description (Load Index and Speed Symbol). Replace the
tire pressure sensor as well as it is not designed to be
reused.
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles
(80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation
pressure. This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the
Run Flat mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire
inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once a
Run Flat tire reaches the run flat mode it has limited
driving capabilities and needs to be replaced immediately.
A Run Flat tire is not repairable. When a run flat tire is
changed after driving with underinflated tire condition,
please replace the TPM sensor as it is not designed to be
reused when driven under run flat mode (14 psi (96 kPa))
condition.
NOTE:TPM Sensor must be replaced after driving the
vehicle on a flat tire condition.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full
capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the run flat
mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for more informa-
tion.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not
spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping.
Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “In Case Of Emer-
gency” for further information.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated
by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or
failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do
not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h) for more than 30 seconds continuously when
you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to
help you in determining when your tires should be re-
placed.
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Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with
oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent
to the originals in size, quality and performance when
replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on “Tread
Wear Indicators” in this section. Refer to the Tire and
Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification
Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index
and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the
original equipment tire sidewall.
See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire Safety
Information” section of this manual for more information
relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear
tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect
your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the
original wheels.It is recommended you contact an authorized tire dealer or
original equipment dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•
Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed
rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels
may change suspension dimensions and perfor-
mance characteristics, resulting in changes to steer-
ing, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can
cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering
and suspension components. You could lose control
and have a collision resulting in serious injury or
death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load
ratings approved for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.
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Load Floor, Cargo......................... .138
Loading Vehicle ....................... .138, 384
Tires................................. .477
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode .................176
Load Shed Battery Saver On ...................176
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .............176
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor .............176
Low Tire Pressure System .................... .213
Lubrication, Body ......................... .457
Luggage Carrier .......................... .154
Lug Nuts/Bolts ........................... .503
Maintenance ............................. .130
Maintenance Free Battery .................... .449
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .443
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ........192
Manual Service ............................... .600
Map/Reading Lights ....................... .103
Marker Lights, Side ........................ .400
Media Hub .............................. .544
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) ................82
Memory Seat ..............................82
Methanol ............................... .505
Mirrors ..................................95 Automatic Dimming
.......................95
Electric Remote ...........................97
Exterior Folding ..........................97
Heated ............................. .95, 97
Outside ............................. .95, 96
Rearview ........................... .95, 392
Vanity .................................98
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle .................................5
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................213
Mopar Parts ............................. .599
MP3 Control ............................. .544
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................99
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................293
Occupant Restraints ........................ .219
Octane
Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............504, 509
Oil Change Indicator ....................... .167
Reset ................................ .167
Oil, Engine ........................... .450, 509
Capacity .............................. .508
Change Interval ........................ .450
Checking ............................. .448
Disposal .............................. .451
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Cancel............................... .308
Resume .............................. .308
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..............306, 309
Starting .............................. .49, 286
Remote ................................49
Starting And Operating ..................... .286
Starting Procedures ........................ .286
Steering ................................ .305
Tilt Column .............................93
Wheel, Heated ........................ .93, 94
Wheel, Tilt ..............................93
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................543
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .543
Storage ................................. .145
Storage, Vehicle ........................... .122
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .436
Sunglasses Storage ......................... .154
Sun Roof ............................ .127, 130
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag ..........238
System, Remote Starting ......................49
Telescoping Steering Column ...................93
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........115
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ..................... .138
Tilt Steering Column .........................93 Time Delay
Headlight ...............................99
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............477
Tire Markings ............................ .472
Tires......................... .281, 481, 488, 493
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .485
Air Pressure ........................... .481
Chains ............................... .492
Changing .......................... .412, 472
Compact Spare ......................... .489
General Information .................. .481, 488
High Speed ............................ .483
Inflation Pressure ....................... .482
Jacking ........................ .412, 413, 472
Life
Of Tires ........................... .485
Load Capacity ...................... .477, 478
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . .170, 186, 213
Quality Grading ........................ .493
Radial ............................... .483
Replacement ........................... .486
Rotation .............................. .493
Safety ............................ .472, 481
Sizes ................................ .473
Snow Tires ............................ .488
Spare Tires ......................... .488, 490
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