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Tire Information
& Tire Care – Maintenance and Safety Practices s13ab04
. 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 .
. Inspect the tire tread regularly and replace the tires before their tread wear indicators become visible . When a tire ’ s tread wear indicator becomes visible , the tire is worn beyond the acceptable limit and must be replaced immediately . With a tire in this condition , driving at even low speeds in wet weather can cause the vehicle to hydroplane . Possible resulting loss of vehicle control can lead to an accident .
. To maximize the life of each tire and ensure that the tires wear uniformly , it is best to rotate the tires every 6,000 miles ( 10,000 km ). Rotating the tires involves switching the front and rear tires on the right-hand side of the vehicle and similarly switching the front and rear tires on the left-hand side of the vehicle . ( Each tire must be kept on its original side of the vehicle .) Replace any damaged or unevenly worn tire at the time of rotation . After tire rotation , adjust the tire pressures and make sure the wheel nuts are correctly tightened . For information about the tightening torque and tightening sequence for the wheel nuts , refer to “ Flat Tires ” FP488 .
& Vehicle Load Limit – How to Determine s13ab05
The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight , not by available cargo space . The load limit of your vehicle is shown on the vehicle placard attached to the driver ’ s side B-pillar . Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle ’ s placard .
The vehicle placard also shows seating capacity of your vehicle .
The total load capacity includes the total weight of driver and all passengers and their belongings , any cargo , any optional equipment such as a trailer hitch , roof rack or bike carrier , etc ., and the tongue load of a trailer . Therefore cargo capacity can be calculated by the following method .
Cargo capacity = Load limit − ( total weight of occupants + total weight of optional equipment + tongue load of a trailer ( if applicable ))
For towing capacity information and weight limits , refer to “ Trailer Towing ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness )” FP473 .