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STARTING AND OPERATING
Tirepressureschangebyapproximately1psi(7kPa)per speeds,maintainingcorrecttireinflationpressureisvery
F(7°C)ofairtemperaturechange.Keepthisinmind important. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle
whencheckingtirepressureinsideagarage,especiallyin loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera-
12°
theWinter.
tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire
dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading
andcoldtireinflationpressures.
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.
WARNING!
Highspeeddrivingwithyourvehicleunderloadis
dangerous. The added strain on your tires could
causethemtofail.Youcouldhaveaseriousaccident.
Donotdriveavehicleloadedtomaximumcapacityat
continuousspeedsabove75mph(120km/h).
Tirepressuremayincreasefrom2to6psi(13to40kPa)
duringoperation.DONOTreducethisnormalpressure
builduporyourtirepressurewillbetoolow.
Tire Pressures for High-Speed Operation
The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds
withinpostedspeedlimits.Wherespeedlimitsorcondi-
tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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