Tire Inspection and Rotation; Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which; it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose- Page 304

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Tire Inspection and Rotation

Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles 
(10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear,
rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel
alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See
“When It’s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel
Replacement” later in this section for more information.

The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform
wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the
most important. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in
the Index for scheduled rotation intervals.

When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.

Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation.

After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire

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Information label. Reset the Make certain that all wheel
nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.

CAUTION:

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after a time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When you change a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if 
you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. 
(See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)