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2003 Ford Mustang User Manual

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To check the pressure in your tire(s):

1. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are not hot from driving
even a mile.

If you are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot, (i.e. driven more
than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never “bleed” or reduce air pressure. The tires are
hot from driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above
recommended cold pressures. A hot tire at or below recommended cold
inflation pressure could be significantly under-inflated.

Note:

If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check

and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure
when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air
pressure inside to go up as you drive.

2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire
gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure with the tire gauge.

3. Add enough air to reach the recommended air pressure.

Note:

If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in

the center of the valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge.

4. Replace the valve cap.

5. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare.

Note:

Some spare tires operate at a higher inflation pressure than the

other tires. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see

T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire

Information

section for description): Store and maintain at 60psi (4.15

bars). For Full Size and Dissimilar spare tires (see

Dissimilar Spare

Tire/Wheel Information

section for description): Store and maintain at

the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label.

6. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other
objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air
leak.

7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges.

TIRE CARE

Inspecting your tires

Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and
remove objects such as stones, nails or glass that may be wedged in the
tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from
the tire and make necessary repairs. Also inspect the tire sidewalls for

2006 Five Hundred

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  • 1. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are not hot from driving even a mile.
  • 1.6 km]), never “bleed” or reduce air pressure.
  • 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure with the tire gauge.
  • 3. Add enough air to reach the recommended air pressure.
  • 4. Replace the valve cap.
  • 5. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare.
  • 4.15 bars).
  • 6. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak.
  • 7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges.