2009 Dodge Journey Owner's Manual - Page 347

STARTING AND OPERATING 345 WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. 1. Safety- WARNING! •Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents. •Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure. TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure: 5 WARNING! •Over-inflation reduces a tire's ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure. •Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control.