582 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Inspection and adjustment procedure
A Tire valve
B Tire pressure gauge 1 Remove the tire valve cap.
2 Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve.
3 Read the pressure using the gauge gradations.
4 If the tire inflation pressure is not at the recommended level, adjust the pressure. If you add too much air, press the center of the valve to deflate.
5 After completing the tire inflation pressure measurement and adjustment, apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage.
6 Put the tire valve cap back on. nEffects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
lReduced electricity consumption
lReduced driving comfort and poor handling
lReduced tire life due to wear lReduced safety lDamage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by your SUBARU retailer.
nInstructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
lCheck only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for
at least 3 hours or has not been driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5
km, you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pressure reading.
lAlways use a tire pressure gauge.
It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly inflated based only on its
appearance.
lIt is normal for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving
as heat is generated in the tire. Do not reduce tire inflation pressure
after driving.
lNever exceed the vehicle capacity weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is balanced. n Tire inflation pressure check interval
You should check tire inflation pressure every two weeks, or at least once a month.