When It Is Time for New Tires
Factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires. Treadwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1.6mm (1/16 in) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators. See Tire Inspection and Tire Rotation for additional information.
The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies to the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used. Multiple conditions including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance affect how fast aging takes place. Tires will typically need to be replaced due to wear before they may need to be replaced due to age. Consult the tire manufacturer for more information on when tires should be replaced.
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Windows
WARNING
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed
is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries
or even death fro ...
Full-Size Spare Tire
If this vehicle came with a full-size spare tire, it was fully inflated when
new, however, it can lose air over time. Check the inflation pressure regularly.
See Tire Pressure and Vehi ...
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent
system. PASS-Key III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system.
The system is automatically armed when the key i ...