Cadillac Chevrolet Tahoe 2012 Manual page 67

Overinflated tires, or tires
that have too much air, can
result in:
Unusual wear.
Poor handling.
Rough ride.
Needless damage from
road hazards.
The Tire and Loading Information
label on the vehicle indicates the
original equipment tires and the
correct cold tire inflation pressures.
The recommended pressure is the
minimum air pressure needed to
support the vehicle's maximum load
carrying capacity.
For additional information regarding
how much weight the vehicle can
carry, and an example of the Tire
and Loading Information label, see
Vehicle Load Limits in the owner
manual. How the vehicle is loaded
affects vehicle handling and ride
comfort. Never load the vehicle with
more weight than it was designed to
carry.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month
or more.
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type
gauge to check tire pressure.
Proper tire inflation cannot be
determined by looking at the tire.
Check the tire inflation pressure
when the tires are cold, meaning the
vehicle has not been driven for at
least three hours or no more than
1.6 km (1 mi).
Vehicle Care
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 matches the
recommended pressure on the
Tire and Loading Information label,
no further adjustment is necessary.
If the inflation pressure is low, add
air until the recommended pressure
is reached. If the inflation pressure
is high, press on the metal stem
in the center of the tire valve to
release air.
Re-check the tire pressure with the
tire gauge.
Return the valve caps on the valve
stems to prevent leaks and keep out
dirt and moisture.
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