Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid (2015 year). Instruction

Folding the rear seat backrest forward and back into place

Fig. 86 On the left side of the luggage compartment: Release lever for the left-side rear seat backrest. The
release lever for the right-side rear seat backrest is on the right side of the luggage compartment.

Fig. 87 Rear seat backrest folded forward.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The rear seat backrest is divided into 2 sections. Each section of the rear seat backrest can be folded
down individually to increase luggage space.

Folding the rear seat backrest forward

Push the head restraint all the way down

⇒ Adjusting the seating position.

Open the luggage compartment lid

⇒ Luggage compartment lid.

Pull the release lever for the rear seat backrest you want to fold forward

⇒

fig. 86

Close the luggage compartment lid if open

⇒ Luggage compartment lid.

The rear seat backrest is released and can be folded forward.

If the rear seat backrest is folded down, no one, including children, may ride on the rear seat.

Folding the rear seat backrest back into place

Fold the rear seat backrest back until it engages securely

⇒

The rear seat backrest must be securely latched into place for the safety belts on the rear seats to

provide optimal protection.

WARNING

Improper folding and improper latching of the rear seat backrest can cause serious personal
injury.

Always make sure there are no people or animals in the area around the rear seat backrest

when folding it forward.

Never fold the rear seat backrest forward or back while the vehicle is moving.
When folding the rear seat backrest back up, make sure that the safety belt does not get

caught or damaged.

Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the way when folding the rear seat

backrest forward or back.

Each rear seat backrest must be securely latched in the upright position so that the safety

belts on the rear seats can provide protection. This is particularly the case for the middle seat
on the rear seat bench.

If a seat is used with an unsecured backrest, the passenger will move forward together

with the rear seat backrest during sudden braking, driving maneuvers, or in a collision.

No one, including children, may ride on the rear seats if the rear seat backrest is folded

down or not correctly latched.

NOTICE

Before folding the rear seat backrest forward, adjust the front seats so that the rear seat's head
restraint or backrest cushion will not touch the front seats.

There is a separate release lever in the luggage compartment for each rear seat backrest section.

Luggage compartment pass-through

Fig. 88 In the rear seat backrest: Opening the luggage compartment pass-through (if equipped).

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

There may be a pass-through for transporting things like skis in the rear seat backrest behind the
center armrest.

To help prevent soiling the vehicle interior, cover dirty items before sliding them into the pass-through.

If the center armrest is folded down, no one can sit on the middle seat of the rear bench.

Opening the pass-through

Fold down the rear center armrest

⇒ Adjusting the seating position.

Push the release button

⇒

fig. 88

(A)

down and fold the pass-through cover

(1)

into the luggage

compartment

(B)

  Take the cover out of its bracket and bring it forward into the passenger compartment.
  Stow the cover securely in the luggage compartment.
  Slide long objects from the luggage compartment through the pass-through.
  Secure objects with the safety belt.
  Close the luggage compartment lid.

Closing the pass-through

Working from the vehicle passenger compartment, guide the pass-through cover

(1)

into the lug-

gage compartment and push the release button to engage it in its bracket.

Pull the cover shut until it locks into place. Make sure it is securely locked into place.
If necessary, fold the center armrest up.

Tie-downs

Fig. 89 In the luggage compartment: Tie-downs.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

There are tie-downs in the front and rear of the luggage compartment, which you can use to secure

luggage or other items

⇒

fig. 89

Some tie-downs may have to be folded open for use.

Elastic straps can snap back toward you if they are not properly attached

⇒

If you use elastic straps to secure items in the luggage compartment, be sure to fist securely attach
them to the tie-downs just behind the rear seat backrest first and then to the tie-downs at the loading
edge of the luggage compartment.

Remove the hooks from the tie-downs in the reverse order described above, first from the tie-downs at
the loading edge and then from the tie-downs behind the rear seat backrest so that if the hooks come
loose suddenly, they will move away from you.

WARNING

Unsuitable, worn, or damaged tie-down straps (elastic or non-elastic) can snap or come loose
during braking or other maneuvers or in a collision. Objects secured with these straps can
then come loose and fly through the passenger compartment, causing severe personal inju-
ries or death.

To help prevent baggage or other items from coming loose and flying around, always use

suitable undamaged tie-down straps.

Securely fasten the tie-down straps to the tie-downs.
Loose or improperly secured objects in the luggage compartment can slide about sudden-

ly and change the vehicle's handling.

Secure even small and light objects. Loose objects in the luggage or passenger compart-

ment can fly about during sudden braking maneuvers or in the event of an accident and in-
jure occupants.

Never exceed the maximum allowable load on the tie-downs when securing objects.
Never secure a child restraint to the tie-downs.

WARNING

Elastic straps have to be stretched when being attached to the tie-downs in the luggage
compartment. Hooks on these straps can cause serious personal injury if not handled
properly and attached securely.

Always protect eyes and face from injury from the hooks when attaching them to the tie-

downs in the luggage compartment.

Always hold the hooks on elastic straps firmly when attaching to the vehicle and do not let

them snap back and hit you.

First attach the hooks on the straps to the tie-downs at the rear seat backrest in the lug-

gage compartment and then to the tie-downs near the loading edge of the luggage compart-
ment. This way, if one of the hooks on the elastic straps snaps back, it will move away from
you, decreasing the risk of personal injury.

The maximum load for the tie-downs is about 380 lbs. (172 kg).

For suitable straps and luggage stowage systems, please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer

or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Roof rack

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Attaching the roof rack base carrier and roof rack

Securing a load on the roof rack

The roof of your vehicle has been designed to optimize aerodynamics and does not have traditional
rain gutters that are used to attach many kinds of roof racks.

Since the rain gutters are molded into the roof to provide efficient aerodynamics, only Volkswagen-
approved base carrier mounts and roof racks can be used.

When should the roof rack be removed?

  When it is no longer needed.
  Before driving through an automatic car wash.
  When the vehicle would otherwise be too high for minimum clearance to enter, for example, a

garage.

More information:

  Lights
  Transporting
  Tires and wheels
  Saving fuel and helping the environment
  Parts, accessories, repairs, and modifications

WARNING

Transporting heavy or bulky loads on the roof rack will change the way the vehicle handles
by shifting the vehicle's center of gravity and increasing the wind drag.

Always secure the load properly with suitable and undamaged straps so that the load will

not shift.

Cargo that is large, heavy, bulky, long or flat will have a negative effect on the vehicle's

aerodynamics, center of gravity and overall handling.

Always avoid sudden maneuvers and hard braking.
Always adapt your speed and driving to the heavier load and the weight distribution in the

vehicle. Take road, weather, traffic, and visibility conditions into account as well.

NOTICE

Always remove the roof rack before driving through an automatic car wash.
Your vehicle is higher when the roof rack is installed, especially when it is loaded. Compare

the vehicle height with existing clearance heights, such as underpasses and garage doors.

Always make sure that the roof rack system and anything being carried on it does not inter-

fere with the roof antenna, the power sunroof, or the luggage compartment lid.

Make sure that the luggage compartment lid does not touch items on the roof rack when

opened.

If a roof rack is installed, fuel consumption increases due to increased air resistance.

Attaching the roof rack base carrier and roof rack

Fig. 90 Attachment points for the base carrier and roof rack.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The base carrier is the basis of a complete roof rack system. For safety reasons, additional attach-
ments are necessary for transporting luggage, bicycles, surfboards, skis, and small boats. Suitable
accessories can be purchased from your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility.

Mounting the roof rack base carrier and roof rack

Always attach the base carrier and roof rack correctly.

Always carefully follow the installation instructions from the base carrier or roof rack manufacturer.

The front and rear attachment points for the base carrier are on the underside of the roof frame
⇒

fig. 90

(left magnified view). There are also mounting holes

⇒

fig. 90

(right magnified view).

The attachment points are only visible when the door is open.

Only mount the roof rack base carrier at the attachment points shown in the illustration.

Once you have installed the base carrier correctly, you can secure the roof rack on the base carrier
according to the manufacturer's instructions.

WARNING

Installing or using a base carrier or roof rack improperly can cause the entire system to fly off
the vehicle, causing accidents and injuries.

  Always follow the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer.
  Use the base carrier and roof rack only if they are undamaged and properly installed.
  Secure the roof rack base carrier only at the attachment points shown in the illustration

⇒

fig. 90

Always install the base carrier and roof rack properly.
Make sure that all bolts and fasteners are properly installed and properly tightened before

every trip and retighten them as needed after driving a short distance. During a long trip,
check all bolts and fasteners at each stop.

Always properly install special fixtures for items such as bicycles, skis, surfboards, etc.
Do not modify or repair the base carrier or roof rack.

Follow the installation instructions provided for installing the roof rack system. Always carry them

in the vehicle.

Securing a load on the roof rack

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

It is not possible to secure a load unless the roof rack system has been properly installed

⇒

Maximum permissible roof load

The maximum permissible roof load is 165 lbs. (75 kg). The roof load is the combined weight of the

roof rack and the items being carried on the roof

⇒

Be sure you know the weight of the roof rack and the items you want to transport on the roof. Weigh
them if necessary. Never carry a total of more than the maximum permissible roof load.

When using a roof rack with a lower load limit, do not load the rack to the maximum weight mentioned
above. In this case, you may only load the roof rack to the weight limit specified in the system's instal-
lation instructions.

Distributing the load

Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly

⇒

Checking the mountings

After the base carrier and roof rack have been installed, check all bolts and fasteners after driving a
short time and at regular intervals thereafter.

WARNING

If the maximum permissible roof load is exceeded, accidents and substantial vehicle damage
may occur.

Never exceed the specified roof load, the maximum Gross Axle Weight Rating, or the

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

Do not exceed the loading capacity of the roof rack, even if the permissible roof load is

not fully utilized.

Always make sure that loads are evenly distributed and that heavier items are, as far as

possible, toward the front.

WARNING

Loose or improperly secured items can fall off the roof rack and cause accidents and injuries.

Always use suitable, undamaged tie-down ropes and ratchet straps.

Secure the load properly.

Tires and wheels

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Tire and wheel handling

Wheel rims

New and replacement tires

Tire inflation pressure

Tire inflation pressure in cold tires

Tread depth and tread wear indicators

Tire wear and damage

Compact spare wheel

Tire labeling

Winter tires

Snow chains

Glossary of tire and loading terminology

Tires and vehicle load limits

Determining the correct load limit

UTQG classification

Volkswagen recommends that all work on tires and wheels be done by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. They are familiar with the technical requirements
and recommended procedures, have the necessary special tools and spare parts, and can properly
dispose of old tires.

More information:

  Transporting
  Trailer towing
  Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  Braking and parking
  Exterior care and cleaning
  Vehicle tool kit
  Consumer information
  Wheel trim
  Changing a wheel

WARNING

New tires or tires that are old, worn or damaged cannot provide maximum control and brak-
ing performance.

Improper care and handling of tires and wheels can reduce driving safety and cause acci-

dents and severe injuries.

Install only radial tires of the same make, the same dimensions (tread circumference), and

similar tread profile on all 4 wheels.

New tires tend to be slippery and must be broken in. Always drive with special care for the

first 350 miles (560 km) to help reduce the risk of losing control, a collision, and serious per-
sonal injuries.

Check tire inflation pressure regularly when the tires are cold and always maintain the

prescribed tire pressure. Low tire pressure can cause tires to get too hot, resulting in tread
separation, sudden loss of pressure, and blowouts. Tires with excessively low pressure flex
(bend) more, which can cause the tire to overheat and fail suddenly without warning.

Check tires regularly for wear and damage.
Never drive with worn or damaged tires (for example, tires with punctures, cuts, cracks,

blisters, or bumps). Driving with worn or damaged tires can lead to loss of vehicle control,
sudden tire failure including blowouts and sudden deflation, crashes, and serious personal
injuries.

Have worn or damaged tires replaced immediately.
Never exceed the maximum speed rating or the maximum load rating of the tires on your

vehicle.

The effectiveness of the driver assistance systems and the braking support systems de-

pends on the tire traction.

If you notice unusual vibration or if the vehicle pulls to one side when driving, always stop

as soon as it is safe to do so and check the wheels and tires for damage.

To reduce the risk of losing control, crashes, and serious personal injuries, never loosen

the bolts on wheels with bolted rim rings.

Never mount used tires on your vehicle if you are not sure of their past use. Old, used

tires and wheels may have damage that cannot be seen that can lead to sudden tire failure
and loss of vehicle control.

Tires age even if they are not being used and can fail suddenly, especially at high speeds,

causing loss of vehicle control, accidents, and severe personal injuries. Tires that are more
than 6 years old can be used only in an emergency and even then only with special care and
at low speed.

For technical reasons it is usually not possible to use wheel rims from other vehicles. Even wheel

rims from the same model may not fit properly. Check with an authorized Volkswagen dealer or au-
thorized Volkswagen Service Facility if necessary.

Tire and wheel handling

Fig. 91 Tire rotation diagram.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Tires may be the least appreciated and most abused parts of a motor vehicle. Tires are very important,
since their small patches of rubber are the only contact between your vehicle and the road.

Maintaining correct tire pressure, making sure that your vehicle and its tires do not have to carry more
weight than they can safely handle, and regularly inspecting tires for damage (such as cuts, slashes,
irregular wear, and overall condition) are the most important things that you can do to help avoid
sudden tire failure, including tread separation and blowout.

The tires and wheels are essential parts of the vehicle's design. The tires and wheels approved by
Volkswagen are specially matched to the characteristics of the vehicle for good road holding and safe
handling when in good condition and properly inflated.

Avoiding tire damage

If you must drive over a curb or other obstacle, drive very slowly and as much as possible at a right

angle to the curb with the tire tread of both front wheels contacting the curb at the same time.

Regularly check tires for damage, such as punctures, cuts, tears and blisters.
Remove embedded material in the tread profile that has not yet penetrated the inside of the tire

⇒ Tire wear and damage.

Heed all warning messages from the Tire Pressure Monitoring System

⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS).

Replace worn or damaged tires immediately

⇒ Tire wear and damage.

Damage to tires and wheels is often not readily visible. If you notice unusual vibration or the vehi-

cle pulls to one side, this may indicate that one of the tires is damaged. The tires must be checked
immediately for hidden damage by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility. See also

⇒ Tire wear and damage.

Never exceed the load and permissible maximum speed rating of the tires.
Always keep aggressive chemicals including grease, oil, gasoline and brake fluid off the tires,

including the compact spare wheel

⇒

Replace missing valve caps immediately.

Unidirectional tires

Unidirectional tires are designed to rotate only in one direction. Unidirectional tires have arrows on the
sidewalls that show the direction of rotation. Unidirectional tires must always be mounted according to

the specified direction of rotation in order to deliver their best grip, braking performance, low road
noise, and good wear as well as good hydroplaning resistance.

If you have to mount a tire opposite to its proper direction of rotation, you must drive more carefully,
since the tire is no longer being used as designed. This is particularly important on wet roads. You
must replace or remount the tire as soon as possible in order to restore the correct direction of rota-
tion.

Rotating tires

To help ensure even wear on all tires, regular tire rotation according to the diagram

⇒

fig. 91

is rec-

ommended. In this way all tires can have about the same service life.

Volkswagen recommends that you have your tires rotated by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Tires more than 6 years old

Tires age even if they are not being used. Physical and chemical processes reduce tire strength and
performance and cause them to harden and become brittle. Old tires can fail suddenly and without
warning.

Volkswagen recommends replacing tires that are 6 years and older. This also applies to tires that look
new (including the tire on the compact spare wheel) or that seem to still be usable with tread depth

that has not yet reached the legal minimum depth

⇒

The age of each tire can be determined with the manufacturing date that is part of the U.S. DOT tire
identification number (TIN)

Tire storage

Mark tires before removing them to help make sure that the previous location (left, right, front, rear)
and rolling direction can be maintained when remounting them. Store tires in a cool, dry and preferably
dark place. Do not store tires mounted on wheels standing up.

Tires not mounted on wheels should be covered to help protect them from dirt and stored vertically
(sitting on the tread).

WARNING

Aggressive fluids and materials can cause visible and invisible tire damage that can cause
tire blowouts.

Always keep chemicals, oils, grease, fuels, braking fluids and other aggressive substanc-

es away from tires.

WARNING

Tires age even if they are not being used and can fail suddenly, especially at high speeds,
causing loss of vehicle control, accidents, and severe personal injuries.

Tires that are more than 6 years old can be used only in an emergency and even then only

with special care and at low speed.

Always dispose of old tires in accordance with legal requirements.

Wheel rims

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The design of the wheel bolts is matched to the factory-installed wheels. If different wheels are in-
stalled, wheel bolts with the right length and bolt head shape must be used. This helps to ensure that

wheels can be mounted securely and that the brakes will work correctly

⇒ Changing a wheel.

In most cases, you cannot use wheel bolts from a different vehicle. Even wheel rims from the same
model may not fit properly.

Tires and wheel rims approved by Volkswagen have been matched precisely to your vehicle model
and contribute considerably to good handling and safe vehicle performance.

Tightening torque

Wheel bolts must always be installed with the correct tightening torque

⇒ Changing a wheel. The

required tightening torque for your vehicle's wheel bolts is 88 ft-lbs (120 Nm). After changing a wheel,
the bolt torque must be checked as soon as possible with an accurate torque wrench. See an author-
ized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Wheel rims with bolted rim rings

Wheel rims with bolted rim rings have several parts. The parts are bolted together with special screws
in a special process. This helps to ensure that they will work properly, prevent leaks, run true and
safely. Damaged wheel rims must be replaced, and you must never take them apart or try to repair
them yourself. Have an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility

repair them for you

⇒

Wheel rims with bolted decorative covers

Light-alloy wheels may have interchangeable decorative covers attached to the rim with self-locking
screws. If you want to replace damaged wheel covers, contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

Using improper or damaged wheel rims can affect driving safety, cause accidents and severe
personal injury.

Use only wheel rims approved for the vehicle.

Regularly check wheel rims for damage and replace them if necessary.

WARNING

Improper loosening and tightening of the bolts on wheel rims with bolted rim rings can cause
accidents and severe personal injury.

Never loosen bolted connections on wheel rims with bolted rim rings.
Have all work on wheel rims with bolted rim rings performed by an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

New and replacement tires

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

New tires

Drive a vehicle with new tires especially carefully for the first 350 miles (560 km) because the tires

must first be broken in. Tires that are not broken in have reduced traction and braking performance
⇒

Install only radial tires of the same make, the same dimensions (tread circumference), and similar

tread profile on all 4 wheels.

The tread depth of new tires can differ between tire models and manufacturers because of different

design features and tread design.

Replacing tires

Tires should be replaced in pairs and not individually (both front tires or both rear tires at the same

time)

⇒

Replace tires only with tires that have the same specifications, including width and diameter, load

and top speed rating as the tires approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle and model.

Never use tires that are larger or wider than the dimensions of the tires approved by Volkswagen

for your vehicle and model. Larger tires could scrape and rub on the vehicle body or other parts of the
vehicle.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) considerations: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) must be recalibrated whenever you remove and remount or change any wheel or tire on the
vehicle, even if the reinstalled or replacement wheels and tires are identical to those that were re-

moved and even if the tire pressure does not change

⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

WARNING

New tires tend to be slippery and must be broken in.

Always drive with special care for the first 350 miles (560 km) to help reduce the risk of

losing control, a collision, and serious personal injuries.

WARNING

Tires must have the required clearance. Tires that do not have enough clearance can rub
against parts of the vehicle body, suspension, and brake system, causing brake system fail-
ure, tread delamination, and sudden blowouts.

Always make sure that new tires are not larger than the tires approved for your vehicle

and that the new tires do not rub against parts of the vehicle.

NOTICE

When switching to different tires, make certain the valves are not damaged.
Never drive without valve stem caps. The valves could be damaged.

Always dispose of old tires in accordance with legal requirements.

If the replacement wheel is different from the tires that you have mounted on your vehicle — for

example, winter tires, wider, low-profile tires, or a compact spare — only use the replacement wheel
for a short time and drive cautiously.

Replace it with a tire matching the others on your vehicle as soon as possible.

Although tire size specifications can be the same, the actual dimensions may differ from those

nominal values for different tire makes, or the tire contours may be significantly different.

Tire inflation pressure

Fig. 92 On the driver door jamb: Location of the tire inflation pressure label.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The correct tire inflation pressure for the factory-installed tires is listed on a label. The factory-installed

tires may be summer, winter, or all-season tires. The label

⇒

fig. 92

is on the driver door jamb.

Under- or over-inflation significantly shortens the service life of your tires and affects the handling of

the vehicle

⇒

. The correct tire pressure is very important, particularly when the vehicle is driven at

higher speeds. Incorrect tire pressure causes increased wear and even sudden tire failure and blow-
outs.

Therefore, tire pressure should be checked at least once a month and always before long trips.

The specified tire inflation pressure applies to a cold tire. When tires are warm, the pressure will be
higher than when the tires are cold.

Do not reduce the tire pressure on warm tires to match the required cold tire inflation pressure. The
tire inflation pressure would then be too low and could cause sudden tire failure and blowout.

Comfort tire pressure

For greater ride comfort when operating the vehicle at speeds below 100 mph (160 km/h), you can

adjust tire pressures to the lower “Comfort tire pressure” listed in the table

⇒ Tire inflation pressure in

cold tires. Before operating the vehicle at speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h), you must increase the

tire pressures to the higher “Standard” cold tire inflation pressures listed in the table

⇒ Tire inflation

pressure in cold tires, or on the tire inflation pressure label on the driver door jamb

⇒

fig. 92

⇒

Please remember that the lower “Comfort tire pressure” makes the tire ‘softer’ so that the tire will have
a higher rolling resistance. Higher rolling resistance means that the vehicle will have lower fuel econ-
omy, increasing the amount of fuel you use and reducing the range of the vehicle when being operat-
ed with either the combustion engine or the electric motor.

You can increase the cold tire inflation pressure to the “Standard” tire pressure to increase fuel econ-
omy and range. Be sure to recalibrate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System whenever you change or

adjust the cold tire inflation pressures

⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Checking tire inflation pressure

Always check the tire pressure only on “cold” tires when the vehicle has not been driven more than a
couple of miles (kilometers) at low speed within the last 3 hours.

Check tire inflation pressure regularly and on cold tires. Check all the tires, including the compact

spare, if any. In colder climates tire pressure should be checked more often, but only when the tires
are cold. Always use an accurate tire pressure gauge.

After adjusting the tire inflation pressures, make sure to screw the valve caps back on; replace

missing valve caps immediately. Please read and heed the information on resetting the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System

⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Remember that the vehicle manufacturer, not the tire manufacturer, determines the correct tire

pressure for the tires on your vehicle. Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure listed on the tire
sidewall for any reason.

Inflate the compact spare wheel to the pressure specified for the compact spare on the tire pressure
label or on a separate label for the compact spare, if there is one.

WARNING

Incorrect tire pressure can cause a sudden tire failure or blowout, loss of control, collision,
serious personal injury, and even death.

Always inflate tires to the recommended and correct cold tire pressure before driving off.
Low tire pressure can cause tires to get too hot, resulting in tread separation, sudden loss

of pressure, and blowouts. Tires with excessively low pressure flex (bend) more, which can
cause the tire to overheat and fail suddenly without warning.

Excessive speed and/or overloading can cause heat buildup, sudden tire failure including

a blowout and sudden deflation and loss of control.

Never drive faster than 100 mph (160 km/h) when tires are inflated with the lower comfort

tire pressures.

If the tire pressure is too low or too high, the tires will wear prematurely and the vehicle

will not handle well.

Regularly check tire inflation pressure, at least once a month, and also especially before a

long trip.

Check the pressure in all 4 tires when the tires are still cold. Never reduce air pressure in

warm tires to match cold tire inflation pressure.

NOTICE

Make sure not to jam the tire pressure gauge into the valve stem. Otherwise you can dam-

age the tire valves.

Driving without valve caps, with the wrong valve caps, or with valve caps that are not

properly screwed on can damage the tire valves. To help prevent damage, always use valve
stem caps like those originally installed at the factory. The caps must be screwed on tightly. Do
not use metal valve caps or “comfort” valve stem caps.

Underinflation increases fuel consumption.

When the TPMS warns that the pressure in at least one tire is too low, check the tire pressure in

all 4 tires with an accurate tire pressure gauge. Low tire pressure usually cannot be spotted by looking

at the tire. This is especially true for low-profile tires. When checking the tire pressures, refer to

⇒ Tire

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Tire inflation pressure in cold tires

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

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