296 VEHICLE CARETire PressureTires need the correct amount ofair pressure to operate effectively.CautionNeither tire underinflation noroverinflation is good.Underinflated tires, or tires thatdo not have enough air, canresult 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, can result in:. Unusual wear.. Poor handling.. Rough ride.(Continued)Caution (Continued). Needless damage fromroad hazards.The Tire and Loading Informationlabel on the vehicle indicates theoriginal equipment tires and thecorrect cold tire inflationpressures. The recommendedpressure is the minimum airpressure needed to support thevehicle's maximum load carryingcapacity. See Vehicle Load Limits0 185.How the vehicle is loaded affectsvehicle handling and ride comfort.Never load the vehicle with moreweight than it was designed tocarry.When to CheckCheck the tires once a monthor more.How to CheckUse a good quality pocket-typegauge to check the tire pressure.Proper tire inflation cannot bedetermined by looking at the tire.Check the tire inflation pressurewhen the tires are cold, meaningthe vehicle has not been driven forat least three hours or no morethan 1.6 km (1 mi).Remove the valve cap from thetire valve stem. Press the tiregauge firmly onto the valve to getthe pressure measurement. If thecold tire inflation pressurematches the recommendedpressure on the Tire and LoadingInformation label, no furtheradjustment is necessary.If the inflation pressure is low,add air until the recommendedpressure is reached. If theinflation pressure in high, presson the metal stem in the center ofthe tire valve to release air.Re-check the tire pressure withthe tire gauge.
