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Tire Rotation: Procedure

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  1. Remove all 4 wheels. See WHEEL (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  2. Check if the tires are offset or directional.
    NOTE: Directional tires are identified with an arrow indicating the direction of rotation on the sidewall.
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  3. Reinstall the wheels according to the type of tires.

    Non-Directional Tires, All Tires Same Size 

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    Move front tires to opposite side in rear. Move rear tires only to front.

    NOTE: Mobile Service technicians, factory tires may be rotated as indicated in "Non-Directional Tires, Front and Rear Different Size".

    Non-Directional Tires, Front And Rear Different Size 

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    Move LH to RH. Do not move front to rear.

    Directional Tires 

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    Move front tires to rear. Do not move from LH to RH.

  4. Install all 4 wheels. See WHEEL (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  5. Reset the tire estimates using one of the following methods.
    • On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Service > Chassis > Alignment & Tires > Reset Learned Tire Values  and then follow the on-screen instructions.
    • Use Toolbox 3:
      • Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
      • In Toolbox, click the Actions  tab, and then search for "Reset Tire Estimates".
      • Click PROC_DIR_CLEAR-LEARNT-TIRE-OFFSET, and then click Run  and allow the routine to complete.
      • Disconnect Toolbox and remove the laptop from the vehicle.
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