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Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
NOTE:
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed
on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of
the driver's side door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire,
including the spare tire (if equipped), at least
monthly and inflate to the recommended
pressure for your vehicle.
Example Tire Placard Location (Door) Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar)
Tire And Loading Information Placard
Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information
about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in
the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not
exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on
your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire's load
carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading
conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation
pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information Placard Ú page 75.
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NOTE:
Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front
and rear axles must not be exceeded.
For further information on GAWRs, vehicle
loading, and trailer towing Úpage 75.
To determine the maximum loading conditions
of your vehicle, locate the statement “The
combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on the
Tire and Loading Information placard. The
combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage
and trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should
never exceed the weight referenced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle. (3) Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg
and there will be five 68 kg passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-340
(5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. The following table shows examples
on how to calculate total load, cargo/
luggage, and towing capacities of your
vehicle with varying seating configurations
and number and size of occupants. This table
is for illustration purposes only and may not
be accurate for the seating and load carry
capacity of your vehicle.
For the following example, the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).
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Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light
........ 51Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck...................... 209Jacking...................................................... 194Jump Starting............................................ 204Towing....................................................... 211Emission Control System Maintenance........... 57Engine........................................................... 221Air Cleaner................................................. 224Block Heater............................................... 59Break-In Recommendations........................ 60Checking Oil Level..................................... 222Coolant (Antifreeze)................................... 259Cooling...................................................... 227Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 185, 258Fails To Start............................................... 59Flooded, Starting......................................... 59Jump Starting............................................ 204Oil.................................................... 223, 259Oil Filler Cap.............................................. 221Oil Filter..................................................... 224Oil Selection.................................... 223, 259Oil Synthetic.............................................. 224Overheating............................................... 207Starting....................................................... 58Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 168, 212Ethanol.......................................................... 257Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 185, 258Exhaust System................................... 185, 226Exterior Lights......................................... 27, 187
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Filters
Air Cleaner
................................................ 224Air Conditioning........................................... 34Engine Oil........................................ 224, 259Engine Oil Disposal................................... 224FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 188Turn Signals.......................................55, 187Flooded Engine Starting................................... 59Fluid Capacities............................................ 259Fluid Leaks................................................... 187Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 231Engine Oil................................................. 222Power Steering............................................ 68Fluid, Brake.................................................. 261Fog Lights........................................................ 28Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 17Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 188Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 209Fuel............................................................... 256Additives................................................... 257Clean Air................................................... 256Ethanol..................................................... 257Filler Cap (Gas Cap)..................................... 74Gasoline................................................... 256Materials Added....................................... 257Methanol.................................................. 257
Octane Rating.................................. 256, 259Specifications........................................... 259Tank Capacity........................................... 259Fuses............................................................ 188
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Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)..................................74Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 256Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 256Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 256Gear Ranges....................................................64Gear Selector Override.................................. 209Glass Cleaning.............................................. 254Gross Axle Weight Rating.......................... 76, 77Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.....................76, 77GuideBody Builders................................................. 7GVWR...............................................................76
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.......................................84Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 188Head Restraints...............................................21HeadlightsCleaning.................................................... 252Passing........................................................28Switch..........................................................27
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Telescoping Steering Column
.......................... 23Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................................... 38Tilt Steering Column........................................ 23Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 239Tire Markings................................................. 234Tire Safety Information.................................. 234Tire Service Kit.............................................. 202Tires................................... 187, 242, 247, 250Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 245Air Pressure............................................... 242Chains....................................................... 249Changing................................................... 194Compact Spare......................................... 247General Information........................ 242, 247High Speed................................................ 243Inflation Pressure...................................... 242Jacking...................................................... 194Life Of Tires............................................... 245Load Capacity............................................ 239Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).. 53, 149Quality Grading.......................................... 250Radial........................................................ 243Replacement............................................. 245Rotation.................................................... 250Safety.............................................. 234, 242Sizes.......................................................... 235Snow Tires................................................. 246Spare Tires...................................... 247, 248Spinning.................................................... 244
Trailer Towing.............................................. 80Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 244Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 255To Open Hood.................................................. 37Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight......................... 79Towing............................................................. 77Disabled Vehicle....................................... 211Guide........................................................... 79Recreational................................................ 83Weight......................................................... 79Towing Behind A Motorhome........................... 83Traction............................................................ 84Traction Control............................................ 149Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 149Trailer Towing.................................................. 77Hitches........................................................ 78Minimum Requirements.............................. 79Tips.............................................................. 82Trailer And Tongue Weight........................... 79Wiring.......................................................... 81Trailer Towing Guide........................................ 79Trailer Weight................................................... 79Transmission................................................... 63Automatic....................................62, 63, 231Fluid......................................................... 261Maintenance............................................ 231Transporting Pets.......................................... 184Tread Wear Indicators.................................. 244Trip Computer.................................................. 48Turn Signals..................................................... 55
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Uconnect Phone Call Features
................................. 116Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone................................... 119Uconnect Phone..........................111, 112, 113Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress..................... 117Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress................ 117Bluetooth Communication Link................ 121Call Continuation...................................... 118Call Controls............................................. 116Call Termination....................................... 118Cancel Command..................................... 111Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing................ 114Help Command......................................... 111Join Calls.................................................. 118Making A Phone Or Audio Device AFavorite................................................ 114Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress................................. 118Managing Your Favorites.......................... 115Natural Speech......................................... 111Operation.................................................. 110Overview................................................... 109Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone................................................... 112
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