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change. Turn the end bracket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point. Make sure the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch.

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WHEEL NUT WRENCH

BRAKE HUB

EXTENSION

9.

Use the extension and the wheel nut wrench as shown to raise the vehicle until the flat tire is off the ground.

10.

Remove the wheel nuts, then remove the flat tire. Handle the wheel nuts carefully; they may be hot from driving. Place the flat tire on the ground with the outside surface facing up.

11.

Before mounting the spare tire, wipe any dirt off the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a clean cloth. Wipe the hub carefully; it may be hot from driving.

Changing a Flat Tire

12.

Put on the spare tire. Put the wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub. Do not try to tighten the wheel nuts fully.

13.

Lower the vehicle to the ground, and remove the jack.

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Changing a Flat Tire

SPACER CONE

For spare tire

For normal tire

14.

Tighten the wheel nuts securely in the same crisscross pattern. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility. Tighten the wheel nuts to: 80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)

15.

Remove the center cap before storing the flat tire.

16.

Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire well.

17.

Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt, turn it over, and put it back on the bolt.

18.

Secure the flat tire by screwing the wing bolt back into its hole.

TAB

To remove the spacer cone, squeeze the tabs on the wing bolt to disengage it from the center of the spacer cone, then pull the bolt downward.

To install the wing bolt to the spacer cone, reverse this procedure.

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Changing a Flat Tire

22.

Your vehicle’s original tire has a tire pressure monitoring system sensor. To replace a tire, refer to Changing a Tire with TPMS page

260

).

(see

19.

Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack’s end bracket to lock it in place. Store the tools, and place the cover on the flat tire of the cargo area.

Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants.

Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.

20.

Store the center cap in the spare tire well. Make sure it does not get scratched or damaged.

21.

Close the tailgate.

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If the Engine Won’t Start

Diagnosing why the engine won’t start falls into two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position:

You hear nothing, or almost nothing. The engine’s starter motor does not operate at all, or operates very slowly.

You can hear the starter motor operating normally, or the starter motor sounds like it is spinning faster than normal, but the engine does not start up and run.

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Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly When you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, you do not hear the normal noise of the engine trying to start. You may hear a clicking sound, a series of clicks, or nothing at all. Check these things:

Check the transmission interlock. The transmission must be in Park or neutral or the starter will not operate.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Turn on the headlights, and check their brightness. If the headlights are very dim or do not come on at all, the battery is discharged. See Jump Starting

on page

320

Turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position. If the headlights do not dim, check the condition of the fuses. If the fuses are OK, there is probably something wrong with the electrical circuit for the ignition switch or starter motor. You will need a qualified technician to determine the problem. See Emergency Towing

on page

332

If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you try to start the engine, either the battery is discharged or the connections are corroded. Check the condition of the battery and terminal connections (see page ). You can then try jump starting the vehicle from a ). booster battery (see page

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The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor’s speed sounds normal, or even faster than normal, when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, but the engine does not run.

Are you using a properly coded key? An improperly coded key will cause the immobilizer system indicator in the instrument panel ). to blink rapidly (see page

61

Are you using the proper starting Starting the procedure? Refer to Engine 246

on page

If the Engine Won’t Start

Do you have fuel? Check the fuel gauge; the low fuel indicator may not be working.

There may be an electrical problem, such as no power to the fuel pump. Check all the fuses (see page

327

).

If you find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician to find the problem. See Towing on page

Emergency 332

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Jump Starting

Although this seems like a simple procedure, you should take several precautions.

A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring anyone nearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery.

You cannot start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it.

ToJumpStartYourVehicle: 1.

Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the battery. In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or frozen, do not try jump starting until it thaws.

If a battery sits in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze. Attempting to jump start with a f rozen battery can cause it to rupture.

2.

Turn off all the electrical acces- sories: heater, A/C, stereo system, lights, etc. Put the transmission in Park, and set the parking brake.

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BOOSTER BATTERY

The numbers in the illustration show you the order to connect the jumper cables.

3.

＋

) terminal on your

Connect one jumper cable to the positive ( battery. Connect the other end to the positive ( ) terminal on the ＋ booster battery.

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Jump Starting

5.

6.

7.

If the booster battery is in another vehicle, have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.

Start your vehicle. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.

Once your vehicle is running, disconnect the negative cable from your vehicle, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your vehicle, then from the booster battery.

Keep the ends of the jumper cables away from each other and any metal on the vehicle until everything is disconnected. Otherwise, you may cause an electrical short.

4.

−

Connect the second jumper cable to the negative ( ) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end to the stud bolt on the engine side as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the engine.

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If the Engine Overheats

The reading of the vehicle’s temperature gauge should stay in the midrange. If it climbs to the red mark, you should determine the reason (hot day, driving up a steep hill, etc.).

If the vehicle overheats, you should take immediate action. The only indication may be the temperature gauge climbing to or above the red mark. Or you may see steam or spray coming from under the hood.

Driving with the temperature gauge reading at the red mark can cause serious damage to the engine.

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3.

If you do not see steam or spray, leave the engine running, and watch the temperature gauge. If the high heat is due to overloading, the engine should start to cool down almost immediately. If it does, wait until the temperature gauge reading comes down to the midpoint, then continue driving.

4.

If the temperature gauge reading stays at the red mark, turn off the engine.

Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.

1.

2.

Safely pull to the side of the road. Put the transmission in Park, and set the parking brake. Turn off the all accessories, and turn on the hazard warning indicators.

If you see steam and/or spray coming from under the hood, turn off the engine. Wait until you see no more signs of steam or spray, then open the hood.

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5.

6.

7.

Look for any obvious coolant leaks, such as a split radiator hose. Everything is still extremely hot, so use caution. If you find a leak, it must be repaired before you Emergency continue driving (see Towing ). 332

on page

If you don’t find an obvious leak, check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. Add coolant if the level is below the MIN mark.

If there was no coolant in the reserve tank, you may need to add coolant to the radiator. Let the engine cool down until the reading reaches the middle of the temperature gauge or lower before checking the radiator.

Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.

If the Engine Overheats

9.

Start the engine, and set the temperature control dial to maximum heat. Add coolant to the radiator up to the base of the filler neck. If you do not have the proper coolant mixture available, you can add plain water. Remember to have the cooling system drained and refilled with the proper mixture as soon as you can.

8.

Using gloves or a large heavy cloth, turn the radiator cap counterclockwise, without pushing down, to the first stop. After the pressure releases, push down on the cap, and turn it until it comes off.

10.

11.

Put the radiator cap back on tightly. Run the engine, and check the temperature gauge. If it goes back to the red mark, the engine needs repair (see Towing on page

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).

If the temperature stays normal, check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it has gone down, add coolant to the MAX mark. Put the cap back on tightly.

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

This indicator should never come on when the engine is running. If it starts flashing or stays on, the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure. Serious engine damage is possible, and you should take immediate action.

Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately. Turn of f the engine as soon as you can saf ely get the vehicle stopped.

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2.

3.

4.

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Safely pull off the road, and shut off the engine. Turn on the hazard warning lights.

Let the vehicle sit for a minute. Open the hood, and check the oil level (see page ). An engine very low on oil can lose pressure during cornering and other driving maneuvers.

230

If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on the dipstick (see page

281

).

Start the engine, and watch the oil pressure indicator. If it does not go out within 10 seconds, turn off the engine. There is a mechanical problem that needs to be repaired before you can continue driving (see 332

Emergency Towing ).

on page

Charging System Indicator

If the charging system indicator comes on brightly when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged.

Immediately turn off all electrical accessories. Try not to use other electrically operated controls such as the power windows. Keep the engine running; starting the engine will discharge the battery rapidly.

Go to a service station or garage where you can get technical assistance.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

If the indicator comes on while driving, it means one

of the engine’s emissions control systems may have a problem. Even though you may feel no difference in your vehicle’s performance, it can reduce your fuel economy and cause increased emissions. Continued operation may cause serious damage.

If you have recently refueled your vehicle, the indicator coming on could be due to a loose or missing fuel fill cap. Tighten the cap until it clicks at least once. Tightening the cap will not turn the indicator off immediately; it can take several days of normal driving.

If the indicator comes on repeatedly, even though it may turn off as you continue driving, have your vehicle checked by your dealer as soon as possible.

If you keep driving with the malf unction indicator lamp on, you can damage your vehicle’s emissions controls and engine. Those repairs may not be covered by your vehicle’s warranties.

The malfunction indicator lamp may also come on with the ‘‘D’’ indicator.

Readiness Codes Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness codes’’ that are part of the on-board diagnostics for the emissions systems. In some states, part of the emissions testing is to make sure these codes are set. If they are not set, the test cannot be completed.

If the battery in your vehicle has been disconnected or gone dead, these codes may be erased. It can take several days of driving under various conditions to set the codes again. To check if they are set, turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, without starting the engine. The malfunction indicator lamp will come on for 20 seconds. If it then goes off, the readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are not set. If possible, do not take your vehicle for an emissions test until the readiness codes are set. Emissions Testing Refer to more information (see page

for 347

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Brake System Indicator

U.S.

Canada

The brake system indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and as a reminder to check the parking brake. It will stay on if you do not fully release the parking brake.

If the brake system indicator comes on while driving, the brake fluid level is probably low. Press lightly on the brake pedal to see if it feels normal. If it does, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop at a service station (see page

289

).

If the fluid level is low, take your vehicle to a dealer, and have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads.

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However, if the brake pedal does not feel normal, you should take immediate action. A problem in one part of the system’s dual circuit design will still give you braking at two wheels. You will feel the brake pedal go down much farther before the vehicle begins to slow down, and you will have to press harder on the pedal.

If the ABS indicator and the VSA system indicator come on with the brake system indicator, have your vehicle inspected by your dealer immediately.

Slow down by shifting to a lower gear, and pull to the side of the road when it is safe. Because of the long distance needed to stop, it is hazardous to drive the vehicle. You should have it towed and repaired as soon as possible (see Towing 332

Emergency ).

on page

If you must drive the vehicle a short distance in this condition, drive slowly and carefully.

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INTERIOR

UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY)

TAB

FUSE

FUSE LABEL

The vehicle’s fuses are contained in two fuse boxes.

The interior fuse box is located under the dashboard on the driver’s side. The fuse label is attached under the steering column.

The under-hood fuse box is on the driver’s side. To open it, push the tabs as shown.

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330

and

Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, check for a blown fuse first. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device. Check those fuses first, but check all the fuses before deciding that a blown fuse is the cause. Replace any blown fuses, and check if the device works.

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Fuses

FUSE

BLOWN

FUSE

BLOWN

1.

Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Make sure the headlights and all other accessories are off.

2.

Remove the cover from the fuse box.

3.

Check each of the large fuses in the under-hood fuse box by looking through the side window at the wire inside. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver.

4.

Check the smaller fuses in the under-hood fuse box and all the fuses in the interior fuse box by pulling out each one with the fuse puller provided on the back of the under-hood fuse box cover.

FUSE PULLER

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BLOWN

5.

Look for a blown wire inside the fuse. If it is blown, replace it with one of the spare fuses of the same rating or lower.

Your vehicle has spare fuses on the back of the under-hood fuse box cover.

If you cannot drive the vehicle without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits. Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily (such as the accessory power socket or radio).

If you replace the blown fuse with a spare fuse that has a lower rating, it might blow out again. This does not indicate anything wrong. Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can.

Replacing a f use with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of damaging the electrical system. If you do not have a replacement f use with the proper rating f or the circuit, install one with a lower rating.

Fuses

6.

If the replacement fuse of the same rating blows in a short time, there is probably a serious electrical problem in your vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in that circuit and have your vehicle checked by a qualified technician.

If the radio fuse is removed, the audio system will disable itself. The next time you turn on the radio you may see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the frequency display. Use the preset buttons to enter the digit code (see page On vehicles with a navigation system, touch the appropriate icon to enter the code number (see page ).

218

218

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Fuse Locations

INTERIOR FUSE BOX

No.

Amps.

Circuits Protected

No.

Amps.

Circuits Protected

10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

7.5 A 15 A 10 A 7.5 A (15 A) (20 A)

− 10 A 7.5 A

7.5 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A 10 A 20 A 15 A

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＊

＊

Power Window Relay Fuel Pump ACG ABS/VSA Heated Seats Front Fog Lights Not used Rear Wiper ODS (Occupant Detection System) Meter SRS Right Headlight High Beam Left Headlight High Beam Small Light (Interior) Small Light (Exterior) Right Headlight Low Beam Left Headlight Low Beam Main Headlight High Beam Small Lights MAIN

＊

TPMS Headlight Low Beam Not used Not used Moonroof Door Lock Front Left Power Window HAC Option Rear Accessory Socket Accessory Front Right Power Window Accessory Power Socket on the Center Table Rear Right Power Window Rear Left power window ACC Radio ACC Key lock HAC Daytime Running Lights Front Wiper

＊

20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

32
33
34
35
36
37
38

7.5 A 20 A − −

(20 A) 20 A 20 A (20 A) 15 A 15 A 20 A (15 A)

20 A 20 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A 7.5 A 30 A

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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

No.

Amps.

Circuits Protected

No.

Amps.

Circuits Protected

Fuse Locations

10
11
12

100 A (70 A) 80 A 50 A 20 A 40 A 50 A 40 A (30 A) 20 A 20 A 30 A 40 A 15 A 15 A 15 A

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Battery EPS Option Main Ignition Switch Main ABS/VSA FSR ABS/VSA Motor Headlight Main Power Window Main EPT-R Sub Fan Motor Main Fan Motor Rear Defogger Blower Hazard LAF Stop and Horn

＊

13

14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23

(20 A)

(20 A) 7.5 A (30 A) (15 A) 15 A 15 A 7.5 A 15 A 7.5 A 10 A

＊

: If equipped

＊

＊

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Power Seat DR RR HI/ Reclining Power Seat DR FR HI/Sliding IGPS OIL LEVEL EPT-L High Power Sound IG Coil FI Main MG Clutch DBW Interior Light Back Up

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Towing Your Vehicle on page for non-emergency towing

Refer to Behind a Motorhome 266
information.

Emergency Towing

If your vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or organization. Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

The only way you can safely tow your vehicle is with flat-bed equipment. The operator will load your vehicle on the back of a truck. Any other method of towing will damage the drive system. When you contact the towing agency, inform them a flat-bed is required.

On4WDmodels

Towing with only two tires on the ground will damage parts of the 4WD system. It should be transported on a f lat-bed truck or trailer.

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Technical Information

The diagrams in this section give you the dimensions and capacities of your vehicle and the locations of the identification numbers. It also includes information you should know about your vehicle’s tires and emissions control systems.

Identification Numbers Specifications DOT Tire Quality Grading

................ ................................

. 334
. 336

(U.S. Vehicles)

......................

. 338

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading Treadwear Traction Temperature

.................................. ................................. ...................................... ............................. Tire Labeling ................................. Tire Pressure Monitoring System

. 338
. 338
. 338
. 339
. 340

(TPMS)

−

Explanation

Required Federal ............................

. 342

Emissions Controls ....................... The Clean Air Act ..................... Crankcase Emissions Control .................................... Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................

System

System

Onboard Refueling Vapor

. 344
. 344

. 344

. 344

Recovery

. 344
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 345
. 345

................................ ... ....................

PGM-FI System Ignition Timing Control

System

................................

. 345

Exhaust Gas Recirculation

(EGR) System

...................

. 345

Three Way Catalytic

Converter

Replacement Parts

. 345
........................... .................... . 345
.. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 346
........................ . 347
Emissions Testing

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Identification Numbers

Your vehicle has several identifying numbers located in various places.

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver’s side. It is also on the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb, and is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. The VIN is also provided in bar code on the certification label.

To access the VIN in the engine compartment, pull down the lid on the back of the engine compartment. Make sure to close the lid before closing the hood.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

CERTIFICATION LABEL

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The engine number is stamped into the front of the engine block.

You can see the engine number through the window next to the ‘‘H’’ logo.

The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission.

Identification Numbers

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER

ENGINE NUMBER

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Specifications

Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Track

Front Rear

Weights Gross vehicle weight rating

Engine Type

Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs

177.9 in (4,518 mm) 71.6 in (1,820 mm) 66.1 in (1,680 mm) 103.1 in (2,620 mm) 61.6 in (1,565 mm) 61.6 in (1,565 mm)

See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.

Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC

i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine

3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)

144 cu-in (2,354 cm )

9.7 : 1

IZFR6K-11
SKJ20DR-M11

(NGK)

(DENSO)

Capacities Engine coolant Automatic transmission fluid

Rear differential fluid (4WD) Windshield washer reservoir

Change ＊ Total Change 4WD 2WD

Total

4WD 2WD Change Total

U.S. Vehicles Canada Vehicles

1.32 US gal (5.0 ) 1.88 US gal (7.1 )

2.6 US qt (2.5 ) 2.7 US qt (2.6 )

7.6 US qt (7.2 ) 7.4 US qt (7.0 ) 1.3 US qt (1.2 ) 1.5 US qt (1.4 )

2.6 US qt (2.5 ) 4.8 US qt (4.5 )

＊ ＊

1 : 2 :

Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 )

Capacities Fuel tank

Engine oil

Change ＊

Approx. 15.3 US gal (58 )

Including filter Without filter

Total

4.4 US qt (4.2 ) 4.2 US qt (4.0 ) 5.6 US qt (5.3 )

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Seating Capacities Total Front Rear

Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type

High/Low

Lights Headlights Front turn signal lights Parking lights/side marker lights Rear turn signal lights Stop/Taillights Back-up lights License plate light Ceiling light Spotlights Cargo area light Rear side marker lights High-mount brake light

Battery Capacity

HFC-134a (R-134a) −

15.5 17.3 oz (440 490 g)

−

SP-10

(HB2) (Amber)

50/55 W 21 W 3 CP

(Amber)

21 W 21/5 W 21 W 5 W 8 W 8 W 8 W 5 W 21 W

12 V 12 V 12 V

12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V

− − −

− − − − − − − − −

12 V 12 V

− −

36 AH/5 HR 47 AH/20 HR

Specifications

Fuses Interior

Under-hood

Alignment Toe-in

Camber

Caster

Tires Size

Pressure

Front Rear Front Rear Front

Front/Rear Spare Front Rear Spare

See page 330 or the fuse label attached under the steering column. See page 331 or the fuse box cover.

0.0 in (0 mm)

0.08 in (2.0 mm)

0° 1°00’ − 1°45’

225/65R17 102T T155/90D17 101M

30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a compara- tive rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one- half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi- tions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

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.

The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these gradings.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:

Treadwear 200
Traction AA Temperature A

All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.

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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)

Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

Temperature 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. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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Tire Labeling

The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described below.

TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE

(1)

TireSize Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size. Below is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means.

225/65R17 102T

225

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Tire width in millimeters.

65

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Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height as a percentage of its width).

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Tire construction code (R indicates radial).

17

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Rim diameter in inches.

(1)

(4)

(3)

(2)

(1) (2) (3) (4)

Tire Size Tire Identification Number (TIN) Maximum Tire Pressure Maximum Tire Load

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102

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Load index (a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry).

−

Speed symbol (an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating).

TireIdentificationNumber(TIN) The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like the following example. TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.

DOT B97R FW6X 2202

DOT

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This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

B97R

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Manufacturer’s identification mark.

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FW6X

2202

−

−

Tire type code.

Date of manufacture. Year Week

MaximumTirePressure Max Press

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The maximum air pressure the tire can hold.

MaximumTireLoad Max Load

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The maximum load the tire can carry at maximum air pressure.

Tire Labeling

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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Required Federal Explanation

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.

(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale

when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.

Driving on a significantly under- inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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Required Federal Explanation

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is provided by a separate telltale, which displays the symbol ‘‘TPMS’’ when illuminated.

Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,

the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.