WHEELS AND TIRES
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CAUTION
•Snow chains should not be used onwheels larger than 19".
•Always follow the chain manufacturer'sinstallation instructions carefully. Installchains as tightly as possible andretighten periodically.
•Check local regulations regarding the useof snow chains before installing.
•Use single-sided snow chains only.
•Never exceed the chain manufacturer'sspecified maximum speed limit. (Underno circumstances should you exceed31 mph (50 km/h).
•Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns whendriving with snow chains.
•The handling of the vehicle can beadversely affected when driving withchains. Avoid fast or sharp turns as wellas locked wheel braking.
Checking tire inflation pressure
Correct tire inflation pressure helps improve driv-ing stability, save fuel and increase the servicelife of the tires.
WARNING
•Under-inflation is the most commoncause of tire failure and may result insevere tire cracking, tread separation, or"blow-out," with unexpected loss of vehi-cle control and increased risk of injury.
•Under-inflated tires reduce the load car-rying capacity of your vehicle.
Cold tires
Inflation pressure should be checked when thetires are cold.
The tires are considered to be cold whenthey have the same temperature as the sur-rounding (ambient) air.
This temperature is normally reached after thevehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours.
After driving a distance of approximately 1 mile(1.6 km), the tires are considered to be hot. If youhave to drive farther than this distance to pumpyour tire(s), check and record the tire pressurefirst and add the appropriate air pressure whenyou get to the pump.
When weather temperature changes occur, tireinflation pressures also change. A 10-degree
temperature drop causes a corresponding dropof 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Check yourtire pressures frequently and adjust them to theproper pressure, which can be found on the vehi-cle's tire information placard or certification label.
If checking tire pressure when the tire is hot,never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. The tiresare hot from driving and it is normal for pressuresto increase above recommended cold pressures.A hot tire at or below recommended cold inflationpressure could be significantly under-inflated.
Recommended inflation pressures
Tire inflation placard
A tire inflation pressure placard is located on thedriver's side B-pillar (the structural member at theside of the vehicle, at the rear of the driver's dooropening). This placard indicates the designation
SPECIFICATIONS
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Weights
The following table lists important weight datafor your vehicle.
CategoryUSACanada
Gross vehicle weight
7-seat, 4-cyl.
4-seat, 4-cyl.
6,635 lbs
6,140 lbs
3,010 kg
2,785 kg
Capacity weight
7-seat, 4-cyl.
4-seat, 4-cyl.
1,210 lbs
1,000 lbs
550 kg
450 kg
Permissible axle weights, front
7-seat, 4-cyl.
4-seat, 4 cyl.
3,130 lbs
2,975 lbs
1,420 kg
1,350 kg
Permissible axle weights, rear
7-seat, 4-cyl.
4-seat, 4 cyl.
3,590 lbs
3,305 lbs
1,630 kg
1,500 kg
Curb weight
7-seat, 4-cyl.
4-seat, 4 cyl.
5,010 - 5,100 lbs
5,120 - 5,130 lbs
2,270 -2,310 kg
2,320 -2,330 kg
Max. roof load220 lbs100 kg
