Genesis GV80 - Check Tyre Inflation Pressure

Maintenance
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WARNING
Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, vehicle
handling, and minimum tyre wear.
Over-inflation or under-inflation
can reduce tyre life, adversely affect
vehicle handling, and lead to sudden
tyre 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 tyre 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 tyre pressures at
the proper levels. If a tyre frequently
needs refilling, we recommend it be
checked by an authorised Retailer of
Genesis Branded Products.
• Over-inflation produces a harsh ride,
excessive wear at the centre of the
tyre tread, and a greater possibility
of damage from road hazards.
Check tyre inflation pressure
Check your tyres, including the spare
tyre, once a month or more.
How to check
Use a good quality tyre pressure gauge
to check tyre pressure. You can not tell
if your tyres are properly inflated simply
by looking at them. Radial tyres may look
properly inflated when they are under-
inflated.
Remove the valve cap from the tyre valve
stem. Press the tyre gauge firmly onto
the valve to get a pressure measurement.
If the cold tyre inflation pressure
matches the recommended pressure on
the tyre 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 tyre, release air by
pushing on the metal stem in the centre
of the tyre valve. Recheck the tyre
pressure with the tyre 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.