Black plate (56,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 201210-56 Vehicle CareTire PressureTires need the correct amountof air pressure to operateeffectively.Notice: Neither tireunderinflation noroverinflation is good.Underinflated tires, or tiresthat do not have enough air,can result in:. Tire overloading andoverheating which couldlead to a blowout.. Premature orirregular wear.. Poor handling.. Reduced fuel economy.Overinflated tires, or tires thathave too much air, canresult in:. Unusual wear.. Poor handling.. Rough ride.. Needless damage fromroad hazards.The Tire and LoadingInformation label on thevehicle indicates the originalequipment tires and the correctcold tire inflation pressures.The recommended pressure isthe minimum air pressureneeded to support the vehicle'smaximum load carrying capacity.For additional informationregarding how much weight thevehicle can carry, and anexample of the Tire and LoadingInformation label, see VehicleLoad Limits on page 9‑12.How the vehicle is loadedaffects vehicle handling and ridecomfort. Never load the vehiclewith more weight than it wasdesigned to carry.When to CheckCheck the tires once a month ormore. Do not forget the compactspare tire, if the vehicle has one.The cold compact spareshould be at 420 kPa (60 psi).For additional informationregarding the compact sparetire, see Compact Spare Tire onpage 10‑87.How to CheckUse a good quality pocket-typegauge to check tire pressure.Proper tire inflation cannot bedetermined by looking at the tire.Check the tire inflation pressurewhen the tires are cold, meaning
