248 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
The collapsible spare is for temporary
emergency use only. You can identify if your
vehicle is equipped with a collapsible 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:
16
5/80-17 101P. Since this tire has limited tread life, the original
e
q
uipment tire should be repaired (or replaced)
and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is
p r
operly 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.
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 your original 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 equipment tire,
replace (or repair) the original equipment tire
and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
WARNING!
Compact and collapsible spares are for
temporary emergency use only. With these
spares, do not drive more than 50 mph
( 8
0 km/h). Temporary use spares have
l i
mited 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.
WARNING!
Compact and Collapsible spares are for
temporary emergency use only. With these
spares, do not drive more than 50 mph
( 8
0 km/h). Temporary use spares have
l i
mited 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.
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(Continued)
Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Chrome, or
Low Gloss Clear Coat Wheels
TIRE CHAINS AND TRACTION DEVICES
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body
clearance. Due to limited clearance, the following
traction devices are recommended. Follow these
recommendations to guard against damage.
Traction device must be of proper size for the
tire, as recommended by the traction device
manufacturer.
No other tire sizes are recommended for use
with a tire chain or traction device.
Install on front tires only.
For a 225/65R17 tire, use of a Peerless
Super Z6 low profile snow traction device or
equivalent is recommended.
CAUTION!
If your vehicle is equipped with these
specialty wheels, DO NOT USE wheel
cleaners, abrasives, or polishing compounds.
They will permanently damage this finish and
such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. HAND WASH ONLY
USING MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT
CLOTH. Used on a regular basis; this is all that
is required to maintain this finish.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S,
Snow) between front and rear axles can
cause unpredictable handling. You could lose
control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires,
observe the following precautions:
Because of restricted traction device clear -
ance between tires and other suspension
c o
mponents, it is important that only trac -
tion devices in good condition are used.
B r
oken 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 retighten after driving about ½ mile
(0.8 km). Autosock traction devices do not
r e
quire retightening.
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
pavement.
Observe the traction device manufacturer’s
instructions 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.
CAUTION! (Continued)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 257
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to
ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to
the vehicle. Any time a wheel has been removed
and reinstalled on the vehicle, the lug nuts/
bolts should be torqued using a properly
calibrated torque wrench using a high quality six
sided (hex) deep wall socket.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
**Use only authorized dealer recommended
lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or
oil before tightening.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to
mo
unting the tire and remove any corrosion or
loose particles.
Wheel Mounting Surface
Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until
ea
ch nut/bolt has been tightened twice. Ensure
that the socket is fully engaged on the lug nut/
bolt (do not insert it halfway).
Torque Patterns
After 25
miles (40 km), check the lug nut/bolt
t o
rque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are
properly seated against the wheel.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
This engine is designed to meet all
emissions regulations and provide
o p
timum fuel economy and
performance when using high quality
unleaded “Regular” gasoline having a posted
octane number of 87 as specified by the (R+M)/
2 method. The use of higher octane “Premium”
g a
soline is not required, as it will not provide
any benefit over “Regular” gasoline in these
engines.
Lug Nut/Bolt
T
o
rque **Lug Nut/
Bo
lt Size Lug Nut/Bolt
So
cket Size
100 Ft-Lbs
( 1
35 N·m) M12 x 1.5
19 mm
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the
jack, do not tighten the lug nuts/bolts fully
until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to
follow this warning may result in personal
injury.
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Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)...................262Sentry KeyKey Programming........................................17Sentry Key (Immobilizer)..................................16Sentry Key Replacement.................................17Service Assistance.........................................380Service Contract............................................381Service Manuals............................................383SettingsPersonal....................................................266Shift Lever Override.......................................210Shoulder Belts...............................................122Signals, Turn........................42, 106, 156, 192Snow Chains (Tire Chains).............................250Snow Tires.....................................................247Spare Tires.................................200, 247, 248Spark Plugs...................................................262SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline)..........................................262Oil..............................................................262Speed ControlCancel.......................................................171Resume.....................................................170Speed Control (Cruise Control)......................168Starting................................................157, 158Automatic Transmission............................157Button.........................................................12Cold Weather............................................159Engine Fails To Start.................................159
Starting And Operating........................157, 158
Starting Procedures.............................157, 158Steering...........................................................35Column Controls..........................................40Power.......................................................168Tilt Column..................................................35Wheel, Heated.............................................35Wheel, Tilt....................................................35Steering Wheel Audio Controls.....................363Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls........................................................363Storage............................................................84Storage, Vehicle...............................................71Stuck, Freeing...............................................211Sun Roof...................................................74, 75Sun Visor Extension.........................................40Sunglasses Storage.........................................90Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag....131Sway Control, Trailer.....................................179Synthetic Engine Oil......................................223
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Taillights.......................................................192Telescoping Steering Column..........................35Tie Down Hooks, Cargo....................................79Tilt Steering Column........................................35Time Delay Headlight.....................................................41Tire And Loading Information Placard...........239Tire Markings................................................235
Tire Safety Information.................................234
Tires..................................156, 242, 247, 251Aging (Life Of Tires)...................................245Air Pressure..............................................242Chains......................................................250Changing.........................................199, 234Compact Spare.........................................247General Information........................242, 247High Speed...............................................243Inflation Pressure.....................................243Jacking......................................................234Life Of Tires..............................................245Load Capacity...........................................239Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS).........................................104, 116Quality Grading.........................................251Radial.......................................................243Replacement............................................245Rotation....................................................251Safety..............................................234, 242Sizes.........................................................236Snow Tires................................................247Spare Tires.............................200, 247, 248Spinning...................................................244Trailer Towing...........................................183Tread Wear Indicators..............................245Wheel Nut Torque.....................................257To Open Hood..................................................76Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight......................18111