Inflation
--
Tire Pressure
The Certificationnire label, which is
on
the driver’s door
edge, above the door latch, 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).
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:
0
Too
much flexing
Too
much heat
0
Tire overloading
Bad wear
0
Bad handling
0
Bad fuel economy
If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you
can get the following:
0
Unusual wear
0
Bad handling
0
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards
When
to
Check
Check your tires once a month
or
more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire.
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.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
7,500
miles
(12
500
km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires
as soon as possible and check wheel alignment.
Also
check for damaged tires or wheels. See
When It
Is
Time
for New Tires
on
page
5-55
and
Wheel Replacement
on
page
5-58
for more information.
Make sure the spare tire
is
stored securely. Push, pull,
and then try
to
rotate or turn the tire. If it moves,
use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable. See
Changing
a
Flat Tire
on
page
5-62.
5-53
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