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408 Vehicle Care
4. Place the loop end of thestrap through the cargo
tie-down. Place the hook
end of the strap through
the loop and pull it until the
strap is fastened securely
to the tie-down.5. Route the strap hookthrough the wheel, as
shown.
6. Attach the strap to the other cargo tie-down in the
rear of the vehicle.
7. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
The compact spare is for
temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a
full-size tire as soon as
you can.
Compact Spare Tire
{Warning
Driving with more than one
compact spare tire at a time
could result in loss of
braking and handling. This
could lead to a crash and
you or others could be
injured. Use only one
compact spare tire at a time.
If this vehicle has a compact
spare tire, it was fully inflated
when new; however, it can
lose air over time. Check the
inflation pressure regularly.
It should be 420 kPa (60 psi).
Stop as soon as possible and
check that the spare tire is
correctly inflated after being
installed on the vehicle. The
compact spare tire is designed
for temporary use only. The
vehicle will perform differently
with the spare tire installed
and it is recommended that
the vehicle speed be limited to
80 km/h (50 mph). To conserve
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Service and Maintenance 429
Maintenance
Schedule
Tire Rotation and
Required Services Every
12 000 km (7,500 mi)
Tires are rotated to achieve a
more uniform wear for all tires.
The first rotation is the most
important.
Anytime unusual wear is
noticed, rotate the tires as
soon as possible, check for
proper tire inflation pressure,
and check for damaged tires
or wheels. If the unusual wear
continues after the rotation,
check the wheel alignment.
See When It Is Time for New
Tires0394 and
Wheel Replacement 0399.
.Perform Multi-Point Vehicle
Inspection. See Multi-Point
Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
0431.
.Lubricate body components.
See Exterior Care 0416.
Additional Required
Services —Normal
Service
Every 12 000 km (7,500 mi)
.Check the engine oil level
and oil life percentage.
If needed, change engine the
oil and filter, and reset oil the
life system. Or 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
0348.
.When the REPLACE AT
NEXT OIL CHANGE
message displays, the engine
air filter should be replaced
at the next engine oil
change. When the REPLACE
ENGINE AIR FILTER SOON
message displays, the engine
air filter should be replaced
at the earliest convenience.
Reset the engine air filter life
system after the engine air
filter is replaced. See Engine
Air Filter Life System 0349.
Every 36 000 km (22,500 mi)
.Replace the passenger
compartment air filter. Or
every 24 months, whichever
comes first. More frequent
passenger compartment air
filter replacement may be
needed if driving in areas
with heavy traffic, poor air
quality, high dust levels,
or environmental allergens.
Passenger compartment air
