Black plate (16,1)Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012
10-16 Vehicle Care
Wheels and Tires Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air
pressure to operate effectively.
Notice: Neither tire
underinflation nor
overinflation is good.
Underinflated tires, or tires
that do not have enough air,
can result in: .
Tire overloading and
overheating which could
lead to a blowout. .
Premature or
irregular wear. .
Poor handling. .
Reduced fuel economy. Overinflated tires, or tires
that have too much air, can
result in: .
Unusual wear. .
Poor handling. .
Rough ride. .
Needless damage from
road hazards. The Tire and Loading Information
label on the vehicle indicates the
original equipment tires and the
correct cold tire inflation pressures.
The recommended pressure is the
minimum air pressure needed to
support the vehicle's maximum load
carrying capacity.
For additional information regarding
how much weight the vehicle can
carry, and an example of the Tire
and Loading Information label, see
“ Vehicle Load Limits ” in the owner
manual. How the vehicle is loaded
affects vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load the vehicle with
more weight than it was designed to
carry.
When to Check Check your tires once a month
or more.
How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type
gauge to check tire pressure.
Proper tire inflation cannot be
determined by looking at the tire.
Check the tire inflation pressure
when the tires are cold, meaning
the vehicle has not been driven
for at least three hours or no more
than 1.6 km (1 mi).
Remove the valve cap from the
tire valve stem. Press the tire
gauge firmly onto the valve to get a
pressure measurement. If the cold
tire inflation pressure matches the
recommended pressure on the Tire
and Loading Information label, no
further adjustment is necessary.
