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Tire Maintenance

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are

some important maintenance points:

qTire Inflation Pressure

Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain

recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear. Use the

pressures specified on the vehicle tire information placard or tire label for optimum service.

qTire Rotation

To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular

wear develops. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance.

Forward

Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)

spare tire in rotation.

Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a

combination of the following:

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Incorrect tire pressure

Improper wheel alignment

Out-of-balance wheel

Severe braking

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After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 9-8) and inspect the lug nuts

for tightness.

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CAUTION

Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern

or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be

weakened if rotated from side to side.

(With limited-slip differential)

Don't use the following:

Ø Tires not of the designated size

Ø Tires of different sizes or types at the same time

Ø Tires not sufficiently inflated

If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be

different and will thus apply a constant load on the limited-slip differential.

This will cause a malfunction.

qReplacing a Tire

WARNING

Always use tires that are in good condition:

Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could

result in an accident.

If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread.

Replace the tire when this happens.

Tread wear indicator

New tread

Worn tread

You should replace the tire before the band crosses the entire tread.

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NOTE

Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires

generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high

loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the spare tire when you

replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire. The period in which the tire was

manufactured (both week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit number.

Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-25.

qSafety Practices

The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivate

good driving habits for your own benefit.

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Observe posted speed limits and drive at speeds that are safe for the existing weather

conditions

Avoid fast starts, stops and turns

Avoid potholes and objects on the road

Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking

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CAUTION

If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your

tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Drive with caution

until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage. If the tire

is under-inflated or damaged, deflate it, remove the tire and rim and replace it with

your spare tire. If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest

vehicle or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.

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