FUV Owner's Guide - 112
Driving in Low Temperatures
Tire performance is reduced in low ambient temperatures,
resulting in reduced grip and an increased susceptibility
to damage from impacts. The tires on the FUV can
temporarily harden when cold, causing you to hear
rotational noise for the first few miles until the tires warm
up.
Tire Information Labels
The following information is permanently branded on the
sidewalls of all tires sold in the United States.
l Information about the tire's basic characteristics
l Capacities and construction
l U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Tire
Identification Number (TIN)
NOTE
Tire inflation pressure information is specified on the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Label affixed to the
left front down tube of the frame.
Definitions of Tire-Related Terms
Accessory Weight
The combined weight (in excess of
standard items which may be replaced) of
optional accessories, to the extent that
these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or
not).
Cold Inflation
Pressure
Tires are considered cold when the
vehicle has been parked for three hours or
more, or if the vehicle has been driven less
than a mile (1.6 km) at moderate speed.
Tire inflation pressure should always be
measured when the tires are cold.
GAWR
Gross axle weight rating (GAWR) is the
maximum distributed weight that may be
supported by an axle of a road vehicle.
Load Rating
The maximum load that a tire is rated to
carry for a given inflation pressure.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
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