Maintenance
Remove the valve cap from the tire Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recom-
Without a spare tire
valve stem. Press the tire gage firm-
ly onto the valve to get a pressure
measurement. If the cold tire inflation
pressure matches the recommended
pressure on the tire and loading
information label, no further adjust-
ment is necessary. If the pressure is
low, add air until you reach the rec-
ommended amount.
If you overfill the tire, release air by
pushing on the metal stem in the
center of the tire valve. Recheck the
tire pressure with the tire gage. Be
sure to put the valve caps back on
the valve stems. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and mois-
ture.
mended that the tires be rotated
every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or
sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for
correct balance.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pres-
sure, improper wheel alignment, out-
of-balance wheels, severe braking or
severe cornering. Look for bumps or
bulges in the tread or side of tire.
Replace the tire if you find either of Rotate radial tires that have an
these conditions. Replace the tire if asymmetric tread pattern only
fabric or cord is visible. After rotation, from front to rear and not from
be sure to bring the front and rear tire right to left.
pressures to specification and check
lug nut tightness.
CBGQ0707
Directional tires (if equipped)
CBGQ0707A
Disc brake pads should be inspected
for wear whenever tires are rotated.
WARNING
Refer to Section 8, Specifications.
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Do not use the temporary
spare tire for tire rotation
Do not mix bias ply and radial
ply tires under any circum-
stances.This may cause unusu-
al handling characteristics that
could result in death, severe
injury, or property damage.
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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