WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to
ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to
the vehicle. Any time a wheel has been re-
moved and reinstalled on the vehicle, the lug
nuts/bolts should be torqued using a properly
calibrated torque wrench using a high quality
six sided (hex) deep wall socket.
Torque Specifications
Lug Nut/Bolt
Torque
**Lug Nut/Bolt
Size
Lug Nut/Bolt
Socket Size
100 Ft-Lbs
(135 N·m)
M12 x 1.25
19 mm
**Use only an authorized dealer recom-
mended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove
any dirt or oil before tightening.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to
mounting the tire and remove any corrosion
or loose particles.
Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern
until each nut/bolt has been tightened twice.
Ensure that the socket is fully engaged on the
lug nut/bolt (do not insert it halfway).
After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut/
bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/
bolts are properly seated against the wheel.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off
the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts/bolts
fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
personal injury.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
2.0L Engine
ing
a
n octane rating of 87, as specified by the
(R+M)/2 method.
The use of a 91 or higher octane “premium”
gasoline will allow these engines to operate to
optimal performance. This increase in performance
is most noticeable in hot weather or other heavier
load conditions, such as while towing.
While
operating
on
gasoline
with
the
required
octane
number,
hearing
a
light
knocking
sound
from
the
engine
is
not
a
cause
for
concern.
However,
if
the
engine
is
heard
making
a
heavy
knocking
sound,
see
your
dealer
immediately.
Use
of
gasoline
with
a
lower
than
recom-mended
octane
number
can
cause
engine
fail-ure
and
may
void
or
not
be
covered
by
the
New
Vehicle
Limited
Warranty.
Torque Pattern
This
engine
is
designed
to
meet
all
emission
s
re
quirement
s,
and
provide satisfactory fuel
economy and perfor-
mance
,
when
using
high
quality
unleaded
“Regular”
gasoline
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