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WHEELS AND TIRES
450
NOTE
To help avoid incorrect tire inflation pressure,
if possible only inflate the tires when they are
cold. The tires are considered to be cold
when they have the same temperature as the
surrounding (ambient) air. This temperature is
normally reached after the vehicle has been
parked for at least 3 hours. After driving a dis-
tance of approximately 1 mile (1.6 km), the
tires are considered to be warm.
CAUTION
When inflating tires with TPMS sensors, press
the pump's mouthpiece straight onto the
valve to help avoid bending or otherwise dam-
aging the valve.
CAUTION
•
After inflating the tires, always reinstall
the valve cap to help avoid damage to the
valve from dirt, gravel, etc.
•
Use plastic valve caps only. Metal caps
could corrode and become difficult to
remove.
WARNING
•
Incorrect inflation pressure could lead to
tire failure, resulting in a loss of control of
the vehicle.
•
Tire monitoring systems cannot indicate
sudden tire damage caused by external
factors (e.g., a blowout) in advance.
Related information
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(p. 447)
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Checking inflation pressure (p. 448)
Calibrating the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)
6
In certain situations, a text pertaining to calibra-
tion requirements may appear in the center dis-
play. This text is generic and does not apply
to North American models.
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Certain markets only.
