2010 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual - Page 400

STARTING AND OPERATING 399 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 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always "cold tire inflation pressure." Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than Tire Placard Location (Four-Door Models) 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three-hour period. The cold tire Tire pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflainspected for signs of tire wear or visible damage, at least tion pressure molded into the tire side wall. once a month. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look temperature changes. properly inflated even when they are under-inflated. 5