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The high-performance tires, size P225/55R16,
P225/50R17 or P225/50R18 require ination
pressure adjustment when driving your vehicle at
speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher. Set
the cold tire ination pressure to the maximum
ination pressure shown on the tire sidewall,
or 38 psi (262 kPa), whichever is lower. See the
example following.
Example:
You will nd the maximum load and ination
pressure molded on the tire’s sidewall, in small
letters, near the rim ange. It will read something
like this: Maximum load 710 kg (1565 lbs)
350 kPa (51 psi) Max. Press.
For this example, you would set the cold ination
pressure for high-speed driving at 38 psi (262 kPa)
When you end high-speed driving, return the tires
to the cold ination pressures shown on the
tire and loading information label. SeeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 321.Tire Pressure Monitor System
Your vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS). This system uses radio and
sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.
If your vehicle has this feature, sensors are
mounted on each the tire and wheel assembly,
except for the spare tire. The TPMS sensors
monitor the air pressure in the vehicle’s tires and
transmits the tire pressure readings to a receiver
located in the vehicle.
If your vehicle has the base audio system, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) displays TPMS
warnings and messages on the radio’s display
screen. SeeSystem Controls on page 223
andDIC Warnings and Messages on page 232for
additional information and details about the DIC
operation and displays. If your vehicle has
the Navigation system, TPMS warnings and
messages are displayed on the message center
screen, located inside the tachometer. See
Message Center (CTS-V) on page 215for
information about the message center operation
and displays.
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If a low tire pressure condition is detected, the
TPMS will display the Check Tire Pressure
message on the DIC or message center and, at the
same time, illuminate the low tire pressure warning
symbol on the instrument panel cluster.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should
be checked monthly when cold and inated to the
ination pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire ination
pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire ination pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire ination pressure for
those tires.)
As an added safety
feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a
tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when
one or more of your tires
is signicantly
under-inated.Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires
as soon as possible, and inate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a signicantly
under-inated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to the tire failure. Under-ination also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute
for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-ination has not reached the level to
trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
The Tire and Loading Information label shows the
size of your vehicle’s original tires and their
recommended cold ination pressures. See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 321, for the location
of the tire and loading information label. Also
seeInation - Tire Pressure on page 402.
The tire pressure warning light may come on in
cool weather when the vehicle is rst started, and
then turn off as you start to drive. This could
be an early indicator that the tire pressures are
getting low and need to be inated to the
proper pressure.
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6. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem.
Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing
or decreasing the tire’s air pressure for
ve seconds, or until a horn chirp sounds. The
horn chirp, which may take up to 30 seconds,
conrms that the sensor identication code has
been matched to this tire position. To decrease
the tire’s air-pressure use the pointed end of
the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure gage,
or a key.
7. Proceed to the passenger’s side front tire, and
repeat the procedure in Step 6.
8. Proceed to the passenger’s side rear tire, and
repeat the procedure in Step 6.
9. Proceed to the driver’s side rear tire, and
repeat the procedure in Step 6.
10. After hearing the conrming double horn
chirp, for the left rear tire, exit the matching
process by turning the ignition switch to OFF.
11. Set all four tires to the recommended
air pressure level as indicated on the tire and
loading information label.
12. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems.The TPMS will not function properly, if one or
more of the TPMS sensors are missing or
inoperable. If your vehicle has a compact spare
tire, the spare tire and wheel assembly does
not contain a TPMS sensor. If you replace one of
the road tires with the spare, or if the system
detects a missing or inoperable sensor, the
Service Tire Monitor System message will be
displayed on the DIC. If you have replaced a tire
and wheel assembly without transferring the
TPMS sensors, the error message will be
displayed. Once you re-install the TPMS sensors,
the message should go off. See your GM
dealer for service if all TPMS sensors are installed
and the error message comes on and stays on.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
If your vehicle has a message center and the
system detects a missing or inoperable sensor an
error message of several dashes–––will be
shown on the message center display. If you have
replaced a tire and wheel assembly without
transferring the TPMS sensors, the error message
will be displayed. Once you re-install the TPMS
sensors, the error message should go off.
See your GM dealer for service if all TPMS
sensors are installed and the error message
comes on and stays on.
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Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V)
If your vehicle has run-at tires, there is no spare
tire and no tire changing equipment. Run-at
tires can operate effectively with no air pressure
for a limited distance and speed. Your vehicle also
has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) which will
alert you if there is a loss of tire pressure in any of
the tires. These tires perform so well without
any air pressure that a Tire Pressure Monitor
(TPM) is used to alert you when there is a low tire
condition.
{CAUTION:
When the low tire warning light is
displayed on the instrument panel cluster,
your vehicle’s handling capabilities will
be reduced during severe maneuvers.
If you drive too fast, you could lose control
of your vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Do not drive over 55 mph (90 km/h)
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CAUTION: (Continued)
when the low tire warning light is
displayed. Drive cautiously and check
your tire pressures as soon as you can.
SeeRun-Flat Tires (CTS-V) on page 400and
Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 405,
for additional information.
{CAUTION:
Special tools and procedures are required
to service a run-at tire. If these special
tools and procedures are not used you or
others could be injured and your vehicle
could be damaged. Always be sure the
proper tools and procedures, as described
in the service manual, are used.
To order a service manual seeService
Publications Ordering Information on page 501.
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