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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    Driving on grades
    - Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the engine braking effect and prevent overheating of your vehicle’s brake ...

    Instrument panel
    1) Door locks (page 2-4) 2) Electronic parking brake switch (page 7-34) 3) Hill Holder switch (page 7-36) 4) Trunk lid opener switch (page 2-24) 5) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-31 ...

    Installing the wheel cover
    Installing the wheel cover Align the valve with the valve hole in the cover, then fit the cover on the wheel by tapping your hand evenly around the circumference of the cover. ...