Raising The Vehicle; Tires; Tires - General Information - Jeep CHEROKEE User Manual

RAISING THE VEHICLE

In the case where it is necessary to raise the
vehicle, go to an authorized dealer or service
station.

TIRES

Tires — General Information
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to
the safe and satisfactory operation of your
vehicle. Four primary areas are affected by
improper tire pressure:
Safety

Fuel Economy

Tread Wear

Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability

Safety
WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires are dangerous

and can cause collisions.
Underinflation increases tire flexing and

can result in overheating and tire failure.
WARNING! (Continued)
Overinflation reduces a tire's ability to

cushion shock. Objects on the road and
chuckholes can cause damage that
result in tire failure.
Overinflated or underinflated tires can

affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle
control.
Unequal tire

steering problems. You could lose
control of your vehicle.
Unequal tire pressures from one side of

the vehicle to the other can cause the
vehicle to drift to the right or left.
Always drive with each tire inflated to the

recommended cold tire inflation pres-
sure.
Both underinflation and overinflation affect
the stability of the vehicle and can produce
a feeling of sluggish response or over respon-
siveness in the steering.
(Continued)
NOTE:


Fuel Economy
Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling
resistance resulting in higher fuel consump-
pressures can cause
tion.
Tread Wear
Improper cold tire inflation pressures can
cause abnormal wear patterns and reduced
tread life, resulting in the need for earlier tire
replacement.
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfort-
able ride. Over-inflation produces a jarring
and uncomfortable ride.
Unequal tire pressures from side to side
may cause erratic and unpredictable
steering response.
Unequal tire pressure from side to side
may cause the vehicle to drift left or right.
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