Tire inflation pressure
Fig. 103 On the driver door jamb: Location of the tire inflation pressure label.
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The correct tire inflation pressure for the factory-installed tires is listed on a label. The factory-installed
tires may be summer, winter, or all-season tires. The label ⇒
fig. 103 is on the driver door jamb.
Under- or over-inflation significantly shortens the service life of your tires and affects the handling of
the vehicle ⇒ . The correct tire pressure is very important, particularly when the vehicle is driven at
higher speeds. Incorrect tire pressure causes increased wear and even sudden tire failure and
blowouts.
Therefore, tire pressure should be checked at least once a month and always before long trips.
The specified tire inflation pressure applies to a cold tire. When tires are warm, the pressure will be
higher than when the tires are cold.
Do not reduce the tire pressure on warm tires to match the required cold tire inflation pressure. The
tire inflation pressure would then be too low and could cause sudden tire failure and blowout.
Comfort tire pressure for certain tire sizes
For greater ride comfort, you can adjust tire pressures only for certain tire sizes to the lower
“Comfort tire pressure” listed in the table ⇒ Tire inflation pressure in cold tires.
Please remember that the lower “Comfort tire pressure” makes the tire ‘softer’ so that the tire will have
a higher rolling resistance. Higher rolling resistance means that the vehicle will have lower fuel
economy, increasing the amount of fuel you use and reducing the range of the vehicle.
You can increase the cold tire inflation pressure to the “Standard” tire pressure to increase fuel
economy and range. Be sure to recalibrate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System whenever you
change or adjust the cold tire inflation pressures ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Checking tire inflation pressure
Always check the tire pressure only on “cold” tires when the vehicle has not been driven more than a
couple of miles (kilometers) at low speed within the last 3 hours.
x Check tire inflation pressure regularly and on cold tires. Check all the tires, including the compact
spare, if any. In colder climates tire pressure should be checked more often, but only when the tires
are cold. Always use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
x After adjusting the tire inflation pressures, make sure to screw the valve caps back on; replace
missing valve caps immediately. Please read and heed the information on resetting the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
x Remember that the vehicle manufacturer, not the tire manufacturer, determines the correct tire
pressure for the tires on your vehicle. Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure listed on the tire
sidewall for any reason.
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