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Wheels and Tires
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Wheels and Tires
TIRE PRESSURES
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WARNING:
Improperly inflated tires can affect
vehicle handling and can fail suddenly,
possibly resulting in loss of vehicle
control.
Caution: Never exceed the maximum
pressure stated on the sidewall.
Over-inflation could cause the tire to
fail suddenly.
Note: It is an offence in certain countries
to drive a vehicle with tires that are not
inflated in accordance with the vehicle’s
proper use.
The recommended tire pressures are
displayed on the tire pressure label.
These tire pressures provide optimum
ride and handling characteristics for all
normal operating conditions.
In the interest of safety, reliability and fuel
efficiency, check the tires, including the
spare, for condition and pressure on a
weekly basis.
Pressure checks must be carried out
when the tires are cold and the vehicle
has been standing in ambient local
conditions for at least one hour.
Do not check tire pressures immediately
after the tires have travelled a distance of
one mile or more. Tire temperatures and
pressures increase when running.
Deflating a warm tire to the recommended
pressure will result in under-inflation. This
could be dangerous.
If tire pressures are checked while the
vehicle is inside a protected covered area,
e.g. a garage, and subsequently driven in
lower outdoor temperatures, tire
under-inflation could occur.
A slight pressure loss occurs naturally
with time. If this exceeds 14 kPa (2 psi,
0.14 bar) per week, have the cause
investigated and rectified by a qualified
technician.
Tire pressure label (Canada and
Mexico only)
A label giving the tire pressure information
is visible on the fuel filler flap.