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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.