DODGE DURANGO 2021 Vehicle Warranty
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CONTINENTAL TIRE   
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Owner must present new vehicle registration form or new vehicle  
sales  invoice  indicating  the  date  of  purchase.  Owner  will  be  re -
quired to sign the CTA Limited Warranty Claim Form or dealer re -
placement sales receipt.
Owner is responsible for paying all applicable taxes charged by the  
se
 rvicing dealer and  is  also responsible for paying shipping,  local  
tire-disposal  fees  and  parts  or  service  regardless  of  mileage  or  
months  of  service.  This  includes  payment  for  tire  rotation,  align -
ment, towing, road service, valve stems and tire repairs.
Owner is responsible for maintaining proper tire air pressure and  
fo
 r proper maintenance of the tire.
6. SAFETY WARNING:  
I
 gnoring any of the safety and information contained in this war -
ranty may result in tire failure, causing serious injury or death.
• Tire failure due to under inflation/overloading. Follow vehicle  
o
 wner’s manual or tire placard in vehicle for proper inflation and  
loading.
• Explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper tire mounting.
T
ire  mounting  /  demounting  can  be  dangerous.  It  should  be  
performed only by a trained tire specialist using proper tools and  
procedures.  Prior  to  tire  mounting/demounting,  the  Rubber  
Manufacturers  Association  (RMA)  wall  charts  and  manuals  
should  be  read  to  obtain  the  proper  procedures.  The  failure  to  
follow  these  procedures  may  result  in  faulty  positioning  of  the  
tire  and/or  rim,  which  may  cause  the  assembly  to  burst  with  
force sufficient to cause injury or death.
• Tire  failure  due  to  damage.  
 Inspect  your  tires  frequently  for 
scrapes, bulges, separations, cuts, snags and other damage from  
road  hazards.  Damage  from  impact  can  occur  to  the  inner  
portions of your tire without being  visible to the outside. If you  
suspect a tire has been damaged from striking anything unusual  
in  the  road,  you  must  have  the  tire  removed  from  the  rim  and  
inspected both inside and out by a trained tire specialist. Air loss  
or  unusual  tire  wear  can  also  be  warning  signs  that  a  tire  may  
have internal damage. If you notice these conditions, have your  
tire inspected by a trained individual.
• Tire failure due to excessive tire spinning.  
 Avoid tire spinning. 
The  centrifugal  force  generated  by  a  free-spinning  tire/rim  
assembly may cause a sudden tire explosion resulting in vehicle   
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damage  and/or  serious  injury  or  death.  Never  exceed  35 mph  
(5
5km/h)  as  indicated on  your speedometer when  your vehicle  
is stuck in snow, mud, or sand and your tire(s) is/are spinning.  
Use a gentle backward and forward rocking motion to free your  
vehicle for continued driving. Never stand or permit anyone else  
to stand near or behind a tire spinning while attempting to push  
a vehicle that is stuck.
SELF SUPPORTING RUNFLAT (SSR) TIRE OWNERS
Continental Tire the Americas,  LLC (CTA) does not  recommend  any  
re
 pair to or reuse of punctured Continental SSR tires.
Even  a  trained  tire  specialist  may  be  unable  to  recognize  internal  
st
 ructural  damage  to  a  Self  Supporting  Run-flat  (SSR)  tire  resulting  
from  having  been  driven  in  an  under  inflated  or  zero  inflation  
pressure condition. Such damage may not be visible on the surface of  
the  inner liner or sidewall making it impossible to determine the tire  
suitability for repair or reuse. CTA does not recommend any repair to  
or  reuse  of  Continental  SSR  tires.  You  may  visit  
www.continentaltire.com
   or 
www.continentaltire.ca
   and  select 
Customer Care FAQs to obtain additional SSR information.
TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE OWNERS
CTA  does  not  recommend  any  repair  to  or  reuse  of  punctured  
T e
mporary Spare Tires.
CONTISEAL™ TIRE OWNERS A  ContiSeal™  tire  differs  from  a 
non-ContiSeal™  tire  in  that  it  has  
a 
 sticky,  viscous  layer  from  
shoulder  to  shoulder  along  the  
inner liner. This layer  is  an integral part of the ContiSeal™ tires. It is  
not  designed or intended  to  act  as a  permanent puncture  repair (See  
information  below).  If  an  object  up  to  3/16ths  (5 mm)  diameter  
pe
netrates the tread of the ContiSeal™ tire, this sticky, viscous layer is  
designed to surround and adhere to the puncturing object and prevent  
air  loss  from  the  tire  by  providing  a  near  instantaneous  seal.  If  the  
puncturing  object  becomes  dislodged  from  the  tire,  the  material  is  
designed  to  seal  most  holes  made  by  objects  up  to  3/16”  (5  mm) 
di
ameter. While ContiSeal™ tires significanty reduce the incidence of  
flats  they  are  not  designed  to  be  driven  under  inflated  or  in  a  flat  
condition.  In  all  other  aspects,  ContiSeal™  tires  perform  exactly  like   
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non-ContiSeal™ tires. As with any tire, regularly inspect ContiSeal™  
tires for evidence of cuts, punctures, and loss of inflation pressure. At  
a  minimum,  ContiSeal™  tires  should  be  inspected  once  or  twice  a  
month  and  always  before  a  long  trip.  Punctures  or  damage  not  
attended  to  promptly  can  result  in  loss  of  inflation  pressure  and/or  
damage to the tire. ContiSeal™ tires with cuts and punctures must be  
inspected  by  a trained  tire  specialist  as  soon  as possible.  The trained  
specialist,  must  inspect  the  tire  carefully  and,  according  to  industry  
standards,  to determine whether a  permanent repair can be made  or  
whether  the  tire  must  be  removed  from  service  and  scrapped.  A  
permanent  repair  will  require  removal  of  the  tire  from  the  rim  and  
application  of  a  repair  method  specifically  approved  for  the  
ContiSeal™ tires.
ContiSeal™ tires are identified by a symbol on the tire sidewall.
CONTISILENT™ TIRE OWNERS
ContiSilent™ tires are designed to 
reduce  noise  generated  while  
d r
iving.  A  ContiSilent™  tire  is  
lined  with  a  noise  reducing  foam  
insert. It is not designed or intended to act as a puncture repair.
USING ContiSilent™ Tires
In  aspects  such  as  mounting,  demounting,  inflating  and  balancing,  
Co
 ntiSilent™ tires do not differ from non-ContiSilent™ tires. As with  
any  tire,  regularly  inspect  ContiSilent™  tires  for  evidence  of  cuts,  
punctures,  and  loss  of  inflation  pressure.  At  a  minimum,  
ContiSilent™  tires  should  be  inspected  once  or  twice  a  month  and  
always  before  a  long  trip.  Punctures  or  damage  not  attended  to  
promptly can result in loss of inflation pressure and/or damage to the  
tire. ContiSilent™ tires with cuts and punctures must be inspected by  
a trained tire specialist as soon as possible. The trained tire specialist  
must  inspect  the  tire  carefully  and,  according  to  industry  standards,  
determine  whether  a  permanent  repair  can  be  made  or  whether  the  
tire must be removed from service and scrapped. 
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A permanent repair will require removal of the tire from the rim and  
application of a repair method specifically approved for ContiSilent™  
Tires.  ContiSilent™  tires  are  identified  by  a  symbol  on  the  tire  
sidewall.  ContiSilent™  tires  and  non-ContiSilent™  tires  may  be  
mixed on the same vehicle.
In  addition  to  the  valuable  warranty,  safety  and  maintenance  
in
 formation you will finding this Warranty we encourage you to visit  
CTA websites at: 
 www.continentaltire.com
  or 
www.continentaltire.ca
 
for  up-to-date  changes  and  a  Self-Help  knowledge  base  with  
downloadable brochures (customer care link). Please also visit the US  
Tire Manufacturer Association (USTMA) website at 
 www.ustires.org
.
THIS  LIMITED  WARRANTY  AND  ADJUSTMENT  POLICY  IS  
NO
 T  A  WARRANTY  THAT  YOUR  TIRE  WILL  NOT  FAIL  OR  
BECOME UNSERVICEABLE IF NEGLECTED OR MISTREATED.
FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION
Contact the authorized dealer where you purchased the vehicle or the  
ne
 arest  Continental  brand  tire  dealer.  For  the  nearest  Continental  
brand tire dealer, consult either the websites or the toll free Customer  
Relations number(s).
In the United States call 80
 0-847-3349
In Canada, call 85
 5-453-1962
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
1830 MacMillan Park Dr.Fort Mill, SC 29707
Continental Tire Canada, Inc. 6110 Cantay Rd.
Mississauga, ON L5R 3W5 
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FALKEN TIRE CORPORATION   
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FALKEN TIRE CORPORATION
FALKEN
MADE BY SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES
Congratulations!
Your  new  vehicle  is  fitted  with  high  performance  and  high  quality  
Fa
 lken tires.
In  order  to  guarantee  that  you  receive  the  best  performance  and  
qu
 ality from your new Falken tires, we recommend that you read and  
follow  all  of  the  maintenance  and  safety  tips  provided  in  this  
document.  We  also  suggest  that  you  have  your  Falken  tires  
periodically  inspected  and  maintained  by  a  qualified  tire  service  
professional.
A) TIRE CARE AND RECOMMENDATIONS
PROPER INFLATION AND FUEL ECONOMY
Ensure  maximum  performance  and  a  long  life  from  your  tires  by  
ch
 ecking  the  air  pressures  at  least  once  a  month  and  set  them  to  the  
vehicle  manufacturer’s  recommended  pressure(s)  listed  on  the  
vehicle’s  tire placard or  in  your  Owner’s  Manual.  Always check and  
adjust your air pressure when your tires are cold, preferably first thing  
in  the  morning  before  driving.  Never  release  air  pressure  from  tires  
when they are hot. Wait until the tires cool down and recheck, adding  
air  or  releasing  as  required.  Falken  endorses  the  use  of  nitrogen  in  
your  tires  because  it  helps  your  tires  maintain  optimal  pressure  for  
longer  periods of time  and reduces  the  amount of moisture  inside of  
the tire and wheel assembly.
*Some  plus  size  applications  may  require  different  air  pressure(s)  
t h
an what is listed on your vehicle’s placard or Owner’s Manual. In  
this  case,  please  consult  your  tire  dealer  or  Falken  Tire  for  proper  
inflation pressure(s). 
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TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Tires  need  to  be properly inflated to  effectively  operate  and  perform  
as
   intended.  Tires  carry  the  weight  of  the  vehicle,  passengers,  and  
cargo as well as bear the forces of braking, accelerating, and turning.  
The  vehicle manufacturer sets the inflation  pressures  for the original  
equipment tires that are on your vehicle.
Driving  with  improperly  inflated  tires  is  dangerous.  An  under  
in
 flated  tire  will  generate  excessive  heat  build-up  that  will  cause  
damage to the internal structure and inner liner of the tire. Besides tire  
damage,  improper  tire  inflation  pressures  can  also  affect  your  
vehicle’s  ride  and  handling,  tire  tread  wear,  and  fuel  economy.  It  is  
recommended to always keep all of your tires, including the spare, at  
the  vehicle  manufacturer’s  recommended  inflation  pressures  and  be  
sure to check the air pressure monthly and before going on long road  
trips or carrying extra weight in your vehicle.
Your vehicle’s tire  placard and/or  Owner’s Manual will  list  the cold  
in
 flation  pressure(s)  for  your  vehicle’s  original  equipment  tires,  
including the spare. The placard can be found on the driver side door  
or  door  jamb  area.  If  you  have  questions  about  understanding  your  
vehicle’s  tire  placard,  please  refer  to  your  Owner’s  Manual  or  ask  a  
qualified tire service professional.
Example of what your tire placard looks like: 
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CHECKING YOUR TIRE’S AIR PRESSURE
Checking your air pressure at least once a month is vital to help your  
ti
 res perform properly and help you get the best gas mileage possible.  
Tires can lose up to 7 kPa (1 psi) per month under normal conditions  
and lose up to 7 kPa (1 PSI) per every 9°C (16°F) drop in temperature.  
Here are some simple steps on how to check the air pressures in your  
tires:
1. Remove the valve stem cap.
2
. Place the end of the tire gauge firmly against the tire’s valve stem.
3
 . Read the current pressure displayed on the gauge that is currently  
i
 n the tire.
4. Increase pressure at this time (if needed) and recheck with your tire  
g
 auge.
5. Replace the valve stem cap.
6
 . Repeat  until  all  of  your  tires  have  been  checked  and  adjusted  
a
 ccordingly.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) A  Tire  Pressure  Monitoring  System  (TPMS)  is  a  safety  
system  found  in  most  vehicles  manufactured  after  2005.  
Th
 ere  are  pressure  sensing  transmitters  mounted  inside  of  
each tire that sends readings to the central computer in your  
vehicle. The TPMS system will alert you when one or more  
of your tires are underinflated by 25% or more by turning on  
a  warning  light  on  your  vehicle’s  dashboard  or  Heads  Up  Display  
(HUD) screen. This means that one or more of your tires may have a  
low-pressure  condition.  Follow  the  instructions  in  your  Owner’s  
Manual. 
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ROTATION AND WEAR
Falken recommends rotating your tires at least every 8,000  km  
(5,000  miles) and periodically inspecting your tires to make sure they  
ar
e  free  of  road  hazards  (such  as nails,  screws,  large  wood  splinters,  
etc.) that might penetrate your tires causing them to lose air pressure  
and  to  ensure  they  are  wearing  evenly.  Common  irregular  wear  
patterns are: misalignment wear, where the tire shows excessive outer  
or inner tread wear.  Tire sidewalls should  also be inspected for  cuts,  
snags, bruises, and weather cracking. If any of these noted conditions  
are  present  during  inspection,  we  recommend  returning  to  your  
servicing  tire dealer to be corrected to ensure  long tire  life.  ***Never 
include a temporary spare tire in your rotation pattern***
TIRE REPLACEMENT
Falken recommends replacing your tires when the tread wears down  
t o
 the wear bars at 1.6  mm (2/32 of an inch), which are located across  
th
e tread in several locations around the tire. If only two tires are being  
replaced,  the  two new tires should always be installed on the rear of  
the vehicle to aid in preventing your vehicle from hydroplaning, even  
if your car is front wheel drive. It is always recommended to have your  
new  tires  balanced  during  installation,  and  alignment  checked  if  the  
previous tires show and irregular wear. Tires that have been in use for  
five years or more should continue to be inspected by a qualified tire  
specialist, at least annually. It is recommended that any tires 10 years  
old  or  older  from  the  date  of  manufacture,  including  spare  tires,  be  
replaced  with  new  tires  as  a  precaution  even  if  such  tires  appear  
serviceable and even if they have not reached the legal worn out limit  
at 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch). 
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TIRE REPAIRS
In  the  event  that  you  get  a  flat  tire  while  driving,  it  is  best  to  find  a  
ne
 arby, safe place to stop and install your spare tire or call a tow truck.  
The  less  distance  that  you  drive  on  your  low  or  flat  tire,  the  better  
chances your tire has of being repairable. Once you are able to get to  
your local servicing tire dealer, have them dismount the tire from the  
rim  and  thoroughly  inspect  the  inside  of  the  tire.  It  is  important  to  
know the difference between a proper tire repair and an improper one  
because it can be critical to you and your vehicle’s safety. An improper  
repair could pose a safety threat to you and your family and could also  
affect  your  tire’s  manufacturer  warranty.  Here  are  some  tips  in  
determining if your damaged tire can be properly repaired or not:
• A lways have the tire removed from the wheel and inspected before  
a
 ny repair is performed.
• Tires with less than 1.6  
 mm  (2/32 of an inch) of tread should NOT  
be
 repaired.
• Never  repair  a  tire  with  a  puncture  larger  than  6  
 mm  (1/4  of  an 
in
ch).
• Repairs should be limited to the tread area only.
•
 Repairs cannot overlap one another.
•
 A plug and patch or plug/patch combo should be used to effectively  
r
 epair a tire puncture.
• If  anything  seems  questionable  at  any  time  during  the  repair  
p
 rocess,  ask  your  service  advisor  for  more  details  and/or  call  the  
tire  manufacturer  to  make  sure  the  tire’s  warranty  is  not  being  
voided.
TIRE MIX USAGE
WARNING! 
Never  mix  tires  of  different  size  or  construction  and/or  type  on  
an
 y axle. (Except for temporary use as a spare tire.) Always refer to  
the vehicle’s owner manual for proper tire fitments. 
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TIRE SPEED RATINGS
Falken recommends replacing your tire(s) with the same speed rating  
as
  the original tires equipped on your vehicle.
It  is  okay  to  use  a  lower  speed  rated  tire  when  using  Winter  tires.  
Ho
 wever,  speeds  should  be  reduced  to  match  the  tires  new  
“maximum” speed capability.
Any  tire  that  is  repaired,  damaged,  abused,  altered  from  its  original  
st
 ate  or  retreaded  voids  the  speed  rating  on  that  particular  tire  and  
should be considered a non-speed rated tire.
HIGH PERFORMANCE, LOW ASPECT RATIO TIRES
Various new vehicles come equipped with high performance and/or  
lo
 w  aspect  ratio  tires  from  the  factory.  These  tires  generally  provide  
increased  vehicle  handling  characteristics,  but  may  also  have  
engineering  performance  trade-offs  related  with  their  designs.  Low  
aspect  ratio  tires  have  reduced  sidewall  heights  and  may  be  more  
vulnerable to damage from road hazards, potholes, and other objects,  
like curbs. Your vehicle’s wheels are susceptible to these same dangers  
as  well.  Some  vehicles  may  be  originally  equipped  with  high  
performance tires that are designed for warmer weather use reducing  
traction in colder, winter weather conditions. High performance tires  
also pose the possibility of wearing more quickly, giving a stiffer ride,  
and  producing  louder  noise  than  standard  all-season  tires  during  
operation.  Refer  to  your  vehicle  Owner’s  Manual,  tire  information  
placard,  or  qualified  tire  service  professional  for  more  information  
about these kinds of tires.
WINTER TIRES
Falken  recommends  all  four  tires  be  replaced  when  replacing  your  
o r
iginal equipment tires and installing winter tires for the winter months.
WARNING! 
Falken  does  not  recommend  the  use  of  mixing  different  speed  
ra
 tings  on  a  vehicle.  This  can  cause  poor  handling  and  
unpredictable steering.
WARNING! 
Never use just two winter tires. It could lead to adverse handling,  
lo
 ss of control, which could cause serious injury or death.