Chrysler Voyager 2001, Operating Information Manual

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Tire Inflation Pressures
The proper tire pressure for your vehicle is listed
on the tire pressure label located on the rear shut
face of the driver’s door. The pressure should be
checked and adjusted at least once every month.
Check more often if subject to a wide range of
outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with
temperature changes. Inflation pressures speci-
fied on the label are always “cold inflation pres-
sure”.
Cold inflation pressure is the tire pressure after the
vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or
driven less than a mile after being parked for a 3
hour period.
Tire pressure may increase from 13 to 40 kPa (2 to
6 psi) during operation. DO NOT reduce this
normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will
be too low.
The tire pressures shown on the tire pressure label
apply only to the tires listed on the label.
Tire Pressures For High Speed
Operation
Chrysler International advocates driving at safe
speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed
limits or conditions are such that the vehicle can
be driven at high speeds, correct tire inflation
pressure is very important. For speeds in excess
of 120 km/h (75 mph), tires must be inflated to the
maximum pressure specified on the tire sidewall.
Vehicles loaded to the maximum capacity should
not be driven at continuous speeds above 120
km/h (75 mph).
WARNING!
High speed driving with your vehicle under load
is dangerous. The added strain on your tires
could cause them to fail. You could have a
serious accident. Don’t drive a vehicle loaded to
the maximum capacity at continuous speeds
above 120 km/h (75 mph).
Radial-Ply Tires
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other type tires
on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle
poorly. The instability could cause an accident.
Always use radial tires in sets of four. Never
combine them with other types of tires.
Compact Spare Tire
The compact spare is for temporary emergency
use with radial tires. It is engineered to be used on
your style vehicle only. Since this tire has limited
tread life, the original tire should be repaired (or
replaced) and reinstalled at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Temporary-use spare tires are for emergency
use only. With these tires, do not drive more
than 80 km (50 miles) or exceed 80 km/h (50
mph). Temporary-use spare tires have a total
tread life of 4,800 km (3,000 miles). Be sure to
follow the warnings which apply to your spare.
Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure
and loss of vehicle control.
Maintain the compact spare tire inflation pressure
at 414 kPa (60 psi). Do not exceed 80 km/h (50
mph) while the compact spare is on the vehicle.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the compact spare wheel,
since the wheel is specifically for the compact
spare.
Do not install more than one compact spare on
your vehicle at the same time.
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not
take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
when the compact spare is in use.
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