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SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit
instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire
Service Kit” in “In Case Of Emergency” for further
information.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped
Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire
and wheel equivalent in look and function to the
original equipment tire and wheel found on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle. This spare tire
may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle. If
your vehicle has this option, refer to an
authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire
rotation pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency
use only. You can identify if your vehicle is
equipped with a compact 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.
Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the
letter “T” or “S” preceding the size designation.
Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original
equipment tire should be repaired (or replaced)
and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount
a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel,
since the wheel is designed specifically for the
compact spare tire. Do not install more than one
compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at
any given time.
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.
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.
Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in
sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle
control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different
size may result in false speedometer and
odometer readings.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do
not take your vehicle through an automatic car
wash with a compact or limited use temporary
spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may
result.
WARNING! WARNING!
Compact and collapsible spares are for tempo -
rary emergency use only. With these spares,
do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h).
Temporary use spares have limited tread life.
When the tread is worn to the tread wear indi -
cators, 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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Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................................ 62
Tire And Loading Information Placard ......209
Tire Markings..............................................206
Tire Safety Information .............................. 206
Tire Service Kit ...........................................171
Tires .................................167, 212, 216, 219Aging (Life Of Tires) ................................ 215Air Pressure ............................................ 212
Compact Spare ...................................... 216
Flat Changing .........................................171
General Information......................212, 216
High Speed ............................................. 213
Inflation Pressure...................................212Life Of Tires ............................................ 215
Load Capacity.........................................209
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...... 72
Quality Grading....................................... 219
Radial......................................................214
Replacement ..........................................215
Safety .............................................206, 212
Sizes .......................................................207
Snow Tires ..............................................218
Spare Tires ............................................. 216
Spinning..................................................214
Tread Wear Indicators ...........................215
Tow Hooks ..................................................180
Towing Disabled Vehicle ....................................179 Towing Trailers ........................................... 125
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) ...................................................... 142
Traction Control System (TCS) .................. 131
Transmission ............................................. 225
Transporting Animals ................................ 127
Transporting Passengers .......................... 126
Transporting Pets ...................................... 166
Tread Wear Indicators ............................... 215
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .....................................61
Turn Signals ........................................... 44, 74
U
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features.........26
Passive Entry Programming.....................26
Uniform Tire Quality Grades...................... 219
Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)
S..........................................39
Universal Transmitter ...................................39
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt............... 146
Use Of The Owner’s Manual .......................... 5
V
Vehicle Changes/Alterations ......................... 3
Vehicle Identification Number .................. 224
Vehicle Loading ................................ 125, 209 W
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Descriptions) ................................................ 72
Warranty Information ................................ 237
Washer Fluid For Windshield/
Headlights .................................................. 190
Washers, Windshield ................................... 46
Weights ....................................................... 229
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care....................... 217
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim ....................... 217
Wheels And Tires ....................................... 206
Wind Buffeting ............................................. 58
Windows (Cleaning) ................................... 222
Windshield Defroster ................................. 166
Windshield Washers .................................... 46
Windshield Wiper
Replacing Blades ................................... 194
Windshield Wipers ....................................... 46
Wipers, Intermittent ..................................... 46
Wipers, Rain Sensitive................................. 46
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