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! Vehicle placard
S13AB0202
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The vehicle placard is attached to the driver ’ s side door 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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