2014 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual - Page 266
2014 Chevrolet Spark Manual
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10-42 Vehicle Care Caution (Continued) Overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air, can result in: ... See "Tire and Loading Information Label" under Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9. Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Unusual wear. Poor handling. Rough ride. Needless damage from road hazards. example of the Tire and Loading Information label, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9. How the vehicle is loaded affects vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load the vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry. When to Check Check the tires once a month or more. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check the tire pressure. Proper tire inflation cannot be determined by looking at the tire. Check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold, meaning the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or no more than 1.6 km (1 mi). { Caution Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air, can result in: . . Tire overloading and overheating which could lead to a blowout. Premature or irregular wear. Poor handling. Reduced fuel economy. (Continued) . The Tire and Loading Information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold tire inflation pressures. The recommended pressure is the minimum air pressure needed to support the vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity. For additional information regarding how much weight the vehicle can carry, and an . .