Tire Inspection; Tire Pressures And Wear - Subaru Forester 2012 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and service
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Winter (snow) tires
Winter tires are best suited for driving on
snow-covered and icy roads. However
winter tires do not perform as well as
summer tires and all season tires on roads
other than snow-covered and icy roads.
& Tire inspection
Check on a daily basis that the tires are
free from serious damage, nails, and
stones. At the same time, check the tires
for abnormal wear.
We recommend that you contact your
SUBARU dealer immediately if you find
any problem.
NOTE
. When the wheels and tires strike
curbs or are subjected to harsh treat-
ment as when the vehicle is driven on a
rough surface, they can suffer damage
that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
This type of damage does not become
evident until time has passed. Try not
to drive over curbs, potholes or on
other rough surfaces. If doing so is
unavoidable, keep the vehicle's speed
down to a walking pace or less, and
approach the curbs as squarely as
possible. Also, make sure the tires are
not pressed against the curb when you
park the vehicle.
. If you feel unusual vibration while
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vehicle in a straight line, one of the
tires and/or wheels may be damaged.
We recommend that you drive slowly to
the nearest authorized SUBARU dealer
and have the vehicle inspected.
& Tire pressures and wear
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Maintaining the correct tire pressures
helps to maximize the tires' service lives
and is essential for good running perfor-
mance. Check and, if necessary, adjust
the pressure of each tire (including the
spare) at least once a month (for example,
during a fuel stop) and before any long
journey.
Tire placard
The tire placard is located on the door
pillar on the driver's side.
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Example of tire placard
1) TIRE PRESSURE
2) TIRE SIZE
3) SNOW
4) FRONT