Checking Tire Pressure - Toyota Hiace Owner's Manual

Checking tire pressure

Keep your tire pressures at the proper
level.
The recommended cold tire pressures and
tire sizes are given in Section 8.
You should check the tire pressure every
two weeks, or at least once a month. And
don't forget the spare!
Incorrect tire pressure may waste fuel,
reduce the comfort of driving, reduce tire
life and make your vehicle less safe to
drive.
If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
Keep your tire pressure properly in-
flated. Otherwise, the following condi-
tions may occur and cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious in-
juries.
Low tire pressure (underinflation)—
Excessive wear
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Uneven wear
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Poor handling
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Possibility of blowouts from an
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overheated tire
Poor sealing of the tire bead
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Wheel deformation and/or tire sepa-
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ration
High tire pressure (overinflation)—
Poor handling
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Excessive wear at the center of the
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tire tread
A greater possibility of tire damage
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from road hazards
The following instructions for checking
tire pressure should be observed:
The pressure should be checked only
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when the tires are cold. If your ve-
hicle has been parked for at least 3
hours and has not been driven for
more than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, you
will get an accurate cold tire pressure
reading.
Always use a tire pressure gauge.
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The appearance of a tire can be mis-
leading. Besides, tire pressures that
are even just a few pounds off can
degrade ride and handling.
Do not bleed or reduce tire pressure
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after driving. It is normal for the tire
pressure to be higher after driving.
Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation
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valve caps. Without the valve caps,
dirt or moisture could get into the valve
core and cause air leakage. If the caps
have been lost, have new ones put on
as soon as possible.
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