Maintenance
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Tires and wheels
Tires and wheels
For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain the recommended
tire pressures and stay within the
load limits and weight distribution
recommended for your vehicle.
Recommended cold tire inflation
pressures
All tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold. "Cold Tires"
means the vehicle has not been
driven for at least three hours or
driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, vehicle
handling, and minimum tire wear.
For recommended pressure, refer to
"Tires and wheels" on page 9-5.
All specifications (sizes and pres
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sures) can be found on a label
attached to the driver's side center
pillar.
Tire underinflation
Inflate your tires consistent with the
instructions provided in this man
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ual. Regularly check the tire inflation
pressure, and correct it as needed;
at least twice a month and before
any long trips on the road. If you fail
to observe this precaution, you may
be driving on underinflated tires,
which may not only compromise
your vehicle's driving stability, but
may also lead to tire damage and
the risk of an accident. This risk is
much higher on hot days and when
driving for long periods at high
speeds.
Failure to maintain specified pres
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sure may result in excessive wear,
poor handling, reduced fuel econ
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omy, deformation of tire and/or
wheel, harsh ride conditions, possi
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bility for additional damage from
road hazards, or result in tire failure.
Tire pressure
Always observe the following:
僅 Check tire pressure when the tires
are cold. (After vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours or
hasn't been driven more than 1
mile (1.6 km) since startup.)
僅 Check the pressure of your spare
tire each time you check the pres
-
sure of other tires. (if equipped)
僅 Never overload your vehicle. Be
careful not to overload a vehicle
luggage rack if your vehicle is
equipped with one.
僅 Warm tires normally exceed rec
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ommended cold tire pressures by
4 ~ 6 psi (28 ~ 41 kPa). Do not
release air from warm tires to
adjust the pressure or the tires will
be underinflated.
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