220 Vehicle care
Tyre pressure
• Check the air pressure of tyres
(including the spare) weekly, to
ensure occupant safety, as well
as reducing fuel consumption
and increasing the life of the
tyres. See Tyre placard on
page 219.
• Use a tyre pressure gauge to
check the tyres. Simply looking
at the tyres is not sufficient.
• For constant long distance
or rough road driving, daily
checking is recommended.
• If the vehicle is heavily loaded,
the recommended pressure for
the tyres is increased.
• Check pressures when the
vehicle has been stationary for
over 3 hours. If tyre pressures
must be checked immediately
after driving more than 2 km,
increase tyre placard pressure
by 10 %.
• Tyre pressures may need to
be increased depending on the
load on the vehicle. See Vehicle
weight on page 245.
• If the vehicle is loaded to half
the maximum payload, the
tyres should be inflated half
way between the minimum and
maximum pressures given on the
tyre placard.
• Replace any valve dust caps or
extensions.
• Check the condition of the tyre
tread and inspect for stones or
abnormal wear.
Tyre and rim condition
• Do not drive over sharp edges to
avoid tyre and rim damage and
possible tyre blowout.
• Drive over edges slowly and at
right angles, wherever possible.
• When parking, ensure the tyres
are not pressed against the edge
of the curb.
• Check the tyres regularly for
damage, stones, punctures,
cuts, cracks, bulges etc. Check
the rims for damage. Contact a
Holden Dealer if in doubt.
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