1997 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 296

NOTICE: 0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause seriousinjury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires arecold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as whenyou hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. your If tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them. -- Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the rear edge of the driver's door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting for atleast three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Don't let anyone tell you that underinflationor overinflation isall right. It's not.If your tires don't have enoughair (underinflation), you can get thefollowing: 0 Too much flexing 0 Too much heat Tireoverloading Bad wear 0 Bad handling Bad fuel economy. If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following: e Unusual wear 0 Bad handling 0 Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. ~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~ __ ~ -~ 6-43