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Inflation
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Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the
rear edge of the driver's door shows the correct inflation
pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold"
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three
hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don't let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It's not. I f your tires
don't have enough air (underinflation), 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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Bad wear
Bad handling
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Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued)
NOTICE: (Continued)
If your tires have too much air (overinflation).
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
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Rough ride
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Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
How to Check
With the Tire Pressure Monitor, you can check tire
inflation pressures while driving. After you've reached a
speed of 15 mph (24
kmh)
or more, press and release the
GAGES button on the Driver Information Center (DIC)
until the front tire pressures are displayed. Then, press
and release the GAGES button for the rear tire
pressures. If the display doesn't show tire pressure, or if
the SERVICE TIRE MON SYS message appears, see
your dealer for service.
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