WARNING!(Continued)
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.
• Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having ad-
equate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
Tire Types
All Season Tires — If Equipped
All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring,
Summer, Fall, and Winter). Traction levels may vary be-
tween different all season tires. All season tires can be
identified by the M+S, M&S, M/S or MS designation on the
tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four; failure
to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of
your vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry condi-
tions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice.
If your vehicle is equipped with Summer tires, be aware
these tires are not designed for Winter or cold driving
conditions. Install Winter tires on your vehicle when am-
bient temperatures are less than 40°F (5°C) or if roads are
covered with ice or snow. For more information, contact an
authorized dealer.
Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or
mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use
Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
240 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Wheel, Heated...........................55
Wheel, Tilt ..............................55
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................272
Storage ...................................80
Storage, Vehicle .............................72
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .206
Sun Roof .................................75
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag ..........124
Telescoping Steering Column ...................55
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............71
Tilt Steering Column .........................55
Time Delay Headlight ...............................58
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............230
Tire Markings ............................ .227
Tires......................... .154, 234, 241, 247
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .238
Air Pressure ........................... .234
Chains ............................... .245
Changing ............................. .226
Compact Spare ......................... .242
General Information ...................234, 241
High Speed ............................ .236
Inflation Pressure ....................... .235Jacking
............................... .226
Life Of Tires ........................... .238
Load Capacity ...................... .230, 231
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............96
Quality Grading ........................ .247
Radial ............................... .236
Replacement ........................... .239
Rotation .............................. .246
Safety ............................ .226, 234
Snow Tires ............................ .241
Spare Tires ......................... .241, 243
Spinning .............................. .237
Tread Wear Indicators .....................238
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .255
Tire Safety Information ...................... .226
T
ire Service Kit ............194, 195, 196, 197, 200, 201
To Open Hood .............................78
Towing ................................. .175
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .207
Recreational ........................... .175
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................175
Traction ................................ .176
Traction Control .......................... .103
Trailer Towing ............................ .175
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