TIRE PRESSURE
Tire inflation pressure
Check the tire pressures (including the spare)
often and always prior to long distance trips. The
recommended tire pressure specifications are
shown on the Tire and Loading Information label
under the “Recommended Cold Tire Inflation
Pressure” heading. The Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label is affixed to the driver side center
pillar. Tire pressures should be checked regu-
larly because:
쐌 Most tires naturally lose air over time.
쐌 Tires can lose air suddenly when driven over
potholes or other objects or if the vehicle
strikes a curb while parking.
The tire pressures should be checked when the
tires are cold. The tires are considered COLD
after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or more
hours, or driven less than 1.6 km (1 mile) at
moderate speeds.
Incorrect tire pressure, including under in-
flation, may adversely affect tire life and
vehicle handling.
WARNING
쐌 Improperly inflated tires can fail sud-
denly and cause an accident.
쐌 The vehicle weight capacity is indi-
cated on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label. Do not load your ve-
hicle beyond this capacity.
Overloading your vehicle may result
in reduced tire life, unsafe operating
conditions due to premature tire fail-
ure, or unfavorable handling charac-
teristics and could also lead to a
serious accident. Loading beyond the
specified capacity may also result in
failure of other vehicle components.
쐌 Before taking a long trip, or when-
ever you heavily load your vehicle,
use a tire pressure gauge to ensure
that the tire pressures are at the
specified level.
쐌 Do not drive your vehicle over 137
km/h (85 MPH) unless it is equipped
with high speed rated tires. Driving
faster than 137 km/h (85 MPH) may
result in tire failure, loss of control
and possible injury.
쐌 For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
WHEELS AND TIRES
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