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! Vehicle placard
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The vehicle placard is affixed to the driver’ s side B-pillar.
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The vehicle placard shows original tire size, recommended cold tire inflation pressure on each tire at maximum loaded vehicle weight, seating capacity and loading information.
! Adverse safety consequences of under-inflation s13ab0203
Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause the tires to flex severely and to rapidly become hot. A sharp increase in temperature could cause tread separation, and failure of the tire( s). Possible resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.
! Measuring and adjusting air pressure to achieve proper inflation s13ab0204
Check and, if necessary, adjust the pressure of each tire( including the spare) at least once a month and before any long journey. Check the tire pressures when the tires are cold. Use a pressure gauge to
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adjust the tire pressures to the specific values. 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. When a tire becomes warm, the air inside it expands, causing the tire pressure to increase. Be careful not to mistakenly release air from a warm tire to reduce its pressure.
& Glossary of Tire Terminology s13ab03
. Accessory weight The combined weight( in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory-installed equipment( whether installed or not).
. Bead The part of the tire that is made of
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Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
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