tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for
your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an
authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation
pattern.
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
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.
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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.
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 youroriginal 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
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CAUTION!(Continued)
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
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 “Scheduled Servicing” for the proper mainte-
nance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear
should be corrected prior to rotation being performed.
The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross”
shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern does
not apply to some directional tires that must not be
reversed.
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Cargo CompartmentLuggage Carrier ........................ .180
Cargo Load Floor ......................... .152
Cargo Tie-Downs .......................... .152
Car Washes .............................. .564
Cellular Phone ........................... .673
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............455
Certification Label ......................... .424
Chains, Tire ............................. .559
Change Oil Indicator ....................... .194
Changing A Flat Tire .....................466, 538
Charging Wireless .............................. .177
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .540
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .217
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............311
Checks, Safety .............................311
Child Restraint ........................... .283
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .287
Center Seat LATCH ...................... .298
Child Seat Installation ..................301, 305
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........300
Infant And Child Restraints .................285
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......289Older Children And Child Restraints
...........286
Seating Positions ........................ .288
Using The Top Tether Anchorage .............307
Cigar Lighter ............................ .179
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .573
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .558
Climate Control ........................... .108
Automatic ......................... .121, 122
Manual ............................... .108
Rear ..............................118,131
Coat Hook .............................. .173
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .326
Compact
Disc (CD) Maintenance ................692
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .556
Computer, Trip/Travel ...................... .204
Contract, Service .......................... .696
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............533
Cooling System ........................... .530
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................532
Coolant Level .......................... .534
Cooling Capacity ........................ .576
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................534
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................531
Inspection ......................... .531, 534
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Tilting.............................. .50, 52
Security Alarm ........................... .209
Arm The System ..........................35
Disarm The System ........................35
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............577
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................34
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................33
Sentry Key Replacement ......................34
Service Assistance ......................... .694
Service Contract .......................... .696
Service Manuals .......................... .698
Shifting Automatic Transmission ....................335
Shoulder Belts ............................ .249
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................92
Signals, Turn .....................97, 215, 315, 453
Siri .................................... .686
SiriusXM Guardian Vehicle Health Alert ...................... .685
SmartBeams ...............................98
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................559
Snow Tires .............................. .555
Spare Tires .....................467, 555, 556, 557
Spark Plugs ............................. .577Specifications
Oil.................................. .577
Speed Control Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ...................353
Cancel ............................... .348
Resume .............................. .348
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..............346, 348
Starting .............................. .30, 321
Button .................................28
Cold Weather .......................... .326
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .326
Remote ................................30
Starting And Operating ..................... .321
Starting Procedures ........................ .321
Steering ................................ .341
Tilt Column .............................90
Wheel,
Heated ...........................90
Wheel, Tilt ..............................90
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................639
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .639
Storage, Vehicle ........................... .136
Stow ‘n Go (Fold In Floor) Seats .................63
Stow ‘n Vac .............................. .152
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .501
Sunglasses Storage ......................... .180
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Sun Roof............................... .141
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag ..........265
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .229
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .517
System, Remote Starting ......................30
Telescoping Steering Column ...................90
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........135
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ..................... .152
Tilt Steering Column .........................90
Time Delay Headlight ...............................97
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............544
Tire Markings ............................ .538
Tires......................... .315, 548, 555, 561
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .552
Air Pressure ........................... .548
Chains ............................... .559
Changing .......................... .466, 538
Compact Spare ......................... .556
General Information ...................548, 555
High Speed ............................ .550
Inflation Pressure ....................... .549
Jacking ........................ .466, 468, 538
Life Of Tires ........................... .552Load Capacity
...................... .544, 545
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . .197, 212, 241
Quality Grading ........................ .561
Radial ............................... .550
Replacement ........................... .553
Rotation .............................. .560
Safety ............................ .538, 548
Sizes ................................ .540
Snow Tires ............................ .555
Spare Tires ..................... .467, 555, 557
Spinning .............................. .551
Trailer Towing .......................... .433
Tread Wear Indicators .....................552
Wheel
Nut Torque ....................... .571
Tire Safety Information ...................... .538
Tire Service Kit ........................... .484
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................432
To Open Hood ........................... .145
Towing ................................. .426
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .503
Guide ................................ .429
Recreational ........................... .437
Weight ............................... .429
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................437
Traction ............................. .438, 439
712 INDEX