1996 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 316

Tires Look at your tires each time you fill your fuel tank. If one tire looks lower than the others, check the pressure in all of them. Always follow these precautions: s Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressures. s Stay within the recommended load limits. See Driving with a heavy load in the Index. s Make sure the weight of your load is evenly distributed. s Drive at safe speeds. If you do not take these precautions, your tires may fail or go flat. WARNING Always obey posted speed limits. If you drive too fast for road conditions, you could lose control of your vehicle. Under some circumstances, driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time may damage vehicle components, creating a risk of component failure and a potential loss of vehicle control. Any time you lose control of your vehicle, it may result in injury. At least once a month, check the pressure in all your vehicle's tires, including the spare. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 3 miles (5 km). You can find the proper cold tire pressure on the Tire Pressure Decal, located in the glove compartment. WARNING Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. 322