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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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3. Uncoil the Power Plug and insertthe plug into the vehicle’s 12 Volt
power outlet.
4. Place the Tire Service Kit on the ground next to the deflated tire.
5. Engage parking brake before turning the engine ON. 6. Always start the engine beforeturning ON the Tire Service Kit. 7. Turn the Mode Select Knob to Air
Mode position.
NOTE: Do not fill inflatable spare tire with sealant. Refer
to “Tire Service Kit” in this chapter for repairing tires.
8. Switch the power button ON.
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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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6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cablesin the reverse sequence:
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative (-)end of the jumper cable
from the engine ground of the vehicle with the dis-
charged battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable from the negative (-)post of the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable from the positive (+)post of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough without engine operation,
the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to
degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
REFUELLING IN EMERGENCY
The funnel for the Cap-Less Fuel System is located with
the spare tire (if equipped) or in the upper storage bin. If
your vehicle is out of fuel and an auxiliary fuel can is
needed, insert the funnel into the filler neck and proceed
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▫Tire Safety Information .................639
▫ Tires — General Information .............649
▫ Tire Types .......................... .657
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ...............659
▫ Tire Chains (Traction Devices) ............661
▫ Tire Rotation Recommendations ...........663
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES .................664
▫ Treadwear .......................... .664
▫ Traction Grades ...................... .664
▫ Temperature Grades ....................665
STORING THE VEHICLE .................665
BODYWORK ......................... .667
▫ Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......667
▫ Body And Underbody Maintenance .........668
▫ Preserving The Bodywork ...............669
INTERIORS ......................... .670
▫ Seats And Fabric Parts ..................670
▫ Plastic And Coated Parts ................671
▫ Leather Parts ........................ .672
▫ Glass Surfaces ...................... .672
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•LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric
tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the
letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced-
ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16.
• Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary
emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com-
pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into
the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example:
T145/80D18 103M.
• High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design
standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded
into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire,
however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires
with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the
date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire.
Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall
tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on
the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard
side of the tire.
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Tire And Loading Information PlacardThis placard tells you important information about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and
spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard in “Vehicle Loading” in the “Starting
And Operating” section of this manual.
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