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WHEELS AND TIRES
300
Tire inflation – general information
Check tire inflation pressure regularly.
Inflation placard
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Tire inflation placard
Tire inflation
See the tire inflation decal on the driver's door
opening. This decal indicates the designation of
the factory-mounted tires on your vehicle, as well
as load limits and inflation pressure.
NOTE
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The placards shown indicate inflation
pressure for the tires installed on the
vehicle at the factory only.
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A certain amount of air seepage from the
tires occurs naturally and tire pressure
fluctuates with seasonal changes in tem-
perature. Always check tire pressure reg-
ularly.
•
Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation
pressure, including the spare, at least once a
month and before long trips. You are strongly
urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge,
as automatic service station gauges may be
inaccurate.
•
Use the recommended cold inflation pres-
sure for optimum tire performance and wear.
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Under-inflation or over-inflation may cause
uneven treadwear patterns.
WARNING
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Under-inflation is the most common
cause of tire failure and may result in
severe tire cracking, tread separation, or
"blow-out," with unexpected loss of vehi-
cle control and increased risk of injury.
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Under-inflated tires reduce the load car-
rying capacity of your vehicle.
When weather temperature changes occur, tire
inflation pressures also change. A 10-degree
temperature drop causes a corresponding drop
of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Check your
tire pressures frequently and adjust them to the
proper pressure, which can be found on the vehi-
cle's tire information placard or certification label.
Related information
•
Tire specifications (p. 302)
•
Tires – storage and age (p. 293)
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Tires – tread wear indicator (p. 294)
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