Tire Rotation- Page 286

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NOTE

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Always check tire pressure when
tires are cold.

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Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Don't
release air from warm tires to adjust
the pressure.

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Underinflation can cause reduced
fuel economy, uneven and
accelerated tire wear, and poor
sealing of the tire bead, which will
deform the wheel and cause
separation of tire from rim.

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Overinflation can produce a harsh
ride, uneven and accelerated tire
wear, and a greater possibility of
damage from road hazards.
Keep your tire pressure at the correct
levels. If one frequently needs
inflating, have it inspected.

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Tire Rotation

To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires
every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)/8,000
km

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(5,000 miles) or sooner if irregular

wear develops. During rotation, inspect
them for correct balance.

* Unique driving conditions for U.S.A.,

Canada and Puerto Rico

Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY) 
spare tire in rotation.

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Also, inspect them for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused
by one or a combination of the following:

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Incorrect tire pressure

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Improper wheel alignment

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Out-of-balance wheel

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Severe braking

After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to
specification (page 10-7) and inspect the
lug nuts for tightness.

CAUTION

Rotate unidirectional tires and radial
tires that have an asymmetrical tread
pattern or studs only from front to rear,
not from side to side. Tire performance
will be weakened if rotated from side to
side.

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