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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

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June 30, 2011 9:20 am

CAUTION

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Proper inflation is critical to save tire performance

Keep your tires properly inflated. Otherwise, the following conditions may occur

and result in an accident causing death or serious injury.

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Excessive wear

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Uneven wear

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Poor handling

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Possibility of blowouts resulting from overheated tires

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Poor sealing of the tire bead

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Wheel deformation and/or tire separation

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A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards

NOTICE

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When inspecting and adjusting tire inflation pressure

Be sure to reinstall the tire valve caps.

Without the valve caps, dirt or moisture could get into the valve and cause air leak-

age, which could result in an accident. If the caps have been lost, replace them as

soon as possible.