Adverse safety consequences of under-inflation
Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause the tires to flex severely and to rapidly become hot. A sharp in- crease in temperature could cause tread separation, and failure of the tire(s). Possible resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.
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Combination meter illumination
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the various parts of
the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence.
1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter needles, ga ...
Snow tires
- When replacing original tires with
winter (snow) tires, make sure
you use only the same size,
construction and load range as
the original tires listed on the tire
placard. Using other ...
Tire pressures and wear
Maintaining the correct tire pressures
helps to maximize the tires’ service lives
and is essential for good running performance.
Check and, if necessary, adjust
the pressure of each tire (inclu ...