Operation Manual

originally installed on the vehicle at
the factory.
q
4
Cold tire pressure: Inflate the tires to
this pressure when the tires are
cold. Tires are considered COLD after
the vehicle has been parked for 3 or
more hours, or driven less than 1
mile (1.6 km) at moderate speeds.
The recommended cold tire inflation
is set by the manufacturer to provide
the best balance of tire wear, vehicle
handling, driveability, tire noise,
etc., up to the vehicle’s GVWR.
q
5
Tire size — refer to “Tire labeling”
later in this section.
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6
Spare tire size or compact spare tire
size (if so equipped)
Checking the tire pressure
1. Remove the valve stem cap from the
tire.
2. Press the pressure gauge squarely
onto the valve stem. Do not press
too hard or force the valve stem
sideways, or air will escape. If the
hissing sound of air escaping from
the tire is heard while checking the
pressure, reposition the gauge to
eliminate this leakage.
3. Remove the gauge.
4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge
stem and compare it to the specifi-
cation shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label.
5. Add air to the tire as needed. If too
much air is added, press the core of
the valve stem briefly with the tip of
the gauge stem to release pressure.
Recheck the pressure and add or re-
lease air as needed.
6. Install the valve stem cap.
7. Check the pressure of all other tires,
including the spare.
SDI1949
8-36 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
w 06.3.30/Y50-D X