Toyota CH-R: Tire inflation pressure

Make sure to maintain proper tire inflation pressure. Tire inflation pressure should be checked at least once per month. However, Toyota recommends that tire inflation pressure be checked once every two weeks.

Tire-loading information label

Tire inflation pressure is specified on the label on the driver's side door frame as shown.

Left-hand drive vehicles

Right-hand drive vehicles

■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:

• Reduced safety
• Damage to the drivetrain
• Reduced tire life due to wear
• Reduced fuel economy
• Reduced driving comfort and poor handling

If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

■Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure

When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:

• Check only when the tires are cold.

  If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or has not been driven for more than 1.5 km or 1 mile, you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pressure reading.

• Always use a tire pressure gauge.

  It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly inflated based only on its appearance.

• It is normal for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving as heat is generated in the tire. Do not reduce tire inflation pressure after driving.
• Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is balanced.

WARNING

■Proper inflation is critical to save tire performance

Keep your tires properly inflated.

If the tires are not properly inflated, the following conditions may occur which could lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:

• Excessive wear
• Uneven wear
• Poor handling
• Possibility of blowouts resulting from overheated tires
• Air leaking from between tire and wheel
• Wheel deformation and/or tire damage
• Greater possibility of tire damage while driving (due to road hazards, expansion joints, sharp edges on the road, etc.)

NOTICE

■When inspecting and adjusting tire inflation pressure

Be sure to put the tire valve caps back on.

If a valve cap is not installed, dirt or moisture may get into the valve and cause an air leak, resulting in decreased tire inflation pressure.

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