Instructions For Checking Tire Inflation Pressure - Lexus rx350 2016 Owner's Manual

Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure

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When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
Check only when the tires are cold.
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If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or has not been driven for more than
1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pressure reading.
Always use a tire pressure gauge.
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It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly inflated based only on its appearance.
It is normal for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving as heat is generated
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in the tire. Do not reduce tire inflation pressure after driving.
Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.
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Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is balanced.
WARNING
Proper inflation is critical to save tire performance
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Keep your tires properly inflated.
If the tires are not properly inflated, the following conditions may occur which could
lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:
Excessive wear
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Uneven wear
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Poor handling
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Possibility of blowouts resulting from overheated tires
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Air leaking from between tire and wheel
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Wheel deformation and/or tire damage
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Greater possibility of tire damage while driving (due to road hazards, expansion
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joints, sharp edges in the road, etc.)
NOTICE
When inspecting and adjusting tire inflation pressure
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Be sure to put the tire valve caps back on.
If a valve cap is not installed, dirt or moisture may get into the valve and cause an air
leak, resulting in decreased tire inflation pressure.
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