it needs to be repaired or replaced.For your safety, tires that aredamaged or show signs ofexcessive wear should not be usedbecause they are more likely toblow out or fail.
Improper or inadequate vehiclemaintenance can cause tires towear abnormally. Inspect all yourtires, including the spare,frequently, and replace them ifone or more of the followingconditions exist:
Tire Wear
When the tread is worn down toone sixteenth of an inch (2millimeters), tires must bereplaced to help prevent yourvehicle from skidding andhydroplaning. Built-in treadwearindicators, or wear bars, whichlook like narrow strips of smoothrubber across the tread willappear on the tire when the treadis worn down to one sixteenth ofan inch (2 millimeters).
When the tire tread wears downto the same height as these wearbars, the tire is worn out and mustbe replaced.
Damage
Periodically inspect the tire treadsand sidewalls for damage (suchas bulges in the tread or sidewalls,cracks in the tread groove andseparation in the tread orsidewall). If damage is observedor suspected have the tireinspected by a tire professional.Tires can be damaged duringoff-road use, so inspection afteroff-road use is alsorecommended.
Age
WARNINGS
Tires degrade over timedepending on many factorssuch as weather, storageconditions, and conditions of use(load, speed, inflation pressure)the tires experience throughouttheir lives.
In general, tires should bereplaced after six yearsregardless of tread wear or evenif they have not been used.However, heat caused by hotclimates or frequent high-loadconditions can accelerate theaging process and may require youto replace tires more frequently.
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Power Liftgate.................................................56Obstacle Detection.............................................58Opening and Closing the Liftgate...................57Stopping the Liftgate Movement...................58Power Running Boards................................63Power Seats....................................................124Power Lumbar......................................................125Power Recline......................................................124Power Windows..............................................79Accessory Delay....................................................79Bounce-Back.........................................................79One-Touch Down.................................................79One-Touch Up.......................................................79Window Lock.........................................................79Protecting the Environment........................15
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Rear Axle...........................................................172Rear Parking Aid............................................182Obstacle Distance Indicator...........................183Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........119Rear Quarter Windows................................82Rear Seats.......................................................126Adjusting the Second Row Center 20%Seat......................................................................131Adjusting the Second Row Outboard 40%Seat for E-Z Entry..........................................128Exiting the Third Row........................................129Folding Down the Second Row 40% Seat..............................................................................126Folding Down the Third Row Seats to theLoad Floor..........................................................131Folding the Second Row Center 20% Seat..............................................................................130Placing the Second Row Outboard 40%Seats in Cargo Mode.....................................127PowerFold™ Third Row Seat.........................132Reclining the Second Row Outboard 40%Seatback...........................................................129Returning to the Upright Position from theFull Lowered Load Floor Position............128Third Row Seats...................................................131Rear Under Floor Storage.........................196Cargo Management System..........................196Cargo Shelf and Divider...................................196Third Row Storage Bin......................................197
Rear View Camera.......................................184Using the Rear View Camera System.........184Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera...................................184Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........72Rear Window Washer..........................................72Rear Window Wiper.............................................72Recommended Towing Weights...........204Reduced Engine Performance.................218Refueling..........................................................152System Warnings................................................154Remote Control..............................................43Car Finder................................................................45Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.....................43Intelligent Access Key.........................................43Memory Feature...................................................46Remote Start.........................................................45Replacing the Battery.........................................44Sounding the Panic Alarm................................45Remote Start.................................................120Automatic Settings............................................120Removing a Headlamp..............................257Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............270Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................12Collision Repairs....................................................12Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs..................................................................12Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................12Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................46Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................231Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)...............................................................231Roadside Assistance...................................221Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.........................................................221Vehicles Sold in Canada: RoadsideAssistance Program Coverage.................222Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance........................................................222Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance....................................221Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance....................................221Roadside Emergencies...............................221
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