NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Warranty Booklet

LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CAPACITY COVERAGE
In addition to the Lithium-Ion Battery Coverage for
defects in materials or workmanship, the Lithium-
Ion battery is also warranted against capacity loss
below nine bars of capacity as shown on the vehi-
cle’s battery capacity level gauge for a period of
60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
This warranty covers any repairs needed to return
battery capacity to a level of nine remaining bars
on the vehicle’s battery capacity level gauge. If
possible, the Lithium-Ion battery components will
be repaired or replaced, and the original Lithium-
Ion battery will be returned to the vehicle. If nec-
essary, the Lithium-Ion battery will be replaced
with either a new or remanufactured Lithium-Ion
battery. Any repair or replacement made under this
Lithium-Ion Battery Capacity Coverage may not
return your Lithium-Ion battery to an “as new”
condition with all 12 battery capacity bars, but it
will provide the vehicle with a capacity level of nine
bars or more on the battery capacity level gauge.
This Lithium-Ion Battery Capacity Coverage is
subject to the exclusions listed under the heading
“WHAT IS NOT COVERED.”
CORROSION COVERAGE (PERFORATION
FROM CORROSION)
Any body sheet metal panel supplied by Nissan
found to have developed perforation (rust-
through) due to corrosion in normal use is covered
for 60 months, regardless of mileage, subject to
the exclusions listed under the heading “WHAT IS
NOT COVERED”. No additional rust proofing ap- plications are required. Perforation is a condition
in which any body sheet metal panel has corroded
from one surface through to another.
TOWING COVERAGE
If your vehicle is inoperative due to the failure of a
warranted part, during any of the New Vehicle
Limited warranties, including Emission and Seat-
belt warranties, towing service to the nearest au-
thorized Nissan LEAF certified dealer is covered.
Note: For additional information on towing please
see Roadside Assistance.
ADJUSTMENT COVERAGEService adjustments not usually associated with
the replacement of parts, such as wheel align-
ment, are covered only during the first 12 months
or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first.
REFRIGERANT RECHARGE ONLY COVERAGERefrigerant recharge not associated with the re-
pair or replacement of a warranted part is covered
only during the first 12 months, regardless of the
mileage.
NO CHARGE
Warranty repairs will be made at no charge for parts
and/or labor (except for tires, in which case you may pay
certain charges as noted above or as described in the
applicable tire warranty found later in this booklet) . Any
needed parts replacement will be made using Genuine
Nissan or Nissan approved new or remanufactured
parts. Nissan reserves the right to make changes at any
time, without notice, to production and service parts in
their specifications, colors, and materials, including those used in connection with warranty repairs. For this
reason, when approved by Nissan and at Nissan’s dis-
cretion, functionally equivalent replacement parts may
be used that do not exactly match the original produc-
tion part.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICEYou must take the vehicle to an authorized Nissan
LEAF certified dealer in the United States or Canada
during regular business hours at your expense in
order to obtain warranty service. The names and
addresses of authorized Nissan LEAF certified deal-
ers are listed in telephone directories.
MAINTENANCE , DATA ACCESS, AND
RECORDS
As a condition of this warranty, you are responsible for
properly using, maintaining and caring for your vehicle
as outlined in your OWNER’S MANUAL and your
NISSAN LEAF SERVICE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE,
and maintaining copies of all maintenance records &
receipts for review by Nissan. You are required to per-
form annual EV Battery Usage Report at intervals of
12 months, 24 months, 36 months, 48 months,
60 months, 72 months, and 84 months. These EV
Battery Usage Reports can be performed by a Nissan
LEAF certified dealer or any qualified repair shop facility.
The 12 and 24 month EV Battery Usage Report will be
performed at no charge to the customer, provided the
work is done at a Nissan LEAF certified dealer. Any
damage or failure resulting from a failure to have these
required services performed, or that could have been
avoided had these services been performed, is not
covered under warranty.
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You are also required to provide consent to give Nissan
access to data stored on vehicle systems for the pur-
pose of vehicle diagnosis and repair. Failure to do so is
likely to result in denial of warranty coverage.
Evidence of the performance of the required mainte-
nance should be kept and presented as proof of such
maintenance in connection with related warranty re-
pairs. To assist you in maintaining appropriate records,
the maintenance log located in your NISSAN LEAF
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE can be used along
with supporting repair invoices, receipts and other such
records.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from or caused by:
Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with the
OWNER’S MANUAL.
Misuse, such as overloading, using the vehicle to
tow, driving over curbs, or using the vehicle as a
power source using equipment not authorized by
Nissan for this purpose.
Failure of a component not covered by warranty.Racing and competitive driving.Damage caused by car washes and pressure wash-
ers.
Theft, vandalism, fire, flooding, or immersion of bat-
tery in water or fluids.
Accident, collision, or being towed (Flat bed recom-
mended) .
Repairs performed by anyone other than a Nissan
LEAF certified dealer.
Glass breakage, unless resulting from defects in
material or workmanship.
Normal wear and tear, including dings, dents, chips,
or scratches.
Note: Complaints related to failure to comply with
proper use of the vehicle as described in the appli-
cable OWNER’S MANUAL (including the lack of
availability or use of proper fluid) , or the vehicle’s
lack of compliance with local regulations or environ-
mental requirements of any country (other than the
U.S. or Canada) are NOT covered by this warranty.
DAMAGE OR FAILURES DUE TO ALTERATION
OR MODIFICATION
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from or caused by:
Alteration, tampering, or improper repair.Installation of non-Nissan Approved accessories or
components.
Improper installation of any Nissan approved after-
market accessory or component.
A vehicle whose odometer mileage has been al-
tered, or the odometer repaired or replaced and the
actual vehicle mileage cannot be correctly and read-
ily determined.
SALVAGE TITLE
This limited warranty does not apply to any vehicle, and
is rendered void if the vehicle is (or ever has been)
issued a “salvage” or similar title under any state’s law;
or has ever been determined to be a “total loss” or
equivalent by any insurance company, such as by pay-
ment of a cash payment of claim in lieu of repairs
because of a determination that the cost of repairs
exceeded the actual cash value of the vehicle. LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
This warranty does not cover damage or failures result-
ing from or caused by:
Exposing a vehicle to ambient temperatures above
120F (49C) for over 24 hours.
Storing a vehicle in temperatures below -13F (-25C)
for over seven days.
Leaving your vehicle for over 14 days where the
lithium-ion battery reaches a zero or near zero state
of charge.
Physically damaging the lithium-ion battery or inten-
tionally attempting to reduce the life of the lithium-ion
battery.
Exposing the lithium-ion battery to contact with a
direct flame.
Immersing any portion of the lithium-ion battery in
water or fluids.
Opening the lithium-ion battery enclosure or having
it serviced by someone other than a Nissan LEAF
certified technician.
Neglecting to follow correct charging procedures.Use of incompatible charging devices.Consequential damage caused by the failure to re-
pair an existing problem.
GRADUAL CAPACITY LOSS
The Lithium-ion battery (EV battery) , like all lithium-ion
batteries, will experience gradual capacity loss with time
and use. Loss of battery capacity due to or resulting from
gradual capacity loss is NOT covered under this warranty
beyond the terms and limits specified in the LITHIUM-ION
BATTERY CAPACITY COVERAGE above. See your
OWNER’S MANUAL for important tips on how to maxi-
mize the life and capacity of the “Lithium-ion battery.”
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DAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from or caused by:
Stone chipping, chemical fallout (acid rain) , tree sap,
salt, hail, wind-storm, lightning, flood or other envi-
ronmental conditions.
The items listed below are not covered under corro-
sion coverage (perforation from corrosion) .
Corrosion of outer trim parts, such as moldings.
However, corrosion of outer trim parts is war-
ranted for 12 months or 12,500 miles, whichever
comes first.
Corrosion other than perforation, such as cos-
metic or surface corrosion due to defects in ma-
terials or workmanship. This is covered under the
Basic Coverage of the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
Special bodies or equipment not manufactured or
supplied by Nissan. DAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION DUE TO
LACK OF OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from or caused by:
Lack of performance of proper maintenance ser-
vices as outlined in your NISSAN LEAF SERVICE &
MAINTENANCE GUIDE.
Use of improper or dirty fluids or lubricants.Use of parts not equivalent in quality or design to
parts supplied by Nissan.
Failure of not having the EV Battery Usage Report
required services performed.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE EXPENSE
This warranty does not cover normal maintenance ser-
vices as specified in your NISSAN LEAF SERVICE &
MAINTENANCE GUIDE such as cleaning and polish-
ing; wheel alignment; headlight aiming; replacement of
filters, replacement of windshield wiper inserts, lubri-
cants, coolant; worn brake pads, drums and rotors.
SEAT BELTS AND TIRES
Seat belts and tires are not covered by this warranty, but
are covered by separate warranties.
(See following pages for separate warranties which may
apply to your Nissan, such as those covering vehicle
seat belts and tires.)
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WHO IS THE WARRANTOR
Nissan1warrants all parts of your 2013 Nissan vehicle
seat belt system supplied by Nissan.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG
This warranty covers any Nissan supplied seat belt or
related component, that fails to function properly during
normal use within ten (10) years of the date the vehicle
is delivered to the first retail buyer or put into service,
whichever is earlier. Warranty repairs are free of charge
for parts and labor.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
You must take the vehicle to an authorized Nissan LEAF
certified dealer in the United States or Canada during
regular business hours at your expense in order to
obtain warranty service.
WHAT IS NOT COVEREDDamage or failure due to misuse, alteration, accident
or collision damage. (Proper use is outlined in your
OWNER’S MANUAL) .
Color fading, spotting or other cosmetic items when
the belt is otherwise functioning properly.
Air bags and related electronic control systems
which are covered by the Powertrain warranty.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER
WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAW
RIGHTS
EXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGESThis warranty does not cover incidental or
consequential damages such as loss of the
use of the vehicle, inconvenience or commer-
cial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL-
ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION
OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages or limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Nissan does not authorize any person to create for
it any other warranty, obligation or liability in con-
nection with this vehicle.
1 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN, 37068-5003, which distributes Nissan vehicles in the United States.
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ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER
AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES INCLUDING
RFT TIRES WITH RUN-FLAT
TECHNOLOGY ELIGIBILITY
This Limited Warranty covers BRIDGESTONE and
FIRESTONE brand passenger and light truck tires, in-
cluding RFT and temporary spare tires, originally in-
stalled by the vehicle manufacturer on a new vehicle.
You are covered under the terms of this Limited War-
ranty if the tire was produced after July 4, 2004 (DOT
serial 2704 or later) and has been used only on the
vehicle on which it was originally installed in non-
commercial service.
WHAT IS WARRANTED AND FOR HOW
LONG
Before wearing down to 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) remaining
original tread depth (i.e. worn down to the top of the
built-in indicators in the tread grooves) and within
6 years from the date of purchase (proof of purchase
date required; without proof of purchase date, then
within 6 years from the date of tire manufacture) , for any
reason other than those excluded in the section entitled
“What This Limited Warranty Does Not Cover,” any
eligible tire that becomes unusable for any reason within
the manufacturer’s control will be replaced with an
equivalent new tire on the basis set forth in this Limited
Warranty.
WHAT THE WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER
This Limited Warranty does not cover the following:1. Tire damage or irregular wear due to: A. Road hazards, including, without limitation:
Puncture, cut, impact break, stone drill, bruise,
bulge, snag, etc.
B. Improper use or operation, including, with-
out limitation: Improper inflation pressure, over-
loading, tire/wheel spinning, use of an improper
wheel, tire chain damage, misuse, misapplica-
tion, negligence, tire alteration, or for racing or
competition purposes.
C. Insufficient or improper maintenance, in-
cluding, without limitation: Failure to rotate tires
as recommended in this manual, wheel mis-
alignment, worn suspension components, im-
proper tire mounting or demounting, tire/wheel
assembly imbalance, or other vehicle condi-
tions, defects, or characteristics.
D. Contamination or degradation by petro-
leum products or other chemicals, fire or other
externally generated heat, or water or other
material trapped inside the tire during mounting
or inflation.
E. Improper repair. Improper repair voids this
Limited Warranty.
F. For RFT tires only, improper run-flat or
low tire pressure operation, including, with-
out limitation: Exceeding speed, distance, or
other run-flat/lowpressure operation limitations. 2. Rapid tread wear or wear-out. Original equipment
tires have no mileage warranty.
3. Weather/ozone cracking after 4 years from date of tire manufacture.
4. Ride disturbance or vibration after 1/32 inch (0.8 mm) of tread wear use.
5. Tires with sealant, balance, or other filler material that was not originally applied or inserted by the tire
manufacturer.
6. Tires used in commercial service.
7. Tires purchased and normally used outside the United States and Canada.
8. The cost of applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
9. Failure to follow any of the safety and maintenance recommendations or warnings contained in this
manual.
This Limited Warranty is in addition to and/or may be
limited by any other applicable written warranty you may
have received concerning special tires or situations.
REPLACEMENT PRICE
Radial passenger and light truck tires adjusted under
this Limited Warranty will be replaced free of charge
during the first 25% of tread wear or within 12 months
from the date of purchase (proof of purchase date
required; without proof of purchase date, then within
12 months from the date of tire manufacture) , which-
ever occurs first. During the free replacement period,
mounting and balancing are included free of charge.
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To determine the replacement price after the free tire
replacement period, the percent of used tread wear is
multiplied by the current selling price for the replace-
ment tire(s) . The appropriate taxes, mounting, balanc-
ing, disposal fee, and other service charges may be
added to the adjustment replacement price.
In Canada, the tire will be adjusted at dealerships (sub-
ject to dealer discretion) at a predetermined “Adjust-
ment Price.”
REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
If you receive a replacement tire under this Limited
Warranty, it will be covered by the manufacturer’s war-
ranty, if any, given on that tire at that time.
WHERE TO GO
Tire adjustments under this Limited Warranty will only
be made at an authorized Bridgestone Firestone re-
tailer. Consult a phone directory (often listed in the
Yellow Pages under “Tire Dealers” or the internet at
www.bridgestonetire.com for the location nearest you.
CONSUMER RIGHTS
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state or in Canada from province to province.
CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
To the extent permitted by law, Bridgestone Firestone
North American Tire, LLC disclaims all other warranties,
including but not limited to the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and
any liability for inconvenience, incidental, or consequen-
tial damages, loss of time, loss of vehicle use or, incon-
venience. Some states do not allow the exclusion orlimitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty applies only to consumers actually
using the tire in the United States and Canada. For
warranty conditions outside the United States and
Canada, see your local Bridgestone Firestone distributor.
Obligations under this policy may not be enlarged or
altered by anyone.
In accordance with Federal Law, this Limited Warranty
has been designated as a “Limited Warranty.” Nothing
in this Limited Warranty is intended to be a representa-
tion that tire failures cannot occur. This Limited War-
ranty is given in the United States by Bridgestone
Firestone North American Tire, LLC, 535 Marriott Dr.,
Nashville, TN 37214 and in Canada by Bridgestone
Firestone Canada Inc., 5770 Hurontario St., Suite 400,
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5R 3G5.
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
In order to keep this Limited Warranty valid, we require
you to have your tires regularly inspected and rotated
per the vehicle OWNER’S MANUAL and to furnish
proof of same in order to receive an adjustment. Such
proof should show the date, mileage, and servicing
location. A sales receipt containing this information will
suffice. It is your obligation to maintain proper tire infla-
tion pressures as specified by the vehicle manufacturer
and to operate the vehicle within tire/vehicle load ca-
pacity and speed limitations. It is also your obligation to
maintain proper wheel alignment and tire/wheel assem-
bly balance. To request an adjustment, you must present
the tire to an authorized Bridgestone Firestone retailer.
Complete and sign the customer section of the Bridge-
stone Firestone North American Tire, LLC Limited War-ranty adjustment form and pay appropriate replacement
price, taxes, disposal fee, and service charges, if any.
ARBITRATION
You and Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire,
LLC agree that all claims, disputes, and controversies
between you and it, including any of its agents, employ-
ees, successors, or assigns, arising out of or in connec-
tion with this Limited Warranty, or any other warranties,
express or implied, including a failure of warranty and
the validity of this arbitration clause, but excluding
claims for personal injury or property damage, shall be
resolved by binding arbitration between you and it,
according to the formal dispute resolution procedures
of the National Arbitration Forum, under the Code of
Procedure then in effect. This arbitration will be con-
ducted as a document hearing. If you request any pro-
cedures beyond a document hearing, you will be re-
sponsible for all fees, including filing and administrative
fees, above and beyond the fees required for document
hearings. The arbitration between you and Bridgestone
Firestone North American Tire, LLC shall not include any
other customers, be combined or consolidated in any
fashion with arbitrations involving other customers, or
proceed in any form of class action in which the claims
of numerous customers are considered together. Any
award of the arbitrator(s) may be entered as a judgment
in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrators
will have no authority to award punitive or other dam-
ages not measured by the prevailing party’s actual
damages, except as may be required by statute. Infor-
mation may be obtained and claims may be filed at any
office of the National Arbitration Forum or at P.O. Box
50191, Minneapolis, MN 55405.
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THE WARRANTOR
The warrantor of Bridgestone and Firestone tires is:
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC
535 Marriott Dr.
Nashville, TN 37214
Please contact Bridgestone Firestone for a copy of their
“Tire Maintenance, Safety and Warranty Manual”
For Customer Assistance:
1-800-847-3272
SAFETY INFORMATION
Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in
use as a result of punctures, impact damage, im-
proper inflation, overloading, or other conditions
resulting from use or misuse. Tire failure may create
a risk of serious personal injury or property damage.
To reduce risk of tire failure, we strongly recom-
mend you read and follow all safety information
contained in the Important Tire Safety Information
section contained in this booklet, the tire placard in
the vehicle or the OWNER’S MANUAL.
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WHO IS THE WARRANTOR
The warrantor of the tires supplied as original equip-
ment on your new Nissan vehicle is the tire manufacturer
or tire distributor of your specific tires. Nissan isNOT
the warrantor of your original equipment tires. The war-
rantor for each of the tire brands which may be installed
as original equipment on your new Nissan is listed
below.
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire
LLC
535 Marriott Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37214
1-800-TIREBSA (1-800-847-3272)
WHAT IS COVERED
The tire manufacturer’s warranty for the specific tires
supplied as original equipment on your vehicle may be
found on the preceding pages.
Please refer to the following pages for important
safety information.
WHAT YOU MUST DO
To obtain information on tire warranties and tire dealer
service locations or for customer service, contact the
appropriate warrantor listed above.
In order to obtain warranty service, you must present the
unserviceable tire to an authorized Nissan dealer or to
an authorized dealer of the warrantor in the United
States or Canada. Their names and addresses are listed
in your local telephone directory. Your Nissan dealer will
also assist you with your tire service requirements or in
obtaining tire warranty service from the tire manufac-
turer.
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRE LIMITED WARRANTIES
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Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail due to
improper maintenance or service factors. This could
create a risk of property damage and serious or fatal
injury. Disregarding any of the safety precautions and
instructions contained in this manual may result in tire
failure or explosion causing serious personal injury or
death. For your safety, comply with the following:
TIRE INFLATION
Keep tires inflated to the pressures recommended on
the tire data placard. (See your OWNER’S MANUAL for
location.) These inflation pressures must be maintained
as a minimum. However, do not exceed the maximum
pressure rating indicated on the tire sidewall.
CHECK INFLATION PRESSURES ON ALL YOUR
TIRES, INCLUDING THE SPARE, WHEN TIRES ARE
COLD, AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH BEFORE DRIV-
ING.
Failure to maintain correct inflation may result in im-
proper vehicle handling and may cause rapid and ir-
regular tire wear, sudden tire destruction, loss of vehicle
control and serious personal injury. Therefore, inflation
pressures should be checked at least once a month and
always prior to long distance trips.
Pressures should be checked when tires are cold. The
tires are cold when your vehicle has been driven less
than a mile at moderate speed after being stopped for
three or more hours.
CHECKING PRESSURE WHEN TIRES
ARE HOT
If you must add air when your tires are hot, add four
pounds per square inch (psi) (28 kPa) above the rec-
ommended cold air pressure. Recheck the inflation
pressure when the tire is cold.
For Example Only:
Gauge reading of hot tire: 32 psi
If recommended pressure is: 30 psi
Desired gauge reading of hot tire 30+4psi=34psi
Check cold pressures as soon as possible, at least by
the next day. Never “bleed” air from hot tires as your tire
will be underinflated. Use an accurate tire gauge to
check pressures. Never allow children to air up tires.
DRIVING ON ANY TIRE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE
CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE IS DANGEROUS.
For replacement tires, the correct inflation pressure will be
provided by your tire dealer. If not, refer to the vehicle decal.
Underinflation produces extreme flexing of the sidewalls
and builds up heat which may result in sudden tire de-
struction and serious personal injury. Overinflating can
cause the tire to be more susceptible to impact damage.
LOAD LIMITS
DO NOT OVERLOAD. DRIVING ON ANY OVER-
LOADED TIRE IS DANGEROUS.Never load your
tires beyond the load carrying limits molded into the
sidewall of the tires or the maximum vehicle load limit as
shown on the vehicle tire data placard, whichever is
less. Overloading causes heat to build up which can
lead to sudden tire failure and serious personal injury.
SPEED LIMITS AND SPEED RATED
TIRES
HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Never operate your vehicle in excess of lawful speeds or
the maximum speeds justified by the driving conditions.
Excessive speeds or racing can cause heat buildup in a
tire leading to possible failure and serious personal
injury.
Correct inflation pressure is especially impor-
tant. However, at high speeds, even with the correct
inflation pressure, a road hazard, for example, is more
difficult to avoid and if contact is made, there is a greater
chance of causing tire damage than at the lower speed.
Moreover, driving at high speed reduces the reaction
time available to avoid accidents and bring your vehicle
to a safe stop. If you see any damage to a tire or wheel,
replace it with your spare tire and see your tire dealer at
once.
Tire speed ratings do not imply that a vehicle can be
safely driven at the maximum speed for which the tire is
rated. In addition, some damages or improper repairs
may cause a speed-rated tire to lose its speed rating.
Exceeding the tire’s maximum speed rating will cause
the tire to build up excessive heat which can cause tire
damage that could result in sudden tire destruction and
rapid air loss. Failure to control a vehicle with sudden air
loss can lead to an accident. In any case, you should not
exceed reasonable speeds as indicated by the legal
limits and driving conditions.
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SPEED SYMBOLS -are shown on the sidewall of
some tires. The following table shows the maximum
speed corresponding to the symbol.
SPEED RATINGS
†Speed Speed Maximum Rating mph km/Hr M 81 130
N 87 140
P 93 150
Q 99 160
R 106 170
S 112 180
T 118 190
H 130 210
V* 149 240
Z** 149 240
*Some V (or VR) rated tires may have a speed
capacity of greater than 149 mph (240 km/h).
Consult your tire manufacturer for maximum speed
ratings if your vehicle capability exceeds this speed.
**Z (or ZR) rated tires are designed for use on
cars with maximum speed capabilities in excess
of 149 mph (240 km/h). Consult your tire manufac-
turer for maximum speed capabilities.
†Although a tire may be speed rated, we do not endorse
the operation of any vehicle in an unsafe or unlawful
manner. Speed ratings are based on laboratory tests
which relate to performance on the road, but are not applicable if tires are underinflated, overloaded, worn
out, damaged, altered, improperly repaired, or re-
treaded. Furthermore, tire speed ratings do not imply
that vehicles can be safely driven at the maximum
speed for which the tire is rated, particularly under
adverse road and weather conditions or if the vehicle
has unusual characteristics. Most highway passenger
tires that do not have a speed symbol in the sidewall
have a maximum speed rating of 105 mph. Light truck
highway tires that do not have a speed symbol on the
sidewall of the tire have a maximum speed of 87 mph.
Some light truck tires may have higher maximum
speeds; consult your tire dealer. The speed and other
ratings of retreaded tires are assigned by the retreader
and voids the original manufacturer’s ratings.
IMPORTANT:
In order to maintain the speed capability
of the vehicle, replacement tires must have speed rat-
ings equal to or higher than those fitted as original
equipment (as indicated on the vehicle placard or
OWNER’S MANUAL) . If tires with lower speed ratings
are fitted, the speed capability of the vehicle will be
lowered to the maximum speed capability of the re-
placement tire as indicated on the above table.
Remember...High speed driving can be dangerous and
may be damaging to your tires.
And...When driving at highway speeds, correct inflation
pressure is especially important.
Contact the manufacturer of your tires for their position
and assistance on the repair of speed-rated tires. When
you are replacing tires that have a speed rating, you
must replace with tires of the same or higher speed
rating if the speed capability of the vehicle is to be
maintained.
VISUAL INSPECTION
INSPECT YOUR TIRES. DO NOT DRIVE ON A
DAMAGED TIRE OR WHEEL. Check your tires fre-
quently for scrapes, bulges, separations, cuts, snags,
cracks, penetrations or excessive localized wear from
hard braking. Also check for abnormal tire wear, particu-
larly on the edges of the tire tread which may be caused
by misalignment or underinflation. Impacts can damage
the inner portion of the tire without being visible on the
outside. If damage can be seen on the tires or wheels, or
if you suspect that possible impact damage may have
occurred, replace with spare at once and have your tire
store or dealer inspect your tires immediately. Use of a
damaged tire could result in tire destruction. When
inspecting your tires, including the spare, check your air
pressures. If your pressure check indicates that one of
your tires has lost pressure of two pounds or more, look
for signs of penetrations, valve leakage, or wheel dam-
age that may account for the air loss.
All tires will wear out faster when subjected to high
speeds as well as hard cornering, rapid starts, sudden
stops, frequent driving on roads which are in poor
condition, and off-road use. Roads with holes and rocks
or other objects can damage tires and cause misalign-
ment of your vehicle. When you drive on such roads,
drive on them carefully and slowly, and before driving
again at normal or highway speeds, examine your tires
for any damage, such as cuts, bulges, penetrations,
unusual wear patterns, etc.
TREAD WEAR INDICATORS (WEAR BARS): Tires
contain Tread Wear Indicators (Wear Bars) in the
grooves of the tire tread which show up when only
2/32nds of an inch (1.6 mm) of tread is remaining.
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