TIRE PRESSURES [G2371037]

Make sure the following warnings have been read and fully understood before driving the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.

WARNING:

All tire pressures, including the spare, should be checked regularly using an accurate pressure gauge, when the tires are cold. Failure to properly maintain your tire pressures could increase the risk of tire failure, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and potential personal injury.

WARNING:

Pressure checks should be carried out only when the tires are cold, and the vehicle has been stationary for more than 3 hours. A hot tire at, or below, the recommended cold inflation pressure, is dangerously under-inflated.

WARNING:

Never drive the vehicle if the tire pressures are incorrect. Under-inflation causes excessive flexing and uneven tire wear. This can lead to sudden tire failure. Over-inflation causes harsh ride, uneven tire wear, and poor handling.

WARNING:

Do not drive the vehicle with a leaking tire. Even if the tire appears to be inflated it could be dangerously under-inflated and will continue to deflate. Replace the tire or contact an approved repairer.

WARNING:

Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

WARNING:

If the vehicle has been parked in strong sunlight, or used in high ambient temperatures, do not reduce the tire pressures. Move the vehicle into the shade and allow the tires to cool before rechecking the pressures.

Information on the vehicles tire pressures may be found at the following locations:

  1. Tire placard: Recommended cold inflation pressures for all loading conditions are listed on the label located at the base of the driver’s door opening. See TIRE PRESSURE LABEL.
  2. Instrument panel menu: The instrument panel can display recommended cold inflation pressures. See RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE LOOK-UP.
    NOTE:

    The vehicle’s actual tire pressures and recommended inflation pressures for current ambient conditions may also be shown. See TIRE PRESSURE CHECK.

  3. Tire pressure table: See below.

Check the tires, including the spare, for condition and pressure on a weekly basis and before long trips.

If the tire pressures are checked while the vehicle is inside a covered area, and subsequently driven in lower outdoor temperatures, tire under-inflation could occur.

A slight pressure loss occurs naturally with time. If this exceeds 2 psi (0.14 bar) per week, have the cause investigated and rectified by qualified personnel.

If it is necessary to check the tire pressures when the tires are warm, expect the pressures to have increased by up to 4 to 6 psi (0.3 to 0.4 bar). Do not reduce the tire pressures to the cold inflation pressure under these circumstances. Allow the tires to cool fully before adjusting the pressures.

For vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) it is possible to adjust the pressure of a warm tire, providing the warm inflation pressures are used. See TIRE PRESSURE CHECK.

NOTE:

Not all vehicles have a TPMS fitted.

The following procedure should be used to check and adjust the tire pressures:

WARNING:

The loading of the vehicle should always be considered when checking and adjusting the tire pressures. Failure to do so may lead to loss of driving control, potentially causing serious injury or death.

  1. Remove the tire valve cap.
  2. Firmly attach a tire pressure gauge and/or inflator to the valve.
    CAUTION:

    To avoid damaging the valves, do not apply excessive force or sideways force on the gauge and/or inflator.

    CAUTION:

    To avoid damage to the TPMS valves, it is recommended not to use rigid tire inflation wands. Rigid tire inflation wands increase the risk of excess leverage and sideways pressure on the valve.

  3. Read the tire pressure from the gauge and add air, if required.
  4. If air is added to the tire, remove the gauge and re-attach it before reading the pressure. Failure to do so may result in an inaccurate reading.
  5. If the tire pressure is too high, remove the gauge and press the center of the valve to allow air out of the tire. Refit the gauge to the valve and check the pressure.
  6. Repeat the process, adding or removing air as required, until the correct tire pressure is reached.
  7. Refit the valve cap.
NOTE:

The full size spare tire's pressure should always be maintained at the maximum pressure for normal load conditions, as stated on the tire placard.

Tire pressures - 5 seat vehicles
Tire sizeLight load - less than 4 occupantsNormal load - 4 or more occupants
Front pressures bar (psi, kPa)Rear pressures bar (psi, kPa)Front pressures bar (psi, kPa)Rear pressures bar (psi, kPa)
235/65R17 (108V)2.4 (35, 240)2.2 (32, 220)3.4 (50, 340)3.4 (50, 340)
235/60R18 (107V)2.4 (35, 240)2.2 (32, 220)3.4 (50, 340)3.4 (50, 340)
235/55R19 (105W)2.5 (37, 250)2.3 (33, 230)3.4 (50, 340)3.4 (50, 340)
235/50R20 (104W)2.5 (37, 250)2.4 (35, 240)3.4 (50, 340)3.4 (50, 340)
245/45R21 (104W)2.5 (37, 250)2.3 (33, 230)3.4 (50, 340)3.4 (50, 340)
155/85R18 (115M)4.2 (60, 420)4.2 (60, 420)4.2 (60, 420)4.2 (60, 420)
Tire pressures - 7 seat vehicles
Tire sizeLight load - less than 4 occupantsNormal load - 4 or more occupants
Front pressures bar (psi, kPa)Rear pressures bar (psi, kPa)Front pressures bar (psi, kPa)Rear pressures bar (psi, kPa)
235/65R17 (108V)2.4 (35, 240)2.2 (32, 220)3.4 (50, 340)3.4 (50, 340)
235/60R18 (107V)2.4 (35, 240)2.2 (32, 220)3.4 (50, 340)3.4 (50, 340)
235/55R19 (105W)2.5 (37, 250)2.3 (33, 230)3.4 (50, 340)3.4 (50, 340)
235/50R20 (104W)2.5 (37, 250)2.4 (35, 240)3.4 (50, 340)3.4 (50, 340)
155/85R18 (115M)4.2 (60, 420)4.2 (60, 420)4.2 (60, 420)4.2 (60, 420)

For the latest available information on the tire pressures visit: www.ownerinfo.landrover.com.