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Inflation -- Tire Pressure

The Tire

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Loading Information label, which is on the

rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct
inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).

NOTICE:

Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
D Too much flexing

D Too much heat

D Tire overloading

D Bad wear

D Bad handling

D Bad fuel economy.

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NOTICE: (Continued)

If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
D Unusual wear

D Bad handling

D Rough ride

D Needless damage from road hazards.

When to Check

Check your tires once a month or more.

How to Check

With the Tire Pressure Monitor, you can check tire
inflation pressures while driving. After you’ve reached a
speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or more, press and release
the GAGES button on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) until the front tire pressures are displayed. Then,
press and release the GAGES button for the rear tire
pressures. If the display doesn’t show tire pressure, or if
the SERVICE TIRE MON SYS message appears, see
your dealer for service.