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 pressures. Also, the tire pressures are affected by the outside temperature. It is best to check tire pressure 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.
See also:
Under the rear floor
1) Jack handle
A) 4-door models
B) 5-door models
1) Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped) (Refer to “Under-floor storage compartment”.)
2) Tool bucket
3) Spare tire
A) 4-door models
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Electric power steering for improved fuel economy
In order to improve both steering feel and fuel economy, a new
rack-and-pinion steering system with electric power assistance has been adopted.
The system is mounted on the front cradle frame at f ...
Ignition switch
- Never turn the ignition switch to
“LOCK” while the vehicle is
being driven or towed because
that will lock the steering wheel,
preventing steering control. And
when the engine is turne ...