Subaru 2006 Baja User Manual

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13-6

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

Example:

The vehicle placard shows original tire size, rec-

ommended cold tire inflation pressure on each

tire at maximum loaded vehicle weight, seating

capacity and loading information.

T

Adverse safety consequences of under-in-

flation

Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire

pressures can cause the tires to flex severely

and to rapidly become hot. A sharp increase in

temperature could cause tread separation, and

failure of the tire(s). Possible resulting loss of ve-

hicle control could lead to an accident.

T

Measuring and adjusting air pressure to

achieve proper inflation

Check and, if necessary, adjust the pressure of

each tire (including the spare) at least once a

month and before any long journey. Check the

tire pressures when the tires are cold. Use a

pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the

specific values. Driving even a short distance

warms up the tires and increases the tire pres-

sures. Also, the tire pressures are affected by the

outside temperature. It is best to check tire pres-

sure outdoors before driving the vehicle. When a

tire becomes warm, the air inside it expands,

causing the tire pressure to increase. Be careful

not to mistakenly release air from a warm tire to

reduce its pressure.

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Glossary of tire terminology

y

Cold tire pressure

The pressure in a tire that has been driven less

than 1 mile or has been standing for three hours

or more.

y

Maximum inflation pressure

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION

SEE OWNER’S

MANUAL FOR

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

SEATING CAPACITY

ORIGINAL TIRE SIZE

COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE

COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE

FRONT

REAR

230 kPa,33 PSI
230 kPa,33 PSI

420 kPa,60 PSI

COMPACT SPARE TIRE

T145/80R16

P225/60R16

The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 363kg or 800 lbs.

TOTAL 4

FRONT 2

REAR 2

UBD004AA

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