CHRYSLER 300 2020 Vehicle Warranty

exceed
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs”
on
the
Ti re
and
Loading
Information
placard.

The
combined
weight
of
occupants,
cargo/luggage
and
trailer
tongue

weight
(if
applicable)
should
never
exceed
the
weight
referenced
here.
Steps
For
Determining
Correct
Load
Limit

û
W
ü Locate
the
statement
“The
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo
should
never
exceed
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs.”
on
your
vehicle’s
placard.

û
X
ü Determine
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver
and
passengers
that
will
be
riding
in
your
vehicle.

û
Y
ü Subtract
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver
and
passengers
from
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs.

û
Z
ü The
resulting
figure
equals
the
available
amount
of
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
.
For
example,
if
“XXX”


amount
equals
1400
lbs
and
there
will
be
five
150
lb
passengers
in
your
vehicle,
the
amount
of
available
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
is
650
lbs.
(1400-750
(5x150)
=
650
lbs.

û
[
ü Determine
the
combined
weight
of
luggage
and
cargo
being
loaded
on
the
vehicle.
That
weight
may
not
safely
exceed
the
available
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
calculated
in
Step
4.

û
\
ü If
your
vehicle
will
be
towing
a
trailer,
load
from
your
trailer


will
be
transferred
to
your
vehicle.
Consult
this
manual
to
determine
how
this
reduces
the
available
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
of
your
vehicle.
Metric
Example
For
Load
Limit
For
example,
if
“XXX”
amount
equals
635
kg
and
there
will
be
five
68
kg

passengers
in
your
vehicle,
the
amount
of
available
cargo
and
luggage

load
capacity
is
295
kg
(635-340
(5x68)
=
295
kg)
as
shown
in
step
4.
NOTE: • If
your
vehicle
will
be
towing
a
trailer,
UIF
load
from
your

trailer
will
be
transferred
to
your
vehicle.
The
following
table
shows
examples
on
how
to
calculate
total
load,
cargo/luggage,
and
towing
capacities
of
your
vehicle
with
varying
seating
configurations
and
number
and
size
of
occupants.
This
table
is
for
illustration
purposes
only
and
may
not
be
accurate
for
the
seating
and
load
carry
capacity
of
your
vehicle.
• For
the
following
example,
the
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo
should
never
exceed
865


lbs
(392
kg).
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WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase
your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
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Tires — General Information
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory
operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas are affected by improper
tire pressure:
•Safety and Vehicle Stability
• Economy
• Tread Wear
• Ride Comfort
Safety
WARNING!
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions.
• Underinflation
increases
tire
flexing
and
can
result
in
overheating
and
tire
failure.
• Overinflation
reduces
a
tire’s
ability
to
cushion
shock.
Objects
on
the
road
and
chuckholes
can
cause
damage
that
result
in
tire
failure.
• Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle handling and
can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose
control of your vehicle.
• Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can
cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
• Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire
inflation pressure.
Both
underinflation
and
overinflation
affect
the
stability
of
the
vehicle

and
can
produce
a
feeling
of
sluggish
r
esponse
or
over
responsiveness
in

the
steering.
NOTE:
• Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause erratic and
unpredictable steering response.
• Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to drift
left or right.
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Fuel
Economy
Underinflated
tires
will
increase
tire
rolling
resistance
resulting
in
higher

fuel
consumption.
Tread
Wear
Improper
cold
tire
inflation
pressures
can
cause
abnormal
wear
patterns

and
reduced
tread
life,
resulting
in
the
need
for
earlier
tire
replacement.
Ride
Comfort
And
Vehicle
Stability
Proper
tire
inflation
contributes
to
a
comfortable
ride.
Overinflation

produces
a
jarring
and
uncomfortable
ride.
TireInflation Pressures
The
proper
cold
tire
inflation
pressure
is
listed
on
the
driver’s
side

B-Pillar
or
rear
edge
of
the
driver’s
side
door.
At
least
once
a
month:
• Check

and
adjust
tire
pressure
with
a
good
quality
pocket-type
pressure
gauge.
Do
not
make
a
visual
judgement
when
determining
proper
inflation.
Tires
may
look
properly
inflated
even
when
they
are
underinflated.
• Inspect tires for signs of

tire wear or visible damage.
CAUTION!
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always reinstall the
valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the
valve stem, which could damage the valve stem.
Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation
pressure”. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after
the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than
1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The cold tire
inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pressure
molded into the tire sidewall.
Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor
temperatures, as tire pressures vary with temperature changes.
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12°F (7°C) of air
temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure
inside a garage, especially in the Winter.
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Example:
If
garage
temperature
=
68°F
(20°C)
and
the
outside
tempera-
ture
=
32°F
(0°C)
then
the
cold
tire
inflation
pressure
should
be
increased

by
3
psi
(21
kPa),
which
equals
1
psi
(7
kPa)
for
every
12°F
(7°C)
for
this

outside
temperature
condition.
Ti re
pressure
may
increase
from
2
to
6
psi
(13
to
40
kPa)
during
operation.

DO
NOT
reduce
this
normal
pressur

e
build
up
or
your
tire
pressure
will

be
too
low.
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
The
manufacturer
advocates
driving
at
safe
speeds
and
within
posted

speed
limits.
Where
speed
limits
or
conditions
are
such
that
the
vehicle

can
be
driven
at
high
speeds,
maintaining
correct
tire
inflation
pressure
is

very
important.
Increased
tire
pressure
and
reduced
vehicle
loading
may

be
required
for
high
speed
vehicle
operation.
Refer
to
an
authorized
tire

dealer
or
original
equipment
vehicle
dealer
for
recommended
safe

operating
speeds,
loading


and
cold
tire
inflation
pressures.
WARNING!
High speed driving with your vehicle under maximum load is
dangerous. The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail.
You could have a serious collision. Do not drive a vehicle loaded to
the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h).
Radial Ply Tires
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle
will cause your vehicle to handle poorly. The instability could cause
a collision. Always use radial ply tires in sets of four. Never combine
them with other types of tires.
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Tire Repair
If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it meets the following
criteria:
•The tire has not been driven on when flat.
• The damage is only on the tread section of your tire (sidewall damage
is not repairable).
• The puncture is no greater thana¼ofaninch (6 mm).
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Consult
an
authorized
tire
dealer
for
tire
repairs
and
additional
informa-
tion.
Run FlatTires —IfEquipped
Run
G lat
tires
allow
you
the
capability
to
drive
50
miles
(80
km)
at
50
mph

(80
km/h)
after
a
rapid
loss
of
inflation
pressure.
This
rapid
loss
of

inflation
is
referred
to
as
the
S un
Glat
mode.
A
Sun
G lat
mode
occurs

when
the
tire
inflation
pressure
is
of/or
below
14
psi
(96
kPa).
Once
a

Sun
G lat
tire
reaches
the
run
flat
mode
it
has
limited
driving
capabilities

and
needs
to
be
replaced
immediately.
A
Sun
G lat
tire


is
not
repairable.
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It
is
not
recommended
driving
a
vehicle
loaded
at
full
capacity
or
to
tow

a
trailer
while
a
tire
is
in
the
run
flat
mode.
See
the
tire
pressure
monitoring
section
for
more
information.
TireSpinning
When
stuck
in
mud,
sand,
snow,
or
ice
conditions,
do
not
spin
your

vehicle’s
wheels
above
30
mph
(48
km/h)
or
for
longer
than
30
seconds

continuously
without
stopping.
Refer
to
“Freeing
A
Stuck
Vehicle”
in
“In
Case
Of
Emergency”
in
your

Owner ’s
Manual
for
further
information.
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive
wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode
and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 seconds continuously when you
are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter
what the speed.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in
determining when your tires should be replaced.
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will
appear as bands when the tread depth becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm).
When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be
replaced.
Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further information.
Tire Tread
1—WornTire
2 — New Tire
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Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but
not limited to:
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wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear
patterns will reduce tread life, resulting in the need for earlier tire
replacement.
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driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or higher, and
Summer tires typically have a reduced tread life. Rotation of these tires
per the vehicle scheduled maintenance is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless
of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in
sudden tire failure. You could lose control and have a collision
resulting in serious injury or death.
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Keep
dismounted
tires
in
a
cool,
dry
place
with
as
little
exposure
to
light

as
possible.
Protect
tires
from
contact
with
oil,
grease,
and
gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The
tires
on
your
new
vehicle
provide
a
balance
of
many
characteristics.

They
should
be
inspected
regularly
for
wear
and
correct
cold
tire

inflation
pressures.
The
manufacturer
strongly
recommends
that
you
use

tires
equivalent
to
the
originals
in
size,
quality
and
performance
when

replacement
is
needed.
Refer
to
the
paragraph
on
“Tread
Wear
Indica-
tors”
in
this
section


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Refer
to
the
Tire
and

Loading
Information
placard
or
the
Vehicle
Certification
Label
for
the

size
designation
of
your
tire.
The
Load
Index
and
Speed
Symbol
for

your
tire
will
be
found
on
the
original
equipment
tire
sidewall.
See
the
Tire
Sizing
Chart
example
found
in
the
“Tire
Safety
Information”

section
of
this
manual
for
more
information
relating
to
the
Load
Index

and
Speed
Symbol
of
a
tire.
It
is
recommended
to
replace
the
two
front
tires
or
two
rear
tires
as
a
pair.

Replacing
just
one
tire


can
seriously
affect
your
vehicle’s
handling.
If
you
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ever replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match
those of the original wheels.
It is recommended you contact an authorized tire dealer or original
equipment dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications
or capability. Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely
affect the safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved
tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and perfor-
mance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling,
and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable han-
dling and stress to steering and suspension components. You could
lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or
death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved
for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity, other than
what was originally equipped on your vehicle. Using a tire with a
smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure. You
could lose control and have a collision.
• Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed
capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle
control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in
false speedometer and odometer readings.
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TireTy p e s
All Season Tires —IfEquipped
All
œeason
tires
provide
traction
for
all
seasons
(Spring,
Summer,
"VUVNO,

and
Winter).
Traction
levels
may
vary
between
different
all
season

tires.
All
season
tires
can
be
identified
by
the
M+S,
M&S,
M/S
or
MS

designation
on
the
tire
sidewall.
Use
all
season
tires
only
in
sets
of
four;

failure
to
do
so
may
adversely
affect
the
safety
and
handling
of
your

vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires —IfEquipped
Summer
tires
provide
traction
in
both
wet
and
dry
conditions,
and
are

not
intended
to
be
driven
in
snow
or
on
ice.
If
your
vehicle
is
equipped

with
Summer
tires,
be
aware
these
tires
are
not
designed
for
Winter
or

cold
driving
conditions.
Install
inter
tires
on
your
vehicle

when
ambient
temperatures
are
less
than
40°F
(5°C)
or
if
roads
are

covered
with
ice
or
snow.
For
more
information,
contact


an
authorized

dealer.
Summer
tires
do
not
contain
the
all
season
designation
or
mountain/
snowflake
symbol
on
the
tire
sidewall.
Use
ummer
tires
only
in
sets

of
four;
failure
to
do
so
may
adversely
affect
the
safety
and
handling
of

your
vehicle.
WARNING!
Do
not
use
ummer
tires
in
snow/ice
conditions.
Yo u
could

lose
vehicle
control,
resulting
in
severe
injury
or
death.
Driving
too

fast
for
conditions
also
creates
the
possibility
of
loss
of
vehicle

control.
Snow Tires
Some
areas
of
the
country
require
the
use
of
snow
tires
during
the
inter.

Snow
tires
can
be
identified
by
a
“mountain/snowflake”
symbol
on
the

tire
sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size
and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow
tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely
affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than
what was originally equipped with your vehicle and
should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). For
speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original equipment or an
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