Chevrolet Captiva Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast LHD-
14860584) - 2021 - CRC - 5/18/20
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Vehicle Care
Winter Tires
The use of winter tires while driving on icy
and snowy roads can improve driving safety.
It is suggested to replace with winter tires
when the temperature is below 7°C. Select
winter tires with radial tire structure and
use such winter tires on all four wheels. Use
the specified tire pressure. Do not drive the
vehicle at a speed exceeding the maximum
speed specified by the tire manufacturer.
All-weather tires can be used in place of
winter tires.
Tire Pressure
The tire pressure should meet provisions of
the manual to ensure optimum matching of
driving comfort, safety and driveability.
Refer to the tire load information label for
the correct tire pressure. The label is on the
sill plate below the driver side door.
At a cold start, check the tire pressure with
an accurate tire pressure gauge. After
checking of tire pressure, tighten the
valve cap.
Make sure to check the tire pressure at a
cold start. The reading measured after the
tire temperature has increased should not
be used. Tires will become hot after
traveling for 1.6 km and will not cool down
completely within three hours after
stopping.
Check the tire pressure each time when
refueling or at least every month. Incorrect
tire pressure may:
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Increase tire wear.
.
Affect the vehicle maneuverability and
safety.
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Affect riding comfort.
.
Reduce fuel economy.
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Vehicle overload is prohibited.
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Be sure to keep a proper tire inflation
pressure.
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Be sure to check the tire inflation
pressure at a cold start (ambient
temperature).
Excessively low tire pressure will cause
overheating of a tire, leading to internal
damage and layered tread and even tire
burst when driving at a high speed.
Even if the tire pressure is restored later,
driving under too low pressure may damage
the tire.
Tread Depth
Check the tire tread depth per the tread
wear indicator regularly. The mark on the
tire wall indicates the position of the tread
wear indicator.