1996 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 288

Inflation - Tire Pressure Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and serious a accident. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. 0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure shouldbe checked when your tires are cold. 0 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, puncturedor broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. 0 Worn, old tires can cause accidents. your If tread is badly worn, if your tires have or been damaged, replace them. The Certificationnire label which is on the driver's door edge, above the door latch, 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 a mile. NOTICE: Don't let anyone tellyou that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It's not. If your tires don't have enough air (underinflation), can you get thefollowing: 0 Too much flexing 0 Too much heat Tireoverloading Badwear 0 Bad handling Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued) -- 6-41