Jaguar XK JJM 18 02 30 701 - Manual (Page 222)

Wheels and Tires
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Wheels and Tires
TIRE CARE
Tire glossary
Refer to page 278 for a glossary of terms
and definitions associated with tire
pressures and vehicle weights.
Tire pressures
!
WARNING:
Improperly inflated tires can affect
vehicle handling and can fail suddenly,
possibly resulting in loss of vehicle
control.
Caution: Never exceed the maximum
pressure stated on the sidewall. Over
inflation could cause the tire to fail
suddenly.
In the interest of safety, reliability and fuel
efficiency, check the tires, including the
spare, for condition and pressure on a
weekly basis and before long journeys.
Pressure checks must be carried out
when the tires are cold and the vehicle
has been standing in ambient local
conditions for at least one hour.
Do not check tire pressures immediately
after the vehicle has travelled in excess of
1.6 km (1mile). Tire temperatures and
pressures increase when running.
Deflating a warm tire to the recommended
pressure will result in under inflation.
If tire pressures are checked while the
vehicle is inside a protected covered area,
e.g. a garage, and subsequently driven in
lower outdoor temperatures, tire under
inflation could occur.
A slight pressure loss occurs naturally
with time. If this exceeds 0.14 bar
(2 lbf/in
2
, 14 kPa) per week, have the
cause investigated and rectified by a
qualified assistance.
If winter tires are fitted, please refer to the
winter tire pressure information on page
265.
Tire pressure label
(Canada and Mexico only)
A tire recommendation label is located on
the end of driver’s door, giving
information specific to the vehicle’s wheel
and tire equipment.
These pressures provide optimum ride
and handling characteristics for all normal
operating conditions.
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