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 WARNING
Recommended pressures must be 
maintained for the best ride, vehicle 
handling, and minimum tire wear.
Over-inflation or under-inflation can 
reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle 
handling, and lead to sudden tire failure 
that could result in loss of vehicle 
control resulting in an accident.
Severe under-inflation can lead to 
severe heat build-up, causing blowouts, 
tread separation and other tire failures 
that can result in the loss of vehicle 
control resulting in an accident. This 
risk is much higher on hot days and 
when driving for long periods at high 
speeds.
 CAUTION
•  Under-inflation results in excessive 
wear, poor handling and reduced 
electric energy economy. Wheel 
deformation is also possible. Keep 
your tire pressures at the proper 
levels. If a tire frequently needs 
refilling, we recommend it be 
checked by an authorized retailer of 
Genesis Branded products.
•  Over-inflation produces a harsh ride, 
excessive wear at the center of the 
tire tread, and a greater possibility of 
damage from road hazards.
Check tire inflation pressure
Check your tires, including the spare tire 
(if equipped), once a month or more.
How to check
Use a good quality tire pressure gauge 
to check tire pressure. You can not tell 
if your tires are properly inflated simply 
by looking at them. Radial tires may look 
properly inflated when they are under-
inflated.
Remove the valve cap from the tire valve 
stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the 
valve to get a pressure measurement. If 
the cold tire inflation pressure matches 
the recommended pressure on the 
tire and loading information label, no 
further adjustment is necessary. If the 
pressure is low, add air until you reach 
the recommended pressure. Make sure 
to put the valve caps back on the valve 
stems. Without the valve cap, dirt or 
moisture could get into the valve core 
and cause air leakage. If a valve cap is 
missing, install a new one as soon as 
possible.
If you overfill the tire, release air by 
pushing on the metal stem in the 
center of the tire valve. Recheck the tire 
pressure with the tire gauge. Be sure 
to put the valve caps back on the valve 
stems. Without the valve cap, dirt or 
moisture could get into the valve core 
and cause air leakage. If a valve cap is 
missing, install a new one as soon as 
possible.