2003 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 369

Inflation -- Tire Pressure When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. The Certificationflire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Notice: Don't let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It's not. If your tires don't have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: Too much flexing How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can't tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they're underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following: Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12,500 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-68 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-72 for more information. Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves, use the wheel wrench and jack handle extensions to tighten the cable. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-74. Unusual wear 0 Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards 5-66