Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a
balance of many characteristics. They
should be inspected regularly for wear
and correct cold tire inflation pressures.
The manufacturer strongly recommends
that you use tires equivalent to the
originals in size, quality and
performance when replacement is
needed. Refer to the paragraph on
“Tread Wear Indicator”. Refer to the Tire
and Loading Information placard or the
Vehicle Certification Label for the size
designation of your tire. The Load Index
and Speed Symbol for your tire will be
found on the original equipment tire
sidewall. See the Tire Sizing Chart
example found in the “Tire Safety
Information” section of this manual for
more information relating to the Load
Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two
front tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
affect your vehicle’s handling. If you
ever replace a wheel, make sure that
the wheel’s specifications match those
of the original wheels.
It is recommended you contact your
authorized tire dealer or original
equipment dealer with any questions
you may have on tire specifications or
capability. Failure to use equivalent
replacement tires may adversely affect
the safety, handling, and ride of your
vehicle.Warning!
Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating,
or speed rating other than that specified for
your vehicle. Some combinations of
unapproved tires and wheels may change
suspension dimensions and performance
characteristics, resulting in changes to
steering, handling, and braking of your
vehicle. This can cause unpredictable
handling and stress to steering and
suspension components. You could lose
control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death. Use only the tire
and wheel sizes with load ratings approved
for your vehicle.
Never use a tire with a smaller load
index or capacity, other than what was
originally equipped on your vehicle. Using a
tire with a smaller load index could result in
tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.
Failure to equip your vehicle with tires
having adequate speed capability can
result in sudden tire failure and loss of
vehicle control.
Caution!
Replacing original tires with tires of a
different size may result in false
speedometer and odometer readings.
Tire Types
All Season Tires — If Equipped
All Season tires provide traction for all
seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall and
Winter). Traction levels may vary
between different all season tires. All
season tires can be identified by the
M+S, M&S, M/S or MS designation on
the tire sidewall. Use all season tires
only in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling
of your vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires
— If Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both
wet and dry conditions, and are not
intended to be driven in snow or on ice.
If your vehicle is equipped with Summer
tires, be aware these tires are not
designed for Winter or cold driving
conditions. Install Winter tires on your
vehicle when ambient temperatures are
less than 40°F (5°C) or if roads are
covered with ice or snow. For more
information, contact an authorized
dealer.
Summer tires do not contain the all
season designation or mountain/
snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall.
Use Summer tires only in sets of four;
failure to do so may adversely affect the
safety and handling of your vehicle.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Replacing exterior light bulbs.....186
Replacing fuses .............194
Replacing interior light bulbs .....193
Reporting Safety Defects .......282
Restraint, Head ..............34
Restraints, Child .............128
Safety Defects, Reporting .......282
Safety Information, Tire .........237
safety systems ..............111
Saving fuel and protection of the environment ..............177
Scheduled servicing ...........223
Seat Belt Energy Management Feature . . .128
Lap/Shoulder Belts ......123,125
Pregnant Women ..........124
Seat Belt Extender .........126
Seat Belt Pretensioner .......127
Seat Belt Reminder .........127
Seat Belt Reminder ...........127
Seat Belts ................ .123
Child Restraint ............128
Extender ...............126
Front Seat ..............123
Pregnant Women ..........124
Pretensioners ............127
Rear Seat ...............123
Seats .....................33 Adjustment
...............33
Heated .................33
Seatback Release ..........33
Tilting ..................33
Seats and fabric parts (cleaning) . . .259
Security Alarm Security Alarm ...........24,25
SENTRY KEY Key Programming ..........24
Service Assistance ...........280
Service Contract .............281
Service Manuals .............283
Shift Lever Override ...........155
Shift position indication .........153
Shoulder Belts ...........123,125
Signals, Turn ................41
Snow chains ...............249
Snow Tires ............... .247
Spare Tire ...........202,247,248
Starting ............... .21,218
Engine
Fails To Start ........218
Starting And Operating .......21,218
Starting Procedures .........21,218
Starting the engine ...........148
Steering ................. .270
Column Lock .............35
Tilt Column ...............35
Wheel, Tilt ...............35 Storage
...................61
Storing the vehicle ............252
Sun Visor ..................62
Supplemental Restraint System - AirBag ............. .132,136
Suspensions ...............269
Symbols ....................3
Tilt Steering Column ...........35
Tire And Loading Information Placard ................ .240
Tire chains ................ .179
Tire Markings ...............237
Tire Rotation ...............249
Tire Safety Information .........237
Tire Service Kit ..............207
Tires...............243,247,251 Aging (Life Of Tires) .........245
Air Pressure .............243
Changing .........202,203,237
Compact Spare ...........247
Flat Changing ............207
General Information ......243,247
High Speed .............244
Inflation Pressures .........243
Jacking ..........202,203,237
Life Of Tires .............245
Load Capacity ............240
Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) ............... .113
