Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label.
Reset the check tire pressure system,
if
equipped.
See
Check Tire Pressure System on page
5-63.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
See “Wheel Nut Torque’’ under
Capacities and
Specifica
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is
on page
5-98.
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which
it
is
fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could
come
off
and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or
dirt
from
places where
the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a
paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a
scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to
get all the rust or dirt
off.
See “Changing a Flat
Tire”
in
the Index.
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
around the tire.
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You can see cord or fabric showing through the
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The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged
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The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
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The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
deep enough
to
show cord or fabric.
can’t be repaired well because
of
the size
or
location of the damage.
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