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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260 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Belts, Seat............................... .131
Body Builders Guide ..........................5
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................236
B-Pillar Location .......................... .251
Brake Assist System .........................90
Brake Control System, Electronic ................89
Brake Fluid .......................... .243, 284
Brake, Parking ............................ .139
Brake System ......................... .243, 276
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..........................88
Fluid Check ........................... .243
Master Cylinder ........................ .243
Parking .............................. .139
Warning Light ...........................75
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................142
Bulb Replacement ......................... .179
Bulbs, Light .......................... .133, 179
Camera, Rear ............................ .158
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .282
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .160
Oil (Engine) ........................... .229
Power Steering ......................... .150
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................241 Carbon Monoxide Warning
................130, 281
Cargo Area Cover ...........................57
Cargo Compartment .........................57
Cargo Light ...............................42
Car Washes .............................. .270
Certification Label ......................... .161
Change Oil Indicator .........................70
Changing A Flat Tire .....................194, 245
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .247
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ....84
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............130
Checks, Safety ............................ .130
Child Restraint ........................... .123
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .126
Child
Seat Installation .....................128
Infant And Child Restraints .................125
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........125
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .278
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .265
Climate Control ............................45
Manual ................................46
Rear ..................................49
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .137
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