Maintenance
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Wheel alignment and tire balance
Tread wear indicator
WARNING - Replacing
tires
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to
give you the longest tire life and best
overall performance.
To reduce the chance or serious or
fatal injuries from an accident
caused by tire failure or loss of
vehicle control:
In most cases, you will not need to have
your wheels aligned again. However, if
you notice unusual tire wear or your vehi-
cle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset.
• Replace tires that are worn, show
uneven wear, or are damaged.
Worn tires can cause loss of
braking effectiveness, steering
control, and traction.
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If you notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
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• Do not drive your vehicle with too
little or too much pressure in
your tires. This can lead to
uneven wear and tire failure.
Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is less
than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread left on
the tire. Replace the tire when this hap-
pens.
CAUTION
Improper wheel weights can
damage your vehicle's alu-
• When replacing tires, never mix
radial and bias-ply tires on the
same car. You must replace all
tires (including the spare) if mov-
ing from radial to bias-ply tires.
minum
wheels.
Use
approved wheel weights.
only
Do not wait for the band to appear across
the entire tread before replacing the tire.
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
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