run flat DODGE DURANGO 2021 Vehicle Warranty

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•If an unusual vibration or vehicle handling difficulty arises, stop
driving as soon as safely and reasonably possible. The tire may be
about to suddenly fail. Release the accelerator and gradually reduce
speed. The tire will need to be replaced before proceeding.
• If towing a trailer, stop driving as soon as safely and reasonably
p
ossible. In this condition, it is potentially dangerous to operate a
vehicle/trailer combination. If possible, disconnect the trailer and
proceed as noted above. Do not continue to tow any trailer until
proper tire service or replacement has been performed.
• Do not touch a tire recently run-low or run-flat (it may be very
h
ot). Allow the tire to cool before handling.
DISTANCE — HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE
Factors affecting run-flat or low tire pressure operating distance
in
clude vehicle speed, load, and maneuvering; the amount of inflation
pressure loss; the extent of any tire damage; and ambient temperature.
The tire may be marked on the sidewall with run-flat or low tire
pr
essure operating speed and/or distance limitations, which vary by
tire design and vehicle application (consult your vehicle owner’s
manual). By international standard, RFT tires have a baseline
limitation in run-flat mode of the following:

NOTE:

• Maximum distance values are determined under controlled condi -
tions, which may vary in actual use.
• Your mileage capability may be less, or more, depending on your
s
pecific operating conditions.
• If in doubt, do not exceed the 50
mile (80 km) limitation.
• Seek tire service as soon as possible to minimize tire damage.
Maximum Speed: 50 mph (80 km/h)
Maximum Distance: 50 miles (80 km)

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SPECIAL SERVICE AND REPAIR ISSUES
Run-Flat Certified Retailers
Because of the advanced technology and design of Run-Flat tires and
th
e required Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), Bridgestone®
Firestone® Run-Flat Certified Retailers are specially trained to sell and
service RFT tires.
Run-Flat Certified Retailers have the necessary equipment and are
sp
ecially trained to properly mount and demount RFT tires and to
handle TPMS devices. Conventional mounting equipment may
irreparably damage RFT tires and an improper repair is unsafe and
will void the Limited Warranty. Accordingly, it is important to go to
a Bridgestone® Firestone® Run-Flat Certified Retailer for tire
maintenance and replacement.
Call toll-free 1-877-BFS-4RFT or, 87
7-237-4738 or visit

www.bridgestonetire.com
to locate the nearest Bridgestone®
Firestone® Run-Flat Certified Retailer.
Inspection after Run-Flat or Low Pressure Operation
Following run-flat or low tire pressure operation, or in the event of
an
y other tire damage or unusual condition, it is very important to
obtain a proper and complete tire evaluation as soon as possible.
Rotation
Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations, or rotate every
5,
000 miles per the recommendations in this manual (see “Radial Tire
Ro

tation”). In some cases, TPMS devices require reprogramming with
each tire rotation.
RFT Tire Replacement
Do not replace or mix RFT tires with conventional tires, unless on an
em
ergency/temporary basis. Conventional tires do not have run-flat
capability and the handling characteristics of the vehicle with these
tires may be different. If a conventional tire is used on an emergency/
temporary basis, verify that its size, load capacity, inflation pressure,
and speed rating specifications meet the requirements of the vehicle.
Replace any conventional tire with the proper RFT tire as soon as
possible.

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RFT Tire Damage and Repair
No tire, regardless of its design or quality is indestructible. RFT tires
ca
n be ultimately rendered unusable due to a puncture or other road
hazard as well as from improper run-flat or low tire pressure
operation. Some punctures may be repaired under certain restrictions
and prescribed procedures.
When driven flat or with low pressure, factors affecting reparability
in
clude vehicle speed, load, and maneuvering; the amount of inflation
pressure loss; and ambient temperature. In any situation, the extent
and location of direct damage from a puncturing object or other road
hazard are also critical factors.
RFT tires are not repairable in any of the following situations:

• If the tire was operated with inflation pressure less than 15 psi (100 kPa).

•

Abrasion or other damage is present on the exterior tread, sidewall
o
r bead areas.
• Abrasion, wrinkling, or separation is present on the tire interior.
•
Any condition or damage is present that disqualifies repair of a
c
onventional tire.
Run-Flat Certified Retailers will fully inspect your tire, inside and out,
to
determine if the tire can be repaired. Tire damage is not always
visible from the outside and the tire must be removed from the wheel
for a complete inspection. For more information, see the section “Tire
Repairs” in this manual.

NOTE:

Some vehicle manufacturers do not recommend using repaired tires.
Co
nsult your vehicle Owner’s Manual or contact the vehicle manufac -
turer before operating a repaired tire on your vehicle.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES
Including Tires with Run-Flat Technology
ELIGIBILITY
This Limited Warranty covers Bridgestone® and Firestone® brand
p a

ssenger and light truck tires, including RFT and temporary spare
tires, originally installed by the vehicle manufacturer on a new
vehicle. You are covered under the terms of this Limited Warranty 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
de

pth (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 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
This Limited Warranty does not cover the following:
1. Tire damage or irregular wear due to:
•Road hazards,
including, without limitation: Puncture, cut,
impact break, stone drill, bruise, bulge, snag, etc.

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•Improper use or operation, including, without limitation:
Improper inflation pressure, overloading, tire/wheel spinning,
use of an improper wheel, tire chain damage, misuse, misappli -
cation, negligence, tire alteration, or for racing or competition
pu
rposes.
• Insufficient or improper maintenance,
including, without
limitation: Failure to rotate tires as recommended in this manual,
wheel misalignment, worn suspension components, improper
tire mounting or demounting, tire/wheel assembly imbalance,
or other vehicle conditions, defects, or characteristics.
• Contamination or degradation
by petroleum products or other
chemicals, fire or other externally generated heat, or water or
other material trapped inside the tire during mounting or infla -
tion.
• Improper repair.
Improper repair voids this Limited Warranty
• For RFT tires only, improper run-flat or low tire pressure oper -
a
tion, including, without limitation: Exceeding speed, distance,
o
r other run-flat/lowpressure operation limitations.
2. Rapid tread wear or wear-out. Original equipment tires have no
m
ileage warranty.
3. Weather/ozone cracking after 4 years from date of tire manufac -
t
ure.
4. Ride disturbance or vibration after 1/32 inch (0.8mm) of tread
we

ar use.
5. Tires with sealant, balance, or other filler material that was not
o
riginally applied or inserted by the tire manufacturer.
6. Tires used in commercial service.
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. Tires purchased and normally used outside the United States and
C
anada.
8. The cost of applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
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. Failure to follow any of the safety and maintenance recommenda -
t
ions or warnings contained in this manual.
This Limited Warranty is in addition to and/or may be limited by any
ot
her applicable written warranty you may have received concerning
special tires or situations.

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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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2. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY
• Tires that becomes unserviceable due to road hazard damages
(
cuts, snags, punctures, bruises, impact breaks, etc.) improper
repair technique or materials, improper inflation, overload,
irregular wear, wheel imbalance, defective mechanical vehicle
components (brakes, suspension, wheels, etc.) improper suspen -
sion alignment, accident, fire, chemical damage, damage from
ch
ain use, racing, off-road use, run flat, improper installation,
vandalism, or abuse.
• Tires branded “NA” or a tire in which the DOT numbering has
b
een removed.
• Tires presented for a warranty claim by someone other than by
t
he original purchaser, or tires that were transferred to another
vehicle from the vehicle in which the tires were originally
installed.
• Tires having a failure or failures caused by a previous damages
o
r repairs.
• The cost of tire repair or retreading is not covered by this
w
arranty and will be the sole responsibility of the tire owner.
Possible NON Covered Reasons/Conditions due to:
Chipping/Chunking/Tearing Puncture
Corrosion/Wreck Racing or any Competition
Fire Repair Failure
Impact Break or Concussions Road Hazards
Improper Inflation Pressure Sidewall Cut or Damage
Improper Mounting/Dismount Theft or Vandalism
Mechanical Defects of the Vehicle Tread Cuts
Misalignment Wheel Imbalance
Misapplication Willful Abuse
Overloading

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Furthermore, when operating a vehicle equipped with radial tires, it
is difficult to notice when a tire has gone flat or nearly flat since the
“feel” of the vehicle does not change significantly.
*Evidence of air loss or repeated underinflation always requires
ex
pert inspection to determine the source of leakage and tire
removal to determine repairability. To avoid injury, NEVER attempt
to reinflate a tire that has been run severely underinflated. Progressive
air loss may result from punctures, cuts, curbing, impacts or partial
bead unseating. Some fitment causes for air loss are (1) incomplete
bead seating, (2) bead tearing caused by a machine tool due to
insufficient lubrication or improper adjustment. Leaking valve core or
rubber valve components should be replaced when problems are
detected and whenever tires are replaced.
Always maintain inflation pressure at the level recommended by
t h

e vehicle manufacturer as shown on the vehicle placard, vehicle
certification label or in the vehicle Owner’s Manual:
Under inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in
se
vere cracking, component separation or “blowout.” It reduces tire
load capacity, allows excessive sidewall flexing and increases rolling
resistance, resulting in heat and mechanical damage. Maintaining
proper inflation pressure is the single most important thing you can
do to promote tire durability and maximize tread life.
Over inflation increases stiffness, which may deteriorate ride and
ge
nerate unwanted vibration. Over inflation also increases the
chances of impact damage.
DON’T OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE
Check your vehicle Owner’s Manual to determine the load limits.
Ov
erloading your vehicle places stress on your tires and other critical
vehicle components. Overloading a vehicle can cause poor handling
or increased fuel consumption and may cause tire failure.
Overloading your tires can result in severe cracking, component
separation or “blowout.”
Never fit your vehicle with new tires that have less load capacity than
sh
own on the vehicle tire placard and remember that optimum rim
width is important for proper tire load distribution and function. The
maximum load capacity stamped on the sidewalls of P-Metric &
European Metric tires is reduced by 10% when used on a light truck,
utility vehicle or trailer. Never fit P-Metric or European Metric tires to
light trucks that specify LT-type replacement tires.

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HOW TO READ A TIRE DOT SERIAL NUMBER
DOT stands for Department of Transportation and the number is on
th
e lower sidewall of each tire to show that the tire meets or exceeds
the Department of Transportation safety standards.
TIRE SERVICE LIFE
Tires are designed and built to provide many thousands of miles/
k i

lometers of excellent service. For maximum benefit, tires must be
maintained properly to avoid tire damage that may result in removal
from service before the tread is worn down to minimum depth.
It is not practical to accurately predict the service life of any specific
ti
re in chronological time since service conditions vary widely. The
serviceability of a tire over time is a function of the storage and service
conditions (inflation pressure, load, speed, road hazard injury, etc.) to
which a tire is subjected. Consumers should not rely solely on the
appearance of the tire, but should be aware of any change in dynamic
performance such as increased air loss, noise or vibration, which could
be a sign to remove the tire. Therefore, it is essential to have tires,
including spares, inspected regularly (at least monthly) for proper
inflation pressure, damage and treadwear.
Check your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual (or your vehicle) to
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termine if it is equipped with run-flat (extended mobility) tires.
If your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires, the following applies:

RUN-FLAT TECHNOLOGY EXTENDED MOBILITY TECHNOLOGY
(E
MT™), RUNONFLAT® (ROF) AND DUNLOP® SELF-SUPPORTING
TECHNOLOGY (DSST®) ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
OPERATIONAL MONITORING
The information contained in this Limited Warranty Brochure applies
on
ly to the Original Equipment tires supplied with your vehicle. In
order for Goodyear® Run-Flat (Extended Mobility Technology
[EMT], RunOnFlat [ROF]) or Dunlop® Run-Flat (Dunlop Self-
Supporting Technology [DSST]) tires to obtain the performance
criteria stated within this Limited Warranty, Goodyear® or Dunlop®
Run-Flat tires must use specific parts, such as a low tire pressure
monitoring system authorized by the Original Equipment vehicle
manufacturer.
RUN-FLAT TIRE FEATURE:
The Goodyear® or Dunlop® Run-Flat tire is a high-performance tire
w i

th a remarkable feature: It can operate for limited distances with
very low or even no inflation pressure (refer to your Vehicle Owner’s
Manual for these limitations). This is an important benefit, especially
if inflation loss occurs at a location where immediately stopping your
vehicle could be hazardous. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM ALERT Refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for more
information on what to do if the tire pressure warning system
activates.
WARNING!
If the tire pressure-monitoring system signals an alert, follow
th
ese safety precautions to prevent a loss of vehicle control that
could result in serious personal injury or death:
• Slow your speed. Do not exceed 50
mph (80 kph).
• Avoid hard cornering, hard braking and severe handling maneu -
v
ers.
• Avoid potholes and other road hazards.
R
emember that when your tires have lost air pressure, your
ve
hicle’s handling capability is reduced, particularly during
severe maneuvers.