manual Saab 9 5 FL I 1 owners manual page 220

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95_US_MY09.book Page 220 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 220 Car care and technical information Tires Inflation - Tire Pressure Adjust the tire pressure to match the current The Tire-Loading Information label shows load and speed of the car (see page 263). Your new vehicle comes with high-quality the correct inflation pressures for your tires The stated tire pressure s apply to cold tires, tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehi-i.e. tires that are t he same temperature as you ever have questions about your tire cle has been sitting for at least three hours the outside air temperature. Tire pressure warranty and where to obtain service, see or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).increases as the tires become warm (e.g. your Saab Warranty and Service Record during highway driving) by approximately Booklet for details. Notice: Don’t let anyone tell you that 0.3 bar (4 psi). When the temperature of the underinflation or overinflation is all tires changes by 50°F (10°C), the tire pres- WARNING right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have sure will change 0.1 bar (2 psi). enough air (underinflation), you can get Never reduce the pressure of a hot tire. If the Poorly maintained and improperly used the following: tires are hot when you check them, only tires are dangerous. • Too much flexing increase the pressure, if necessary. • Overloading your tires can cause • Too much heat overheating as a result of too much • Tire overloading friction. You could have an blow-out and a serious accident. See “Loading • Bad wear Your Vehicle” on page 229. • Bad handling • Underinflated tires pose the same • Bad fuel economy danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious If your tires have too much air (overinfla- injury. Check all tires frequently to tion), you can get the following: maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked • Unusual wear when your tires are cold. • Bad handling • Overinflated tires are more likely to be • Rough ride cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact – such as when you hit a pot-Needless damage from road hazards hole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. • Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them.

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