tires CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2020 Vehicle Warranty

DEPARTMENTOF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The
following
tire
grading
categories
were
established
by
the
Na-
tional
Highway
Traffic
Safety
Administration.
The
specific
grade

rating
assigned
by
the
tire’s
manufacturer
in
each
category
is
shown

on
the
sidewall
of
the
tires
on
your
vehicle.
All
passenger
vehicle
tires
must
conform
to
ederal
safety
require-
ments
in
addition
to
these
grades.
Treadwear
The
readwear
grade
is
a
comparative
rating,
based
on
the
wear
rate

of
the
tire
when
tested
under
contr

olled
conditions
on
a
specified

government
test
course.
For
example,
a
tire
graded
150
would
wear

one
and
one-half
times
as
well
on
the
government
course
as
a
tire

graded
100.
The
relative
performance
of
tires
depends

upon
the
actual

conditions
of
their
use,
however,
and
may
depart
significantly
from

the
norm
due
to
variations
in
driving
habits,
service
practices,
and

differences
in
road
characteristics
and
climate.
Traction Grades
The
raction
grades,
from
highest
to
lowest,
are
AA,
A,
B,
and
C.

These
grades
represent
the
tire’s


ability
to
stop
on
wet
pavement,
as

measured
under
controlled
conditions
on
specified
government
test

surfaces
of
asphalt
and
concrete.
A
tire
marked
C
may
have
poor

traction
performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, corner-
ing, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
23

WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-
inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combina-
tion, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
DEPARTMENTOF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORMTIREQUALITY GRADES
Temperature Grades
The
emperature
grades
are
A
(the
highest),
B,
and
C,
representing

the
tire’s
resistance
to
the
generation
of
heat
and
its
ability
to
dissipate

heat,
when
tested
under
controlled
conditions
on
a
specified
indoor

laboratory
test
wheel.
Sustained
high
temperature
can
cause
the
material
of
the
tire
to

degenerate
and
reduce
tire
life,
and
excessive

temperature
can
lead
to

sudden
tire
failure.
The
grade
C
corresponds
to
a
level
of
perfor-
mance,
which
all
passenger
vehicle
tires
must
meet
under
the
Federal

Motor
Vehicle
Safety
Standard
No.
109.
Grades
B
and
A
represent

higher
levels
of
performance
on
the
laboratory
test
wheel,
than
the

minimum
required
by
law .
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TIREWARRANTY
TireLimited Warranty And Adjustment Policy
When
a
tire
is
removed
from
service
due
to
a
covered
warranty
condition

under
a
tire
manufacturer ’s
“Limited
Warranty
Program”,
you
may
be

eligible
for
a
free
tire
replacement
or
a
comparable
new
tire
on
a

“prorated
basis”.
Certain
conditions,
such
as
irregular
wear
or
tire
damage
due
to
road

hazards,
collision,
improper
inflation,
intentional
alteration,
and
misuse,

are
excluded
from
the
Limited
Warranty
Program.
The
Limited
W

arranty

Program
expires
when
your
tires
either
wear
to
a
specified
tread
depth,

and/or
after
a
period
of
time
from
the
date
of
purchase,
as
stated
in
the

Tire
Warranty
in
this
manual.
NOTE:
Refer
to
the
Tire
Warranty
in
this
manual
for

specific
information

relating
to
the
tire
manufacturer ’s
limited
warranty
for
the
tires
installed

on
your
vehicle.
If
you
have
any
questions
regarding
the
limited
tire

warranty
coverage,
contact
your
local
authorized
dealer
or
your
local

authorized
tire
dealer.
Disclaimer:
THE
TIRE
MANUFACTURER’S
LIMITED
WARRANTY
PROGRAM,

THE
DETAILS
OF
WHICH
CAN
BE


FOUND
IN
THIS
MANUAL,
THE

TIRE
MANUFACTURER’S
WEBSITE
OR
AT
ANY
AUTHORIZED
SER-
VICE
CENTER
ARE
IN
LIEU
OF
ALL
OTHER
REMEDIES
OR
WAR-
RANTIES,
EXPRESS
OR
IMPLIED,
ARISING
BY
LAW
OR
OTHERWISE,

INCLUDING
FITNESS
FOR
A
PARTICULAR
PURPOSE
OR
MER-
CHANTABILITY.
THE
TIRE
MANUFACTURER
EXPRESSLY
DIS-
CLAIMS
LIABILITY
FOR
INDIRECT
,
SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL
OR


CON-
SEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES,
LOST
PROFIT,
LOSS
OF
BUSINESS,
LOSS

OF
GOODWILL,
LOSS
OF
REPUTATION,
PUNITIVE
OR
ANY
OTHER

DAMAGE,
COST
OR
LOSS
OF
ANY
KIND.
SOME
STATES
AND

PROVINCES
DO
NOT
ALLOW
THE
EXCLUSION
OR
LIMITATION
OF

INCIDENTAL
OR
CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES,
SO
THE
ABOVE

LIMIT ATION
OR
EXCLUSION
MA

Y
NOT
APPLY
TO
YOU.
WARNING!
Refer to the Owner ’s Manual online for complete warning informa-
tion that could prevent accidents, injuries and even deaths.
TIRE WARRANTY
25

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
be
inspected
regularly
by
a
qualified
technician
for
signs
of
wear,
and
signs
of
damage,
such
as
puncture,
impact,
improper
maintenance,
VOEFSJOGMBUJPO
or
over-
inflation
and
overloading.
• Only
qualified
persons
should
repair
tires.
See
Rubber
Manufac-
turer’s
Association
(RMA)
established
repair
procedures
at
www.rma.org
for
information
on
proper
repair
procedures.
• Only specially trained persons should mount

tires.
Check
Your
Tires
For
Damage
Frequent
(at
least
monthly)
inspection
of
your
tires
for
signs
of
damage,

uneven
tread
wear
and
their
general
condition
is
important
for
safety.

Impacts,
penetrations,
cracks,
knots,
bulges
or
air
loss
always
require
tire

removal
and
expert
inspection.
NOTE:

All
tire
warranties
are
made
by
the
tire
manufacturer.
Tires
are
not


covered
under
your
New
Vehicle
Limited
Warranty.
TIRE WARRANTY
26

BFGOODRICHTIRES
ABOUTTHISWARRANTY
As
the
original
purchaser
of
a
BFGoodrich
brand
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
recommenda-
tions
for
tires
contained
in
this
booklet.
WHAT ISCOVERED ANDFOR HOW LONG
Passenger
and
Light
Truck
Tires
BFGoodrich
brand
passenger
and
light
truck
tires,
used
in
normal
service

on
the
vehicle
on
which
they
were
originally
fitted
and
in
accordance

with
the
maintenance
recommendations
and
safety
warnings
contained

in
the
attached
owner ’s
manual,
are
covered
by
this
warranty
against

defects
in
workmanship
and
materials
for
the
life
of
the
original
usable

tread,
or
œ’¡
years
from
the
date
of
purchase,
whichever
occurs
first.
At

that
time,
all
warranties,
express
or
implied,
expire.
The
life
of
the

original
usable
tread
is
the
original
tread
down
to
the
level
of
the

tread
wear
indicators
-
2/32
nds
of
an
inch
(1.6
mm)
of
tread

remaining.
Date
of
purchase
is
documented
by
new
vehicle
registration

or
tire
sales
invoice.
If
no
proof
of
purchase
is
available,
coverage
will
be

based
on
the
date
of
manufacture.
Replacement
will
be
made
in

accordance
with
the
terms
and
conditions
described
under
“How

Replacement
Charges
are
Calculated”.

Note:

our
vehicle
manufacturer
may
provide
additional
tire
warranty

coverage
over
and
above
what
is
provided
by
BFGoodrich.

Consult
your
vehicle
owner ’s
manual
for
further
information.
WHATISNOT COVERED
Tires
Which
Become
Unserviceable
Due
To :
• Road
hazard
injury
(e.g.,
a
cut,
snag,
bruise,
impact
damage
or
puncture)
• Incorrect
mounting
of
the
tire,
tire/wheel
imbalance
or
improper
repair
BFGOODRICH TIRES
27

•Misapplication,

improper
maintenance,
racing,
underinflation,
overinflation
or
other
abuse
• Operation

without
a
properly
functioning
low
pressure
warning
system,
for
Comp
T/A®
ZR
SSS
tires
• Uneven

or
rapid
wear
which
is
caused
by
mechanical
irregularity
in
the
vehicle
such
as
wheel
misalignment,
(a
measured
tread
difference
of
2/32
nds
of
an
inch
(1.6
mm)
or
more
across
the
tread
on
the
same
tire)
• Accident,
fire,
chemical
corrosion,
tire
alteration
or
vandalism
• Flat
spotting
caused
by
improper
storage
or
brake
lock
• The

adding
of
liquid,
solid
or
gaseous
materials
other
than
air
,
nitrogen
or
carbon
dioxide


(for
example,
waterbase
sealers
or
balancing
substances)
• Ozone
or
weather
checking
HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED
Passenger And Light Truck Tires Workmanship/Materials
BFGOODRICH TIRES
A
tire
which
becomes
unserviceable
due
to
a
condition
covered
by
this

workmanship
and
materials
limited
warranty
will
be
replaced
with
a

comparable
new
BFGoodrich
brand
tire,
free
of
charge,
when
2/32
nds
of

an
inch
(1.6
mm)
or
less
of
the
original
tread
is
worn,
(or
25%
or
less,

whichever
is
mor
e
beneficial
to
you)
and
within

12
months
of
the
date
of

purchase.
The
cost
of
mounting
and
balancing
the
tire
is
included.
Yo u

pay
the
cost
of
any
other
service
charges
and
applicable
taxes.
When
more
than
2/32
nds
of
an
inch
(1.6
mm)
of
the
original
tread
has

been
worn
(or
more
than
25%,
whichever
is


more
beneficial
to
you)
or

after
12
months
from
the
date
of
purchase,
you
must
pay
the
cost
of
a

comparable
new
BFGoodrich
brand
passenger
or
light
truck
replacement

tire
on
a
prorated
basis.
The
retailer
shall
determine
the
charge
by

multiplying
the
percentage
of
the
original
usable
tr
ead
worn
by
the

current
selling
price
at
the
adjustment
location
or
the
price
on
the
current

BFGoodrich
brand
‹ase
™rice
•ist,
whichever
is
lower.
This
list
is
based

on
a
predetermined
price
intended
to
fairly
represent
the
actual
selling

price
of
the
tire.
Yo u
pay
the
cost
of
mounting,


balancing,
BOE
any
other
service

charges
and
applicable
taxes.
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WHATYOUMUST DOWHEN MAKING A CLAIM
When
making
a
claim
under
the
terms
of
this
limited
warranty
you
must

present
your
tire(s),
your
vehicle,
and
your
original
invoice
to
a
partici-
pating
BFGoodrich
brand
tire
retailer.
BFGoodrich
brand
tire
retailers
are

listed
in
the
: ellow
1 ages
under
“Tire
Dealers-Retail”.
Personal
identifi-
cation
(i.e.
Driver ’s
License,
Credit
Card,
etc.)
and
vehicle
registration

may
be
requir

ed.
Yo u
pay
any
service
charges
for
normal
vehicle
and

tire
maintenance.
CONDITIONS ANDEXCLUSIONS
This
limited
warranty
does
not
provide
compensation
for
loss
of
time,

loss
of
use
of
vehicle,
inconvenience
or
incidental
or
consequential

damages.
Ti re s
presented
for
claim
remain
the
property
of
the
consumer
and

BFGoodrich
brand
accepts
no
responsibility
for
loss
of,
or
damage
to,

tires
which
are
in
the
custody
or
control
of
a
BFGoodrich
tire
retailer
for

the


purpose
of
inspection
for
warranty
adjustment.
In
the
event
of
a
disputed
claim,
the
consumer
must
make
the
tire

available
for
further
inspection.
Tires
accepted
for
claim
become
the

property
of
Michelin
North
America
Inc.
No
BFGoodrich
brand
representative,
employee
or
retailer
has
the

authority
to
make
or
imply
any
representation,
promise
or


agreement,

which
in
any
way
varies
from
the
terms
of
this
limited
warranty.
This

limited
warranty
applies
only
in
the
United
States
and
Canada.
SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Read
your
Ti re
Owner ’s
Manual,
the
information
on
the
sidewall
of
your

tires,
your
vehicle
owner ’s
manual
and
vehicle
tire
information
placard

for
essential
safety
and
maintenance
information.
When
service
is
required:
 Contact
a
participating
BFGoodrich
tire
retailer
listed
in
your
yellow
pages.
 If
additional
assistance
is
needed
in
locating
a
BFGoodrich
retailer,
please
call
or
write
to


Consumer
Relations
as
listed
on
page

Z
Z.
BFGOODRICH TIRES
29

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
tire
may
fail
as
a
result
of
an
improperly
repaired
puncture,
impact

damage,
improper
inflation,
overloading
or
other
conditions
resulting

from
use
or
misuse.
Ti re
failures,
such
as
a
rapid
air
loss
or
a
tread
and

belt
detachment,
may
increase
risk
of
injury
or
death
and/or
property

damage.
To
reduce
the
risk
of
a
tire
failure,
BFGoodrich
r
ecommends
you

thoroughly
read
and
follow
the
recommendations
in
this
BFGoodrich

Limited
Warranty/Owner ’s
Manual,
the
vehicle
owner ’s
manual,
tire

placard
information,
and
tire
sidewall
information
regarding
safety

warnings,
proper
tire
use
and
maintenance.
CONTROLLABILITY
CONTROLLING
A
VEHICLE
WHEN
A
TIRE
FAILURE
OCCURS
If
a
tire
failure
occurs,
you
may
hear
a
loud
noise,
feel
a
vibration,
and/or

the
vehicle
may
pull
toward
the
side
of
the
failed
tire.
If
possible,
step
on

the
accelerator
momentarily
to
maintain
forward
momentum
and
ensure

vehicle
control.
It
is
important
that
you
DO
NOT
BRAKE
OR
ABRUPTLY
TURN
THE

STEERING
WHEEL.
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
under
control,
apply
the
brakes
gently

safely
pull
over
to
the

shoulder
and
come
to
a
stop.
Inspect
the
tir
es.
If
one
or
mor
e
tires
look

flat
or
low,
show
detachment
or
other
damage,
remove
tire
assembly
and

replace
it
with
a
properly
inflated
spare.
Bumps
or
bulges
may
indicate

detachment
within
the
tire
body
and
require
inspection
by
a
qualified
tire

technician.
30

DRIVING ON ANY TIRE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE CORRECT
INFLATION PRESSURE IS DANGEROUS
Any underinflated tire builds up excessive heat that may result in sudden
tire destruction. If tires are supplied as original equipment, refer to the
tire decal on the vehicle (check vehicle and/or vehicle owner ’s manual
for decal location) for the recommended operating pressures. For replace-
ment tires, the correct inflation pressure will be provided by your tire
retailer; if not, refer to the vehicle decal.
These inflation pressures must be maintained as a minimum. However,
do not exceed the maximum pressure rating indicated on the tire
sidewall.
CHECK THE COLD INFLATION PRESSURES IN ALL YOUR TIRES,
INCLUDING THE SPARE, AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH
Failure to maintain correct inflation may result in improper vehicle
handling and may cause rapid and irregular tire wear, sudden tire
destruction, loss of vehicle control and serious personal injury. Therefore,
inflation pressures should be checked at least once each month and
always prior to long distance trips. This applies to all tires, including
sealant types, and Self-Supporting tires which are as susceptible to losing
air pressure as any other type of tire if not properly maintained.
UNDERINFLATION
It is impossible to determine whether tires are properly inflated by
simply looking at them. It is almost impossible to “feel or hear” when a
tire is being run underinflated or nearly flat. Tires must be checked
monthly with a tire pressure gauge.
Pressures should be checked when tires are cold, in other words, before
they have been driven on. Driving, even for a short distance, causes tires
to heat up and air pressure to increase.
Checking pressure when tires are hot:
If pressures are checked after tires have been driven for more than three
minutes or more than one mile, (1.6 km) the tires become hot and the
pressures will increase by approximately 4 psi. Therefore when the tire
pressure is adjusted under these conditions, it should be increased to a
gauge reading of 4 psi greater than the recommended cold inflation
pressure.
BFGOODRICH TIRES
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For Example Only:
Gauge reading of hot tire:................................ 32 psi (220 kPa)
If recommended cold inflation pressure is: ............. 30 psi (205 kPa)
Desired gauge reading of hot tire 30 + 4 psi = ........
34 psi (205 + 30 = 235 kPa)
Therefore: add 2 psi ....................................... (15 kPa)
BFGOODRICH TIRES
Check

cold
pressure
as
soon
as
possible,
preferably
within
24
hours.

“Bleeding”
air
from
hot
tires
could
result
in
underinflation.
Use
an

accurate
tire
gauge
to
check
pressures.
Never
allow
children
to
inflate

or
deflate
tires.
TIREPRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM(TPMS):
Your
vehicle
may
be
equipped
with
a
Ti re
Pressure
Monitoring
System

(TPMS)
that
is
designed
to
monitor
the
pressure
of
tires
mounted
on
your

vehicle
and
sends
a
signal
to
the
driver
if
a
tire
pressure
falls
below
a

predetermined
level.
A
TPMS
should
not
replace
monthly
manual

pressure
checks
for
all
four
(4)
tires
and
the
spar e.

We
recommend
that

you
manually
monitor
and
check
tire
pressure
inflation
with
a
pressure

gauge.
Your
tires
should
have
the
recommended
pressure
listed
by
your

vehicle’s
manufacturer.
This
information
can
be
found
in
the
vehicle

owner ’s
manual
and
often
on
a
placard
located
in
the
vehicle’s
door

jamb,
inside
the
fuel
hatch,
or
on
the
glove
compartment
door.
If
you

have
a


plus
size
fitment
that
requires
a
higher
inflation
pressure,
your
tire

pressure
monitoring
system
will
require
re-calibration
to
the
new
infla-
tion
pressure.
Refer
to
your
tire
dealer/installer
of
plus
size
tires
for

proper
inflation
pressure.
We
r

ecommend
checking
air
pressure
once
each
month,
and
before
a
long

trip.
Whether
you
have
a
full-sized
or
mini-spare,
make
sure
that
it
is

properly
inflated
as
well.
If
the
TPMS
generates
improper
monitoring
or

signals
we
recommend
that
you
consult
your
owner ’s
manual
provided

with
your
vehicle
and
follow-up
with
your
vehicle’s
manufacturer.
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