Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Systemí does not alleviate the need to check the tire condition every day, including whether the tires all look inflated properly. Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, handling, and minimum tire wear.
When checking the tire pressures, use of a digital tire pressure gauge is recommended.
Refer to the specification charts (page
NOTE
lAlways check tire pressure when tires are cold.
lWarm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure.
lUnderinflation 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.
lOverinflation 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.
qTire Rotation
WARNING
Rotate tires periodically:
Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To equalize tread wear for maintaining good performance in handling and braking, rotate the tires according to the scheduled maintenance charts. Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page
íSome models.
