Toyota MR2 Spyder MR S roadster owners manual page 194

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MR2 U Checking tire pressure Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tire Always use a tire pressure gauge. life and make your vehicle less safe toThe appearance of a tire can be mis- drive. leading. Besides, tire pressures that Low tire pressure results in excessiveare even just a few pounds off can wear, poor handling, reduced fuel econo-degrade ride and handling. my, and the possibility of blowouts from Take special care when adding air to SB72013 overheated tires. Also, low tire pressurethe compact spare tireT. he smaller can cause poor sealing of the tire bead.tire size can gain pressure very quick- If the tire pressure is excessively low,ly. Add compressed air in small quanti- there is the possibility of heelw deforma-ties and check the pressure often until tion and/or tire separation. it reaches the specified pressure. High tire pressure produces a harsh ride, Do not bleed or reduce tire pressure handling problems, excessive wear at theafter driving. It is normal for the tire Keep your tire pressures at the proper center of the tire tread, and a greater pressure to be higher after driving. possibility of tire damage from road haz- level. ards. Never exceed the vehicle capacity The recommended cold tire pressures, tire weight. The passenger and luggage size and the vehicle capacity weight areIf a tire frequently needs rillinef g, have itweight should be located so that the checked by your Toyota dealer. vehicle is balanced. given in Section 8. They are also on the tire pressure label as shown. The following instructions for checking Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation You should check the tire pressures every tire pressure should be observed:valve caps. Without the valve caps, two weeks, or at least once a month. And The pressure should be checked onlydirt or moisture could get into the valve do not forget the spare! when the tires are cold. If your ve-core and cause air leakage. If the caps hicle has been parked for at least 3have been lost, have new ones put on hours and has not been driven for as soon as possible. more than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, you will get an accurate cold tire pressure reading. 190 2000 MR2 (OM17475U)

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