Grand Design Imagine, Owner'S Manual

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Pre-Travel Information
in pounds per square inch (psi), a tire requires to be properly
inflated. (You will also find this number on the vehicle infor-
mation placard expressed in kilopascals (kPa), which is the
metric measure used internationally.)
Vehicle manufacturers determine this number based on the
vehicle’s design load limit, that is, the greatest amount of
weight a vehicle can safely carry and the vehicle’s tire size.
The proper tire pressure for your vehicle is referred to as
the “recommended cold inflation pressure.” (As you will read
below, it is difficult to obtain the recommended tire pressure if
your tires are not cold.)
Checking tire pressure
It is important to check your vehicle’s tire pressure at least
once a month for the following reasons:
• Most tires may naturally lose air over time.
• Tires can lose air suddenly if you drive over a pothole
or other object or if you strike the curb when parking.
• With radial tires, it is usually not possible to determine
under-inflation by visual inspection.
For convenience, purchase a tire pressure gauge to keep in
your vehicle. Gauges can be purchased at tire dealerships,
auto supply stores and other retail outlets.
Steps for maintaining proper tire pressure
1. Locate the recommended tire pressure on the vehicle’s
Tire and Loading Information label located on the exte-
rior front left side wall.
2. Record the tire pressure of all tires.
a. If the tire pressure is too high in any of the tires,
slowly release air by gently pressing on the tire
valve stem with the edge of your tire gauge until
you get to the correct pressure.
b. If the tire pressure is too low, note the difference
between the measured tire pressure and the
correct tire pressure. These “missing” pounds of
pressure are what you will need to add.