Maintenance and service / Tires and wheels 11-23
& Tire inspection
S11AV03
Check on a daily basis that the tires are free from serious damage , nails , and stones . At the same time , check the tires for abnormal wear .
Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately if you find any problem .
NOTE
. When the wheels and tires strike curbs or are subjected to harsh treatment as when the vehicle is driven on a rough surface , they can suffer damage that cannot be seen with the naked eye . This type of damage does not become evident until time has passed . Try not to drive over curbs , potholes or on other rough surfaces . If doing so is unavoidable , keep the vehicle ’ s speed down to a walking pace or less , and approach the curbs as squarely as possible . Also , make sure the tires are not pressed against the curb when you park the vehicle .
. If you feel unusual vibration while driving or find it difficult to steer the vehicle in a straight line , one of the tires and / or wheels may be damaged . Drive slowly to the nearest authorized SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle inspected .
& Tire pressures and wear
S11AV04
Maintaining the correct tire pressures helps to maximize the tires ’ service lives and is essential for good running performance . Check and , if necessary , adjust the pressure of each tire and the spare ( if equipped ) at least once a month and before any long journey .
Tire inflation pressure label
Check the tire pressures when the tires are cold . Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the values shown on the tire inflation pressure label . The tire inflation pressure label is located on the door pillar on the driver ’ s side .
Driving even a short distance warms up the tires and increases the tire pressures . Also , the tire pressures are affected by the outside temperature . It is best to check tire pressure outdoors before driving the vehicle .
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