WHEELS AND TIRES

If you have a flat tire, see FLAT TIREin the 6. In case of emergencysection.

TIRE PRESSURE

Tire 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 lightin the 2. Instruments and controlssection, TIRE PRESSURE MON- ITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)in the 5. Start- ing and drivingsection and TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)in the 6. In case of emergencysection.

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 Pressureheading. 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 tire life, 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.

.For additional information regarding tires, refer to Important Tire Safety Information(US) or Tire Safety Information(Canada) in the War- ranty Information Booklet.

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