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STARTINGANDOPERATING
Example: If garage temperature = 68° F (20° C) and the
outside temperature = 32° F (0° C) then the cold tire
inflationpressureshouldbeincreasedby3psi(21kPa),
whichequals1psi(7kPa)forevery12°F(7°C)forthis
outsidetemperaturecondition.
CAUTION!
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al-
waysreinstallthevalvestemcap–ifequipped.This
will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the
valvestem,whichcoulddamagethevalvestem.
Tirepressuremayincreasefrom2to6psi(13to40kPa)
duringoperation.DONOTreducethisnormalpressure
builduporyourtirepressurewillbetoolow.
Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always
“
is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not
beendrivenforatleast3hours,ordrivenlessthan1mile
(1
pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pres-
suremoldedintothetiresidewall.
coldtireinflationpressure”.Coldtireinflationpressure
TirePressuresforHighSpeedOperation
The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds
withinpostedspeedlimits.Wherespeedlimitsorcondi-
tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high
speeds,maintainingcorrecttireinflationpressureisvery
important. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle
loading may be required for high speed vehicle opera-
tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire
dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading
andcoldtireinflationpressures.
km) after a 3 hour period. The cold tire inflation
Checktirepressuresmoreoftenifsubjecttoawiderange
of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with
temperaturechanges.
Tirepressureschangebyapproximately1psi(7kPa)per
12
°F(7°C)ofairtemperaturechange.Keepthisinmind
whencheckingtirepressureinsideagarageespeciallyin
thewinter.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Sebring Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2005 |
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