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Maintenance Tires and wheels
pressure matches the recom
-
mended pressure on the tire and
loading information label, no fur
-
ther adjustment is necessary.
3. If the pressure is low, add air until
yo
u reach the recommended
amount.
4. If you overfill the tire, release air
by
p
ushing on the metal stem in
the center of the tire valve.
5. Recheck the tire pressure with
the tir
e
gauge.
6. Be sure to put the valve caps back
on the v
alve stems. They help
prevent leaks by keeping out dirt
and moisture.
Inspect your tires frequently for
proper infla
tion a
s well as wear and
damage. Always use a tire pressure
gauge.
Tires with too much or too little
pr
e
ssure wear unevenly causing
poor handling, loss of vehicle con
-
trol, and sudden tire failure leading
to accidents, injuries, and even
death. The recommended cold tire
pressure for your vehicle can be
found in this manual and on the tire
label located on the driver's side
center pillar.
Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recom
-
mended that the tires be rotated
every 6,500 miles (10,000 km) or
sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for
c
o
rrect balance.
When rotating tires, check for
u
n
even wear and damage. Abnormal
wear is usually caused by incorrect
tire pressure, improper wheel align
-
ment, out of-balance wheels, severe
braking or severe cornering. Look
for bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of tire. Replace the tire if you
find either of these conditions.
Replace the tire if fabric or cord is
visible. After rotation, be sure to
bring the front and rear tire pres
-
sures to specification and check lug
nut tightness.
Refer to "Tires and wheels" on page
9-4.
Disc brake pads should be inspected
for
wear whenever tires are
rotated.
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