Chevrolet Spark Owner's Manual page 141

See "VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS" on
page 9-6 for proper tyre inflation pressure.
Tyre condition should be inspected before
driving and tyre pressure should be
checked each time you fill your fuel tank
or at least once a month using a tyre pres-
sure gauge.
Incorrect tyre inflation pressures will:
• Increase tyre wear.
• Impair vehicle handling and safe opera-
tion.
• Affect ride comfort.
• Reduce fuel economy.
If tyre pressure is too low, tyres can over-
heat and suffer internal damage, tread
separation, and even a blowout at high
speeds. Even if you later adjust the infla-
tion pressure of your tyres, previous driv-
ing with low pressure may have damaged
the tyres.
Caring for your tyres and wheels
Driving over sharp objects can damage the
tyres and wheels. If some objects are un-
avoidable, drive over them slowly and at
a right angle, if possible.
When parking, avoid making contact with
the curb.
Periodic tyre inspection
• Visual damage.
• Foreign objects.
• Punctures.
• Cuts.
• Cracks.
• Bulges in the sidewalls.
Check the wheels for damage.
Tyre defects including those above can
cause loss of control of your vehicle, re-
sulting in a possible collision.
If your tyres or wheels are damaged or
show abnormal wear, consult your
CHEVROLET retailer.
SERVICE AND VEHICLE CARE 7–25
CAUTION
Use of tyres of a size other than origi-
nally fitted to your vehicle may cause
interference between tyres and vehicle
components, and may result in tyre and
vehicle damage.
BUILT-IN TREAD WEAR INDICATOR
Regularly check the tread depth of your
tyres using the tyre's built-in tread wear
indicators. Markings on the sidewalls in-
dicate the locations of the tread wear indi-
cators.
CAUTION
• Do not drive on worn or damaged tyres.
Such tyres can cause you to lose con-
trol of the vehicle and a collision, re-
sulting in injuries or damage to your
vehicle or other property.