... .345
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............120
Daytime Running Lights ....................113
Dealer Service ........................... .621
Defr
oster, Windshield ...................129, 376
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SteeringTilt Column .......................... .101
Wheel, Heated ........................ .102
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .101
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............742
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .742
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .147
Stow \bN Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ...............69
StownVAC............................ .169
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .603
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .200
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........322
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .278
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .624
System, Remote Starting .....................33
Telescoping Steering Column .................101
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........132
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .101Tire And Loading Information Placard
..........644
Tire Markings ........................... .640
Tires ....................... .377, 649, 659, 664
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................655
Air Pressure .......................... .649
Chains .............................. .661
Changing ........................ .559, 639
Compact Spare ........................ .659
General Information ..................649, 659
High Speed .......................... .652
Inflation Pressures ...................... .650
Jacking ....................... .559, 562, 639
Life Of Tires .......................... .655
Load Capacity ..................... .644, 645
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .........220, 293
Pressure Warning Light ...................251
Quality Grading ....................... .664
Radial .............................. .652
Replacement .......................... .655
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