2010 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 326
2010 Jeep Compass Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 325 CAUTION! Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are used. SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during Winter. Standard tires are of the all-season type and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S designation on the tire sidewall. TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear patterns. These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only smooth, quiet ride. in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the Refer to "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper maintesafety and handling of your vehicle. nance intervals. More frequent rotation is permissible if Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear was originally equipped with your vehicle and should should be corrected prior to rotation being performed. not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). 5
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