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Prepare your car for summer travel
Heat, highway speeds and overloading can worsen tyre problems. Check tyres, cooling-system condition and visibility before summer travel, following the manufacturer’s maintenance instructions.
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Heat, highway speeds and overloading can worsen tyre problems. Check tyres, cooling-system condition and visibility before summer travel, following the manufacturer’s maintenance instructions.
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Before you act: checklist
- Measure cold tyre pressure against the door-label recommendation, not the tyre-sidewall maximum.
- Inspect damage, spare and load limits.
- Have leaks assessed, clean glass, test wipers and carry emergency supplies.
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Limits and local checks
Never open a hot pressurised cooling system. Stop safely for a temperature warning and follow the manual or seek help. Pressure-warning systems do not replace a gauge or regular inspections.
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- Inflating your tires
Transport Canada · Official guidance and relevant requirements · Full official page accessed; human review pending
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