Inflation
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Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, located on
the inside of the trunk lid, 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:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued)
NOTICE: (Continued)
If your tires have too much
air
(overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t ‘forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60
psi
(420
kPa).
How to Check
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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