9-57Tire RotationHave the tires inpected androtated at the mileagesrecommended in theMaintenance Schedule booklet.The purpose of a regular tirerotation is to achieve a uniformwear for all tires on the vehicle.This will ensure that the vehiclecontinues to perform most like itdid when the tires were new.Any time you notice unusualwear, rotate the tires as soon aspossible and check wheelalignment. Also check fordamaged tires or wheels. SeeWhen It Is Time for New Tires onpage 9-58 and WheelReplacement on page 9-61.When rotating the vehicle's tires,always use the correct rotationpattern shown here.Do not include the compact sparetire in the tire rotation.After the tires have been rotated,adjust the front and rear inflationpressures as shown on the Tireand Loading Information label.See Tire Pressure on page 9-49and Vehicle Load Limits onpage 8-12.Reset the Tire Pressure MonitorSystem. See Tire PressureMonitor Operation on page 9-53.Make certain that all wheel nutsare properly tightened. See“Wheel Nut Torque” underCapacities and Specifications onpage 11-2.{ WARNINGRust or dirt on a wheel, or on theparts to which it is fastened, canmake wheel nuts become looseafter time. The wheel could comeoff and cause an accident. Whenchanging a wheel, remove anyrust or dirt from places where thewheel attaches to the vehicle. Inan emergency, use a cloth or apaper towel to do this; but be sureto use a scraper or wire brushlater, if needed, to get all the rustor dirt off. See If a Tire Goes Flaton page 9-63.srx.book Page 57 Monday, June 8, 2009 8:28 AM
