If
a tire pressure message appears on the Driver
Information Center, stop as soon as you can. Have the
tire pressures checked and set to those shown on
your Tire-Loading Information label. See
inflation
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Tire
Pressure
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.OW
TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT TIRE
message is displayed on the Driver Information
Center, your vehicle’s handling capabilities will
be reduced during severe maneuvers. If you
drive too fast, you could lose control of your
vehicle. You or others could be injured. Don’t
drive over
55
mph
(90
km/h) when the
LOW
TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT TIRE message is
displayed. Drive cautiously, and check your
tire pressures as soon as you can.
Tire
Rotation
The tires on your vehicle are different sizes front to rear.
Due to this, your tires should not be rotated. Each tire
and wheel should be used only in the position it is in.
When
It’s
Time for New Tires
One way to tell when it’s
time for new tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires
have only
1/16
inch
(1.6
mm) or less of tread
remaining.
You need a new tire
if
any of the following statements
are true:
You can see the indicators at three or more places
You can see cord or fabric showing through the
around the tire.
tire’s rubber.
The tread or sidewall
is
cracked, cut or snagged
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
deep enough to show cord or fabric.
The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
can’t be repaired well because
of
the size or
location of the damage.
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