Inflation
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Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is located on
the driver’s side rear passenger door, shows the correct
inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven
no
more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Notice:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation
or overinflation
is
all
right. It’s not.
If
your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get
the following:
0
Too
much flexing
0
Too much heat
0
Tire overloading
0
Bad wear
0
Bad handling
e
Bad fuel economy
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
0
Unusual wear
0
Bad handling
0
Rough ride
0
Needless damage from road hazards
When
to
Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire.
It
should be at
60 psi
(420
kPa).
How
to
Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage
to
check tire
pressure. You can’t tell
if
your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure
to
put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
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