Tire Pressure

The correct cold tire pressure is shown on the driver's side B-pillar or the driver's side door edge.

At least once a month:

• Check and adjust the tire pressure using a good quality pocket-type tire pressure gauge. Do not judge proper inflation by visual inspection. Tires may appear properly inflated even when they are underinflated.
• Inspect the tires for signs of wear or visible damage.

The inflation pressure shown on the placard is always the "cold tire inflation pressure." Cold tire pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or has been driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for at least three hours. Cold tire pressure should not exceed the maximum inflation pressure molded on the tire sidewall.

Check tire pressure more often if you are exposed to a wide range of outside temperatures, since tire pressure changes with temperature.

Tire pressure changes approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) change in air temperature. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure in a garage, especially in winter.

Example: If the garage temperature = 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature = 32°F (0 °C), then the cold tire pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which is 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for these outside temperature conditions.

During operation, tire pressure may increase by 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa). DO NOT reduce this normal pressure increase, or tire pressure will be too low.