INFINITI Q50 2014 Warranty Information Booklet

LEGAL RIGHTS
GDTNA disclaims any liability for incidental or conse-
quential damages to the extent permitted by law. Some
states and provinces do not permit the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in
service or otherwise become unserviceable due to con-
ditions beyond the control of the manufacturer. This
warranty is not intended as a representation that a tire
failure cannot occur.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights that vary from state to state
and in Canada from province to province.
DISCLAIMER: THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF, AND
GOODYEAR HEREBY DISCLAIMS, ANY AND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IM-
PLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WAR-
RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PAR-
TICULAR PURPOSE, AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY GOODYEAR
OR SHALL BE IMPLIED BY LAW.
LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES: IN NO EVENT AND UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL GOODYEAR BE LIABLE TO
THE BUYER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, LOST PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS,
LOSS OF GOODWILL OR REPUTATION, PUNITIVE OR
OTHER DAMAGE, COST (INCLUDING FOR REPLACEMENT
TRANSPORTATION), EXPENSE OR LOSS OF ANY KIND.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMI-
TATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
You must present the tire to be adjusted to an autho-
rized Dunlop DSST service facility. Tires replaced on an
adjustmentbasis become the property of Goodyear
Dunlop Tire North America Ltd. (GDTNA).
You must pay for taxes and any additional services you
order at the time of adjustment.
No claim will be recognized unless submitted on a
GDTNA approved claim form (supplied by a Dunlop Re-
tailer) completely filled out, signed by you and where
you, the owner or your authorized agent presented the
tire for adjustment.WARNING
Property damage, serious injury or death may result
from:
●TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDERINFLATION/
OVER-LOADING/MISAPPLICATION.
Follow the vehicle Owner’s Manual or tire placard
in vehicle.
●TIRE FAILURE DUE TO IMPACT DAMAGE/
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE.
Tires should be inspected regularly by a qualified
technician for signs of damage, such as punctures
or impacts.
●TIRE FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER REPAIRS.
See Rubber Manufacturer’s Association (RMA)
established repair procedures at www.rma.org
and/or go to www.goodyear.com for information
on proper repair procedures.
●EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO
IMPROPER MOUNTING.
Only specially-trained persons should mount
tires. When mounting tires, use safety cage and
clip-on extension air hose to inflate.
●FAILURE TO MOUNT RADIAL TIRES ON APPROVED
RIMS.
●FAILURE TO DEFLATE SINGLE OR DUAL ASSEM-
BLIES COMPLETELY BEFORE DEMOUNTING.
●TIRE SPINNING.
On slippery surfaces such as snow, mud, ice, etc.,
do not spin tires in excess of 35 mph (55 kph), as
indicated on the speedometer.
●EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPINNING.
This can also result in tire disintegration or axle
failure.
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OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
OPERATIONAL WARNING
The information contained in this Owner’s Manual and
Limited Warranty Brochure applies only to the Original
Equipment tires supplied with your vehicle.
In order for Dunlop®Self-Supporting Technology
(DSST®) tires to obtain the performance criteria stated
within this Owner’s Manual and Limited Warranty, DSST
tires must be used with parts authorized by your Origi-
nal Equipment Vehicle Manufacturer, such as wheels
and tire pressure monitoring systems.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
The Dunlop DSST tire is a high-performance tire with 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.
Because these tires ride well even without air pressure,
your vehicle is equipped with a system to alert you when
a tire has low or no air pressure.
MONITORING SYSTEM ALERT
Refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for more informa-
tion on what to do if the tire pressure monitoring system
activates.
WARNING
If the tire pressure monitoring system signals an
alert, follow these safety precautions to prevent a
loss of vehicle control that could result in serious
personal injury or death:
●Slow your speed as much as possible. Do not ex-
ceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
●Avoid hard cornering, hard braking and severe
handling maneuvers.
●Avoid potholes and other road hazards.
Remember that when your tires have lost air
pressure, your vehicle’s handling capability is
reduced, particularly during severe maneuvers.
TO PROLONG TIRE LIFE DURING A SYSTEM ALERT
The DSST tire can be driven at low or zero air pressure
(refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for the limita-
tions). However, the tire may have to be replaced if
driven under such applications. To help prolong the life
of a tire operating under low-inflation conditions, drive
at a speed as far below 50 mph (80 km/h) as possible.
Also, drive the shortest distance possible before obtain-
ing tire service. Taking these precautions will increase
the chance that your tire will be repairable.
SERVICE AFTER A SYSTEM ALERT
To obtain service after an alert, from the tire pressure
monitoring system, contact your authorized Dunlop
DSST service facility. Trained service personnel will in-
spect your tires to determine if they are in need of repair
or replacement.
To locate your nearest authorized Dunlop DSST service
facility, call 1-800-786-3528.
TIRE CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Because of the unique characteristics of Dunlop
DSST tires, the wheels on which they are mounted
and your vehicle’s tire pressure monitoring system,
all tire service work other than routine inflation
maintenance and external inspection must be per-
formed by service personnel at an authorized Dun-
lop DSST service facility.
Do not attempt to mount or dismount extended mo-
bility tires yourself; serious injury or death could
result. Only specially trained persons should mount,
dismount and repair DSST tires.
While most tire maintenance must be performed by an
authorized Dunlop DSST service facility, as noted
above, there are a few basictire care items you can and
should perform yourself.These are described below.
TIRE INFLATION
Underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure. It
reduces tire load capacity and allows excessive sidewall
flexing, resulting in high heat generation. Maintaining
proper inflation pressure is the single most important
thing you can do to promote tire performance and maxi-
mize tread life.
Check inflation pressures at least once a month and
before long trips. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
Always check pressures when the tires are cold (when
the vehicle has been driven less than one mile). If you
must check inflation when the tires are hot, add 4 psi
(27 kPa) to the recommended cold inflation pressure.
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Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual or the tire placard
on the driver’s door edge for the recommended inflation
pressure for your tires.
TREADWEAR INSPECTION
Inspect your tires regularly (for example, each time in-
flation is checked) for sufficient depth in the tread
grooves. This can be done visually very quickly because
your tires feature treadwear indicators (raised areas in
the bottoms of the grooves) at several locations around
the tire. When the tread material has worn down to
these indicators, 2/32nds of an inch of tread groove
depth remains and the tire must be replaced. Any signs
of uneven or irregular wear may indicate the need for a
vehicle alignment or vehicle suspension service.
TIRE/WHEEL DAMAGE INSPECTION
Inspect your tires for signs of damage to the tread or
sidewalls. Foreign objects embedded in the tread, torn
or missing chunks of rubber in the tread or sidewall may
indicate a potential problem.
At the same time, examine your wheels for signs of
damage or abuse. A bent, dented or cracked wheel
should be replaced and the tire mounted on it should be
inspected thoroughly for damage.
TIRE REPAIR
Like any other Dunlop speed-rated high performance
tire, the Dunlop DSST tire may be repaired to correct a
nail-hole puncture in the tread, but proper materials and
procedures must be used. Contact an authorized Dun-
lop DSST service facility for information on proper re-
pairs.
WARNING
Serious injury or death may result from:
●Tire failure due to underinflation or overloading.
Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual or the tire
placard on the driver’s door edge for your vehi-
cle’s tire inflation and load specifications.
●Tire failure caused by excessive operation at low
or zero inflation pressure.
●Explosion of the tire/rim assembly due to im-
proper mounting. Only specially trained persons
should mount tires. More than 40 psi (270kPa)
may be required to seat beads. A safety cage and
clip-on extension air hose must be used if more
than 40 psi (270kPa) is needed to seat beads.
WARNING
On slippery surfaces such as snow, mud and ice,
never spin tires in excess of 35 mph (55km/h) as
indicated on the speedometer. Severe damage –
including tire disintegration and axle failure – may
result from excessive wheel spinning, and could
cause serious personal injury.
WARNINGDunlop DSST tires are designed for use only on certain
original equipment wheels supplied with a properly
operating low tire inflation pressure monitoring
system. If applied to a vehicle other than a so-
equipped vehicle, the tires may fail when operated in
an underinflated condition, which could result in loss
of vehicle control and possible serious injury or death.
Application of these tires to a vehicle not equipped
with specified original equipment wheels and an op-
erational low tire inflation pressure monitoring system
constitutes improper and unsafe use of this product.
For assistance inlocating the nearestDunlop DSST Ser-
vice Center, call the Dunlop DSST Service Locator hotline
at (800)-786-3528.
For assistance inlocating the nearestDunlop Retailer,
look in the Yellow Pages under Tire Retailers.
If additionalassistance is required:
In the United States:
Call (800)321-2136, or write:
Dunlop Consumer Relations Department
Dept. 728
1144 East Market Street
Akron, OH 44316-0001
In Canada:
Call (800)387-3288, or write:
Dunlop Consumer Relations Department
450 Kipling Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M8Z 5E1
Dunlop brand tires are serviced by The Goodyear Tire &
Rubber Company and Goodyear Canada, Inc. through
authorized Dunlop outlets.
40DUNLOP RUN-FLAT TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY

WHO IS COVERED
The original owner of a MichelinPassenger orLight Truck
tire which bears the Michelin name and complete DOT
identification number.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
Michelin Passenger and Light Truck tires, used in normal
service on the vehicle on which they were originally
fitted and in accordance with the maintenance recom-
mendations and safety warnings contained in the Own-
er’s Manual and in the Important Tire Safety Informa-
tion Section of this booklet, are covered by this warranty
against defects in workmanship and material for the life
of the original usable tread, or 6 years from the date of
purchase, whichever comes first. At that time, all war-
ranties, express or implied, are terminated. The usable
tread is the original tread down to the level of the tread
wear indicators - 2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) of tread
remaining. Date of purchase is documented by new
vehicle registration or tire sales invoice. If no proof of
purchase, coverage will be based on date of manufac-
ture.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires which become unserviceable due to:
●Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact
damage, puncture, whether repairable or not);
●Incorrect mounting of thetire, tire/wheel imbalance,
or improper repair;
●Underinfation, overinflation, improper maintenance
or other abuse;
●Mechanical irregularity in the vehicle such as wheel
misalignment resulting in uneven or rapid wear;
●Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration, or
vandalism;
●Ozone or weather cracking.
WHAT MICHELIN WILL DO
PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRESA tire which becomes unserviceable due to a condition
covered by this warranty will be replaced with a compa-
rable new Michelin tire, free of charge, when 2/32nds of
an inch (1.6mm) or less of the original tread is worn, (or
25% or less, whichever is most beneficial to the user) and
within 12 months of the date of purchase. Mounting and
balancing of tires is included. The cost of any other service
charges or applicable taxes are payable by the user.
When more than 2/32nds of an inch of original tread
has been worn (or more than 25%, whichever is most
beneficial to the user) or after 12 months from date of
purchase, the user must pay the cost of a comparable
new Michelin passenger or light truck replacement tire
on a pro-rata basis.The retailer shall determine the
charge by multiplying thepercentage of the original
usable tread worn by the current actual selling price at
the adjustment location or the price on the current Mi-
chelin Base Price List, whichever is lower. This List is
based on a predetermined price intended to fairly rep-
resent the actual selling price of the tire. The cost of
mounting, balancing and any other service charges or
applicable taxes are payable by the user.
WHAT THE CONSUMER MUST DO
When making a claim under the terms of this warranty,
the consumer must present the tire to an authorized
Michelin Retailer. To locate an Authorized Tire Retailer,
check the yellow pages under “Tire Retailers - Retail.”The vehicle on which the tire was used should be avail-
able for inspection.
It is essential that you read and understand the safety
and maintenance recommendations (see Safety Main-
tenance Information) for your tires.
CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT PROVIDE COMPENSATION
FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF USE OF VEHICLE, INCONVE-
NIENCE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE. TIRES PRE-
SENTED FOR CLAIM REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE CON-
SUMER AND MICHELIN ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY
FOR LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, TIRES WHICH ARE IN THE
CUSTODY OR CONTROL OF A MICHELIN TIRE RETAILER
FOR THE PURPOSES OFINSPECTION FOR WARRANTY
ADJUSTMENT. IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTED CLAIM, THE
CONSUMER MUST MAKE THE TIRE AVAILABLE FOR FUR-
THER INSPECTION.
NO MICHELIN REPRESENTATIVE, EMPLOYEE OR RE-
TAILER HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR IMPLY ANY
REPRESENTATION, PROMISE OR AGREEMENT, WHICH
IN ANY WAY VARIES THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY.
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY IN THE UNITED STATES
AND CANADA.
CONSUMER RIGHTS
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE AND PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
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MICHELIN PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY41

SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Read your vehicle Owner’s Manual, the information on
the sidewall of your tires, the vehicle tire information
placard and the Important Tire Safety Information sec-
tion of this booklet for essential safety and maintenance
information.
THE WARRANTOR
The warrantor of Michelin Tires is Michelin North
America, Inc. 1 Parkway South, P.O. Box 19001, Green-
ville, South Carolina 29602-9001.
For Client Assistance: 1-800-TIRE HELP (800- 847-3435)
- U. S. 1-800-461-8473 - Canada (outside Quebec)
1-800-565-7638 - Canada (Quebec)
DANGER
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and in-
structions contained in the Owner’s Manual or the
Important Tire Safety Information in this booklet
may result in tire failure or explosion causing seri-
ous personal injury or death.
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CONTINENTAL/GENERAL TIRE LIMITED
WARRANTY AND ADJUSTMENT POLICY
This Limited Warranty and Adjustment (the “Policy”) is
issued by Continental Tire North America, Inc. (the “Com-
pany”) and is applicable for Continental/General-brand
original equipment tires and is a promise of replacement
under certain specified conditions. This Policy applies to
tires in normal service displaying adjustable conditions
(see Section 4) and does not require the existence of a
workmanship or material related condition in order to
qualify for adjustment. THIS POLICY IS NOT A WARRANTY
THAT YOUR TIRE WILL NOT FAIL OR BECOME UNSERVICE-
ABLE IF NEGLECTED OR MISTREATED.
1. ELIGIBILITY
a. This Policy applies tothe owner ofPassenger Car,
Light Truck and Serva-Spare tires bearing Continen-
tal and General brand name and serial numbers, and
operated in normal service.
b. Eligible tires must be the original equipment tires,
used on the vehicle on which they were originally
installed by the vehicle manufacturer.
c.
Tires branded “used” are not eligible under this Policy.
2. WHAT IS THE ADJUSTMENT POLICY AND
FOR HOW LONG?
Limited warranty coverage is for a maximum period of
72 months from the date of purchase*, determined by
the new vehicle registration date or new vehicle sales
invoice showing date of purchase.If an eligible Passenger or Light Truck or Serva-Spare
tire, used in normal service, becomes unserviceable
from a condition other than those listed under Sec-
tion 4, during or after the timeor treadwear periods
shown below, it will be replaced with a comparable
**
new Continental or General brand tire according to(A)
and(B)below.
(A) Free Replacement Policy:
Time* Treadwear
Passenger
TireFirst 12 Months or First
2/32nds, (whichever comes
first). Mounting & balancing
included free of charge.
Owner pays all applicable
taxes.
Light Truck
TireFirst 12 Months or First
2/32nds,(whichever comes
first). Mounting & balancing
included free of charge.
Owner pays all applicable
taxes. (Excluding F.E.T.)
Serva-SpareNo Time Limit First 1/32nd,
Mounting & balancing in-
cluded free of charge. Owner
pays all applicable taxes.(B) Pro Rata Replacement Policy:
Passenger/Light Truck Tires
After theFree Replacement Policyex-
pires (set forth in section 2A), and the
tire is still within 72 months from the
date of purchase*, you will pay, on a
pro rata basis, for a comparable** new
Continental or General brand replace-
ment tire. A tire is eligible for an adjust-
ment on a pro rata basis until the tread
is worn down to the tread wear indica-
tors (2/32nds of an inch of tread
remaining). The tire tread is worn out at
this point and this Policy ends regard-
less of time period. Owner pays all ap-
plicable taxes (including F.E.T.), mount-
ing and balancing charges.
Serva-Spare Tires
After the “Free Replacement Policy”
expires (set forth in section 2A), no
adjustment will be made.
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* At the time of claim, you need to present your new vehicle registration or newvehicle sales invoice showing date of purchase. If satisfactory proof-of-purchase date is not provided, the D.O.T.
certification date of manufacture (tire serial number) will be used.
** A “comparable” new Continental or General brand tire may be either the sametire line or the same basic construction but with a different sidewall or tread configuration. If a higher-priced
tire is accepted as replacement, the owner will pay the difference in price. Any tire replaced under thisPolicy will be covered by the current Continental or General Tire Limited Warranty and
Adjustment Policy
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3. HOW A PRO RATA PRICE IS CALCULATED
The replacement tire price will be determined by multiply-
ing the percentage of the usable tread worn by the Retail-
er’s Selling Price (excluding all applicable taxes) at the time
of the adjustment or the Continental/General brand current
published Adjustment Base Price, whichever is lower. The
usable tread is the original tread down to the tread wear
indicators (2/32nds of an inch of tread remaining). The
Adjustment Base Price is intended to fairly represent a
Retailer’s Selling Price for the same or comparable tire.
4. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE
ADJUSTMENT POLICY
a.The following conditions are not covered:Road Hazard: Cuts, snags, punctures, bruises or impact
breaks and any damage causedby puncture or tire repair.
Ride/Vibration: After “Free Replacement Policy” (set
forth in section 2A) expires.
Tire Damage or Failure Resulting From Improper Opera-
tion or Maintenance: Load, speed, and inflation practices
causing excessive operational temperatures to exceed
the tire capabilities.
Tire damage (including irregulartreadwear) or failure re-
sulting from: improper mounting or demounting, dam-
aged rim, wheel alignment, tire trueing, chain damage,
brakes or any similar mechanical problem, extreme tem-
perature exposure, misuse, negligence, and abusive
driving such as tire spinning, racing or accident damage.
Tire failure resulting fromintentional alterations: such as
adding a white inlay on a blackwall or sealant materials.
Age Conditions: Weather checking/cracking coverage is
for a maximum period of 48 months from the date of
purchase.
b.General Exclusions -
Tire(s) submitted for an adjustment in service for
longer than 72 months from date of purchase*, are
not covered by this policy.
Tire(s) on any vehicle registered and normally oper-
ated outside the United States and Canada are not
covered under this Policy. For tires on vehicles nor-
mally operated outside the United States and
Canada, see the nearest Continental or General Tire
retailer or distributor for local coverage.
Tire(s) transferred from the vehicle on which they
were originally installed are not covered under this
Policy.
Company does not offer tread wearout coverage up
to a predetermined mileage under this Policy.
Tire(s) used in racing related activities or competi-
tive events are not covered by this Policy.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE OR
INTENDED BY COMPANY. COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL IM-
PLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WAR-
RANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.NO COMPANY EMPLOYEE OR RETAILER HAS THE AU-
THORITY TO MAKE ANY WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION,
PROMISE OR AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF COMPANY EX-
CEPT AS STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COMPANY DIS-
CLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ALL CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCI-
DENTAL DAMAGES. THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF IN-
CIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
5. COMPANY’S OBLIGATIONS
Any replacement qualifying under this Adjustment
Policy will be made by any Continental or General brand
authorized retailer or vehicle retailer authorized to
handle Continental or General brand tire adjustments.
Company will replace the tire pursuant to the terms of
this Adjustment Policy.
6. OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
To make a claim under this Policy concerning any tire
which is covered by this Policy, you must present your
claim with the tire to any Continental or General brand
tire retailer or vehicle retailer authorized to handle
Continental/General brand tires. For the nearest Conti-
nental or General brand tire retailer, check the Yellow
Pages, or use the Continental or General brand Internet
address, or one of the “800” numbers shown under “For
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Client Assistance.” To be eligible forthe terms of this
Policy, you need to present your new vehicle registration
form or new vehicle sales invoice showing date of pur-
chase. Tires replaced onan adjustmentbasisbecome
the property of Company. You will be required to sign the
Company Limited Warranty Claim Form or retailer re-
placement sales receipt.
You are responsible for payment of all applicable taxes
demounting, mounting and balancing charges set forth
under this Policy. You are also responsible for payment
of local tire-disposal fees and any parts or service re-
gardless of mileage or months of service. This includes
payment for tire rotation, alignment, towing, road ser-
vice, valve stems and tire repairs.
Owner is responsible for maintaining proper tire air
pressure and for proper maintenance of the tire.
THE WARRANTOR
The warrantor of Continental and General brand tires is
Continental Tire North America, Inc., 1830 McMillan
Park Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707.
For Client Assistance:
1-800-847-3349 (Nationwide)
1-800-461-1776 (In Canada)
http://www.generaltire.com
http://www.continentaltire.com
SAFETY WARNING
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and in-
structions contained in the Owner’s Manual or the
Important Tire Safety Information in this booklet
may result in tire failure or explosion causing seri-
ous personal injury or death.
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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 Manualfor loca-
tion.) These inflation pressures must be maintained as a
minimum. However, do not exceed the maximum pres-
sure rating indicated on the tire sidewall.
CHECK INFLATION PRESSURES ON ALL YOUR TIRES, IN-
CLUDING THE SPARE, WHEN TIRES ARE COLD, AT LEAST
ONCE A MONTH BEFORE DRIVING.
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 personalinjury. 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) (28kPa) above the recom-
mended cold air pressure. Recheck the inflation pres-
sure when the tire is cold.
For Example Only:
Gauge reading of hot tire: 32psi
If recommended pressure is: 30psi
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 COR-
RECT INFLATION PRESSURE IS DANGEROUS. For replace-
ment tires, the correct inflation pressure will be provided
by your tire retailer. If not, refer to the vehicle decal.
Underinflation produces extreme flexing of the side-
walls and builds up heat which may result in sudden tire
destruction and serious personal injury. Overinflating
can cause the tire to be more susceptible to impact
damage.
LOAD LIMITS
DO NOT OVERLOAD. DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED
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 op-
erate 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 important.How-
ever, 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 avail-
able 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 retailer 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.
SPEED SYMBOLS -are shown on the sidewall of some
tires. The following table shows the maximum speed
corresponding to the symbol.
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SPEED RATINGS
†Speed Speed
Maximum
Ratingmph km/Hr
M 81 130
N 87 140
P 93 150
R 99 160
R 106 170
S 112 180
T 118 190
H 130 210
W 168 270
Y 186 300
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 speedratings 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 manufacturer for maxi-
mum 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 implythat 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 un-
usual 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 retailer. The speed and other ratings of re-
treaded 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 onthe vehicle placard or Own-
er’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 replacement 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 frequently for scrapes,bulges, separations, cuts, snags, cracks, penetrations
or excessive localized wear from hard braking. Also
check for abnormal tire wear, particularly on the edges
of the tire tread which may be caused by misalignment
or underinflation. Impacts can damage the inner por-
tion of the tire without beingvisible onthe outside. If
damage can be seen on the tires or wheels, or if you
suspect that possible impact damage may have oc-
curred, replace with spare at once and have your tire
store or retailer inspect your tires immediately. Use of a
damaged tire could result in tire destruction. When in-
specting 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 con-
dition, and off-road use. Roads with holes and rocks or
other objects can damage tires and cause misalignment
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 whichshow up when only 2/32nds of an inch
(1.6mm) of tread is remaining. At this stage, your tires
must be replaced. Tires worn beyond this stage are
dangerous.
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