GMC 2011 Canyon - Manual (Page 302)

Black plate (50,1) GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011
10-50 Vehicle Care
Wheels and Tires
Tires
This new vehicle comes with
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. If you
ever have questions about your
tire warranty and where to
obtain service, see the vehicle
Warranty booklet for details. For
additional information refer to
the tire manufacturer.
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WARNING
. Poorly maintained and
improperly used tires are
dangerous.
. Overloading the tires can
cause overheating as a result
of too much flexing. You
could have a blowout and a
serious accident. See Vehicle
Load Limits on page 9‑22.
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WARNING (Continued)
. Under inflated tires pose the
same danger as overloaded
tires. The resulting crash
could cause serious injury.
Check all tires frequently to
maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure
should be checked when the
tires are cold.
. Over inflated tires are
more likely to be cut,
punctured, or broken by a
sudden impact — such as
when you hit a pothole. Keep
tires at the recommended
pressure.
. Worn or old tires can cause
a crash. If the tread is badly
worn, replace them.
. Replace any tires that have
been damaged by impacts
with potholes, curbs, etc.
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WARNING (Continued)
. Improperly repaired tires
can cause a crash. Only the
dealer or an authorized tire
service center should repair,
replace, dismount, and mount
the tires.
. Do not spin the tires in
excess of 55 km/h (35 mph)
on slippery surfaces such
as snow, mud, ice, etc.
Excessive spinning may
cause the tires to explode.
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire
is molded into its sidewall. The
examples below show a typical
passenger vehicle tire and a
compact spare tire sidewall.