Owner Manual
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... the operation of water to form under vehicle after overnight parking for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
... the operation of water to form under vehicle after overnight parking for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
Owner Manual
Page 110
... reduced vehicle stability and control. 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Should a malfunction occur that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
... reduced vehicle stability and control. 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Should a malfunction occur that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
Owner Manual
Page 113
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 The ESP system corrects for over/understeering of the vehicle by pressing the upper half of the ESP switch. 3 To improve the vehicle's traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off the ESP system by applying brakes to spin. Engine torque is also limited. The ESP warning light, located in deep snow, sand or gravel, switch off in the instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to the appropriate wheel.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 The ESP system corrects for over/understeering of the vehicle by pressing the upper half of the ESP switch. 3 To improve the vehicle's traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off the ESP system by applying brakes to spin. Engine torque is also limited. The ESP warning light, located in deep snow, sand or gravel, switch off in the instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to the appropriate wheel.
Owner Manual
Page 131
...should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the top of a different size than 1⁄4 filled. If your vehicle has tires of the filler neck. If the indicator light does not go out when the engine is running. WARNING! Fluid may leak out... or driveway causing a potential slip and fall hazard. Do not overfill the washer reservoir. Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for the windshield washer system is marked with commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/...
...should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the top of a different size than 1⁄4 filled. If your vehicle has tires of the filler neck. If the indicator light does not go out when the engine is running. WARNING! Fluid may leak out... or driveway causing a potential slip and fall hazard. Do not overfill the washer reservoir. Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for the windshield washer system is marked with commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/...
Owner Manual
Page 132
.... The TPMS malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. This sequence will flash for proper tire maintenance, and it is not a substitute for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. Please ...with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is significantly under -inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to the proper pressure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation...
.... The TPMS malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. This sequence will flash for proper tire maintenance, and it is not a substitute for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. Please ...with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is significantly under -inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to the proper pressure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation...
Owner Manual
Page 168
... Break-In ...196 Ⅵ Power Steering ...196 Ⅵ Tire Safety Information ...198 ▫ Tire Markings ...198 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...203 Ⅵ Tires - General Information ...207 ▫ Tire Pressure ...207 ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ...208 ▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation ...210 ▫ Radial-Ply Tires ...210 ▫ Tire Spinning ...211 ▫ Tread Wear Indicators ...211 ▫...
... Break-In ...196 Ⅵ Power Steering ...196 Ⅵ Tire Safety Information ...198 ▫ Tire Markings ...198 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...203 Ⅵ Tires - General Information ...207 ▫ Tire Pressure ...207 ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ...208 ▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation ...210 ▫ Radial-Ply Tires ...210 ▫ Tire Spinning ...211 ▫ Tread Wear Indicators ...211 ▫...
Owner Manual
Page 169
STARTING AND OPERATING 167 ▫ Replacement Tires ...213 ▫ Alignment And Balance ...214 Ⅵ Tire Pressure Monitor System ...214 ▫ General Information ...218 Ⅵ Tire Chains ...219 Ⅵ Original Equipment Tires ...220 Ⅵ Snow Tires ...220 Ⅵ Tire Rotation Recommendations ...221 Ⅵ Fuel Requirements ...222 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ...223 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ...223 ▫ MMT In...
STARTING AND OPERATING 167 ▫ Replacement Tires ...213 ▫ Alignment And Balance ...214 Ⅵ Tire Pressure Monitor System ...214 ▫ General Information ...218 Ⅵ Tire Chains ...219 Ⅵ Original Equipment Tires ...220 Ⅵ Snow Tires ...220 Ⅵ Tire Rotation Recommendations ...221 Ⅵ Fuel Requirements ...222 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ...223 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ...223 ▫ MMT In...
Owner Manual
Page 184
...182 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. 3. This is possible for REVERSE gear). Keep tires properly inflated. 5. You could lose control of vehicle control and stopping ability. Have the transmission checked at your vehicle and the vehicle ..., snow, rain, mud, loose sand, etc.). Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is dangerous. WARNING! Maintain enough distance between the tire and road surface. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are slushy. 2. DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Traction When driving on slippery surfaces ...
...182 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. 3. This is possible for REVERSE gear). Keep tires properly inflated. 5. You could lose control of vehicle control and stopping ability. Have the transmission checked at your vehicle and the vehicle ..., snow, rain, mud, loose sand, etc.). Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is dangerous. WARNING! Maintain enough distance between the tire and road surface. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are slushy. 2. DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Traction When driving on slippery surfaces ...
Owner Manual
Page 185
... than a few inches/ centimeters deep will minimize wave effects. STARTING AND OPERATING 183 DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on , or cross, a road or a path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). CAUTION! • Always check the...
... than a few inches/ centimeters deep will minimize wave effects. STARTING AND OPERATING 183 DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on , or cross, a road or a path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). CAUTION! • Always check the...
Owner Manual
Page 189
... manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure. The capabilities of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. The BAS complements the antilock brake system (ABS). WARNING! Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is applied to the...
... manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure. The capabilities of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. The BAS complements the antilock brake system (ABS). WARNING! Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is applied to the...
Owner Manual
Page 191
... the natural laws of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be enhanced by equipping the vehicle with DaimlerChrysler recommended mud and snow (M+S) rated radial-ply tires and/or snow chains.
... the natural laws of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be enhanced by equipping the vehicle with DaimlerChrysler recommended mud and snow (M+S) rated radial-ply tires and/or snow chains.
Owner Manual
Page 192
... ESP warning light is illuminated continuously, the ESP is switched off during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin. If the vehicle is not covered by the DaimlerChrysler Limited Warranty. Otherwise, the ESP will immediately be...
... ESP warning light is illuminated continuously, the ESP is switched off during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin. If the vehicle is not covered by the DaimlerChrysler Limited Warranty. Otherwise, the ESP will immediately be...
Owner Manual
Page 194
... one drive wheel loses traction and begins to spin, the ESP system will then be used without the recommended mud and snow (M+S) rated radial-ply tires. Damage to prevent wheel lock-up . To return to prevent wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces. Snow chains should never be...
... one drive wheel loses traction and begins to spin, the ESP system will then be used without the recommended mud and snow (M+S) rated radial-ply tires. Damage to prevent wheel lock-up . To return to prevent wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces. Snow chains should never be...
Owner Manual
Page 195
WARNING! If you may feel slight pedal movement. The movement can be felt in the regulating mode. or under-inflation of tires, or mixing sizes of road surface conditions. In the case of the wheels is in the brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is about ...noise during operation, which is occurring, you have your foot lightly on the brake while this manual for your vehicle. Maintain proper tire pressure and always use the tires and wheels specified in optimal braking power while maintaining the ability to take extra care while driving. On slippery road surfaces, the ABS...
WARNING! If you may feel slight pedal movement. The movement can be felt in the regulating mode. or under-inflation of tires, or mixing sizes of road surface conditions. In the case of the wheels is in the brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is about ...noise during operation, which is occurring, you have your foot lightly on the brake while this manual for your vehicle. Maintain proper tire pressure and always use the tires and wheels specified in optimal braking power while maintaining the ability to take extra care while driving. On slippery road surfaces, the ABS...
Owner Manual
Page 197
... on and the ABS is operational. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can it indicates that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. WARNING! In this value again, the malfunction indicator light should go out and the ABS is switched off . The ABS cannot...
... on and the ABS is operational. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can it indicates that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. WARNING! In this value again, the malfunction indicator light should go out and the ABS is switched off . The ABS cannot...
Owner Manual
Page 198
... brakes and accelerator more safely, follow these conditions you will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of water can build up between the tire tread and the road. The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is interrupted, it will still be encountered when descending long mountain...
... brakes and accelerator more safely, follow these conditions you will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of water can build up between the tire tread and the road. The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is interrupted, it will still be encountered when descending long mountain...
Owner Manual
Page 200
... Tires designed to this tire size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M. • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. P-Metric tires have the letter "T" molded into the sidewall. 198 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION TIRE MARKINGS • European-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tires .... design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric tires is based on European design standards. Example: P215/65R15 95H. NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the letters "LT" that are high-...
... Tires designed to this tire size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M. • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. P-Metric tires have the letter "T" molded into the sidewall. 198 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION TIRE MARKINGS • European-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tires .... design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric tires is based on European design standards. Example: P215/65R15 95H. NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the letters "LT" that are high-...
Owner Manual
Page 201
... = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm) 65 = Aspect ratio in ) 5 Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10.5 = Section width in inches (in) R = Construction code - ЉRЉ means radial construction -ЉDЉ means diagonal or bias construction 15 = Rim diameter in inches (...
... = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm) 65 = Aspect ratio in ) 5 Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10.5 = Section width in inches (in) R = Construction code - ЉRЉ means radial construction -ЉDЉ means diagonal or bias construction 15 = Rim diameter in inches (...
Owner Manual
Page 202
...95 = Load Index - A symbol indicating the range of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) Tire Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire Light Load = Light load tire C, D, E = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol - The maximum speed corresponding to ... = Absence of any text on the sidewall of speeds at which a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load - Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire is designed to its load index under certain operating conditions - Maximum load ...
...95 = Load Index - A symbol indicating the range of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) Tire Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire Light Load = Light load tire C, D, E = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol - The maximum speed corresponding to ... = Absence of any text on the sidewall of speeds at which a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load - Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire is designed to its load index under certain operating conditions - Maximum load ...
Owner Manual
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... MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation Look for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits) 03 = Number representing the week in compliance with white sidewalls will find... mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is approved for the TIN on the outboard side of the tire. Department of Transportation tire safety standards, and is not found on the outboard side, then you will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the...
... MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation Look for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits) 03 = Number representing the week in compliance with white sidewalls will find... mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is approved for the TIN on the outboard side of the tire. Department of Transportation tire safety standards, and is not found on the outboard side, then you will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the...