Safety Practices
WARNING: If your vehicle
is stuck in snow, mud or sand, do
not rapidly spin the tires;
spinning the tires can tear the
tire and cause an explosion. A
tire can explode in as little as
three to five seconds.
WARNING: Do not spin the
wheels at over 34 mph
(55 km/h). The tires may fail and
injure a passenger or bystander.
Driving habits have a great deal
to do with your tire mileage and
safety.
• Observe posted speed limits
• Avoid fast starts, stops and
turns
• Avoid potholes and objects on
the road
• Do not run over curbs or hit the
tire against a curb when
parking
Highway Hazards
No matter how carefully you drive
there’s always the possibility that
you may eventually have a flat tire
on the highway. Drive slowly to the
closest safe area out of traffic.
This may further damage the flat
tire, but your safety is more
important.If you feel a sudden vibration or
ride disturbance when driving, or
you suspect your tire or vehicle
has been damaged, immediately
reduce your speed. Drive with
caution until you can safely pull
off the road. Stop and inspect the
tires for damage. If a tire is
under-inflated or damaged,
deflate it, remove wheel and
replace it with your spare tire and
wheel. If you cannot detect a
cause, have the vehicle towed to
the nearest repair facility or tire
dealer to have the vehicle
inspected.
Tire and Wheel Alignment
A bad jolt from hitting a curb or
pothole can cause the front end
of your vehicle to become
misaligned or cause damage to
your tires. If your vehicle seems to
pull to one side when you’re
driving, the wheels may be out of
alignment. Have an authorized
dealer check the wheel alignment
periodically.
Wheel misalignment in the front
or the rear can cause uneven and
rapid treadwear of your tires and
should be corrected by an
authorized dealer. Front-wheel
drive vehicles and those with an
independent rear suspension may
require alignment of all four
wheels.
The tires should also be balanced
periodically. An unbalanced tire
and wheel assembly may result in
irregular tire wear.
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Wheels and Tires
Rear Axle Fluid Check................................260
Rear Axle..........................................................134
General Information..........................................134Rear Seat Armrest.........................................94
Rear Seats.........................................................93
Recommended Towing Weights.............179
Refueling - Diesel..........................................110
Refueling - Gasoline.....................................112
Remote Control..............................................46
Removing a Headlamp.............................250
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............266
Replacement Parts
Recommendation.........................................17
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control.............................................................47
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)..............................................................199
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)..............................................................198
Resuming the Set Speed...........................162
Roadside Assistance..................................188
Roadside Emergencies..............................188
Rollover Warning.........................................338
Running-In
See: Breaking-In..................................................186Running Out of Fuel - Diesel.....................110
Running Out of Fuel - Gasoline................110
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Safety Precautions......................................105
Scheduled Maintenance............................319
Seatbelt Extensions......................................44
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................41
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................42
Seatbelts............................................................37
Principle of Operation.........................................37Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime...............................................................42
Seats...................................................................88
Security..............................................................50
Selective Catalytic Reductant System -
Diesel...............................................................118
Setting the Cruise Control Speed...........161
Sitting in the Correct Position...................88
Snow Chains
See: Using Snow Chains.................................284
Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................284Special Notices................................................18
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance...............................................329
Speed Control
See: Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive
Cruise Control.................................................155
See: Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise
Control................................................................161
Spring U-Bolt Check..................................260
Stability Control.............................................151
Principle of Operation - Vehicles With: Air
Brakes.................................................................152
Principle of Operation - Vehicles With:
Hydraulic Brakes.............................................151
Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch..........................................100Starting a Gasoline Engine........................101
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........100
General Information.........................................100
Starting the Engine............................................102
Starting the Engine......................................102Starting a Diesel Engine...................................102Steering............................................................167
Steering System Inspection....................259
Steering Wheel.................................................51
Storage Compartments..............................99
Streaming Bluetooth Audio......................312
Sun Visors.........................................................62
Suspension System Inspection..............259
Switching Cruise Control On and
Off....................................................................161
Switching Off the Engine...........................102
Switching the Pneumatic Locking
Differential On and Off............................135
Symbols Glossary...........................................10
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............288The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).......................196
Tire Care..........................................................269
Tires
See: Wheels and Tires.....................................269Towing a Trailer..............................................178
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