warning TOYOTA C-HR 2020 Warranties & Maintenance Guides (in English)
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BFGOODRICH TIRE
Passenger and Light Truck Tire Limited Warranty
About This Warranty
As the original purchaser of a BFGOODRICH® passenger or light 
truck tire, you are covered by all the benefits and conditions (subject 
to the maintenance recommendations and safety warnings) contained 
in this booklet. To ensure your understanding of and compliance with 
the terms and conditions of this warranty, please read it carefully. 
It is essential that you also read and understand the safety and 
maintenance recommendations for tires contained in this booklet.
Limited Mileage Warranty
BFGOODRICH original equipment passenger and light truck tires are 
covered by a limited mileage warranty (hereafter referred to as limited 
warranty for treadwear). For the mileage warranty associated with 
each tire line, please see your BFGoodrich tire retailer – or visit u\
s at 
tireregistration.com.
Certain conditions and limitations apply. Mileage warranties vary by 
tire line and certain exclusions may apply.
What Is Covered and for How Long?
BFGOODRICH passenger and light truck tires that are used in normal 
service on the vehicle on which they were originally fitted are covered 
as follows:
Workmanship and Materials
If there is a defect in workmanship and materials during the life of the\
 
original usable tread, or six (6) years from date of purchase (whichever 
comes first), your tire may be replaced on a pro rata basis under this 
warranty. After six (6) years or the wear of the original usable tread, 
whichever occurs first, all warranties, expressed or implied, expire.
The “date of purchase” refers to the date on your sales invoice. I\
f you 
cannot find your sales invoice, the date will be calculated based on the 
date of manufacture which is molded on the sidewall of your tire. 
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BFGOODRICH TIRE
Safety Maintenance Information
Read this Owner’s Manual, the information on the sidewall of  
your tires, your vehicle owner’s manual and the tire information   
placard that came on your vehicle, for essential safety and 
maintenance information.
While you should have complete confidence in your new 
BFGOODRICH
® tires, it’s important to register your tires so we can 
contact you about any new safety developments. For online tire 
registration, visit www.tireregistration.com.
Tire Failure – Safety Warning
Any tire may fail as a result of an improperly repaired puncture, 
impact damage, improper inflation, overloading, a crack, a bulge or 
other distortion, or other conditions resulting from use or misuse. Tire 
failures, such as a rapid air loss or a tread and belt detachment, may 
increase risk of injury, death, or property damage. To reduce the risk  
of a tire failure, you should thoroughly read and follow the instruction\
s 
 in this manual, your vehicle owner’s manual, the tire information 
placard on the vehicle (located in the vehicle’s door jamb, inside 
the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door), and tire sidewall 
information regarding safety warnings, proper tire use, and proper  
tire maintenance.
Controlling a Vehicle When a Tire Failure Occurs
If a tire failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, feel a vibration, o\
r 
feel the vehicle pull toward the side of the failed tire. If that happen\
s, 
DO NOT BRAKE OR ABRUPTLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. 
Instead, slowly remove your foot from the accelerator and hold the 
steering wheel firmly while steering to remain in your lane. Once the 
vehicle has slowed and is fully in your control, apply the brakes gently\
, 
safely pull over to the shoulder, and come to a stop in the safest 
location possible. Inspect all tires. If any tire looks flat or low , or shows
detachment or any other damage, replace the wheel and tire 
with a properly inflated spare after first inspecting the spare for  
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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, overloading, or other 
conditions resulting from use or misuse. Tire failure may create a risk 
of property damage, serious personal injury or death.SAFETY 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 Americas Tire 
Operations, LLC strongly recommends you read and follow 
all safety information contained in this manual. In addition, we 
recommend periodic inspection and maintenance, if necessary, 
by a qualified tire service professional.
Tire Failure While Driving
SAFETY WARNING
It is not often that a properly maintained tire will “blow out” wh\
ile you 
are driving. More commonly, if inflation pressure is lost, it will be 
gradual. If you do experience a blowout or sudden tire 
failure, the 
following information should be helpful:
• When the failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, feel a 
vibration, and/or the vehicle may pull toward the side of the  
failed tire.
•
 DO NOT abruptly brake or turn.
•
 Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator, hold the steering 
wheel firmly, and steer to maintain your lane position.
•
 Once the vehicle has slowed, apply the brakes gently.
•
 Gradually pull over to the shoulder and come to a stop, as far off 
the road as possible. 
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Tire Inflation Pressure 
Tires need proper inflation pressure to operate effectively and perform 
as intended. Tires carry the vehicle, passenger, and cargo loads and 
transmit the braking, acceleration, and turning forces. The vehicle 
manufacturer recommends the inflation pressures for the tires mounted 
on your vehicle.SAFETY WARNING
Driving on tires with improper inflation pressure is dangerous. •
 Under-inflation causes excessive tire heat build-up and internal 
structural damage.
•
 Over-inflation makes it more likely for tires tobe cut, punctured, or 
broken by sudden impact.
These situations 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 and/or owner’s manual for the recommended 
inflation pressures.
In addition to tire damage, improper inflation pressure may also: •
 Adversely affect vehicle ride and handling.
•
 Reduce tire tread wear.
•
 Affect fuel economy.
Therefore, follow these important recommendations for tire and vehicle 
safety, mileage, and economy: •
 Always keep the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended 
inflation pressure in all your tires, including the spare.
•
 Check their pressure monthly and before long trips or 
carrying extra weight.
Your vehicle’s tire information placard and/or owner’s manual will 
tell you the recommended cold inflation pressure for all your tires, 
including the spare. Examples of placards are shown in Figures 1 
and 2. Your placard may look differently and have dif- ferent tire and 
loading information than that shown in either of the figures.  You must  
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Different Tire Pressures for the Front and Rear Tires: For some 
vehicles, the recommended front and rear inflation pressures may 
be different (such as in the example shown in Figure 2). Make sure 
you take this into account during inflation pressure checks and when 
rotating tires.
Pressure Loss: Tires can lose 1 psi (7 kPa) per month under normal  
conditions and can lose 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 10˚F (5.6˚C temperature 
drop. A puncture, leaking valve, or other damage could also cause 
inflation pressure loss. If a tire loses more than 2 psi (14 kPa) per 
month, have it checked by a qualified tire service professional.
Tips For Safe Tire Inflation
SAFETY WARNING
Inflating an unsecured tire is dangerous. If it bursts, it could be hurled 
into the air with explosive force resulting in serious personal injury or 
death. Never inflate a tire unless it is 
secured to the vehicle or a tire 
mounting machine.
• Check your tire pressures, including your spare tire, monthly 
and before long trips or carrying extra weight. Be sure to use an 
accurate pressure gauge.
•
 Check inflation pressure when the tires are “cold.” Tires are 
considered “cold” when the vehicle has been parked for three 
hours or more, or if the vehicle has been driven less than a mile at 
moderate speed.
•
 Never release pressure from a hot tire in order to reach the 
recommended cold tire pressure. Normal driving causes tires 
to run hotter and inflation pressure to increase. If you reduce 
inflation pressure when your tires are hot, you may dangerously 
underinflate your tires.
•
 If it is necessary to adjust inflation pressure when your tires are 
“hot,” set their pressure to 4 psi (28 kPa) above the recommended 
cold inflation pressure. Recheck the inflation pressure when the 
tires are cold.
•
 If your tires lose more than 2 psi (14 kPa) per month, the tire, the 
valve, or wheel may be damaged. Consult a qualified tire service 
professional for an inspection. 
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• Use valve caps to keep the valves clear of debris and to help 
guard against inflation pressure loss.
Tips For Safe Loading SAFETY 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 
pressure 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 
performance 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.
SAFETY 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. 
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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 maintenance intervals, oil changes, and tire rotations. In 
particular, note the following tips for spotting tire damage:•
 After striking anything unusual in the roadway, have a qualified tire 
service professional demount the tire and inspect it for damage. A 
tire may not have visible signs of damage on the tire surface. Yet, 
the tire may suddenly fail without warning, a day, a week, or even 
months later.
•
 Inspect your tires for cuts, cracks, splits or bruises in the tread and \
sidewall areas. Bumps or bulges may indicate a separation within 
the tire body. Have your tire inspected by a qualified tire service 
professional. It may be necessary to have it removed from the 
wheel for a complete inspection.
•
 Inspect your tires for adequate tread depth. When the tire is worn 
to the built-in indicators at 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or less tread groove 
depth, or the tire cord or fabric is exposed, the tire is dangerously 
worn and must be replaced immediately.
•
 Inspect your tires for uneven wear. Wear on one side of the tread 
or flat spots in the tread may indicate a problem with the tire or 
vehicle. Consult a qualified tire service professional.
•
 Inspect your wheels also. If you have a bent or cracked wheel,  
it must be replaced.
•
 Don’t forget to check the spare tire.
Make sure your tires, including the spare tire, continue to be regularly\
 
inspected after 5 years of service to determine if they can continue in \
service. Even when your tires appear to be usable from their external 
appearance or the tread depth may have not reached the minimum 
wear out depth, it is recommended that all tires (including spare tires 
and “temporary use” spares) more than 10 years old be replaced wi\
th 
new tires.
The 10 year period after the date of production is not an indicator of 
actual service life for any individual tire. Some tires will need to be \
replaced before 10 years due to conditions such as punctures, impact 
damage, improper inflation, overloading, tread wear or other conditions  
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Tire Repairs
 SAFETY WARNING
Driving on an improperly repaired tire is dangerous. An improper repair 
can be unreliable or permit further damage to the tire. The tire may 
suddenly fail, causing serious personal injury or death. A complete 
inspection and repair of 
your tire in accordance with U.S. Tire 
Manufactur
ers Association procedures should be conducted by a 
qualified tire service professional.
While the comprehensive procedures and recommendations for 
tire repair are beyond the scope of this manual, a proper tire repair 
includes the following:
•
 The tire is demounted from the wheel for a complete 
inspection, inside and out.  Some damage to the tire may only be 
evident on the interior of the tire.
•
 The puncture injury is 1/4 inch (6 mm) 
or less and must be within the tread 
area as shown in the graphic.  This helps 
ensure long-term tire and repair durability.
•
 A patch is applied to the interior of the 
tire and the puncture hole is filled with  
a suitable plug/stem filler. This helps 
ensure that the interior of the tire is 
adequately sealed to prevent inflation pressure loss and prevents 
contamination of the steel belts and other plies from the elements 
(such as water) in the outside world.
PATCH + PLUG/STEM   PATCH ONLY  PLUG/STEM ONLY
Additional notes about tire repairs :
•
 Not all punctured or damaged tires can be properly repaired; 
consequently, they must be replaced. NEVER repair a tire with any 
of the following conditions:
 - Wear to the tire’s built-in treadwear indicators or to 2/32 inch  (1.6 mm) remaining tread depth in any area of the tread. 
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 - With a puncture larger than 1/4 inch (6 mm).
 -With a puncture or other damage outside the repairable tread 
area (as shown in the graphic).
 - With a pre-existing, improper repair.
•
 Any tire repair done without removing the tire from the wheel is 
improper. The tire must be demounted from the wheel and the 
interior inspected for damage that may not be evident on the 
exterior of the tire.
•
 Using only a plug/stem, or using only a patch, is not a safe or 
proper repair. A patch must be applied to the interior of the tire and 
the puncture hole must be filled with a suitable plug/stem filler to 
prevent inflation pressure loss and contamination of the steel belts 
and other plies.
•
 NEVER substitute a tube for a proper repair or to remedy an 
improper repair.
•
 Tubes, like tires, should only be repaired by a qualified tire service 
professional.
•
 Some vehicle manufacturers do not recommend using repaired 
tires. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle 
manufacturer before operating a repaired tire on your vehicle.
ASK how your tire will be repaired. 
ALWAYS insist on a proper tire repair.
Emergency/Temporary Sealant or Filler Repairs: An  emergency/
temporary sealant or filler injected into the tire, such as by aerosol 
can or injection/squeeze-tube, is not a proper repair and voids the 
tire Limited Warranty. A tire injected with such sealant/filler must be 
replaced by a qualified tire service professional as soon as possible.
 SAFETY WARNING
Tell the tire service professional if you have used an aerosol fixer 
to inflate/seal the tire. Aerosol fixers could contain a highly volatile 
gas. Always remove the valve core outdoors, away from sources of 
excessive heat, flame, or sparks and completely deflate the tire before 
removing it from the wheel. 
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Speed Rating: The tire’s speed rating is void if the tire is repaired, 
retreaded, damaged, abused, or otherwise altered from its original 
condition. Thereafter, it should be treated as a non-speed rated tire. 
See “Tire Speed Ratings” in this manual.
Improper repair voids the tire Limited Warranty. See “Limited 
Warranty” in this manual.
RFT (Run-Flat Technology) Tires: In addition to the above, there are 
recommendations specific to the repair of RFT tires; see “RFT Tires 
with Run-Flat Technology” in this manual.
Tire Mounting and Other Servicing 
 SAFETY WARNING
Removing and replacing tires on wheels can be dangerous. Attempting 
to mount tires with improper tools or procedures may result in a tire 
explosion causing serious personal injury or death. This is only a job 
for a qualified tire service professional. Never perform tire service 
procedures without proper training, tools, and equipment.
This manual is not intended to provide proper training or service 
procedures for tire mounting, demounting, balancing, rotation, 
or repair. Please leave these tasks to qualified tire service 
professionals. For your safety and that of others:
•
 Always stand well clear of any tire mounting operation. This is 
especially important when the service operator inflates the tire. If 
the tire has been improperly mounted, it may burst with explosive 
force causing serious personal injury or death.
•
 Tires must match the width and diameter requirements of the 
wheels. For example, 16 inch diameter tires must only be mounted 
to 16 inch diameter wheels. Radial tires must only be mounted to 
wheels approved for radial tires.
•
 Wheels must be free of cracks, dents, chips, and rust. Tires must 
be free of bead damage, cuts, and punctures.
•
 Never inflate a tire beyond 40 psi (275 kPa) to seat the beads. Be 
absolutely certain beads are fully seated before adjusting inflation 
pressure to the level recommended for vehicle operation.