Maintenance
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Wheel alignment and tyre
balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to
give you the longest tyre life and best
overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have
your wheels aligned again. However,
if you notice unusual tyre wear or your
vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
NOTICE
Incorrect wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminium wheels. Use
only approved wheel weights.
Tyre replacement
Tread wear indicatorTread wear indicator
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If the tyre is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is
less than 1/16 in. of tread left on the tyre.
Replace the tyre when this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear across
the entire tread before replacing the tyre.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY:
• Replace tyres that are worn, show
uneven wear, or are damaged. Worn
tyres can cause loss of braking
effectiveness, steering control, and
traction.
• Always replace tyres with the same
size as each tyre that was originally
supplied with this vehicle. Using
tyres and wheels other than the
recommended sizes could cause
unusual handling characteristics,
poor vehicle control, or negatively
affect your vehicle’s Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) resulting in a serious
accident.
• When replacing tyres (or wheels), it
is recommended to replace the two
front or two rear tyres (or wheels)
as a pair. Replacing just one tyre
can seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling.
• Tyres degrade over time, even when
they are not being used. Regardless
of the remaining tread, Genesis
Vehicle recommends that tyres be
replaced after six (6) years of normal
service.
• Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading conditions can
accelerate the aging process. Failure
to follow this warning may cause
sudden tyre failure, which could lead
to a loss of vehicle control resulting
in an accident.
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