Mazda 2004 Tribute Specifications download pdf (Page 239)

Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire

performance and wear. Under-inflation or over-inflation may cause

uneven treadwear patterns.

NOTE: If you are driving the vehicle at its maximum weight load, make

sure the tire inflation pressure is correct for the weight load on the tires.

WARNING: Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire

failures and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation

or (blowout(, with unexpected loss of vehicle control and

increased risk of injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall

flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and

internal damage to the tire. It also may result in unnecessary

tire stress, irregular wear, loss of vehicle control and accidents.

A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to

be flat!

When weather temperature changes occur, tire inflation pressures also

change. A 10 degree temperature change causes a corresponding drop of

7 kPa (1 psi) in inflation pressure. Check your tire pressures frequently

and adjust them to the proper pressure which can be found on the tire

label or certification label.

If checking tire pressure when the tire is hot, (i.e. driven more than 1.6

km [1mile]), never “bleed” or reduce air pressure. The tires are hot from

driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above recommended

cold pressures. A hot tire at or below recommended cold inflation

pressure could be significantly under-inflated.

To check the pressure in your tire(s):

1. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are not hot from driving

even a mile.

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check

and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure

when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air

pressure inside to go up as you drive. Never “bleed” or reduce air

pressure when tires are hot.

2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire

gauge onto the valve.

3. Add air to reach the recommended air pressure

Note: If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in

the center of the valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge.

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Mazda 2004 Tribute Specifications Page 239