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Table of Contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inflating Your Tires Tire Care Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 ...
Table of Contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inflating Your Tires Tire Care Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 ...
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... vehicle through experience. Most importantly, you'll be able to travel unlike what you get to minimize the risk of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Your vehicle, particularly when loaded, will handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Study this supplement and the Owner's Guide for specific information about...
... vehicle through experience. Most importantly, you'll be able to travel unlike what you get to minimize the risk of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Your vehicle, particularly when loaded, will handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Study this supplement and the Owner's Guide for specific information about...
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... low-slung sports cars are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than a person wearing a seat belt. WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly... restrained. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for safe driving and additional precautions to die than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are designed...
... low-slung sports cars are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than a person wearing a seat belt. WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly... restrained. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for safe driving and additional precautions to die than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are designed...
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...it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUVs and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - to allow higher load carrying capacity and to... car. 5 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUVs and trucks often will have a higher center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - Your vehicle may make ...
...it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUVs and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - to allow higher load carrying capacity and to... car. 5 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUVs and trucks often will have a higher center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - Your vehicle may make ...
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...steering. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Remember, your safety ...could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of others should be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of gravity. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or...
...steering. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Remember, your safety ...could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of others should be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of gravity. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or...
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...safety belts fastened are much more information refer to your vehicle. Loading Your Vehicle Truck camper loading When the vehicle is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment...cargo, and the weight of gravity zone when installed. The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the truck's recommended center of all the passengers and cargo in camper. For more likely to ride in a...
...safety belts fastened are much more information refer to your vehicle. Loading Your Vehicle Truck camper loading When the vehicle is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment...cargo, and the weight of gravity zone when installed. The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the truck's recommended center of all the passengers and cargo in camper. For more likely to ride in a...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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... and model as originally equipped with a separate tire warranty that are authorized by Ford. If so, you with the vehicle unless the same brand and 2 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) In certain instances, Ford may be replaced on your vehicle or in this guide if... PERCENT OF PARTS COVERED BY FORD FOR FORD AND MERCURY PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS 1 - 12,000 -100% 12,001 - 24,000 - 60% 24,001 - 36,000 - 30% MILES DRIVEN PERCENT OF PARTS COVERED BY FORD FOR LINCOLN VEHICLES 1 - 12,000 -100% 12,001 - 24,000 - 60% 24,001 - 36,000 - 30...
... and model as originally equipped with a separate tire warranty that are authorized by Ford. If so, you with the vehicle unless the same brand and 2 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) In certain instances, Ford may be replaced on your vehicle or in this guide if... PERCENT OF PARTS COVERED BY FORD FOR FORD AND MERCURY PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS 1 - 12,000 -100% 12,001 - 24,000 - 60% 24,001 - 36,000 - 30% MILES DRIVEN PERCENT OF PARTS COVERED BY FORD FOR LINCOLN VEHICLES 1 - 12,000 -100% 12,001 - 24,000 - 60% 24,001 - 36,000 - 30...
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..., improper tire mounting or demounting, tire/wheel assembly imbalance, or other material trapped inside the tire during mounting or inflation. 4 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) WHAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER This Limited Warranty ... manufacturer's control will be replaced with Run-Flat Technology ELIGIBILITY This Limited Warranty covers BRIDGESTONE and FIRESTONE brand passenger and light truck tires, including RFT and temporary spare tires, originally installed by petroleum products or other chemicals, fire or other externally generated...
..., improper tire mounting or demounting, tire/wheel assembly imbalance, or other material trapped inside the tire during mounting or inflation. 4 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) WHAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER This Limited Warranty ... manufacturer's control will be replaced with Run-Flat Technology ELIGIBILITY This Limited Warranty covers BRIDGESTONE and FIRESTONE brand passenger and light truck tires, including RFT and temporary spare tires, originally installed by petroleum products or other chemicals, fire or other externally generated...
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... States and Canada. 8. Tires purchased and normally used in commercial service. 7. REPLACEMENT PRICE Radial passenger and light truck tires adjusted under this Limited Warranty will be added to dealer discretion) at a predetermined "Adjustment Price." 5 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) This Limited Warranty is multiplied by the...
... States and Canada. 8. Tires purchased and normally used in commercial service. 7. REPLACEMENT PRICE Radial passenger and light truck tires adjusted under this Limited Warranty will be added to dealer discretion) at a predetermined "Adjustment Price." 5 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) This Limited Warranty is multiplied by the...
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...and tire information placards/labels on the vehicle. • The Bridgestone and Firestone Tire Maintenance, Safety and Warranty Manual (for original equipment passenger and light truck tires) CONTACT US For a copy of the Bridgestone Firestone tire manual and for other conditions resulting from use as a result of punctures, impact damage,... or death. Technical Service Department 1-800-267-1318 In addition, we recommend periodic inspection and maintenance, if necessary, by a qualified tire service professional. 8 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus)
...and tire information placards/labels on the vehicle. • The Bridgestone and Firestone Tire Maintenance, Safety and Warranty Manual (for original equipment passenger and light truck tires) CONTACT US For a copy of the Bridgestone Firestone tire manual and for other conditions resulting from use as a result of punctures, impact damage,... or death. Technical Service Department 1-800-267-1318 In addition, we recommend periodic inspection and maintenance, if necessary, by a qualified tire service professional. 8 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus)
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...this booklet since it provides essential safety and maintenance information. These tires (hereafter referred to the Owner's Manual part of mileage 9 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Note: Your vehicle manufacturer may provide additional tire warranty ... No Mileage Warranty *1 time only warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG Workmanship and materials BFGoodrich brand passenger and light truck tires, used in accordance with the terms and conditions described under "How Replacement Charges are covered by BFGoodrich. If no proof ...
...this booklet since it provides essential safety and maintenance information. These tires (hereafter referred to the Owner's Manual part of mileage 9 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Note: Your vehicle manufacturer may provide additional tire warranty ... No Mileage Warranty *1 time only warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG Workmanship and materials BFGoodrich brand passenger and light truck tires, used in accordance with the terms and conditions described under "How Replacement Charges are covered by BFGoodrich. If no proof ...
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... other than 25%, whichever is more beneficial to you must pay the cost of a comparable new BFGoodrich_ brand passenger or light truck replacement tire on a pro rata basis. The retailer/authorized dealer will determine the charge by multiplying the percentage of the original usable...You pay the cost of any other service charges and applicable taxes. 11 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED Passenger and Light Truck Tires Workmanship/Materials A tire which is caused by mechanical irregularity in the vehicle...
... other than 25%, whichever is more beneficial to you must pay the cost of a comparable new BFGoodrich_ brand passenger or light truck replacement tire on a pro rata basis. The retailer/authorized dealer will determine the charge by multiplying the percentage of the original usable...You pay the cost of any other service charges and applicable taxes. 11 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED Passenger and Light Truck Tires Workmanship/Materials A tire which is caused by mechanical irregularity in the vehicle...
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..., determined by the new vehicle registration date or new vehicle sales invoice showing date of new Continental/General Tire brand passenger and light truck (LT) tires that you purchased the vehicle to determine the eligible warranty coverage for Warranty replacement: Contact the vehicle dealer from where...on the same vehicle on any vehicle registered and normally operated outside the United States and Canada are excluded from there. 14 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) CONTINENTAL TIRE CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC AND CONTINENTAL TIRE CANADA,...
..., determined by the new vehicle registration date or new vehicle sales invoice showing date of new Continental/General Tire brand passenger and light truck (LT) tires that you purchased the vehicle to determine the eligible warranty coverage for Warranty replacement: Contact the vehicle dealer from where...on the same vehicle on any vehicle registered and normally operated outside the United States and Canada are excluded from there. 14 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) CONTINENTAL TIRE CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC AND CONTINENTAL TIRE CANADA,...
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...useable tread is for your Temporary Spare Tire expires, no adjustment will be determined by multiplying the percentage of tread remaining.) 15 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) CONTINENTAL TIRE Free Replacement Period: If an eligible Continental/...General Tire brand passenger or light truck tire becomes unserviceable from a condition other than those listed in the USA), mounting and balancing charges. Owner pays all applicable taxes)...
...useable tread is for your Temporary Spare Tire expires, no adjustment will be determined by multiplying the percentage of tread remaining.) 15 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) CONTINENTAL TIRE Free Replacement Period: If an eligible Continental/...General Tire brand passenger or light truck tire becomes unserviceable from a condition other than those listed in the USA), mounting and balancing charges. Owner pays all applicable taxes)...
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..., removed from date of new Goodyear or Dunlop® highway auto or light truck tires supplied as all tires identified with a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop tire at no charge, including mounting and balancing. 21 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) WHAT IS COVERED... and balancing. (Without proof of purchase the date of manufacture will be used only on the vehicle on or after September 1, 2012 Light truck tires are the owner or authorized agent of the owner of purchase, whichever comes first, will be replaced with the "LT" designation in the...
..., removed from date of new Goodyear or Dunlop® highway auto or light truck tires supplied as all tires identified with a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop tire at no charge, including mounting and balancing. 21 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) WHAT IS COVERED... and balancing. (Without proof of purchase the date of manufacture will be used only on the vehicle on or after September 1, 2012 Light truck tires are the owner or authorized agent of the owner of purchase, whichever comes first, will be replaced with the "LT" designation in the...
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... inlay on a black tire or regrooved). • Tires with weather-cracking that has failed as police pursuit service. • Goodyear Unisteel Commercial Radial Light Truck Tires 23 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY? Without proof of purchase the date of...
... inlay on a black tire or regrooved). • Tires with weather-cracking that has failed as police pursuit service. • Goodyear Unisteel Commercial Radial Light Truck Tires 23 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY? Without proof of purchase the date of...
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WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG Hankook warrants that are worn more trunk storage space than 50%. 29 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Otherwise adjustment for compensation will be fully worn out. B. The life of tread... or workmanship in normal use for free replacement will be paid by the percentage of remaining usable tread depth. HANKOOK TIRE - PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES A. A Temporary tire weighs less and provides more than a conventional tire. B. If Hankook Temporary Tire fails as a result of defect in material ...
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG Hankook warrants that are worn more trunk storage space than 50%. 29 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Otherwise adjustment for compensation will be fully worn out. B. The life of tread... or workmanship in normal use for free replacement will be paid by the percentage of remaining usable tread depth. HANKOOK TIRE - PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES A. A Temporary tire weighs less and provides more than a conventional tire. B. If Hankook Temporary Tire fails as a result of defect in material ...
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WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG Kumho warrants that are worn more trunk storage space than 50%. 33 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) If Kumho Temporary Tire fails as a result of defect in materials and/or ...whichever comes first, the tire will be replaced with a new, comparable tire at no charge including mounting charge. Free replacement If Kumho Radial Passenger & Light Truck Tires fail as it is covered by the user. A Temporary tire weighs less and provides more than a conventional tire. KUMHO TIRE - The life of ...
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG Kumho warrants that are worn more trunk storage space than 50%. 33 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) If Kumho Temporary Tire fails as a result of defect in materials and/or ...whichever comes first, the tire will be replaced with a new, comparable tire at no charge including mounting charge. Free replacement If Kumho Radial Passenger & Light Truck Tires fail as it is covered by the user. A Temporary tire weighs less and provides more than a conventional tire. KUMHO TIRE - The life of ...
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... on a new Vehicle. • The Tire bears the prescribed tire identification number, as original equipment on new passenger cars and light trucks, and to Maxxis brand temporary spare tires included with the Vehicle Owner's Manual and/or this Limited Warranty. • The Tire has... been operated only under normal service conditions. • The Tire's owner resides in the United States or Canada. 37 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Notice: Any implied warranty or condition, whether statutory or otherwise, including ...
... on a new Vehicle. • The Tire bears the prescribed tire identification number, as original equipment on new passenger cars and light trucks, and to Maxxis brand temporary spare tires included with the Vehicle Owner's Manual and/or this Limited Warranty. • The Tire has... been operated only under normal service conditions. • The Tire's owner resides in the United States or Canada. 37 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Notice: Any implied warranty or condition, whether statutory or otherwise, including ...
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...; ABOUT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY As the original purchaser of a Michelin® passenger or light truck tire, you also read it carefully. It is essential that time, all the benefits and...which is available, the date of purchase, whichever comes first. Workmanship and Materials Michelin® passenger and light truck tires, used in this warranty, please read and understand the safety and maintenance recommendations for the life of the...WHAT'S COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG? At that you are Calculated". 42 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus)
...; ABOUT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY As the original purchaser of a Michelin® passenger or light truck tire, you also read it carefully. It is essential that time, all the benefits and...which is available, the date of purchase, whichever comes first. Workmanship and Materials Michelin® passenger and light truck tires, used in this warranty, please read and understand the safety and maintenance recommendations for the life of the...WHAT'S COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG? At that you are Calculated". 42 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus)