Maintenance
Remove the valve cap from the tire Tire rotation
Without a spare tire
valve stem. Press the tire gage firm-
To equalize tread wear, it is recom-
ly onto the valve to get a pressure
measurement. If the cold tire inflation
pressure matches the recommended
pressure on the tire and loading
mended that the tires be rotated
every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or
sooner if irregular wear develops.
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information label, no further adjust- During rotation, check the tires for
correct balance.
ment is necessary. If the pressure is
low, add air until you reach the rec- When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pres-
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ommended amount.
If you overfill the tire, release air by
Directional tires (if equipped)
pushing on the metal stem in the 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
these conditions. Replace the tire
also if you can see fabric or cord.
After rotation, be sure to bring the
front and rear tire pressures to spec-
ification and check lug nut tightness.
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.
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Refer to Section 8, Specifications.
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