427uu When Driving u Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
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Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required
Federal Explanation Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufa cturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a diff erent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflat ion pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure tell tale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire fail ure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability. 18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 427 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日 木曜日 午後２時４９分
500 uu Checking and Maintaining Tires u Tire and Loading Information Label
Maintenance Tire and Loading Information Label The label attached to the driver’s doorj amb provides necessary tire and loading
information.
Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle have a
number of markings. Those you should be
aware of are described as shown.
Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size. 1 Tire and Loading Information Label
The tire and loading informat ion label attached to the
driver’s doorjamb contains: a
The number of people your vehicle can carry. b
The total weight your ve hicle can carry. Do not
exceed this weight. c
The original tire sizes for front, rear, and spare, if
equipped. d
The proper cold tire pre ssure for front, rear, and
spare, if equipped.Label
Example
Example
Tire Size
Tire
Identification
Number (TIN)
Maximum
Tire Load
Maximum
Tire Pressure
Tire Size
■ Tire Sizes 1 Tire Sizes
Following is an example of tire size with an
explanation of what each component means.
235/45R18 94V
235: Tire width in millimeters.
45: Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height as a
percentage of its width).
R: Tire construction code (R indicates radial).
18: Rim diameter in inches.
94: Load index (a numerical code associated with the
maximum load the tire can carry).
V: Speed symbol (an alphab etical code indicating the
maximum speed rating).18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 500 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日 木曜日 午後２時４９分
