Service and Maintenance
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HIGH SPEED OPERATION
CAUTION
Driving at high speeds,
160 km/h or higher, puts an
additional strain on tires.
Sustained high-speed driving
causes excessive heat buildup
and can cause sudden tire fail-
ure. You could crash and you or
others could be killed.
Some high-speed rated tires
require inflation pressure
adjustment for high-speed
operation. When speed limits
and road conditions permit a
vehicle to be driven at high
speeds, make sure the tires are
rated for high-speed operation,
are in excellent condition, and
are set to the correct cold tire
inflation pressure for the vehicle
load.
If the vehicle is equipped with
P265/65R18 or P285/45R22 size
tires and you will be driving at
speeds of 160 km/h or faster,
where it is legal, set the cold infla-
tion pressure to 20 kPa above the
recommended tire pressure shown
on the tire information label.
When you end this high-speed
driving, return to the cold inflation
pressure shown on the tire infor-
mation label.
See "Vehicle Loading" in Section 3
for more information.
Tire Pressure Monitor
NOTICE
Modifications made to the tire
pressure monitor system by
anyone other than an autho-
rized service facility may void
authorization to use the system.
This system uses radio and
sensor technology to monitor tire
pressure.
Sensors, located on each wheel,
except the spare tire and
wheel assembly, transmit tire
pressure readings to a receiver in
the vehicle.
You may use the Driver Informa-
tion Center to monitor the
inflation pressures of your vehicle's
tires. See "Driver Information
Center" in Section 1.
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