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CAUTION
[ Do not tow the vehicle with the 2WD:
rear, AWD: front/rear wheels on the
ground as this may cause damage to
the vehicle.
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[ Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
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Move short distances within 394 in.(10
m) at a speed of 3 mph(5 km/h) or less
only when loading on a tow truck of if the
vehicle needs to be repositioned. At this
time, the gear must be in the ‘N’(neutral)
position and the parking brake must be
released. If it is impossible to operate the
transmission and parking brake, move
the vehicle with the rear wheel lifted.
CAUTION
Failure to shift the gear to N (Neutral)
may cause internal damage to the
reduction gear.
Removable Towing Hook
1. Open the liftgate, and remove the
towing hook from the tool case.
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2. Remove the hole cover by pressing
the lower part of the cover on the
bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is fully
secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install
the cover after use.
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Maintenance
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on straight ahead
braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature - A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation
of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required
by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, over-inflation, or
excessive loading, either separately
or in combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible sudden
tire failure. This may cause loss
of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air pressure
The amount of air inside the tire
pressing outward on the tire. Air
pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory weight
This means the combined weight
of optional accessories. Some
examples of optional accessories
are automatic transmission, power
seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect ratio
The relationship of a tire’s height to
its width.
Belt
A rubber coated layer of cords that
is located between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from steel
or other reinforcing materials.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires
wrapped by steel cords that hold the
tire onto the rim.
