Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You
can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare
by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and
Loading Information Placard located on the driver ’s side
door opening or on the sidewall of the tire. Compact spare
tire descriptions begin with the letter “T” or “S” preceding
the size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment
tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on
your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the
wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel
on the vehicle at any given time.
WARNING!
Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive
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more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares
have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire
needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings,
which apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result
in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
The collapsible spare is for temporary emergency use only.
You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a collaps-
ible spare by looking at the spare tire description on the
Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the
driver ’s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.
Collapsible spare tire description example: 165/80-17 101P.
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment
tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on
your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly
installed to the vehicle. Inflate the collapsible tire using the
electric air pump before lowering the vehicle.
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Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the collapsible spare wheel, since the
wheel is designed specifically for the collapsible spare tire.
WARNING!
Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive
more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares
have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire
needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings,
which apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result
in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only.
This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare
tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to
the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size spare
tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as your
original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original
equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use
only. This tire is identified by a label located on the limited
use spare wheel. This label contains the driving limitations
for this spare. This tire may look like the original equipped
tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. Since it is not the same as your original equip-
ment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire
and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only. Instal-
lation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the
speed listed on the limited use spare wheel. Keep
inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on
your Tire and Loading Information Placard located on
the driver ’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver ’s
side door. Replace (or repair) the original equipment
tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your
vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
•Because of restricted traction device clearance be-
tween tires and other suspension components, it is
important that only traction devices in good condi-
tion are used. Broken devices can cause serious
damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs
that could indicate device breakage. Remove the
damaged parts of the device before further use.
• Install device as tightly as possible and then re-
tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
• Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pave-
ment.
• Observe the traction device manufacturer ’s instruc-
tions on the method of installation, operating speed,
and conditions for use. Always use the suggested
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operating speed of the device manufacturer ’s if it is
less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire.
Tire Rotation Recommendations
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving, and
braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal
rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The
benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggres-
sive tread designs such as those on all season type tires.
Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud,
snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth,
quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper main-
tenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or unusual
wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per-
formed.
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Parking...............................156
Warning Light ...........................91
Bulb Replacement ..........................180
Bulbs, Light .......................... .151, 180
Camera, Rear ............................ .169
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .259
Car Washes ...............................251
Cellular Phone ............................275
Certification Label ..........................171
Chains, Tire ............................. .247
Changing A Flat Tire ........................228
Charging .................................21
AC Level 1 ..............................22
AC Level 2 ..............................35
Cordset ................................24
Indicator ...............................33
Times ..................................36
Troubleshooting ..........................27
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............149
Checks, Safety ............................ .149
Child Restraint ............................133
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................136
Child Seat Installation .....................146 How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt
........143
Infant And Child Restraints .................135
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......138
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........135
Seating Positions ........................ .137
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .246
Climate Control ............................63
Automatic ..............................69
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................281
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .244
Contract, Service .......................... .286
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........................ .259
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............259
Corrosion Protection ........................251
Cr uise
Control (Speed Control) .................163
Cruise Light ............................97, 98
Cupholders ...............................79
Customer Assistance ........................284
Customer Programmable Features ...............263
Cybersecurity ............................ .262
Daytime Running Lights ....................56, 57
Defroster, Windshield ........................149
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Extender...............................117
Front Seat .......................111,113,115
Inspection ............................. .149
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................113
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............117
Operating Instructions .....................115
Pregnant Women .........................118
Pretensioners ............................118
Rear Seat ..............................113
Reminder ..............................111
Seat Belt Extender ........................117
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................118
Untwisting Procedure .....................117
Seats ....................................46
Adjustment .............................46
Heated .................................49
Rear Folding .............................46
Tilting .................................46
Security Alarm .............................41
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............259
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................41
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................40
Service Assistance ..........................284
Service Contract .......................... .286Service Manuals
.......................... .288
Settings Personal ...............................263
Shoulder Belts .............................113
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................54
Signals, Turn ..................... .56, 58, 97, 151
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................247
Snow Tires ...............................243
Spare Tires ........................ .243, 244, 245
Speed Control Cancel ............................... .166
Resume ...............................166
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................163
Starting .................................155
Button .................................38
Steering Power ............................... .162
Tilt Column .............................53
Wheel, Heated ...........................53
Wheel, Tilt ..............................53
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................274
Steering Wheel
Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .274
Storage ...................................78
Storage, Vehicle .............................70
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .210
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Sun Roof.................................73
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ..........122
Telescoping Steering Column ...................53
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............69
Tilt Steering Column .........................53
Time Delay Headlight ...............................56
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............232
Tire Markings ............................ .229
Tires......................... .151, 236, 243, 249
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .240
Air Pressure ............................236
Chains ............................... .247
Changing ............................. .228
Compact Spare ..........................244
General Information ...................236, 243
High Speed ............................ .238
Inflation Pressure ........................237
Jacking ............................... .228
Life Of Tires ............................240
Load Capacity .......................232, 233
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............94
Quality Grading ........................ .249
Radial ............................... .238
Replacement ............................241 Rotation
...............................248
Safety ............................ .229, 236
Snow Tires ............................ .243
Spare Tires ..........................243, 245
Spinning ...............................239
Tread Wear Indicators .....................239
Wheel Nut Torque ........................257
Tire Safety Information .......................229
Tire Service Kit ...........190, 191, 193, 194, 196, 197,
198, 199, 200, 201, 204, 205
To Open Hood .............................76
Towing ................................. .172
Disabled Vehicle .........................211
Recreational ............................173
T owing
Behind A Motorhome ..................173
Traction ............................. .173, 174
Traction Control .......................... .101
Trailer Towing ............................ .172
Transmission Automatic ............................ .157
Fluid .................................259
Transporting Pets ..........................148
Tread Wear Indicators .......................239
Turn Signals ..........................56, 58, 97
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