
B. Load Range and Load InflationLimits: Indicates the tire's load-carryingcapabilities and its inflation limits.
C. Maximum Load Dual lb (kg) at psi(kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum loadand tire pressure when the tire is usedas a dual; defined as four tires on therear axle (a total of six or more tires onthe vehicle).
D. Maximum Load Single lb (kg) at psi(kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum loadand tire pressure when the tire is usedas a single; defined as two tires (total)on the rear axle.
Information on T Type Tires
T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size.
Note:The temporary tire size for yourvehicle may be different from thisexample. Tire Quality Grades do notapply to this type of tire.
T type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of P type tires;these differences are described below:
A. T: Indicates a type of tire, designatedby the Tire and Rim Association, that isintended for temporary service on cars,sport utility vehicles, minivans and lighttrucks.
B. 145: Indicates the nominal width ofthe tire in millimeters from sidewall edgeto sidewall edge. In general, the largerthe number, the wider the tire.
C. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio whichgives the tire's ratio of height to width.Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a shortsidewall.
D. D: Indicates a diagonal type tire.
R: Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 16: Indicates the wheel or rimdiameter in inches. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to purchasenew tires to match the new wheeldiameter.
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7. Check the sidewalls to make surethere are no gouges, cuts or bulges.
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel ValveStems
Periodically inspect the tire treads foruneven or excessive wear and removeobjects such as stones, nails or glassthat may be wedged in the treadgrooves. Check the tire and valve stemsfor holes, cracks, or cuts that may permitair leakage and repair or replace the tireand replace the valve stem. Inspect thetire sidewalls for cracking, cuts, bruisesand other signs of damage or excessivewear. If internal damage to the tire issuspected, have the tire demounted andinspected in case it needs to be repairedor replaced. For your safety, tires that
are damaged or show signs of excessivewear should not be used because theyare more likely to blow out or fail.
Improper or inadequate vehiclemaintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires,including the spare, frequently, andreplace them if one or more of thefollowing conditions exist:
Tire Wear
When the tread is worn down to 0.08 in(2 mm), tires must be replaced to helpprevent your vehicle from skidding andhydroplaning. Built-in treadwearindicators, or wear bars, which look likenarrow strips of smooth rubber acrossthe tread will appear on the tire whenthe tread is worn down to 0.08 in(2 mm).
When the tire tread wears down to thesame height as these wear bars, the tireis worn out and must be replaced.
Damage
Periodically inspect the tire treads andsidewalls for damage (such as bulges inthe tread or sidewalls, cracks in thetread groove and separation in the tread
or sidewall). If damage is observed orsuspected have the tire inspected by atire professional. Tires can be damagedduring off-road use, so inspection afteroff-road use is also recommended.
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17.To store the folded wrench on the jack,engage the bracket of the jack base onthe wrench feature as shown. Swingthe wrench upward and adjust theheight of the jack until the pin engagesthe hole. Tighten the hex nut clockwiseby hand until secure.
18. Put the flat tire, jack and lug wrenchaway. Make sure the jack is fastenedsecurely before you drive.
19. Unblock the wheel.
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Rear Seats.......................................................148Rear View Camera........................................213Using the Rear View Camera System............214
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera.....................................213
Recommended Towing Weights..............254Refueling.........................................................169System Warnings..................................................171
Remote Control...............................................58Car Finder...............................................................60Intelligent Access Key.........................................58Remote Start..........................................................60Replacing the Battery..........................................58Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................60
Remote Start...................................................140Automatic Settings..............................................140Heated and Cooled Features..........................140Last Settings.........................................................140
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................326Replacement Parts Recommendation........13Collision Repairs.....................................................13Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs.................................................................13Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl.............................................................61Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................276
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......275Roadside Assistance...................................262Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.......................................................262Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside AssistanceProgram Coverage........................................263Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance.......................................................263Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance....................................262Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance....................................262
Roadside Emergencies...............................262Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................259
Running Out of Fuel.....................................168Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................168Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................168
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Safety Canopy™...............................................53Safety Precautions........................................166Scheduled Maintenance Record...............516Scheduled Maintenance............................504Seatbelt Extension.........................................45Seatbelt Height Adjustment..........................41
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................43Belt-Minder™...........................................................43
Seatbelts...........................................................37Principle of Operation..........................................37
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................42Conditions of operation......................................42
Seats..................................................................141Security..............................................................77Settings............................................................461911 Assist...............................................................469Ambient Lighting.................................................478Bluetooth..............................................................464Clock......................................................................463Display..................................................................480General..................................................................475Media Player........................................................462Mobile Apps.........................................................474Navigation.............................................................471Phone....................................................................464Radio......................................................................470SiriusXM.................................................................471Sound.....................................................................461Valet Mode............................................................481Vehicle...................................................................478Voice Control.......................................................480Wi-Fi & Hotspot...................................................476
Side Airbags.....................................................52
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