maintenance CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2020 Vehicle Warranty

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Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but
not limited to:
•˜ž›1 riving styleï
• Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause uneven
wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear
patterns will reduce tread life, resulting in the need for earlier tire
replacement.
• ‘Ž1 –’•Žœ 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.
TIRES
Keep dismounted tiresinacool, dryplace withaslittle exposure tolight
as possible. Protecttiresfrom contact withoil,grease, andgasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires onyour newvehicle provide abalance ofmany characteristics.
They should beinspected regularlyforwear andcorrect coldtire
inflation pressures. Themanufacturer stronglyrecommends thatyouuse
tires equivalent tothe originals insize, quality andperformance when
replacement isneeded. Refertothe paragraph on“Tread WearIndica-
tors” inthis section

UPEFUFSNJOFJGZPVSUJSFTBSFXPSO. Refertothe Tire and
Loading Information placardorthe Vehicle Certification Labelforthe
size designation ofyour tire.TheLoad Index andSpeed Symbol for
your tirewill befound onthe originalequipment tiresidewall.
See theTire Sizing Chartexample foundinthe “Tire Safety Information”
section ofthis manual formore information relatingtothe Load Index
and Speed Symbol ofatire.
It is recommended toreplace thetwo front tiresortwo rear tires asapair.
Replacing justonetire

 can seriously affectyourvehicle’s handling. Ifyou
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WARNING!
Death, serious injury and/or property damage may result from tire
failure due to tire damage and/or improper tire maintenance.
•All tires (including spare)should beinspected regularlybya
qualified technician forsigns ofwear, andsigns ofdamage, suchas
puncture, impact,improper maintenance, VOEFSJOGMBUJPO orover-
inflation andoverloading.
• Only qualified personsshouldrepairtires.SeeRubber Manufac-
turer’s Association (RMA)established repairprocedures at
www.rma.org forinformation onproper repairprocedures.
• Only specially trained persons should mount

tires.
Check YourTires ForDamage
Frequent (atleast monthly) inspection ofyour tiresforsigns ofdamage,
uneven treadwearandtheir general condition isimportant forsafety.
Impacts, penetrations, cracks,knots,bulges orair loss always require tire
removal andexpert inspection.
NOTE:
All tire warranties aremade bythe tire manufacturer. Tiresarenot

covered underyourNew Vehicle Limited Warranty.
TIRE WARRANTY
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BFGOODRICHTIRES
ABOUTTHISWARRANTY
Asthe original purchaser ofaBFGoodrich brandpassenger orlight truck
tire, youarecovered byallthe benefits andconditions (subjecttothe
maintenance recommendations andsafety warnings) containedinthis
booklet. Toensure yourunderstanding ofand compliance withtheterms
and conditions ofthis warranty, pleasereaditcarefully. Itis essential that
you

 also read andunderstand thesafety andmaintenance recommenda-
tions fortires contained inthis booklet.
WHAT ISCOVERED ANDFOR HOW LONG
Passenger andLight Truck Tires
BFGoodrich brandpassenger andlight truck tires,usedinnormal service
on the vehicle onwhich theywere originally fittedandinaccordance
with themaintenance recommendations andsafety warnings contained
in the attached owner ’smanual,arecovered bythis warranty against
defects inworkmanship andmaterials forthe life ofthe original usable
tread, orœ’¡ years fromthedate ofpurchase, whichever occursfirst.At
that time, allwarranties, expressorimplied, expire.Thelifeofthe
original usabletreadisthe original treaddown tothe level ofthe
tread wearindicators -2/32 ndsofan inch (1.6mm) oftread
remaining. Dateofpurchase isdocumented bynew vehicle registration
or tire sales invoice. Ifno proof ofpurchase isavailable, coveragewillbe
based onthe date ofmanufacture. Replacementwillbemade in
accordance withtheterms andconditions describedunder“How
Replacement ChargesareCalculated”.
Note:
our vehiclemanufacturer mayprovide additional tirewarranty
coverage overand above whatisprovided byBFGoodrich.
Consult yourvehicleowner ’s manualforfurther information.
WHATISNOT COVERED
Tires Which Become Unserviceable DueTo :
• Road hazard injury(e.g.,acut, snag, bruise, impact damage or
puncture)
• Incorrect mounting ofthe tire, tire/wheel imbalanceorimproper
repair
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•Misapplication,
impropermaintenance, racing,underinflation,
overinflation orother abuse
• Operation
withoutaproperly functioning lowpressure warning
system, forComp T/A® ZRSSS tires
• Uneven
orrapid wearwhich iscaused bymechanical irregularity in
the vehicle suchaswheel misalignment, (ameasured treaddifference
of 2/32 ndsofan inch (1.6mm) ormore across thetread onthe same
tire)
• Accident, fire,chemical corrosion, tirealteration orvandalism
• Flat spotting causedbyimproper storageorbrake lock
• The
adding ofliquid, solidorgaseous materials otherthanair
,nitrogen
or carbon dioxide

 (for example, waterbase sealersorbalancing
substances)
• Ozone orweather checking
HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED
Passenger And Light Truck Tires Workmanship/Materials
BFGOODRICH TIRES
Atire which becomes unserviceable duetoacondition coveredbythis
workmanship andmaterials limitedwarranty willbereplaced witha
comparable newBFGoodrich brandtire,freeofcharge, when2/32ndsof
an inch (1.6mm) orless ofthe original treadisworn, (or25% orless,
whichever ismor
ebeneficial toyou) andwithin
12 months ofthe date of
purchase. Thecost ofmounting andbalancing thetire isincluded. Yo u
pay thecost ofany other service charges andapplicable taxes.
When morethan2/32 ndsofan inch (1.6mm) ofthe original treadhas
been worn (ormore than25%, whichever is

 more beneficial toyou) or
after 12months fromthedate ofpurchase, youmust paythecost ofa
comparable newBFGoodrich brandpassenger orlight truck replacement
tire onaprorated basis.Theretailer shalldetermine thecharge by
multiplying thepercentage ofthe original usabletr
eadworn bythe
current sellingpriceatthe adjustment locationorthe price onthe current
BFGoodrich brand‹ase™rice •ist,whichever islower. Thislistisbased
on apredetermined priceintended tofairly represent theactual selling
price ofthe tire.
Yo u pay thecost ofmounting,

balancing, BOEany other service
chargesand applicabletaxes.
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WHATYOUMUST DOWHEN MAKING A CLAIM
When making aclaim under theterms ofthis limited warranty youmust
present yourtire(s), yourvehicle, andyour original invoicetoapartici-
pating BFGoodrich brandtireretailer. BFGoodrich brandtireretailers are
listed inthe: ellow1 agesunder “TireDealers-Retail”. Personalidentifi-
cation (i.e.Driver ’s License,CreditCard,etc.)and vehicle registration
may berequir

ed. Yo u pay anyservice charges fornormal vehicleand
tire maintenance.
CONDITIONS ANDEXCLUSIONS
This limited warranty doesnotprovide compensation forloss oftime,
loss ofuse ofvehicle, inconvenience orincidental orconsequential
damages.
Ti re s presented forclaim remain theproperty ofthe consumer and
BFGoodrich brandaccepts noresponsibility forloss of,ordamage to,
tires which areinthe custody orcontrol ofaBFGoodrich tireretailer for
the

 purpose ofinspection forwarranty adjustment.
In the event ofadisputed claim,theconsumer mustmake thetire
available forfurther inspection. Tiresaccepted forclaim become the
property ofMichelin NorthAmerica Inc.
No BFGoodrich brandrepresentative, employeeorretailer hasthe
authority tomake orimply anyrepresentation, promiseor

 agreement,
which inany way varies fromtheterms ofthis limited warranty. This
limited warranty appliesonlyinthe United StatesandCanada.
SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Read yourTi reOwner ’s Manual,theinformation onthe sidewall ofyour
tires, yourvehicle owner ’s manualandvehicle tireinformation placard
for essential safetyandmaintenance information.
When service isrequired:
 Contact aparticipating BFGoodrichtireretailer listedinyour yellow
pages.
 Ifadditional assistanceisneeded inlocating aBFGoodrich retailer,
please call orwrite to

 Consumer Relationsaslisted onpage ZZ.
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You should have complete confidence in your new BFGoodrich tires. Still
it’s important to register your tires in the event that we need to contact
you. For online tire registration, visit
www.tireregistration.com.
WARNING!
DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AND/OR INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MAY
RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
BFGOODRICH TIRES
TIREDISABLEMENT SAFETYWARNING
Any tiremay failasaresult ofan improperly repairedpuncture, impact
damage, improper inflation,overloading orother conditions resulting
from useormisuse. Ti refailures, suchasarapid airloss oratread and
belt detachment, mayincrease riskofinjury ordeath and/or property
damage. Toreduce the risk ofatire failure, BFGoodrich r
ecommendsyou
thoroughly readandfollow therecommendations inthis BFGoodrich
Limited Warranty/Owner ’s Manual,thevehicle owner ’s manual,tire
placard information, andtiresidewall information regardingsafety
warnings, propertireuse and maintenance.
CONTROLLABILITY
CONTROLLING AVEHICLE WHENATIRE FAILURE OCCURS
If atire failure occurs, youmay hear aloud noise, feelavibration, and/or
the vehicle maypulltoward theside ofthe failed tire.Ifpossible, stepon
the accelerator momentarily tomaintain forwardmomentum andensure
vehicle control.
It is important thatyouDONOT BRAKE ORABRUPTLY TURNTHE
STEERING WHEEL.
Slowly

 remove yourfootfrom theaccelerator andhold thesteering wheel
firmly whilesteering toremain inyour lane. Once thevehicle hasslowed
and isfully under control, applythebrakes gently
 safelypullover tothe
shoulder and come toastop. Inspect thetir
es. Ifone ormor
etires look
flat orlow, show detachment orother damage, removetireassembly and
replace itwith aproperly inflatedspare.Bumps orbulges mayindicate
detachment withinthetire body andrequire inspection byaqualified tire
technician.
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can explode during mounting. Also, mismatched tires and rims can result
in dangerous tire failure on the road. If a tire is mounted by error on the
wrong-sized rim, do not remount it on the proper rim - scrap it. It may
have been damaged internally (which is not externally visible) by having
been dangerously stretched and could fail on the highway.
Old valves may leak. When new tubeless tires are mounted, have new
valves of the correct type installed. Tubeless tires must only be
mounted on wheels designed for tubeless tires i.e., wheels which have
safety humps or ledges.
It is recommended that you have your tires and wheels balanced. Tires
and wheels which are not balanced may cause steering difficulties, a
bumpy ride, and irregular tire wear.
Be sure that all your valves have suitable valve caps. The valve cap is
the primary seal against air loss.
SERVICE LIFE FOR PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK
TIRES INCLUDING SPARE TIRES
The following recommendation applies to passenger car and light truck
tires. Tires are composed of various types of material and rubber
compounds, having performance properties essential to the proper
functioning of the tire itself. These component properties evolve over
time. For each tire, this evolution depends upon many factors such as
weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation
pressure, maintenance etc.) to which the tire is subjected throughout its
life. This service-related evolution varies widely so that accurately
predicting the serviceable life of any specific tire in advance is not
possible.
That it is why, in addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure
maintenance by consumers, it is recommended to have passenger car and
light truck tires, including spare tires, inspected regularly by a qualified
tire specialist, such as a tire dealer, who will assess the tire’s suitability for
continued service. Tires which have been in use for 5 years or more
should continue to be inspected by a specialist at least annually.
Consumers are strongly encouraged to be aware not only of their tires’
visual condition and inflation pressure but also of any change in dynamic
performance such as increased air loss, noise or vibration, which could be
an indication that the tires need to be removed from service to prevent
tire failure.
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BRIDGESTONE® - FIRESTONE®
TIRE MAINTENANCE, SAFETY and WARRANTY MANUAL ORIGI-
NAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER and LIGHT TRUCK TIRES Includ-
ing RFT Tires with Run-Flat Technology
Congratulations!
Your new vehicle comes equipped with quality BRIDGESTONE or
FIRESTONE brand tires.
To ensure optimum tire performance and reduce the risk of a tire failure,
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC strongly recommends
you read and follow all maintenance and safety information contained in
this manual. In addition, we recommend periodic inspection and main-
tenance, if necessary, by a qualified tire service professional.
Inflate.
Check your tire pressure monthly.
Rotate.
Rotate your tires as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer or every
5,000 miles.
Evaluate.
Routinely look for signs of tread wear or damage.
TIRE CARE BASICS
Quick Reference Guide to Maintenance for All Tires, Including the
Spare.
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TIRE WEAR—VISUAL CHECK
Check for obvious signs of wear.Place a penny in the tire tread grooves as
shown.If you can see the top of Lincoln’s
head, the tire is worn out and needs to be
replaced.
TIRE MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
INFORMATION
Any tire, no matter how well constructed,
may fail in use as a result of punctures,
impact damage, improper inflation, over-
loading, or other conditions resulting
from use or misuse. Tire failure may create a risk of property damage,
serious personal injury or death.
WARNING!
Serious personal injury or death may result from a tire failure.
Many tire failures are preceded by vibration, bumps, bulges or
irregular wear. If a vibration occurs while driving your vehicle or
you notice a bump, bulge or irregular wear, have your tires and
vehicle evaluated by a qualified tire service professional.
To reduce the risk of tire failure, Bridgestone Firestone North American
Tire, LLC strongly recommends you read and follow all safety infor-
mation contained in this manual. In addition, we recommend periodic
inspection and maintenance, if necessary, by a qualified tire service
professional.
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TIPS FOR SAFE LOADING
WARNING!
Driving your vehicle in an overloaded condition is dangerous.
Overloading causes excessive tire heat build-up and internal
structural damage. This can cause a tire failure, even at a later date,
which could lead to serious personal injury or death. Consult the
vehicle tire information placard, certification label, and owner ’s
manual for the recommended vehicle load limits and loading
recommendations.
• Always keep the vehicle manufacturer ’s recommended inflation pres-
sure in all your tires, including the spare. Check their pressure monthly
and before long trips or carrying extra weight.
• Never exceed the maximum load rating stamped on the sidewall of
your tire.
• Never exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or front/rear
gross axle weight ratings (GAWR) of your vehicle.
• Consult your vehicle owner ’s manual for load recommendations and
special instructions (such as for trailer/towing and snow plow
installations).
TIRE DAMAGE, INSPECTION AND SERVICE LIFE
Evaluation and maintenance of your tires is important to their perfor-
mance and the service they provide to you. Over time and/or through
use, the condition of a tire can change from exposure to everyday road
conditions, the environment, damaging events such as punctures, and
other external factors.
WARNING!
Driving on damaged tires is dangerous. A damaged tire can
suddenly fail causing serious personal injury or death. Have your
tires regularly inspected by a qualified tire service professional.
You should visually inspect your tires on a regular basis throughout their
life, and you should have your tires periodically evaluated by a qualified
tire service professional when your vehicle is serviced such as routine
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