Maintenance
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Tyres and wheels
Tyres and wheels
For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain the recommended
tyre inflation pressures and stay
within the load limits and weight
distribution recommended for your
vehicle.
Recommended cold tyre inflation
pressures
All tyre pressures should be checked
when the tyres are cold. "Cold Tyres"
means the vehicle has not been
driven for at least three hours or
driven less than 1.6 km.
Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, vehicle
handling, and minimum tyre wear.
For recommended inflation pres
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sure, refer to "Tyres and wheels" on
page 9-8.
All specifications (sizes and pres
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sures) can be found on a label
attached to the driver's side centre
pillar.
Tyre underinflation
Inflate your tyres consistent with
the instructions provided in this
manual. Regularly check the tyre
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
tyres, which may not only compro
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mise your vehicle's driving stability,
but also lead to tyre 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
-
sure may result in excessive wear,
poor handling, reduced fuel econ
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omy, deformation of tyre and/or
wheel, harsh ride conditions, possi
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bility for additional damage from
road hazards, or result in tyre fail
-
ure.
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