7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and treadwear.
Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check the tires for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the tread.
New tread Worn tread Treadwear indicator The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a“ TWI” or“” mark, etc., molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
■ When to replace your vehicle’ s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
●You have tire damage such as
cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose the fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage.
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the
size or location of a cut or other damage.
If you are not sure, consult with your SUBARU dealer.
■ Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it has seldom or never been
used or damage is not obvious.
■ Maximum load of tire
Check that the number given by dividing the maximum load by 1.10 of the replacement tire is greater than 1 / 2 of the Gross Axle Weight
Ratings( GAWR) of either the front axle or the rear axle, whichever is greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification Regulation Label. For the maximum
load of the tire, see the load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the
tire.( �P. 662)
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Maintenance and care