Tire Inflation Pressure Check Interval; Effects Of Incorrect Tire Inflation Pressure; Instructions For Checking Tire Inflation Pressure - Toyota 2016 Highlander Service Manual

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Tire inflation pressure check interval

You should check tire inflation pressure every two weeks, or at least once
a month.
Do not forget to check the spare.
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Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
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Reduced fuel economy
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Reduced driving comfort and poor handling
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Reduced tire life due to wear
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Reduced safety
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Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
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Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure

When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
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Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or has not been
driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate cold tire
inflation pressure reading.
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Always use a tire pressure gauge.
It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly inflated based only on its appear-
ance.
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It is normal for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving as
heat is generated in the tire. Do not reduce tire inflation pressure after
driving.
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Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is
balanced.
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