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TIRE
Tire Pressure
Driving a vehicle with the incorrect tire pressure may result in the following
consequences:
• Reduced fuel efficiency.
• Reduced driving comfort and shortened tire life.
• Reduction in safety
When checking tire pressure, use the following instructions:
:
Recommended
tire pressures
Front wheels Rear wheels
18 psi ( 124 kPa) 18 psi ( 124 kPa)
• Allow the tire cools down before checking pressure.
• If the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours, or has not driven more
than 1 mi (1.5km ), the check at this time can get an accurate reading of the
cold tire inflation pressure.
• Tire appearance can sometimes be misleading. Even a few pounds less air in
a tire can affect driving and handling performance.
• Increased tire pressure is normal after driving, do not reduce the tire pressure
after driving.
Tread Depth
• Observe the tire wall to find the Tire Eear Indicator (TWI), follow the triangle
sign to see limit. When the tread reaches the top of the indicator, it is time to
replace the tire(s).
When to Replace a tire :
• If tire is damaged, such as a cut, delamination, or a deep crack of the sidewall,
or a bulge is all indications that the tire is damaged.
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