Trim height refers to the distance from the bottom of the vehicle's
body (3) to the ground (4). Several factors can influence what
a vehicle's trim height will be at any given time: tire inflation, additional
weight in the vehicle, the condition of the struts and springs after the
vehicle has accumulated some mileage, and non-original tire brand size can
all affect trim height.
Before measuring trim height, perform the following steps:
| • | Make sure all tires are properly inflated. |
| • | Remove all extra weight from the vehicle. |
| • | Bounce the front and rear of the vehicle up and down a few times
to stabilize the suspension. |
| • | Make sure the fuel tank is at least 1/2 full. |
| • | Securely fasten the spare tire and jack within the rear luggage
compartment. |
| • | Close hood and all doors. |
| • | Measure the vehicle body-to-ground clearance several times. The
true trim height should be an average of several measurements. Refer to
Trim Height Specifications
. |
