Integrated Tread Wear Indicator - Chevrolet Sail Diesel Owner's Manual

126 Vehicle Maintenance
If the tire pressure is too low, the tires
can become overheated, causing
internal damage and tread separation or
even a flat tire at a high speed. Even if
the tire pressure is adjusted later on, the
tires might have already been damaged
by low pressure driving.
Maintenance of tires and wheels
Driving over sharp objects can damage
the tires and wheels. If driving over a
sharp object is unavoidable, drive over
it slowly, and at a right angle if possible.
When parking, avoid bringing your
tires into contact with the curb.
Check the tires regularly for
— External damage.
Foreign objects.
—
Punctures.
—
— Cuts.
Cracks.
—
Side wall bumps.
—
Check the wheels for damage.
Tire defects including the above defects
can cause you to lose control while
driving and lead to personal injuries.
If your tires or wheels have been
damaged or abnormal wear is detected,
consult your CHEVROLET retailer.
Your vehicle is equipped with radial
tires. General Motors suggests you to
use a tire of the same size, pattern, tread
wear, temperature and speed rating for
replacement.
Caution
Using a tire of a size different from
the original tires can cause interfer-
ence between the tire and vehicle
parts, resulting in damage to the tire
and vehicle.

Integrated Tread Wear Indicator

Regularly check the tread groove depth
by the integrated tread wear indicator.
The position of tread wear indicator is
indicated by a mark on the tire wall.
Caution
Do not drive with a worn or damaged
tire.
A worn or damaged tire can make
you lose control of the vehicle and
cause a collision, resulting in
personal injuries or damage to your
vehicle or other property.
Tread wear indicators (TWI)
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