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9. Remove the speed limit labelsticker from the Portable Air Com-
pressor and place it on the center of
the steering wheel.
10. Return the Portable Air Compressor to the foam tray and secure it with the strap. Store the foam tray in the
cargo area.WARNING!
•Do not lift or carry the Portable Air Compressor by
the hose.
• Always stow the Portable Air Compressor only in
the provided place.
• The metal end fitting from Power Plug may get hot
after use, so it should be handled carefully.
• Keep the Portable Air Compressor away from open
flames or heat source.
Tire Service Kit For Inflating Tire — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire Service Kit.
Use the Tire Service Kit located in the side compartment
of the cargo area to inflate the inflatable tire to 60 psi
(4.2 Bar).
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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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If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at
least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes:
NOTE:If the tire becomes over-inflated, push the Defla-
tion Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom-
mended inflation pressure before continuing.
1. Push the Power Button to turn offthe Tire Service Kit. 2. Remove the speed limit label from
the Tire Service Kit and place
sticker on the steering wheel.
3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose from the valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of
the hose, and place the Tire Service Kit in the vehicle
storage location. Proceed to “Drive Vehicle.”
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If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher:1. Push the Power Button to turn onTire Service Kit and inflate the tire
to the cold tire inflation pressure
found on the tire and loading infor-
mation label located in the driver-
side door opening.
NOTE: If the tire becomes over-inflated, push the Defla-
tion Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom-
mended inflation pressure before continuing.
2. Disconnect the Tire Service Kit from the valve stem, reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12
Volt outlet.
3. Place the Tire Service Kit in its proper storage area in the vehicle. 4. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the
earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire
service center.
5. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the steering wheel after the tire has been repaired.
6. Replace the Sealant Bottle at your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Sealant Bottle Replace-
ment”.
NOTE: When having the tire serviced, advise the autho-
rized dealer or service center that the tire has been sealed
using the Tire Service Kit.
Sealant Bottle Replacement:
1. Unwrap the power cord.
2. Unwrap the hose.
3. Remove the bottle cover.
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In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis-
sion will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery),
a Manual Park Release is available.
Follow these steps to activate the Manual Park Release:
1. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal while seated inthe driver ’s seat. 2. Apply the parking brake if possible.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the
Manual Park Release access cover, which is to the
lower left of the steering column.
4. The Manual Park Release access cover is connected to a red tether strap. Pull the tether strap out as far as it
will go, then release it. The transmission should now
be in NEUTRAL, allowing the vehicle to be moved.
NOTE: When the lever is locked in the released position,
the tether will remain outside of the trim panel and the
access cover cannot be re-installed.
5. Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is securely connected to a tow vehicle.
Manual Park Release Access Cover
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To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Pull the tether strap out again, then release it.
2. Allow the tether to retract with the lever back to itsoriginal position.
3. Verify that the transmission is in PARK.
4. Confirm that the tether has retracted fully and re- install the access cover. If the access cover cannot be
re-installed, repeat steps 1 through 3.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator. NOTE:
Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be
achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for
more than two seconds, you must press the brake pedal
to engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that
will maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE: Push the ESC Off switch to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Offmode,
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control” in “Safety” for further information. Once the
vehicle has been freed, push the ESC Offswitch again to
restore ESC On mode.
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WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading
can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and
increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never
overload them.
Tires — General Information
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas
are affected by improper tire pressure:
•Safety and Vehicle Stability
• Economy
• Tread Wear
• Ride Comfort Safety
WARNING!
•
Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
cause collisions.
• Underinflation increases tire flexing and can result
in overheating and tire failure.
• Overinflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion
shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can
cause damage that result in tire failure.
• Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect ve-
hicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in
loss of vehicle control.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob-
lems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle
to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the
right or left.
• Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom-
mended cold tire inflation pressure.
Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the stability
of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish
response or over responsiveness in the steering.
NOTE:
• Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause
erratic and unpredictable steering response.
• Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the
vehicle to drift left or right. Fuel Economy
Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance
resulting in higher fuel consumption.
Tread Wear
Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause abnor-
mal wear patterns and reduced tread life, resulting in the
need for earlier tire replacement.
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride.
Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable
ride.
Tire Inflation Pressures
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the
driver’s side B-Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side
door.
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