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Tire Chains
{Warning
Do not use tire chains. There is
not enough clearance. Tire chains
used on a vehicle without the
proper amount of clearance can
cause damage to the brakes,
suspension, or other vehicle
parts. The area damaged by the
tire chains could cause loss of
control and a crash.
Use another type of traction
device only if its manufacturer
recommends it for the vehicle's
tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that
manufacturer's instructions. To
avoid vehicle damage, drive slow
and readjust or remove the
traction device if it contacts the
vehicle. Do not spin the wheels.
If traction devices are used, install
them on the front tires.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out
while driving, especially if the tires
are maintained properly. SeeTires
0 271. If air goes out of a tire, it is
much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if there is ever a blowout, here
are a few tips about what to expect
and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire
creates a drag that pulls the vehicle
toward that side. Take your foot off
the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel firmly. Steer to
maintain lane position, and then
gently brake to a stop, well off the
road, if possible.
A rear blowout, particularly on a
curve, acts much like a skid and
may require the same correction as
used in a skid. Stop pressing the
accelerator pedal and steer to
straighten the vehicle. It may be
very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake
to a stop, well off the road,
if possible.{Warning
Driving on a flat tire will cause
permanent damage to the tire.
Re-inflating a tire after it has been
driven on while severely
underinflated or flat may cause a
blowout and a serious crash.
Never attempt to re-inflate a tire
that has been driven on while
severely underinflated or flat.
Have your dealer or an authorized
tire service center repair or
replace the flat tire as soon as
possible.
{Warning
Lifting a vehicle and getting under
it to do maintenance or repairs is
dangerous without the
appropriate safety equipment and
training. If a jack is provided with
the vehicle, it is designed only for
changing a flat tire. If it is used for
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15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly ina crisscross sequence, as
shown.
16. Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the
vehicle.
17. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in
the proper place.
1. Lift the load floor and place the jack and wrench bag in their
original storage location.
Secure them with the retainer
straps and attach the hook to
the jack.
2. Close the load floor.
3. Place the flat tire over the bolt (1) and through one of the
bolt holes with the valve stem
facing down.
4. Route the retainer strap (4)through the wheel, as shown.
5. Attach the retainer strap (4) to the right forward most
D-ring (3).
6. Tighten the retainer strap (4).
7. Turn the retainer nut (2) clockwise to secure the tire.
The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact
spare tire with a full-size road tire as
soon as you can.
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376 Index
System (cont'd)Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152, 354
System Operation Electric Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
T
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 344
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 47Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 281
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 280 Tires (cont'd)
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Sealant and Compressor Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Terminology and Definitions . . 276
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 289
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Towing General Information . . . . . . . . . . 232
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 313
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 288
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Utility Interruption ofCharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
V
VehicleAlarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 338
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Starting and Stopping . . . . . . . . . 172
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 119
Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealantand Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 299
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Vehicle Care (cont'd)Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Vehicle Ready Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . 261
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . .211
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . 289
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 83
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Windows (cont'd)
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 256
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Wiring, High Voltage Devices . . . 261