
188SAFETY  
If you install the compact spare tire in place of a 
road tire that has a pressure below the low-pres -
sure warning limit, upon the next ignition cycle, 
a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Moni -
toring System Warning Light will still turn on due 
to the low tire.
However, after driving the vehicle for up to 
20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire 
Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will 
flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain 
on solid.
This occurs for each subsequent ignition cycle, 
a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Moni -
toring System Warning Light will flash on and off 
for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
Once you repair or replace the original road tire 
and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the 
compact spare tire, the TPMS will update auto -
matically and the Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System Warning Light will turn off, as long as no 
tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning 
limit in any of the four active road tires. The 
vehicle may need to be driven for up to 
20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order 
for the TPMS to receive this information.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 
Some of the most important safety features in your 
vehicle are the restraint systems:
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Seat Belt Systems
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags
Child Restraints
Some of the safety features described in this 
section may be standard equipment on some 
models, or may be optional equipment on others. If 
you are not sure, ask an authorized dealer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please pay close attention to the information in 
this section. It tells you how to use your restraint 
system properly, to keep you and your passengers 
as safe as possible.
Here are some simple steps you can take to 
minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag:
1. Children 12 years old and under should  always ride buckled up in the rear seat of a 
vehicle with a rear seat
2. A child who is not big enough to wear the  vehicle seat belt properly must be secured in 
the appropriate child restraint or 
belt-positioning booster seat in a rear seating 
position  Ú page 204. 3. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a 
rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the 
front passenger seat, move the seat as far 
back as possible and use the proper child 
restraint  Ú page 204.
4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt  behind them or under their arm.
5. You should read the instructions provided with  your child restraint to make sure that you are 
using it properly.
6. All occupants should always wear their lap and  shoulder belts properly.
7. The driver and front passenger seats should  be moved back as far as practical to allow the 
front air bags room to inflate.
8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your  vehicle has side air bags, and deployment 
occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully 
into the space between occupants and the 
door and occupants could be injured.
9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be  modified to accommodate a disabled person, 
see   Úpage 294 for customer service contact 
information.
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278SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE  
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  Ú page 185.
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  Ú page 231.
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.
For further information  Ú page 279.
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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Lap/Shoulder Belts
....................................... 190Latches.......................................................... 216Hood........................................................... 58Leaks, Fluid................................................... 216Life Of Tires................................................... 278Liftgate............................................................ 60Closing........................................................ 60Opening....................................................... 60Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer....................... 42Light Bulbs..................................................... 216Lighter Cigar............................................................ 52Lights............................................................. 216Adaptive Cruise Control............................... 72Air Bag....................................................... 215Audio System.............................................. 72Automatic Headlights.................................. 37Brake Warning............................................ 70Coolant Temperature.................................. 70Cruise................................................... 76, 77Daytime Running......................................... 36Dimmer Switch, Headlight........................... 36Drive Mode.................................................. 73Electric Power Steering............................... 71Electronic Park Brake.................................. 72Electronic Stability Control................... 72, 73Exterior............................................... 36, 216Exterior Bulb................................................ 76External Light.............................................. 73Fog....................................................... 38, 76
Fuel Cutoff................................................... 76Fuel Level.................................................... 76Full Brake Control........................................ 76Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 218Headlight Switch.......................................... 36Headlights................................................... 36Headlights On Reminder............................. 37High Beam............................................ 36, 77Hood Open.................................................. 71Icy Road Condition....................................... 76Immobilizer Fail........................................... 76Instrument Cluster....................................... 36Intensity Control.......................................... 39Interior......................................................... 38LaneSense.................................... 73, 76, 77Light Sensor................................................ 77Lights On Reminder..................................... 37Loose Fuel Filler Cap................................... 73Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).......... 73Park............................................................. 76Passing........................................................ 37Seat Belt Reminder..................................... 71Security Alarm............................................. 72Service........................................................ 74Service LaneSense...................................... 73Service Stop Start........................................ 74Speed.......................................................... 77StopStart Active........................................... 77Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).............. 185Transmission Fault...................................... 72
Transmission Temperature..........................75Trunk Open..................................................72Turn Signals................................ 38, 77, 216Vanity Mirror................................................33Loading Vehicle............................................. 112Tires.......................................................... 273LocksAutomatic Door............................................22Child Protection...........................................24Low Tire Pressure System............................. 185Lubrication, Body.......................................... 244Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 289
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Maintenance Free Battery............................ 241Maintenance Schedule................................. 235Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).....73ManualService...................................................... 296Master CylinderBrakes...................................................... 250Media Mode.................................................. 150Methanol....................................................... 291Mirrors.............................................................33Heated.........................................................35Outside........................................................34Rearview......................................................33Vanity...........................................................33Modifications/AlterationsVehicle........................................................... 9
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306  Steering Wheel Audio Controls
...................... 141Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System.......141Storage............................................................ 50Storage, Vehicle............................................... 49Store Radio Presets....................................... 147Stuck, Freeing............................................... 231Sun Roof.......................................................... 55Closing........................................................ 55Opening....................................................... 55Sun Visor Extension......................................... 33Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag..... 196Sway Control, Trailer...................................... 114System, Remote Starting................................. 18
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Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 25Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............ 48Tilt Steering Column........................................ 25Time Delay Headlight..................................................... 37Tip Start........................................................... 80Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 273Tire Markings................................................. 269Tire Safety Information.................................. 269Tire Service Kit.............................................. 223Tires................................... 216, 276, 280, 285Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 278Air Pressure............................................... 276Chains....................................................... 283Changing................................................... 218
Compact Spare......................................... 280General Information........................ 276, 280High Speed............................................... 277Inflation Pressure..................................... 276Life Of Tires.............................................. 278Load Capacity........................................... 273Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..74, 185Quality Grading......................................... 285Radial....................................................... 277Replacement............................................ 279Rotation.................................................... 284Safety.............................................. 269, 276Sizes......................................................... 270Snow Tires................................................ 280Spare Tires...................................... 280, 281Spinning................................................... 278Trailer Towing........................................... 117Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 278Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 289To Open Hood.................................................. 58Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 116Towing.......................................................... 113Disabled Vehicle....................................... 232Guide........................................................ 115Recreational............................................. 119Weight...................................................... 115Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 119Towing Eyes.................................................. 232Traction................................................ 119, 120Traction Control............................................ 178
Trailer Towing................................................ 113Hitches..................................................... 115Minimum Requirements........................... 116Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 116Wiring....................................................... 117Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 115Trailer Weight................................................ 115Transfer CaseFluid.......................................................... 293TransmissionAutomatic.......................................... 85, 251Fluid.......................................................... 293Transporting Pets.......................................... 215Tread Wear Indicators................................... 278Turn Signals..............................................38, 77
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UconnectPhone Call Features
................................. 157Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone................................... 160Uconnect Settings............................. 20, 123Uconnect Phone................................... 154, 155Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress..................... 159Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call —No Call Currently In Progress................ 158Bluetooth Communication Link................ 162Call Continuation...................................... 160Call Controls............................................. 158
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