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Driving
they are covered or because of
insufficient lighting.
• If the information in the navigation
system's digital map is incorrect or
out-of-date.
• If the signs are ambiguous, e.g. traffic
signs on construction sites or in
adjacent lanes.
• When passing buses or trucks with a
speed sticker.
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Tires - General Information
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure
is essential for safety and best
performance of your vehicle. The tire
pressure monitoring system "TPMS"
setup on the vehicle (see "Tire Pressure
Monitoring System" in this section)
may alert the driver about insufficient
tire pressure even though the driver is
responsible for checking regularly the
tire pressure.
Radial tires fitted on the vehicle may
look properly inflated even when
they actually are under inflated. Do
not make a visual judgment when
determining proper inflation.
Three primary driving aspects are
affected by improper tire pressure:
Safety
WARNING!
•
Improperly inflated tires are
dangerous and can cause collisions.
•
Under-inflation increases tire flexing
and can result in tire overheating
and failure.
•
Over-inflation reduces a tire's ability
to cushion shock. Objects on the
road and potholes can cause damage
that result in tire failure.
•
Over-inflated or under-inflated tires
can affect vehicle handling and can
fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
•
Unequal tire pressures can cause
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 pressure.
Economy
Improper inflation pressures may
cause uneven wear patterns to
develop across the tire tread. These
abnormal wear patterns will reduce
tread life resulting in a need for earlier
tire replacement. Under-inflation
also increases tire rolling resistance
resulting in higher fuel consumption.
Ride comfort and vehicle stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to
a comfortable ride. Over-inflation
produces a jarring and uncomfortable
ride.
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