The pressure recommended for all models is carefully calculated
to provide for the following:
| • | Calculated to give a comfortable ride. |
| • | Calculated to give responsive steering. |
| • | Calculated to give maximum tread wear. |
| • | Calculated to give maximum tire life. |
| • | Calculated to give maximum resistance to bruises. |
Check tire pressure specifications in any of the following situations:
| • | Check tire pressure on a vehicle that has sat for more than three
hours. |
| • | Check tire pressure on a vehicle driven less than one mile. |
| • | Check tire pressure monthly. |
| • | Check tire pressure before any extended trip. |
Set the proper tire pressure specifications according to the tire label
located on the rear face of the driver's door. Valve caps or extensions should
be installed on the valves to keep out dust and water. The metric term for
tire inflation pressure is the kilopascal (kPa). Tire pressure may be printed
in both kPa and psi. One (1) psi equals 6.9 kPa.
Higher than recommended pressure can cause any or all of
the following:
| • | Rapid tread wear at center of tire |
Lower than recommended pressure can cause any or all of
the following:
| • | The TPMS light to come ON |
| • | Rapid and uneven wear on the edge of the tread |
| • | Tire rim bruises and rupture |
Unequal pressure on same axle can cause any or all of the
following:
