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A Run Flat tire is not repairable. When a Run Flat
tire is changed after driving with an 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.
For more information Ú page 193.
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.
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 -
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.
NOTE:Wheel valve stem must be replaced as well when
installing new tires due to wear and tear in existing
tires.
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 TireWARNING!
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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......................................................... 37Ventilated.................................................... 37Security AlarmArm The System.......................................... 21Disarm The System..................................... 21Security System........................................ 21, 92Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 17Sentry Key Replacement................................. 16Service Assistance......................................... 313Service Contract............................................ 314Service Manuals............................................ 315Shifting.......................................................... 104Automatic Transmission.................. 104, 105Shoulder Belts............................................... 198Signals, Turn..................................96, 234, 285Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................. 300Snow Tires..................................................... 297Spare Tires................................. 240, 297, 298Speed ControlAccel/Decel............................................... 117Accel/Decel (ACC Only)............................. 122Cancel....................................................... 118Resume..................................................... 118Set............................................................. 117Speed Control (Cruise Control)... 116, 117, 118Starting............................................................ 99Button......................................................... 17Cold Weather............................................ 102Engine Fails To Start................................. 102Remote....................................................... 18
Starting And Operating..................................... 99Starting Procedures......................................... 99Steering........................................................... 26Power....................................................... 114Tilt Column.................................................. 26Wheel, Heated............................................. 27Wheel, Tilt.................................................... 26Steering Wheel Audio Controls..................... 181Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls............................................ 181Storage............................................................ 62Storage, Vehicle......................................61, 304Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 304Sun Roof................................................... 71, 72Sun Visor......................................................... 41Sunglasses Storage......................................... 63Sunshade Operation........................................ 72Sway Control, Trailer..................................... 187Symbol Glossary.............................................. 10Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 263SystemVehicle Security........................................... 21System, Remote Starting................................. 18
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Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 26Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............. 60Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................................... 75Tilt Steering Column........................................ 26Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 290
Tire Markings................................................ 286Tire Safety Information.................................. 286Tires.................................. 233, 293, 297, 303Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 295Air Pressure.............................................. 293Chains...................................................... 300Changing.................................................. 239Compact Spare......................................... 297General Information........................ 293, 297High Speed............................................... 294Inflation Pressure..................................... 293Life Of Tires.............................................. 295Load Capacity........................................... 290Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)........................................... 94, 193Quality Grading......................................... 303Radial....................................................... 294Replacement............................................ 296Rotation.................................................... 302Safety.............................................. 286, 293Sizes......................................................... 287Snow Tires................................................ 297Spare Tires.............................240, 297, 298Spinning................................................... 295Trailer Towing........................................... 145Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 295Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 307To Open Hood..................................................73Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 143Tow N Go....................................................... 112
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