290SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive
50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a
rapid loss of inflation pressure. This rapid loss of
inflation is referred to as the Run Flat mode. A Run
Flat mode occurs when the tire inflation pressure is
of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once a Run Flat tire
reaches the Run Flat mode it has limited driving
capabilities and needs to be replaced immediately.
A Run Flat tire is not repairable. When a Run Flat
tire is changed after driving with underinflated tire
condition, please replace the TPMS sensor as it is
not designed to be reused when driven under Run
Flat mode 14 psi (96 kPa) condition.
NOTE:TPMS Sensor must be replaced after driving the
vehicle on a flat tire condition.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at
full capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the
Run Flat mode.
See the Tire Pressure Monitoring System section
for more information.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions,
do not spin your vehicle's wheels above 30 mph
(48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds
continuously without stopping.
For further information Úpage 243.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment
tires to help you in determining when your tires
should be replaced.
Tire Tread
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.
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 pres
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sures can cause uneven wear patterns to
develop across the tire tread. These abnormal
wear patterns will reduce tread life, resulting in
the need for earlier tire replacement.
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 maintenance is highly
recommended.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces
generated by excessive wheel 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 seconds continuously when
you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a
spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
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.
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320 Specifications Fuel (Gasoline)
.......................................... 306Oil.............................................................. 306Speed ControlAccel/Decel.......................................... 94, 95Cancel......................................................... 95Resume....................................................... 95Set............................................................... 94Speed Control (Cruise Control)........................ 94Sport Mode...................................................... 92Starting..................................................... 78, 79Automatic Transmission.............................. 78Button......................................................... 16Cold Weather.............................................. 81Engine Fails To Start................................... 81Remote....................................................... 17Starting And Operating............................. 78, 79Starting Procedures.................................. 78, 79Steering........................................................... 24Column Lock............................................... 24Power.......................................................... 93Tilt Column........................................... 24, 25Wheel, Heated............................................. 25Wheel, Tilt............................................ 24, 25
Steering Wheel Audio Controls..................... 139Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System...... 139Storage...................................................53, 298Storage, Vehicle......................................52, 298Store Radio Presets...................................... 145Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 298Stuck, Freeing............................................... 243Sun Roof................................................... 56, 58Venting........................................................ 57Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag.... 201Symbol Glossary.............................................. 10Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 255System, Remote Starting................................. 17
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Telescoping Steering Column................... 24, 25Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............. 51Tilt Steering Column................................. 24, 25Time DelayHeadlight..................................................... 43Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 285Tire Markings................................................ 280Tire Safety Information................................. 279Tire Service Kit............................ 234, 235, 236
Tires.................................. 225, 288, 292, 296Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 290Air Pressure.............................................. 288Chains...................................................... 295Changing......................................... 229, 231Compact Spare......................................... 292General Information........................ 288, 292High Speed............................................... 289Inflation Pressure..................................... 288Jacking............................................. 230, 231Life Of Tires.............................................. 290Load Capacity........................................... 285
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).... 74, 189
Quality Grading......................................... 296Radial....................................................... 289Replacement............................................ 291Rotation.................................................... 296Safety.............................................. 279, 288Sizes......................................................... 281Snow Tires................................................ 292Spare Tires.............................230, 292, 293Spinning................................................... 290Trailer Towing........................................... 115Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 290Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 301
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