VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on
the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible
through the windshield. This number also appears
engraved on an Aluminum plate glued and riveted on
the floor crossmember under the passenger seat.
NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure
that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any
time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the
vehicle, the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a
properly calibrated torque wrench using a high quality
six sided (hex) deep wall socket.
Torque Specifications
Lug Nut/Bolt
Torque **Lug Nut/
Bolt Size Lug Nut/Bolt
Socket Size
72 Ft-Lbs (98 N·m) M12 x 1.25 17 mm
**Use only your authorized dealer recommended lug
nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before
tightening.
Vehicle Identification Number
246 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting
the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each
nut/bolt has been tightened twice. Ensure that the
socket is fully engaged on the lug nut/bolt (do not
insert it halfway).After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to
be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated
against the wheel.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning
may result in personal injury.
Wheel Mounting Surface
Torque Patterns
9
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 247
Cold Weather........................ .130
Engine Fails To Start ....................130
Steering ................................26
Column Lock ..........................26
Tilt Column ...........................26
Wheel, Tilt ............................26
Storage .............................. .240
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .240
Storing Your Vehicle ..................... .240
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ........104
Telescoping Steering Column .................26
Tilt Steering Column .......................26
Tire And Loading Information Placard .........222
Tire Markings .......................... .217
Tires ...................... .126, 226, 233, 238
Aging (Life Of Tires) ....................230
Air Pressure ......................... .226
Chains ............................. .237
Changing ........................... .216
Compact Spare ....................... .233
General Information .................226, 233
High Speed ......................... .228
Inflation Pressures .....................227
Jacking ............................ .216Life Of Tires
......................... .230
Load Capacity .....................222, 223
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............88
Pressure Warning Light ...................72
Quality Grading ...................... .238
Radial ............................. .228
Replacement ......................... .231
Rotation ............................ .238
Safety .......................... .216, 226
Sizes .............................. .218
Snow Tires .......................... .233
Spare Tire ....................... .233, 235
Spinning ........................... .229
T
read Wear Indicators ...................230
Wheel Nut Torque .....................246
Tire Safety Information ....................216
To Open Deck Lid ........................43
Towing .............................. .151
Disabled Vehicle ...................... .181
Recreational ......................... .151
Towing Eyes ........................... .181
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ..........151
Traction .............................. .152
Trailer Towing ......................... .151
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