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!Vehicle placard
The vehicle placard is affixed to the driver’s side
B-pillar. Example:
The vehicle placard shows original tire size, rec-
ommended cold tire inflation pressure on each
tire at maximum loaded vehicle weight, seating
capacity and loading information. !
Adverse safety consequences of under-in-
flation
Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire
pressures can cause the tires to flex severely
and to rapidly become hot. A sharp increase in
temperature could cause tread separation, and
failure of the tire(s). Possible resulting loss of ve-
UB8201BAWG
TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATIONSEATING CAPACITY : TOTAL 5
ORIGINAL TIRE SIZE
SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
COLD TIRE
INFLATION PRESSRE
COLD TIRE
INFLATION PRESSRE
FRONT
REAR220kPa,32PSI 210kPa,30PSIP225/60R16
T155/70D17
420kPa, 60PSI
COMPACT SPARE TIRE
The combined weight of occupants andcargo should never exceed 408kg or 900lbs.
FRONT 2 : REAR 3
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hicle control could lead to an accident. !
Measuring and adjusting air pressure to
achieve proper inflation
Check and, if necessary, adjust the pressure of
each tire (including the spare) at least once a
month and before any long journey. Check the
tire pressures when the tires are cold. Use a
pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the
specific values. Driving even a short distance
warms up the tires and increases the tire pres-
sures. Also, the tire pressures are affected by the
outside temperature. It is best to check tire pres-
sure outdoors before driving the vehicle. When a
tire becomes warm, the air inside it expands,
causing the tire pressure to increase. Be careful
not to mistakenly release air from a warm tire to
reduce its pressure. ! Glossary of tire terminology
" Cold tire pressure
The pressure in a tire that has been driven less
than 1 mile or has been standing for three hours
or more. " Maximum inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a
tire may be inflated. "
Recommended inflation pressure
The cold inflation pressure recommended by a
vehicle manufacturer. " Intended outboard sidewall
1)The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other
sidewall of the tire, or
2)The outward facing sidewall of an asymmet-
rical tire that has a particular side that must al-
ways face outward when mounting on a vehi-
cle.
" Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of floor mats,
leather seats and cross bars to the extent that
these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not). " Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity of fu-
el, oil, and coolant and air conditioning.
