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Tires — general information, Tire pressure, Safety – Dodge 2015 Journey - Owner Manual User Manual

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WARNING!

Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading
can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and
increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never
overload them.

TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION

Tire Pressure

Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and

satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas

are affected by improper tire pressure:

• Safety and Vehicle Stability
• Economy
• Tread Wear
• Ride Comfort

Safety

WARNING!

Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can

cause collisions.

Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can re-

sult in overheating and tire failure.

Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion

shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can
cause damage that result in tire failure.

Overinflated or under-inflated tires can affect ve-

hicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in
loss of vehicle control.

Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob-

lems. You could lose control of your vehicle.

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