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Uniform Tire Quality Grading( UTQG) s13ab0110
For details, refer to“ Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards” FP558.
RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLA- TION PRESSURE s13ab02
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure s13ab0201
For the recommended cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle’ s tires, refer to“ Tires” FP535.
Vehicle placard s13ab0202
S _ 801501-W
The vehicle placard is affixed to the driver’ s side B-pillar.
Example:
S _ D01240-W
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 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.
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