TYRE PRESSURES [G2665993]

Make sure to read and fully understand the following safety warnings and cautions before checking, and adjusting the tyre pressures. See TYRE PRESSURE SAFETY.

For vehicles with Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), inflate the tyres to the advised pressures displayed, in brackets, in the instrument panel. See TYRE PRESSURE CHECK.

Confirm that the TPMS is set for the correct vehicle loading. See VEHICLE LOADING.

When the tyres are cold, inflate to the recommended cold tyre pressures, shown on the tyre pressure label, if:

  1. TPMS is not fitted to the vehicle.
  2. The advised tyre pressures are not displayed in the instrument panel.

See TYRE PRESSURE LABEL.

Tyre inflation procedure
CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

The following procedure must be used to adjust the tyre pressures:

  1. Remove the tyre valve cap.
  2. Firmly attach a tyre pressure gauge and/or inflator to the valve.
  3. Read the tyre pressure from the gauge and add air, if required.
  4. If air is added to the tyre via a manual gauge, remove the gauge and re-attach it before reading the pressure. Failure to do so may result in an inaccurate reading.
    NOTE:

    If the tyre pressure is too high, remove the gauge and press the centre of the valve to allow air out of the tyre. Refit the gauge to the valve and check the pressure.

  5. Refit the valve cap.