The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five years old. All tires, including the spare, should be removed from service after 10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
U.S. models only
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that
turns on every time you start the engine and monitors the pressure in your tires
while driving.
Each ...
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to pull
it out.
For very short distances, such as freeing the vehicle, you can use the detachable
towing hook that mounts o ...
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 spa ...