WARNING
Incorrect tire pressure can cause a sudden tire failure or blowout, loss of control, collision,
serious personal injury, and even death.
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Always inflate tires to the recommended and correct cold tire pressure before driving off.
Low tire pressure can cause tires to get too hot, resulting in tread separation, sudden loss
of pressure, and blowouts. Tires with excessively low pressure flex (bend) more, which can
cause the tire to overheat and fail suddenly without warning.
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Excessive speed and/or overloading can cause heat build-up, sudden tire failure including
a blowout and sudden deflation and loss of control.
If the tire pressure is too low or too high, the tires will wear prematurely and the vehicle
will not handle well.
Regularly check tire inflation pressure, at least once a month, and also especially before a
long trip.
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ꢀ Check the pressure in all 4 tires when the tires are still cold. Never reduce air pressure in
warm tires to match cold tire inflation pressure.
NOTICE
ꢀ Make sure not to jam the tire pressure gauge into the valve stem. Otherwise you can
damage the tire valves.
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Driving without valve caps, with the wrong valve caps, or with valve caps that are not
properly screwed on can damage the tire valves. To help prevent damage, always use valve
stem caps like those originally installed at the factory. The caps must be screwed on tightly. Do
not use metal valve caps or “comfort” valve stem caps.
Underinflation increases fuel consumption.
When the TPMS warns that the pressure in at least one tire is too low, check the tire pressure in
all 4 tires with an accurate tire pressure gauge. Low tire pressure usually cannot be spotted by looking
at the tire. This is especially true for low-profile tires. When checking the tire pressures, refer to . 159,
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Applicable only in the United States
Tire inflation pressure in cold tires
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Engine
Tire size
Tire pressure
bar
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.0
2.0
psi
32
32
32
29
29
kPa
220
220
220
200
200
225/45 R 17
205/55 R 16
195/65 R 15
205/55 R 16
195/65 R 15
1.8 L/170 hp (125 kW)
2.0 L/115 hp (85 kW)
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