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Tire Pressure Label
The tire pressure label is located on the left
side of door pillar.
Tire Pressure Label
Engine Number
The engine number label is located on the
engine.
RECOMMENDED TIRE
INFLATION PRESSURE
On the tire label you will find the recom-
mended tire inflation pressure in both psi
and kPa for the tires installed as original
equipment on the vehicle.
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It is very important that the inflation pres-
sure of the tires on your vehicle is main-
tained at the recommended pressure.
You should check the tire pressure regularly
to insure that the proper inflation pressure is
maintained.
NOTE:
Tire pressures listed on the vehicle
placard or tire information label indicate
the recommended cold tire inflation pres-
sure, measured when the tires are cold,
after the vehicle has been parked for at
least three hours. As you drive, the
temperature in the tire warms up,
increasing the tire pressure.
Always check the tire inflation pressures
on a regular basis according to the recom-
mended tire inflation pressure on the tire
label and in conjunction with the informa-
tion in this Owner's Manual. Driving your
vehicle
with
under-inflated
dangerous. Under-inflation is the most
common cause of failures in any kind of
tire and may result in severe cracking,
tread separation or "blowout", with unex-
pected loss of vehicle control and
increased risk of injury. Under-inflation
increases sidewall flexing and rolling resis-
tance, resulting in heat buildup and
internal damage to the tire. It results in
unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear,
loss of control and accidents. A tire can
lose up to half of its air pressure and not
appear to be flat. It is impossible to deter-
mine whether or not tires are properly
inflated just by looking at them.
Checking Tire Pressure
Proceed as follows:
1. When you check the air pressure, make
sure the tires are cold - meaning they are
not hot from driving even a mile.
2. Remove the cap from the valve on one
tire.
3. Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve.
4. Add air to achieve recommended air
pressure.
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5. If you overfill the tire, release air by
pushing on the metal stem in the center
of the valve. Then recheck the pressure
with your tire gauge.
6. Replace the valve cap.
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