2015 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 390

388 STARTING AND OPERATING Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always "cold The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the tire inflation pressure." Cold tire inflation pressure is dedriver's side B-Pillar or rear edge of the driver's side door. fined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile At least once a month: (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The cold • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflapocket-type pressure gauge. Do not make a visual judge- tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall. ment when determining proper inflation. Tires may look Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range properly inflated even when they are under-inflated. of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with • Inspect tires for signs of tire wear or visible damage. temperature changes. Tire Inflation Pressures 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. 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.