Inflation - Tire Pressure - Chevrolet 2009 Equinox Owner's Manual

Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to
:
a vehicle showing the vehicle's capacity weight and
the original equipment tire size and recommended
inflation pressure. See "Tire and Loading
Information Label" under Loading the Vehicle on
page 4-21.
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
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Load on If your tires have too much air (over-inflation),
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you can get the following:
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A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information
label is attached to your vehicle. 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 the Vehicle on page 4-21. How you
load your vehicle affects vehicle handling and
ride comfort. Never load your vehicle with more
weight than it was designed to carry.
Unusual wear
Poor handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards