FCA US RAM 1500 2017, Owner'S Manual

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TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas
are affected by improper tire pressure:
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Safety and Vehicle Stability
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Economy
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Tread Wear
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Ride Comfort
Safety
WARNING!
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Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
cause collisions.
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Underinflation increases tire flexing and can result
in overheating and tire failure.
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Overinflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion
shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause
damage that result in tire failure.
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WARNING! (Continued)
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Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
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Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems.
You could lose control of your vehicle.
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Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle
to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right
or left.
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Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom-
mended cold tire inflation pressure.
Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the stability
of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish
response or over responsiveness in the steering.
NOTE:
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Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause
erratic and unpredictable steering response.
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Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the
vehicle to drift left or right.
Fuel Economy
Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance
resulting in higher fuel consumption.
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