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Do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel
with other wheels or tires. They will not fit.
Keep the spare tire and its wheel together.
Caution
Tire chains will not fit the compact spare.
Using them can damage the vehicle and
the chains. Do not use tire chains on the
compact spare.
Full-Size Spare Tire
If this vehicle came with a full-size spare
tire, it was fully inflated when new,
however, it can lose air over time. Check the
inflation pressure regularly. SeeTire Pressure
0 273 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0178 for information
regarding proper tire inflation and loading
the vehicle. For instructions on how to
remove, install, or store a spare tire, see Tire
Changing 0285.
If equipped with a temporary use full-size
spare tire, it is indicated on the tire sidewall.
See Tire Sidewall Labeling 0268. This spare
tire should not be driven on over 112 km/h
(70 mph), or 88 km/h (55 mph) when
pulling a trailer, at the proper inflation pressure. Repair and replace the road tire as
soon as it is convenient, and stow the spare
tire for future use.
Caution
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive and a
different size spare tire is installed, do
not drive in four-wheel drive until the flat
tire is repaired and/or replaced. The
vehicle could be damaged and the repairs
would not be covered by the warranty.
Never use four-wheel drive when a
different size spare tire is installed on the
vehicle.
The vehicle may have a different size spare
tire than the road tires originally installed
on the vehicle. This spare tire was developed
for use on this vehicle, so it is all right to
drive on it. If the vehicle has four-wheel
drive and a different size spare tire is
installed, drive only in two-wheel drive.
After installing the spare tire on the vehicle,
stop as soon as possible and check that the
spare is correctly inflated. The spare tire is
made to perform well at speeds up to
112 km/h (70 MPH) at the recommended
inflation pressure, so you can finish
your trip. Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired
or replaced and installed back onto the
vehicle as soon as possible so the spare tire
will be available in case it is needed again.
Do not mix tires and wheels of difference
sizes, because they will not fit. Keep the
spare tire and its wheel together.
If the vehicle has a spare tire that does not
match the original road tires and wheels in
size and type, do not include the spare in
the tire rotation.
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America
For more information about the vehicle
battery, see
Battery - North America 0249.
If the battery has run down, try to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to
start your vehicle. Be sure to use the
following steps to do it safely.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories can expose you to
chemicals including lead and lead
compounds, which are known to the
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.If unsuccessful, the vehicle will not move.
Tire skates or dollies must be used under
the non-rolling tires to prevent vehicle
damage.
Front Attachment Points
The vehicle is equipped with specific
attachment points to be used by the towing
provider. These holes may be used to pull
the vehicle from a flat road surface onto the
flatbed tow truck.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing
the vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a
motor home. The two most common types
of recreational vehicle towing are dinghyand dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing
the vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle
with two wheels on the ground and two
wheels on a dolly.
Here are some important things to consider
before recreational vehicle towing:
.Before towing the vehicle, become
familiar with the local laws that apply to
recreational vehicle towing. These laws
may vary by region.
.What is the towing capacity of the
towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow
vehicle manufacturer's recommendations.
.What is the distance that will be
traveled? Some vehicles have restrictions
on how far and how long they can tow.
.Is the proper towing equipment going to
be used? See your dealer or trailering
professional for additional advice and
equipment recommendations.
.Is the vehicle ready to be towed? Just as
preparing the vehicle for a long trip,
make sure the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.
Follow the tow vehicle manufacturer’s
instructions.
Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front of the
vehicle grille could restrict airflow and
cause damage to the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. If using a shield, only
use one that attaches to the towing
vehicle.
Dinghy Towing
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
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Service and Maintenance 311
Because of the way people use vehicles,
maintenance needs vary. There may need to
be more frequent checks and services. The
Additional Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire and
Loading Information label. SeeVehicle
Load Limits 0178.
.Are driven on reasonable road surfaces
within legal driving limits.
.Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel 0212.
Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services - Severe are
for vehicles that are:
.Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot
weather.
.Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous
terrain.
.Frequently towing a trailer.
.Used for high speed or competitive
driving.
.Used for taxi, police, or delivery service. Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Severe chart.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can be
dangerous and can cause serious injury.
Perform maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools, and
equipment are available. If they are not,
see your dealer to have a trained
technician do the work. See
Doing Your
Own Service Work 0233.
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil
0 238.
Once a Month
.Check the tire inflation pressures,
including the spare. See Tire Pressure
0 273.
.Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0277.
.Check the windshield washer fluid level.
See Washer Fluid 0247.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message displays, have the engine oil and
filter changed within the next 1 000 km
(600 mi). If driven under the best conditions,
the engine oil life system may not indicate
the need for vehicle service for up to a year.
The engine oil and filter must be changed at
least once a year and the oil life system
must be reset. Your trained dealer technician
can perform this work. If the engine oil life
system is reset accidentally, service the
vehicle within 5 000 km (3,000 mi) since the
last service. Reset the oil life system when
the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life
System 0240.
Extended Idle Use
When the vehicle is used in a way that
requires extended idle time, one hour of use
shall be deemed the same as 33 miles. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
093 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 96 for hourmeter.
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Theft-Deterrent Systems (cont'd)Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 281
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 282
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . 278
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Towing
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Traction
Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrakLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . .154
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Transfer Case Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . 333 Transporting Items That Can
Catch Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Truck-Camper Loading Information . . . . . . . .183
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
U
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
Updates
Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11