WARNING!
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 sec-
onds 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 replaced.These indicators are molded into the bottom
of the tread grooves. They will appear as
bands when the tread depth becomes a
1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire
should be replaced.
Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section
for further information.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon
varying factors including, but not limited to:
• Driving style.
• Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation
pressures can cause uneven wear patterns
to develop across the tire tread. These ab-
normal wear patterns will reduce tread life,
resulting in the need for earlier tire replace-
ment.
• Distance driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating
of V or higher, and Summer tires typically
have a reduced tread life. Rotation of these
tires per the vehicle scheduled mainte-
nance is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced
after six years, regardless of the remaining
tread. Failure to follow this warning can
result in sudden tire failure. You could lose
control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
NOTE:
Wheel Valve Stem must be replaced as well
when installing new tires due to wear and tear
in existing tires.
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 bal-
ance of many characteristics. They should be
inspected regularly for wear and correct cold
tire inflation pressures. The manufacturer
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 Indi-
Tire Tread
1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
266
Ignition.....................15
Switch...................15
Instrument Cluster..............67
Descriptions................83
Display...................66
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning.....276
Interior Appearance Care.........275
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)....41
Introduction...................1
Jacking Instructions............218
Jack Location................217
Jack Operation.........217, 218, 262
Jump Starting................225
Key Fob
Arm The System.............18
Disarm The System............18
Keyless Enter-N-Go..............21
Passive Entry...............21
Keys.......................14
Replacement...............15
LaneSense..................181
Lap/Shoulder Belts.............110
Latches....................143
Hood....................59Lead Free Gasoline.............282
Leaks, Fluid.................143
Life Of Tires.................266
Liftgate.....................59
Closing...................60
Opening..................59
Power....................61
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer.......43
Light Bulbs..................143
Lights.....................143
AirBag ............73, 117, 141
Automatic Headlights..........38
Brake Assist Warning...........92
Brake Warning...............73
Bulb Replacement...........204
Cruise.................82, 84
Daytime Running.............37
Electronic Stability Program(ESP)
Indicator..................75
Exterior..............
.36, 143
F
og ...................40, 81
Hazard Warning Flasher........203
Headlights On With Wipers.......39
High Beam/Low Beam Select . . .37, 38
Hill Descent Control Indicator.....94
Lights On Reminder...........40
Low Fuel..................77Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine)..............78
Park..................39, 82
Passing...................38
Seat Belt Reminder...........75
Security Alarm..............76
Service..................204
Side Marker...............207
Traction Control..............92
Turn Signals......40, 83, 143, 207
Warning Instrument Cluster
Descriptions.............75, 83
Locks
Child Protection..............24
Luggage Carrier................64
Lug Nuts/Bolts................278
Maintenance...............55, 58
Maintenance Free Battery.........256
Maintenance Schedule. . . .236, 240, 244
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)...............78
Memory Feature (Memory Seats)......25
Memory Seat..................25
Methanol...................283
Methanol Fuel................283
Mirrors.....................35
INDEX
370
Safety Tips..................140
Schedule, Maintenance . . .236, 240, 244
Seat Belt Reminder..............75
Seat Belts...............108, 141
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......112
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage................112
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
Anchorage................112
A
utomatic Locking Retractor (ALR). .114
Child Restraints.............127
Energy Management Feature.....114
Front Seat.........108, 110, 111
Inspection................141
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.....111
Lap/Shoulder Belts...........110
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting.....112
Operating Instructions.........111
Pregnant Women............113
Pretensioners..............113
Rear Seat.................110
Reminder.................109
Seat Belt Pretensioner.........113
Untwisting Procedure.........112
Seat Belts Maintenance..........275Seats....................25, 28
Adjustment................25
Easy Entry.................27
Head Restraints..............30
Heated...................28
Rear Folding................25
Tilting....................25
Vented...................29
Ventilated.................29
Security Alarm..............18, 76
Arm The System.............18
Disarm The System............18
Selec-Terrain.................167
Sentry Key Replacement..........15
Service Assistance.............350
Shifting....................154
Automatic Transmission.....154, 157
Shoulder Belts................110
Signals, Turn...........83, 143, 207
Siri.......................347
Snow Chains (Tire Chains).....271, 272
Snow Tires..................268
Spare Tires........217,
268, 269, 270
Speed Control
Accel/Decel (ACC Only)........175
Cancel...................174
Resume..................173Set.....................173
Speed Control
(Cruise Control).......172, 173, 174
Starting................145, 148
Automatic Transmission........149
Button...................15
Remote...................17
Starting And Operating...........145
Starting Procedures.........145, 148
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) . .148
Steering
Tilt Column..............33, 34
Wheel, Heated............33, 34
Wheel, Tilt..............33, 34
Steering Wheel Audio Controls......320
Storage, Vehicle................51
Sun Roof............54, 55, 56, 58
Closing................54, 57
Opening................54, 57
Venting................55, 58
Sunshade Operation...........55, 57
Sway Control, Trailer.............93
System, Remote Starting..........17
Telescoping Steering Column.....33, 34
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . .50
Text Messages................339
INDEX
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