warning DODGE DURANGO 2020 Vehicle Warranty

WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase
your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
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Tires — General Information
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory
operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas are affected by improper
tire pressure:
•Safety and Vehicle Stability
• Economy
• Tread Wear
• Ride Comfort
Safety
WARNING!
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions.
• Underinflation
increases
tire
flexing
and
can
result
in
overheating
and
tire
failure.
• Overinflation
reduces
a
tire’s
ability
to
cushion
shock.
Objects
on
the
road
and
chuckholes
can
cause
damage
that
result
in
tire
failure.
• Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle handling and
can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose
control of your vehicle.
• Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can
cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
• Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire
inflation pressure.
Both
underinflation
and
overinflation
affect
the
stability
of
the
vehicle

and
can
produce
a
feeling
of
sluggish

response
or
over
responsiveness
in

the
steering.
NOTE:
• Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause erratic and
unpredictable steering response.
• Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to drift
left or right.
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Example:
If
garage
temperature
=
68°F
(20°C)
and
the
outside
tempera-
ture
=
32°F
(0°C)
then
the
cold
tire
inflation
pressure
should
be
increased

by
3
psi
(21
kPa),
which
equals
1
psi
(7
kPa)
for
every
12°F
(7°C)
for
this

outside
temperature
condition.
Ti re
pressure
may
increase
from
2
to
6
psi
(13
to
40
kPa)
during
operation.

DO
NOT
reduce
this
normal
pr

essure
build
up
or
your
tire
pressure
will

be
too
low.
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
The
manufacturer
advocates
driving
at
safe
speeds
and
within
posted

speed
limits.
Where
speed
limits
or
conditions
are
such
that
the
vehicle

can
be
driven
at
high
speeds,
maintaining
correct
tire
inflation
pressure
is

very
important.
Increased
tire
pressure
and
reduced
vehicle
loading
may

be
required
for
high
speed
vehicle
operation.
Refer
to
an
authorized
tire

dealer
or
original
equipment
vehicle
dealer
for
recommended
safe

operating
speeds,


loading
and
cold
tire
inflation
pressures.
WARNING!
High speed driving with your vehicle under maximum load is
dangerous. The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail.
You could have a serious collision. Do not drive a vehicle loaded to
the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h).
Radial Ply Tires
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle
will cause your vehicle to handle poorly. The instability could cause
a collision. Always use radial ply tires in sets of four. Never combine
them with other types of tires.
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive
wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode
and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 seconds continuously when you
are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter
what the speed.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in
determining when your tires should be replaced.
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will
appear as bands when the tread depth becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm).
When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be
replaced.
Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further information.
Tire Tread
1—WornTire
2 — New Tire
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Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but
not limited to:
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• 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.
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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.
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Keep
dismounted
tires
in
a
cool,
dry
place
with
as
little
exposure
to
light

as
possible.
Protect
tires
from
contact
with
oil,
grease,
and
gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The
tires
on
your
new
vehicle
provide
a
balance
of
many
characteristics.

They
should
be
inspected
regularly
for
wear
and
correct
cold
tire

inflation
pressures.
The
manufacturer
strongly
recommends
that
you
use

tires
equivalent
to
the
originals
in
size,
quality
and
performance
when

replacement
is
needed.
Refer
to
the
paragraph
on
“Tread
Wear
Indica-
tors”
in
this


section
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Refer
to
the
Tire
and

Loading
Information
placard
or
the
Vehicle
Certification
Label
for
the

size
designation
of
your
tire.
The
Load
Index
and
Speed
Symbol
for

your
tire
will
be
found
on
the
original
equipment
tire
sidewall.
See
the
Tire
Sizing
Chart
example
found
in
the
“Tire
Safety
Information”

section
of
this
manual
for
more
information
relating
to
the
Load
Index

and
Speed
Symbol
of
a
tire.
It
is
recommended
to
replace
the
two
front
tires
or
two
rear
tires
as
a
pair.

Replacing
just
one


tire
can
seriously
affect
your
vehicle’s
handling.
If
you
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ever replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match
those of the original wheels.
It is recommended you contact an authorized tire dealer or original
equipment dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications
or capability. Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely
affect the safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved
tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and perfor-
mance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling,
and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable han-
dling and stress to steering and suspension components. You could
lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or
death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved
for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity, other than
what was originally equipped on your vehicle. Using a tire with a
smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure. You
could lose control and have a collision.
• Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed
capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle
control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in
false speedometer and odometer readings.
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TireTy p e s
All Season Tires —IfEquipped
All
œeason
tires
provide
traction
for
all
seasons
(Spring,
Summer,
"VUVNO,

and
Winter).
Traction
levels
may
vary
between
different
all
season

tires.
All
season
tires
can
be
identified
by
the
M+S,
M&S,
M/S
or
MS

designation
on
the
tire
sidewall.
Use
all
season
tires
only
in
sets
of
four;

failure
to
do
so
may
adversely
affect
the
safety
and
handling
of
your

vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires —IfEquipped
Summer
tires
provide
traction
in
both
wet
and
dry
conditions,
and
are

not
intended
to
be
driven
in
snow
or
on
ice.
If
your
vehicle
is
equipped

with
Summer
tires,
be
aware
these
tires
are
not
designed
for
Winter
or

cold
driving
conditions.
Install
inter
tires
on
your
vehicle

when
ambient
temperatures
are
less
than
40°F
(5°C)
or
if
roads
are

covered
with
ice
or
snow.
For
more
information,


contact
an
authorized

dealer.
Summer
tires
do
not
contain
the
all
season
designation
or
mountain/
snowflake
symbol
on
the
tire
sidewall.
Use
ummer
tires
only
in
sets

of
four;
failure
to
do
so
may
adversely
affect
the
safety
and
handling
of

your
vehicle.
WARNING!
Do
not
use
ummer
tires
in
snow/ice
conditions.
Yo u
could

lose
vehicle
control,
resulting
in
severe
injury
or
death.
Driving
too

fast
for
conditions
also
creates
the
possibility
of
loss
of
vehicle

control.
Snow Tires
Some
areas
of
the
country
require
the
use
of
snow
tires
during
the
inter.

Snow
tires
can
be
identified
by
a
“mountain/snowflake”
symbol
on
the

tire
sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size
and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow
tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely
affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than
what was originally equipped with your vehicle and
should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). For
speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original equipment or an
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compact spare tire. Do not install more than one compact spare tire and
wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
WARNING!
Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary emergency use
only. With these spares, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h).
Temporary use spares have limited tread life. When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs
to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your
spare. Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of
vehicle control.
CollapsibleSpare Tire— IfEquipped
The
collapsible
spare
is
for
temporary
emergency
use
only.
Yo u
can

identify
if
your
vehicle
is
equipped
with
a
collapsible
spare
by
looking
at

the
spare
tire
description
on
the
Tire
and
Loading
Information
Placard

located
on
the
driver ’s
side
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or
on
the
sidewall
of
the
tire.
Collapsible
spare
tire
description
example:
165/80-17
101P.
Since
this
tire
has


limited
tread
life,
the
original
equipment
tire
should
be

repaired
(or
replaced)
and
reinstalled
on
your
vehicle
at
the
first

opportunity.
Inflate
collapsible
tire
only
after
the
wheel
is
properly
installed
to
the

vehicle.
Inflate
the
collapsible
tire
using
the
electric
air
pump
before

lowering
the
vehicle.
Do
not
install
a
wheel
cover
or
attempt
to
mount
a
conventional
tire
on

the
collapsible
spare
wheel,
since
the
wheel
is
designed
specifically
for

the
collapsible
spare
tire.
WARNING!
Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary emergency use
only. With these spares, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h).
Temporary use spares have limited tread life. When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs
to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your
spare. Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of
vehicle control.
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Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may
look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. This spare tire may have limited tread life. When the
tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size
spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as your original
equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and
reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only. This tire
is identified by a label located on the limited use spare wheel. This label
contains the driving limitations for this spare. This tire may look like the
original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is
not. Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling.
Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire, replace (or repair)
the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only. Installation of this
limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not
drive more than the speed listed on the limited use spare wheel.
Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on your Tire
and Loading Information Placard located on the driver ’s side B-Pillar
or the rear edge of the driver ’s side door. Replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on
your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control.
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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


controlled
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
tir

e’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
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