Winter tires, Winter tires -47, Vehicle care 10-47 – Buick 2011 Lacrosse User Manual

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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2011

Vehicle Care

10-47

WARNING (Continued)

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Underinflated tires pose the
same danger as overloaded
tires. The resulting crash
could cause serious injury.
Check all tires frequently to
maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure
should be checked when
the tires are cold.

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Overinflated tires are more
likely to be cut, punctured,
or broken by a sudden
impact — such as when
hitting a pothole. Keep
tires at the recommended
pressure.

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WARNING (Continued)

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Worn or old tires can cause
a crash. If the tread is badly
worn, replace them.

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Replace any tires that have
been damaged by impacts
with potholes, curbs, etc.

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Improperly repaired tires
can cause a crash. Only the
dealer or an authorized tire
service center should repair,
replace, dismount, and mount
the tires.

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Do not spin the tires in
excess of 55 km/h (35 mph)
on slippery surfaces such
as snow, mud, ice, etc.
Excessive spinning may
cause the tires to explode.

Winter Tires

Consider installing winter tires
on the vehicle if frequent driving
on snow or ice covered roads is
expected. All season tires provide
good overall performance on most
surfaces, but they may not offer
the traction or the same level of
performance as winter tires on
snow or ice covered roads.

Winter tires, in general, are
designed for increased traction
on snow and ice covered roads.
With winter tires, there may be
decreased dry road traction,
increased road noise, and shorter
tread life. After changing to winter
tires, be alert for changes in vehicle
handling and braking.

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