Inflation
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Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the
driver’s door lock pillar, 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:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
0
Bad fuel economy.
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NOTICE: (Continued)
If
your tires have
too
much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
0
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once
a
month or more. Also, check
the tire pressure
of
the spare tire.
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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