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).
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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
0
Tire overloading
Bad wear
0
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:
0
Unusual wear
0
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
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When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the
tire pressure
of
the spare tire.
How
to
Check
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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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