When to Check; How to Check; Check Tire Pressure System (If Equipped)- Page 302

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NOTICE:

Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:

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Too much flexing

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Too much heat

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Tire overloading

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Bad wear

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Bad handling

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Bad fuel economy.

If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:

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Unusual wear

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Bad handling

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Rough ride

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Needless damage from road hazards.

When to Check

Check your tires once a month or more.

Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be 
at 60 psi (420 kPa).

How to Check

Use a good quality pocket

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type gage to check tire

pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.

Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.

Check Tire Pressure System (If Equipped)

The check tire pressure system can alert you to a large
change in the pressure of one tire. The system won’t alert
you before you drive that a tire is low or flat. You must
begin driving before the system will work properly.

The TIRE PRESSURE LOW: CHECK TIRES message
will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if
pressure difference (low pressure) is detected in one tire.
The check tire pressure system may not alert you if:

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more than one tire is low,

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the vehicle is moving faster than 65 mph (105 km/h),

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the system is not yet calibrated,

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the tire treadwear is uneven,

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the compact spare tire is installed,

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tire chains are being used, or

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the vehicle is being driven on a rough or frozen road.