Black plate (437,1)
Model "S51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 3/ 26
If you have a flat tire, see “FLAT TIRE”in
the “6. In case of emergency”section.
TIRE PRESSURETire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It
monitors tire pressure of all tires except
the spare. When the low tire pressure
warning light is lit, one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated.
The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h). Also, this system may not
detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for
example a flat tire while driving).
For more details, see “Low tire pressure
warning light”in the “2. Instruments and
controls”section, “TIRE PRESSURE MON-
ITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)”in the “5. Start-
ing and driving”section and “TIRE
PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)”
in the “6. In case of emergency”section.
Tire inflation pressure
Check the pressure of the tires (including
the spare) often and always prior to long
distance trips. The recommended tire
pressure specifications are shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label under
the “Cold Tire Pressure”heading. The Tire
and Loading Information label is affixed to
the driver side center pillar. Tire pressures
should be checked regularly because:
.
Most tires naturally lose air over time.
.
Tires can lose air suddenly when driven
over potholes or other objects or if the
vehicle strikes a curb while parking.
The tire pressures should be checked when
the tires are cold. The 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.
Incorrect tire pressure, including under
inflation, may adversely affect tire life
and vehicle handling.
WARNING
.
Improperly inflated tires can fail
suddenly and cause an accident.
.
The Gross Vehicle Weight rating
(GVWR) is located on the F.M.V.S.S./
C.M.V.S.S. certification label. The
vehicle weight capacity is indicated
on the Tire and Loading Information
label. Do not load your vehicle
beyond this capacity. Overloading
your vehicle may result in reduced
tirelife, unsafe operating conditions
due to premature tire failure, or
unfavorable handling characteris-
tics and could also lead to a serious
accident. Loading beyond the spe-
cified capacity may also result in
failure of other vehicle components.
.
Before taking a long trip, or when-
ever you heavily load your vehicle,
use a tire pressure gauge to ensure
that the tire pressures are at the
specified level.
.
Foradditional informationregarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information”(US) or “Tire Safety
Information”(Canada) in the War-
ranty Information Booklet.
WHEELS AND TIRES
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