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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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the run flat mode it has limited driving capa-
bilities and needs to be replaced immedi-
ately. A Run Flat tire is not repairable.
NOTE:
TPM Sensor must be replaced after driving
t
h
e vehicle on a flat tire condition.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle
lo
aded at full capacity or to tow a trailer
while a tire is in the run flat mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for
mo
re information.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice
conditions, do not spin your vehicle's wheels
above 30
mph (48 km/h) or for longer than
30
seconds continuously without stopping.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original
equipment tires to help you in determining
when your tires should be replaced.
Tire Tread
These indicators are molded into the bottom
of
the tread grooves. They will appear as
bands when the tread depth becomes a 1/16
of an inch (1.6
mm). When the tread is worn
to
the tread wear indicators, the tire should
be replaced.
Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section
fo
r further information.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon
varying factors including, but not limited to:
Driving style.
Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation
pressures can cause uneven wear patterns
to develop across the tire tread. These
abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread
life, resulting in the need for earlier tire
replacement.
Distance driven.
Performance tires, tires with a speed
rating of V or higher, and Summer tires
typically have a reduced tread life. Rota
-
tion of these tires per the vehicle sched-
uled maintenance is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A
tire could explode and injure someone. Do
not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than
30
mph (48 km/h) for more than 30
se
conds continuously when you are stuck,
and do not let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.
1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced
after six years, regardless of the remaining
tread. Failure to follow this warning can
result in sudden tire failure. You could lose
control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
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