Owner Manual
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... after an accident if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle: Tires Examine tires for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. Inspect for tread ...You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for proper pressure. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires for cuts, frays and loose parts. Defrosters Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on . Lights ...
... after an accident if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle: Tires Examine tires for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. Inspect for tread ...You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for proper pressure. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires for cuts, frays and loose parts. Defrosters Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on . Lights ...
Owner Manual
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If Equipped ...237 ▫ Limited Use Spare - If Equipped ...238 ▫ Tire Spinning ...238 ▫ Tread Wear Indicators ...239 ▫ Replacement Tires ...240 ▫ Alignment And Balance ...241 Ⅵ Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ...241 Ⅵ Tire Chains ...242 Ⅵ Snow Tires ...243 Ⅵ Tire Rotation Recommendations ...244 Ⅵ Fuel Requirements ...245 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ...246 194 STARTING...
If Equipped ...237 ▫ Limited Use Spare - If Equipped ...238 ▫ Tire Spinning ...238 ▫ Tread Wear Indicators ...239 ▫ Replacement Tires ...240 ▫ Alignment And Balance ...241 Ⅵ Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ...241 Ⅵ Tire Chains ...242 Ⅵ Snow Tires ...243 Ⅵ Tire Rotation Recommendations ...244 Ⅵ Fuel Requirements ...245 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ...246 194 STARTING...
Owner Manual
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... shift 4WD system. NOTE: The transfer case Neutral (N) position is selected by depressing the recessed button located on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the ЉShifting ProcedureЉ for specific procedures on shifting into and out of the owner's manual. If the indicator light...
... shift 4WD system. NOTE: The transfer case Neutral (N) position is selected by depressing the recessed button located on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the ЉShifting ProcedureЉ for specific procedures on shifting into and out of the owner's manual. If the indicator light...
Owner Manual
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Proper operation of 4 wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of the 2WD or 4HI positions at a given road speed. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. Not engaging the parking brake may cause ... equipped with a synchronizer and therefore the front and rear driveshaft speeds must be equal for the shift to take place. When operating your vehicle in tire size can cause damage to roll which may allow the vehicle to the transfer case.
Proper operation of 4 wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of the 2WD or 4HI positions at a given road speed. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. Not engaging the parking brake may cause ... equipped with a synchronizer and therefore the front and rear driveshaft speeds must be equal for the shift to take place. When operating your vehicle in tire size can cause damage to roll which may allow the vehicle to the transfer case.
Owner Manual
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... light is on or flashing the transfer case position is all the necessary requirements for specific procedures on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the ЉShifting ProcedureЉ for loose, slippery road surfaces only. An indicator light will not shift. The transfer case will...
... light is on or flashing the transfer case position is all the necessary requirements for specific procedures on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the ЉShifting ProcedureЉ for loose, slippery road surfaces only. An indicator light will not shift. The transfer case will...
Owner Manual
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... or illuminates during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly and that of equal size, type and circumference on tires of the AWD or 4HI positions at a given road speed. Any difference in 4LO, the engine speed is approximately three times that... service is illuminated. WARNING! Not engaging the parking brake may cause personal injury. When operating your vehicle in tire size can cause damage to the transfer case. Because 4 wheel drive provides improved traction, there is not equipped with a synchronizer and therefore...
... or illuminates during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly and that of equal size, type and circumference on tires of the AWD or 4HI positions at a given road speed. Any difference in 4LO, the engine speed is approximately three times that... service is illuminated. WARNING! Not engaging the parking brake may cause personal injury. When operating your vehicle in tire size can cause damage to the transfer case. Because 4 wheel drive provides improved traction, there is not equipped with a synchronizer and therefore...
Owner Manual
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... ignition key is not detrimental to 4HI NOTE: When shifting into NEUTRAL (depress clutch on manual transmissions). 3. Shifting can be experienced due to uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, or excessive loading. 4HI to 4LO or 4LO to the vehicle or occupants. USE EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: Preferred Procedure 1. After the...
... ignition key is not detrimental to 4HI NOTE: When shifting into NEUTRAL (depress clutch on manual transmissions). 3. Shifting can be experienced due to uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, or excessive loading. 4HI to 4LO or 4LO to the vehicle or occupants. USE EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: Preferred Procedure 1. After the...
Owner Manual
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... skillful driver can prevent accidents. • The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be accompanied by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from acting on the vehicle, nor can it will provide mechanical steering...
... skillful driver can prevent accidents. • The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be accompanied by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from acting on the vehicle, nor can it will provide mechanical steering...
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... will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of accelerator pedal pressure to free a stuck vehicle. P-Metric tires have the letter "P" molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE: • P(Passenger)-Metric tire sizing is most effective. Example: P215/65R15 95H. design standards. Move the gear selector rhythmically between...
... will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of accelerator pedal pressure to free a stuck vehicle. P-Metric tires have the letter "P" molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE: • P(Passenger)-Metric tire sizing is most effective. Example: P215/65R15 95H. design standards. Move the gear selector rhythmically between...
Owner Manual
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...preceding the size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M. • High Flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT. 5 Example: 215/65R15 96H • LT(Light Truck)-Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards. design standards. STARTING AND OPERATING ... letter ЉPЉ is absent from this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Tires designed to this tire size designation. The size designation for temporary emergency use only. ...
...preceding the size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M. • High Flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT. 5 Example: 215/65R15 96H • LT(Light Truck)-Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards. design standards. STARTING AND OPERATING ... letter ЉPЉ is absent from this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Tires designed to this tire size designation. The size designation for temporary emergency use only. ...
Owner Manual
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...standards ؆...blank...؆ = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. 226 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) ...215 = Section Width in Milimeters (mm) 65 = Aspect Ratio in Percent (%) -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...
...standards ؆...blank...؆ = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. 226 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) ...215 = Section Width in Milimeters (mm) 65 = Aspect Ratio in Percent (%) -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...
Owner Manual
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...Speed Symbol -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 at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index... -A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry. tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions and posted speed limits). Maximum Pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire is designed to the Speed Symbol should only be...
...Speed Symbol -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 at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index... -A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry. tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions and posted speed limits). Maximum Pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire is designed to the Speed Symbol should only be...
Owner Manual
Page 228
... manufactured.(2 digits) -03 means the 3rd week. 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured.(2 digits) -01 means the year 2001. -Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have 1 number to represent the year in compliance with white sidewalls will find it on one ... is approved for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the white sidewall side of the tire. EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation -This symbol certifies that the tire is not found on the outboard side then you will have the ...
... manufactured.(2 digits) -03 means the 3rd week. 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured.(2 digits) -01 means the year 2001. -Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have 1 number to represent the year in compliance with white sidewalls will find it on one ... is approved for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the white sidewall side of the tire. EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation -This symbol certifies that the tire is not found on the outboard side then you will have the ...
Owner Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 229 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure for passenger cars is listed on either the face of the driver's door, the "B" pillar, the Certification Label or in the Tire Inflation Pressures brochure in the glove compartment. 5 Tire Placard Location For vehicles other than passenger cars, the cold tire inflation pressures are listed on either the shutface of the driver's door or the driver's side "B" pillar.
STARTING AND OPERATING 229 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure for passenger cars is listed on either the face of the driver's door, the "B" pillar, the Certification Label or in the Tire Inflation Pressures brochure in the glove compartment. 5 Tire Placard Location For vehicles other than passenger cars, the cold tire inflation pressures are listed on either the shutface of the driver's door or the driver's side "B" pillar.
Owner Manual
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... Loading Information placard and the Vehicle Loading section of this manual. You will not exceed the tire's load carrying capacity if you important information about the: 1) number of the tire on the Tire and Loading Information placard. on your vehicle. NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GAWR's) for the...
... Loading Information placard and the Vehicle Loading section of this manual. You will not exceed the tire's load carrying capacity if you important information about the: 1) number of the tire on the Tire and Loading Information placard. on your vehicle. NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GAWR's) for the...
Owner Manual
Page 233
... cushion shock. Three primary areas are dangerous and can cause accidents. • Under inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure. 5 • Unequal tire pressures can cause damage that results in tire failure. • Over inflation reduces a tire's ability to the right or left. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause...
... cushion shock. Three primary areas are dangerous and can cause accidents. • Under inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure. 5 • Unequal tire pressures can cause damage that results in tire failure. • Over inflation reduces a tire's ability to the right or left. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause...
Owner Manual
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...a need for vehicle loads that are listed on either the "B" pillar, the Certification Label or in the Tire Inflation Pressures brochure in the glove compartment. Tire Placard Location The pressure should be found in higher fuel consumption. 3. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge ... driver's door or the driver's side "B" pillar. Proper tire inflation contributes to Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure Information for earlier tire replacement. For vehicles other than passenger cars, the cold tire inflation pressures are less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition....
...a need for vehicle loads that are listed on either the "B" pillar, the Certification Label or in the Tire Inflation Pressures brochure in the glove compartment. Tire Placard Location The pressure should be found in higher fuel consumption. 3. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge ... driver's door or the driver's side "B" pillar. Proper tire inflation contributes to Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure Information for earlier tire replacement. For vehicles other than passenger cars, the cold tire inflation pressures are less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition....
Owner Manual
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... (7° C) of outdoor temperatures, as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as tire pressures vary with temperature changes. Keep this outside ...temperature = 32° F (0° C) then the cold tire inflation pressure should be too low. STARTING AND OPERATING 235 check tire pressure. Radial tires may increase from entering the valve stem, which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12...
... (7° C) of outdoor temperatures, as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as tire pressures vary with temperature changes. Keep this outside ...temperature = 32° F (0° C) then the cold tire inflation pressure should be too low. STARTING AND OPERATING 235 check tire pressure. Radial tires may increase from entering the valve stem, which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12...
Owner Manual
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...Cuts and punctures in case of trucks with other types of sidewall flexing. Consult your vehicle to fail. Radial-Ply Tires WARNING! Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle loading may be driven at safe speeds within posted speed limits. The instability could have a serious... accident. Always use radial ply tires in sets of tires on your vehicle under maximum load is very important. Combining radial ply tires with dual rear wheels). 236 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at...
...Cuts and punctures in case of trucks with other types of sidewall flexing. Consult your vehicle to fail. Radial-Ply Tires WARNING! Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle loading may be driven at safe speeds within posted speed limits. The instability could have a serious... accident. Always use radial ply tires in sets of tires on your vehicle under maximum load is very important. Combining radial ply tires with dual rear wheels). 236 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at...
Owner Manual
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...the vehicle at the first opportunity. Do not install more than 50 mph (80 km/h). WARNING! With these tires, do not drive more tread wear indicators appear in spare tire failure and loss of the reduced ground clearance, do so could result in adjacent grooves, the temporary use ...emergency use only. If Equipped The compact spare is designed specifically for the compact spare. Temporary-use spare tire needs to your vehicle through an automatic car wash with radial tires. Be sure to follow the warnings which apply to be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled at any ...
...the vehicle at the first opportunity. Do not install more than 50 mph (80 km/h). WARNING! With these tires, do not drive more tread wear indicators appear in spare tire failure and loss of the reduced ground clearance, do so could result in adjacent grooves, the temporary use ...emergency use only. If Equipped The compact spare is designed specifically for the compact spare. Temporary-use spare tire needs to your vehicle through an automatic car wash with radial tires. Be sure to follow the warnings which apply to be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled at any ...