2011 Cadillac DTS Owner's Manual - Page 359

Inflation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air, can result in: . A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows your vehicle's original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity. For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry, and an example of the Tire and Loading Information label, see Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑18. How you load your vehicle affects the vehicle handling and ride comfort, never load your vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry. Tire overloading and over-heating which could lead to a blowout. Premature or irregular wear. Poor handling. Reduced fuel economy. ... Overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air, can result in: ... When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Do not forget to check the spare tire. If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, it should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). For additional information see Spare Tire on page 6‑93. Unusual wear. Poor handling. Rough ride. Needless damage from road hazards. 6-57