Airstream Avenue 2011, User Manual

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suspension parts should be inspected periodically and aligned when needed.
Improper alignment may or may not cause the vehicle to vibrate. However, im-
proper alignment can cause uneven and faster tire wear, as well as potentially
causing the vehicle to “pull” to the left or right.
Vehicle Placard and Tire Inflation Pressure Label
The TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION placard supplies information on the
size and the cold tire inflation pressure for the original equipment tires supplied
with your vehicle. The Chevrolet Operator’s Manual provides details on how
to interpret the information on this placard, it’s location and the proper weight
specifications for your vehicle.
A MOTORHOME TIRE SAFETY ADDENDUM is included with your
Airstream owner’s packet. Please take the time to read, understand, and
follow the information contained in the booklet.
PROPER TIRE INFLATION
The level of air in your tires affects your vehicle’s overall performance. Not even
the highest quality tire will perform well if it’s not inflated properly. The correct
pressure varies from vehicle to vehicle. Each vehicle has a recommended infla-
tion pressure, usually found on a placard. Check the Chevrolet manual for all
weights, tire information and the placard location.
Since RVs can be loaded with many different configurations, the load on each
tire will vary. For this reason, air pressure should be checked based on the load
on each individual tire. Cold Inflation Pressure should be adjusted to handle
the maximum tire load, and all tires on the axle should carry the same inflation
pressure. COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE is the tire pressure checked in
the morning before you drive more than a few miles or before rising ambient
temperatures or the sun’s radiant heat affects it. Check your tires’ air pressures
at least once a month, before each trip and each morning you drive during a
trip. Tire pressure should be checked cold, as tire pressure ratings have been
designed with typical running heat/pressure build-up in mind. Make sure the
valves and caps are free of dirt and moisture.
Tire Pressure Monitor System
This vehicle comes equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
This system uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.
The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle’s tires and transmit
tire pressure readings to a receiver located inside the vehicle. It is designed to
alert you when a significant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of the
vehicle’s tires by illuminating the low tire pressure warning light on the instru-
ment cluster. Please read this section thoroughly in your Chevrolet Operators