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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 fuel economy. 
Wheel deformation is also 
possible. Keep your tire pressures 
at the proper levels. If a tire 
frequently needs refilling, have it 
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, 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.