Get Maintenance and service -> Tires and wheels Guide for Subaru XV SUV First Generation (2010-2016)

11-21

Maintenance and service/Parking brake stroke

parking brake stroke is out of the specified

Parking brake stroke

Tires and wheels

range, adjust it by turning the adjusting nut

located on the parking brake lever.

& Types of tires

You should be familiar with type of tires

present on your vehicle.

Parking brake stroke:

7 – 8 notches / 45 lbf (200 N, 20.4 kgf)

! All season tires

All season tires are designed to provide

an adequate measure of traction, handling

WARNING

and braking performance in year-round

driving including snowy and icy road

A safe location and situation should

conditions. However all season tires do

be selected for break-in driving.

not offer as much traction performance as

winter (snow) tires in heavy or loose snow

or on icy roads.

CAUTION

All season tires are identified by “ALL

Check the parking brake stroke according

Pulling the parking brake lever too

SEASON” and/or “M+S” (Mud & Snow) on

to the maintenance schedule in the

forcefully may cause the rear

the tire sidewall.

“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

wheels to lock. To avoid this, be

When the parking brake is properly

! Summer tires

certain to pull the lever up slowly

adjusted, braking power is fully applied

Summer tires are high-speed capability

and gently.

by pulling the lever up 7 to 8 notches

tires best suited for highway driving under

gently but firmly (approximately 45 lbf [200

dry conditions.

N, 20.4 kgf]). If the parking brake lever

Summer tires are inadequate for driving

stroke is not within the specified range,

on slippery roads such as on snow-

have the brake system checked and

covered or icy roads.

adjusted at your SUBARU dealer.

If you drive your vehicle on snow-covered

or icy roads, we strongly recommend the

use of winter (snow) tires.

When installing winter tires, be sure to

replace all four tires.

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11-22 Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels

temperature outside. By way of example,

the tire pressure monitoring system may

! Winter (snow) tires

the following table shows the required tire

not be functioning normally. In this event,

Winter tires are best suited for driving on

pressures that correspond to various out-

go to a SUBARU dealer to have the

snow-covered and icy roads. However

side temperatures when the temperature

system inspected as soon as possible.

winter tires do not perform as well as

in the garage is 608F (15.68C).

summer tires and all season tires on roads

While the vehicle is driven, friction be-

Example:

other than snow-covered and icy roads.

tween tires and the road surface causes

Ti r e s i z e : P 2 0 5 / 5 5 R 1 6 8 9 V a n d

the tires to warm up. After illumination of

& Tire pressure monitoring

P205/50R17 88V

the low tire pressure warning light, any

system (TPMS) (if equipped)

Standard tire pressures:

increase in the tire pressures caused by

Front: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2 )

an increase in the outside air temperature

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-

Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2 )

or by an increase in the temperature in the

vides the driver with a warning message

tires can cause the low tire pressure

by sending a signal from a sensor that is

Garage temperature: 608F (15.68C)

warning light to turn off.

installed in each wheel when tire pressure

Outside

Adjusted pressure

is severely low. The tire pressure monitor-

System resetting is necessary when the

[psi (kPa, kgf/cm 2 )]

temperature

ing system will activate only when the

wheels are changed (for example, a

vehicle is driven. Also, this system may

Front

Rear

switch to snow tires) and new TPMS

not react immediately to a sudden drop in

308F (−18C)

36 (250, 2.5)

35 (240, 2.4)

valves are installed on the newly fitted

tire pressure (for example, a blow-out

wheels. Have this work performed by a

caused by running over a sharp object).

108F (−128C)

SUBARU dealer following wheel replace-

(265, 2.65)

(255, 2.55)

ment.

If you adjust the tire pressures in a warm

−108F (−238C) 40 (280, 2.8)

39 (270, 2.7)

garage and will then drive the vehicle in

It may not be possible to install TPMS

If the low tire pressure warning light

cold outside air, the resulting drop in tire

valves on certain wheels that are on the

illuminates when you drive the vehicle in

pressures may cause the low tire pressure

market. Therefore, if you change the

cold outside air after adjusting the tire

warning light to illuminate. To avoid this

wheels (for example, a switch to snow

pressures in a warm garage, re-adjust the

problem when adjusting the tire pressures

tires), use wheels that have the same part

tire pressures using the method described

in a warm garage, inflate the tires to

number as the standard-equipment

above. Then, increase the vehicle speed

pressures higher than those shown on the

wheels. Without four operational TPMS

to at least 20 mph (32 km/h) and check to

tire placard. Specifically, inflate them by an

valve/sensors on the wheels, the TPMS

extra 1 psi (6.9 kPa, 0.07 kgf/cm 2 ) for

see that the low tire pressure warning light

will not fully function and the warning light

turns off a few minutes later. If the low tire

every difference of 108F (5.68C) between

on the combination meter will illuminate

pressure warning light does not turn off,

the temperature in the garage and the

steadily after blinking for approximately

11-23

Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels

one minute.

rough surface, they can suffer damage

a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire

that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

as soon as possible.

When a tire is replaced, adjustments are

This type of damage does not become

When a spare tire is mounted or a

necessary to ensure continued normal

evident until time has passed. Try not

wheel rim is replaced without the

operation of the tire pressure monitoring

to drive over curbs, potholes or on

original pressure sensor/transmitter

system. As with wheel replacement, there-

other rough surfaces. If doing so is

being transferred, the low tire pres-

fore, you should have the work performed

unavoidable, keep the vehicle’s speed

sure warning light will illuminate

by a SUBARU dealer.

down to a walking pace or less, and

steadily after blinking for approxi-

approach the curbs as squarely as

WARNING

mately one minute. This indicates

possible. Also, make sure the tires are

the TPMS is unable to monitor all

not pressed against the curb when you

If the low tire pressure warning light

four road wheels. Contact your

park the vehicle.

does not illuminate briefly after the

SUBARU dealer as soon as possible

. If you feel unusual vibration while

ignition switch is turned ON or the

for tire and sensor replacement and/

driving or find it difficult to steer the

light illuminates steadily after blink-

or system resetting. If the light

vehicle in a straight line, one of the

ing for approximately one minute,

illuminates steadily after blinking

tires and/or wheels may be damaged.

you should have your Tire Pressure

for approximately one minute,

Drive slowly to the nearest authorized

Monitoring System checked at a

promptly contact a SUBARU dealer

SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle

SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-

to have the system inspected.

inspected.

ble.

If this light illuminates while driving,

& Tire inspection

& Tire pressures and wear

never brake suddenly and keep

driving straight ahead while gradu-

Check on a daily basis that the tires are

Maintaining the correct tire pressures

ally reducing speed. Then slowly

free from serious damage, nails, and

helps to maximize the tires’ service lives

pull off the road to a safe place.

stones. At the same time, check the tires

and is essential for good running perfor-

Otherwise an accident involving

for abnormal wear.

mance. Check and, if necessary, adjust

serious vehicle damage and serious

the pressure of each tire (including the

Contact your SUBARU dealer immedi-

personal injury could occur.

spare - if equipped) at least once a month

ately if you find any problem.

(for example, during a fuel stop) and

If this light still illuminates while

NOTE

before any long journey.

driving after adjusting the tire pres-

sure, a tire may have significant

. When the wheels and tires strike

damage and a fast leak that causes

curbs or are subjected to harsh treat-

the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have

ment as when the vehicle is driven on a

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11-24 Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels

NOTE

. Correct tire pressure (tread worn

evenly)

. The air pressure in a tire increases

by approximately 4.3 psi (30 kPa, 0.3

kgf/cm 2 ) when the tire becomes warm.

. The tires are considered cold when

the vehicle has been parked for at least

three hours or has been driven less

than one mile (1.6 km).

WARNING

Do not let air out of warm tires to

adjust pressure. Doing so will result

Tire placard

in low tire pressure.

Check the tire pressures when the tires

Incorrect tire pressures detract from con-

are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust

Roadholding is good, and steering is

trollability and ride comfort, and they

the tire pressures to the values shown on

responsive. Rolling resistance is low, so

cause the tires to wear abnormally.

the tire placard. The tire placard is located

fuel consumption is also lower.

on the door pillar on the driver’s side.

Driving even a short distance warms up

the tires and increases the tire pressures.

Also, the tire pressures are affected by the

outside temperature. It is best to check tire

pressure outdoors before driving the

vehicle.

When a tire becomes warm, the air inside

it expands, causing the tire pressure to

increase. Be careful not to mistakenly

release air from a warm tire to reduce its

pressure.

11-25

Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels

. Abnormally low tire pressure (tread

. Abnormally high tire pressure (tread

the tires. The resulting loss of

worn at shoulders)

worn in center)

vehicle control could lead to an

accident.

& Wheel balance

Each wheel was correctly balanced when

your vehicle was new, but the wheels will

become unbalanced as the tires become

worn during use. Wheel imbalance causes

the steering wheel to vibrate slightly at

certain vehicle speeds and detracts from

the vehicle’s straight-line stability. It can

also cause steering and suspension sys-

tem problems and abnormal tire wear. If

Rolling resistance is high, so fuel con-

Ride comfort is poor. Also, the tire

you suspect that the wheels are not

sumption is also higher.

magnifies the effects of road-surface

correctly balanced, have them checked

bumps and dips, possibly resulting in

and adjusted by your SUBARU dealer.

vehicle damage.

Also have them adjusted after tire repairs

and after tire rotation.

If the tire placard shows tire pressures for

the vehicle when fully loaded, adjust the

CAUTION

tire pressures to the values that match

current loading conditions.

Loss of correct wheel alignment

causes the tires to wear on one side

WARNING

and reduces the vehicle’s running

stability. Contact your SUBARU

Driving at high speeds with exces-

dealer if you notice abnormal tire

sively low tire pressures can cause

wear.

the tires to deform severely and to

rapidly become hot. A sharp in-

crease in temperature could cause

tread separation, and destruction of

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11-26 Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels

NOTE

& Tire rotation direction mark

WARNING

The suspension system is designed to

hold each wheel at a certain alignment

When a tire’s tread wear indicator

(relative to the other wheels and to the

becomes visible, the tire is worn

road) for optimum straight-line stability

beyond the acceptable limit and

and cornering performance.

must be replaced immediately. With

a tire in this condition, driving at

high speeds in wet weather can

& Wear indicators

cause the vehicle to hydroplane.

The resulting loss of vehicle control

can lead to an accident.

NOTE

For safety, inspect tire tread regularly

Example of tire rotation direction mark

and replace the tires before their tread

1) Front

wear indicators become visible.

If the tire has the rotation direction

specification, the tire rotation direction

mark is placed on its sidewall.

When you install a tire that has the tire

rotation direction mark, install the tire with

New tread

the direction mark facing forward.

Worn tread

Tread wear indicator

Each tire incorporates a tread wear

indicator, which becomes visible when

the depth of the tread grooves decreases

to 0.063 in (1.6 mm). A tire must be

replaced when the tread wear indicator

appears as a solid band across the tread.

11-27

Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels

& Tire rotation

Tire wear varies from wheel to wheel. To

Using tires of a non-specified size detracts

maximize the life of each tire and ensure

from controllability, ride comfort, braking

that the tires wear uniformly, it is best to

performance, speedometer accuracy and

rotate the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000

odometer accuracy. It also creates incor-

km). Move the tires to the positions shown

rect body-to-tire clearances and inappro-

in the illustration each time they are

priately changes the vehicle’s ground

rotated.

clearance.

Replace any damaged or unevenly worn

All four tires must be the same in terms of

tires at the time of rotation. After tire

manufacturer, brand (tread pattern), con-

rotation, adjust the tires pressures and

struction, and size. You are advised to

make sure the wheel nuts are correctly

replace the tires with new ones that are

tightened.

identical to those fitted as standard equip-

ment.

After driving approximately 600 miles

(1,000 km), check the wheel nuts again

For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU

Vehicles equipped with 4 non-unidirec-

and retighten any nut that has become

recommends replacing all four tires at

tional tires

loose.

the same time.

1) Front

WARNING

& Tire replacement

The wheels and tires are important and

. When replacing or installing tire

integral parts of your vehicle’s design;

(s), all four tires must be the

they cannot be changed arbitrarily. The

same for following items.

tires fitted as standard equipment are

(a) Size

optimally matched to the characteristics

(b) Circumference

of the vehicle and were selected to give

the best possible combination of running

performance, ride comfort, and service

(d) Load index

life. It is essential for every tire to have a

(e) Construction

size and construction matching those

shown on the tire placard and to have a

(f) Manufacturer

Vehicles equipped with unidirectional tires

speed symbol and load index matching

(g) Brand (tread pattern)

1) Front

those shown on the tire placard.

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11-28 Maintenance and service/Aluminum wheels

& Wheel replacement

Aluminum wheels

(h) Degrees of wear

For the items (a) to (d), you must

When replacing wheels due, for example,

obey the specification that is

to damage, make sure the replacement

Aluminum wheels can be scratched and

printed on the tire placard. The

wheels match the specifications of the

damaged easily. Handle them carefully to

tire placard is located on the

wheels that are fitted as standard equip-

maintain their appearance, performance,

driver’s door pillar.

ment. Replacement wheels are available

and safety.

from SUBARU dealers.

If all of four tires are not the same

. When any of the wheels are removed

for items (a) to (h), serious me-

and replaced for tire rotation or to change

WARNING

chanical damage could occur to

a flat tire, always check the tightness of

the drive train of your car, and

the wheel nuts after driving approximately

Use only those wheels that are

affect the following.

600 miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose,

specified for your vehicle. Wheels

tighten it to the specified torque.

— Ride

not meeting specifications could

. Never apply oil to the threaded parts,

interfere with brake caliper opera-

— Handling

wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the

tion and may cause the tires to rub

— Braking

wheel.

against the wheel well housing dur-

— Speedometer/Odometer

. Never let the wheel rub against sharp

ing turns. The resulting loss of

calibration

protrusions or curbs.

vehicle control could lead to an

— Clearance between the body

accident.

. When wheel nuts, balance weights, or

and tires

the center cap is replaced, be sure to

replace them with genuine SUBARU parts

It also may be dangerous and

NOTE

designed for aluminum wheels.

lead to loss of vehicle control,

When any of the wheels are removed

and it can lead to an accident.

and replaced for tire rotation or for any

. Use only radial tires. Do not use

other reason, always check the tight-

radial tires together with belted

ness of the wheel nuts after driving

bias tires and/or bias-ply tires.

approximately 600 miles (1,000 km). If

Doing so can dangerously re-

any nut is loose, tighten it to the

duce controllability, resulting in

specified torque.

an accident.

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