Inflation - Tire Pressure - Cadillac 2007 XLR Owner's Manual

Inflation - Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to
operate effectively.
Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that
under-inflation or over-inflation is all right. It is
not. If your tires do not have enough air
(under-inflation), you can get the following:
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Too much flexing
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Too much heat
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Tire overloading
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Premature or irregular wear
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Poor handling
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Reduced fuel economy
If your tires have too much air (over-inflation),
you can get the following:
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Unusual wear
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Poor handling
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Rough ride
•
Needless damage from road hazards
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A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to
the center pillar, below the driver's door latch. This
label shows your vehicle's original equipment tires
and the correct inflation pressures for your tires
when they are cold. The recommended cold tire
inflation pressure, shown on the label, is the
minimum amount of air pressure needed to support
your vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity.
For additional information regarding how much
weight your vehicle can carry, and an example of
the tire and loading information label, see
Loading Your Vehicle on page 354. How you load
your vehicle affects vehicle handling and ride
comfort, never load your vehicle with more weight
than it was designed to carry.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.