2004 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 446

2Maintenance and service a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the values shown on the tire placard. The tire placard is located on the door pillar on the driver's side. Driving even a short distance warms up the tires and increases the tire pressures. Also, the tire pressures are affected by the ambient temperature. It is best to check tire pressure outdoors before driving the vehicle. When a tire becomes warm, the air inside it expands, causing the tire pressure to increase. Be careful not to mistakenly release air from a warm tire to reduce its pressure. The air pressure in a tire increases by approximately 4.3 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kg/cm2) when the tire becomes warm. The tires are considered cold when the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or has been driven less than one mile (1.6 km). Incorrect tire pressures detract from controllability and ride comfort, and they cause the tires to wear abnormally. Correct tire pressure (tread worn evenly) NOTE HSB052AA Roadholding is good, and steering is responsive. Rolling resistance is low, so fuel consumption is also lower. Do not let air out of warm tires to adjust pressure. Doing so will result in low tire pressure. - CONTINUED - 11-45