Tire Inflation Pressure; Tire Inspection And Rotation - Suzuki Automible 2008 Forenza Owner's Manual

SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE

Tire Inflation Pressure

The Tire and Loading Information label
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). See "Loading Your Vehicle" in
section 4.
Tire
Front
Pressure 195/55R15
(Sedan)
Rear
Front
195/55R15
(Wagon)
Rear
Front
125/70D15
(Temporary)
Rear
WARNING
• Air pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold or you may
get inaccurate readings.
• Check the inflation pressure from
time to time while inflating the tire
gradually, until the specified pres-
sure is obtained.
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• Never underinflate or overinflate
the tires.
Underinflation can cause unusual
handling characteristics or can
cause the rim to slip on the tire
bead, resulting in an accident or
33 psi
damage to the tire or rim.
(228 kPa)
Underinflation can also cause tires
33 psi
to overheat, leading to tire failure.
(228 kPa)
Overinflation can cause the tire to
33 psi burst, resulting in personal injury.
(228 kPa)
Overinflation
unusual handling characteristics
33 psi
which may result in an accident.
(228 kPa)
60 psi
When to Check
(420 kPa)
Check your tires each time you fill your fuel
60 psi
tank or at least once a month using a tire
(420 kPa)
pressure gauge.
Don't forget your compact spare tire. It
should be at 60 psi (420 kPa).
How to check
Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to
check tire pressure. You can't tell if your
tires are properly inflated simply by looking
at them. Radial tires may look properly
inflated even when they're under inflated.
Check the tire's inflation pressure when the
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tires are cold. Cold means your vehicle has
been sitting for at least three hours or
driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
WARNING
can also cause
Remove the valve cap from the tire valve
stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the
valve to get a pressure measurement. If
the cold tire inflation pressure is low, add
air until you reach the recommended pres-
sure.
If you overfill the tire, release air by push-
ing on the metal stem in the center of the
tire valve. Recheck the tire pressure with
the tire gauge.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the
valve stems. They help prevent leaks by
keeping out dirt and moisture.

Tire Inspection and Rotation

Inspect your vehicle's tires at least once a
month.
Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles
(12,000 km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate
your tires as soon as possible and check
wheel alignment. Also check for damaged
tires or wheels. See "When It Is Time for
New Tires" and "Wheel Replacement" in
this section for more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to
achieve more uniform wear for all tires on
the vehicle. The first rotation is the most
important. See "Scheduled Maintenance
Services" in section 6, for scheduled rota-
tion intervals.