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then recheck the pressure once the tires
have been allowed to sit motionless for at
least three hours.
4.
If the tire pressure is too low, note the
difference between the measured tire
pressure and the correct tire pressure.
These "missing" pounds of pressure are
what you will need to add.
5.
At a service station, add the missing
pounds of air pressure to each tire that is
underinflated.
6.
Check all the tires to make sure they have
the same air pressure.
7.
If the tires' pressure was not measured
"cold", then the pressure should be
rechecked with the tires cold as soon as
possible.
Tire Size
To maintain safety, only purchase new tires
of the same size as the original tires. Look at
the Tire and Loading Information Placard, the
Specifications Chart in this manual, or the sidewall
of the tire being replaced. If you have any doubt
about selecting the correct size, consult a tire
dealer.
Tire Tread
The tire tread provides traction that prevents
your vehicle from slipping, especially if the road
is wet or icy. Tires are unsafe and should be
replaced when the tread is worn down to 1/16".
Measure tread depth using a tread depth indicator
(not included).
Tire rotation
Every 5,000 miles the left and right tires
should be switched. This will cause the tires to
wear more evenly and last longer.
Tire balance and alignment
The tires need to be balanced to prevent
vibration when driving. This involves attaching
small weights to the rim to offset small differences
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in rim and tire weight. The tires also need to be
aligned properly. Alignment is the orientation
of the tires to the road surface and their being
parallel. This helps the tires to wear evenly, and
provide better traction. Both tire balance and
alignment require specialized equipment that is
not provided with this vehicle.
Tire repair
To properly repair a punctured tire, the
hole needs to be properly plugged and patched
from the inside of the tire. Tread punctures can
be repaired if they are not too large. Sidewall
punctures should not be repaired, the tire needs
to be replaced if the sidewall is damaged. Tires
should be removed from the rim to be inspected
before being plugged and patched. A qualified
mechanic should remove the tire from the rim,
perform the repair, and remount the tire.
VeHicle load liMiT
Steps for determining correct load
1.
Locate the statement "The weight of cargo
should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX
pounds" on your vehicle's placard.
2.
That figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity.
3.
Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity.
4.
If the trailer's load exceeds the cargo and
luggage load capacity, then the trailer be
unsafe resulting in hazardous effects, such
as: Trailer's tires will not be able to maintain
traction properly, and stopping distance will
be increased significantly.
limit
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