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Tyre pressure gauge (if equipped)

Tyres normally lose some air in day-to-day use, and you may have to add a few pounds of air periodically and it is not usually a sign of a leaking tyre, but of normal wear. Always check tyre pressure when the tyres are cold because tyre pressure increases with temperature.

To check the tyre pressure, take the following steps;

1
Unscrew the inflation valve cap that is located on the rim of the tyre.
2
Press and hold the gauge against the tyre valve. Some air will escape as you begin and more will escape if you don't press the gauge in firmly.
3
A firm non-leaking push will activate the gauge.
4
Read the tyre pressure on the gauge to know whether the tyre pressure is low or high.
5
Adjust the tyre pressures to the specified pressure. Refer to More Details.
6
Reinstall the inflation valve cap.