J94S.book Page 27 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
wTire Rotation
wReplacing a Tire
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires
every 6,000 km (3,750 miles)/*12,000 km
(7,500 miles) , or sooner if irregular wear
develops. During rotation, inspect them
for correct balance.
WARNING
Worn Tires:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.
Always use tires that are in good
condition.
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Canada
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
Front
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire) in rotation.
Tread wear indicator
Also, inspect them for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused
by one or a combination of the following:
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Incorrect tire pressure
Improper wheel alignment
Out-of-balance wheel
Severe braking
New tread
Worn tread
You may need to replace it before the
band is across the entire tread.
After rotation, bring all tire pressures to
specification (page 10-6) and inspect the
lug nuts for tightness.
CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial
tires that have an asymmetrical tread
pattern or studs only from front to rear,
not from side to side. Tire performance
will be weakened if rotated from side
to side.
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Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
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| Model Year | 2002 |
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