Subaru Impreza II 2 GD owners manual page 348

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A1900BE-A.book Page 7 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-7 asymmetrical tire that has a particu-weighing over 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) in ex-wear indicators become visible. When lar side that must always face out-cess of those standards items whicha tire’s tread wear indicator becomes ward when mounting on a vehicle. they replace, not previously consid- visible, the tire is worn beyond the ac- y Accessory weight ered in curb weight or acceptabcessorle limit y and must be replaced The combined weight (in excess owefight. immediately. With a tire in this condi- those standard items which may bey Vehicle capacity weight tion, driving at even low speeds in wet replaced) of floor mats, leather seatsThe total weight of cargo, luggweatheager can cause the vehicle to hy- and cross bars to the extent that theseand occupants that can be added todroplane. Possible resulting loss of items are available as factothe vehicle. ry-in- vehicle control can lead to an acci- stalled equipment (whether installedy Vehicle maximum load on a tire dent. or not). Load on an individual tire that is deter-y To maximize the life of each tire and y Curb weight mined by distributing to each axle itsensure that the tires wear uniformly, it The weight of a motor vehicle withshare of the maximum loaded vehicle is best to rotate the tires every 7,500 standard equipment including theweight and dividing by two. miles (12,500 km). Rotating the tires maximum capacity of fuel, oil, ay Vehicle nornd mal load on a tire involves switching the front and rear coolant and air conditioning. Load on an individual tire that is deter-tires on the right-hand side of the ve- y Maximum loaded vehicle weight mined by distributing to each axle itshicle and similarly switching the front The sum of curb weight, accessoryshare of the curb weight, accessory and rear tires on the left-hand side of weight, vehicle capacity weight awendight, and normal occupant weightthe vehicle. (Each tire must be kept on production options weight. and dividing by two. its original side of the vehicle.) Re- y Normal occupant weight place any damaged or unevenly worn 150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of tire at the time of ro tation. After tire ro- occupants (3 occupants). Tire care – maintenance and tation, adjust the tire pressures and y Occupant distribution safety practices make sure the wheel nuts are correct- Distribution of occupants in a vehicle,y Check on a daily basis that the tiresly tightened. A tightening torque spec- 2 in front, 1 in rear seat. are free from serious damage, nails, ification and a tightening sequence and stones. At the same time, check y Production options weight the tires for abnormal wear. specification for the wheel nuts can be 13 The combined weight of those in- found “Flat tires” section in chapter 9. y Inspect the tire tread regularly and stalled regular production options replace the tires before their tread – CONTINUED –

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