The tire and loading information label, shows the correct inflation pressures
for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting
for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). See
Loading the Vehicle
, for the location of
your vehicle's tire and loading information label.
Notice: Don't let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It's not. If your tires don't have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following:
If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following:
• | Needless damage from road hazards |
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire.
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can't tell if
your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they're underinflated. Check the tire's inflation pressure
when the tires are cold. Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for
at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gage firmly onto
the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches
the recommended pressure on the tire and loading information label, no further adjustment
is necessary. If the pressure is low, add air until you reach the recommended amount.
If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center
of the tire valve. Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks
by keeping out dirt and moisture.