2013 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 353

STARTING AND OPERATING 351 At least once a month: 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflapocket-type pressure gauge. Do not make a visual tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall. judgement when determining proper inflation. Tires Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range may look properly inflated even when they are under- of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with inflated. temperature changes. • Inspect tires for signs of tire wear or visible damage. Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the winter. CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. 5 Example: If garage temperature = 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature = 32°F (0°C) then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always outside temperature condition. "cold tire inflation pressure". Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low.