fuel NISSAN PATHFINDER HYBRID 2016 R52 / 4.G Warranty Booklet

WHO IS THE WARRANTOR
Nissan1warrants all parts of your 2016 Nissan vehicle
supplied by Nissan, except for those listed elsewhere
under the caption “WHAT IS NOT COVERED.”
APPLICABILITYThis warranty is provided to the original and subse-
quent owner(s) of a Nissan vehicle originally distrib-
uted by Nissan which is originally sold by a Nissan
authorized Nissan dealership in the United States,
and which is registered in the U.S. and normally
operated in the United States (including Alaska and
Hawaii) , the United States territories (specifically
Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands) , and Canada.
This warranty is generally transferable from the origi-
nal ‘owner other than a Nissan dealer’ (OWNER) to
subsequent owners of the vehicle at any time own-
ership of the vehicle is transferred, without any ac-
tion on your part; except that this warranty is not
transferable but is instead VOID if during the first six
months after delivery to the original OWNER: (1)ownership of the vehicle is transferred from the
original OWNER, and(2) the vehicle is registered
outside of the United States.
Your Nissan vehicle is manufactured to meet U.S.
regulations and environmental requirements. With
the exception of privately owned vehicles belonging
to members of the U.S. military or employees and
officers of the United States Government stationed
abroad, this warranty does not apply if an otherwise
covered vehicle is operated in, or relocated to, a
country other than those listed above under this
caption, except that it continues to apply if the ve-
hicle is operated in full compliance with its proper
use as described in the applicable Owner’s Manual
2
while touring outside of the United States, the U.S.
territories or Canada for a period not exceeding sixty
(60) consecutive days or sixty (60) days in any one
12 month period. Subject to the transferability re-
striction described above, this warranty applies to a
relocated vehicle which is returned to, and is regis-
tered and normally operated in the United States, the
U.S. territories or Canada, except for conditions due
to the vehicle’s foreign operation, e.g., use of inap-
propriate fuels or other fluids.
Nissan1makes available to you, and you are specifi-
cally required by Federal Law to use BBB AUTO
LINE [(800) 955-5100] before exercising rights or
seeking remedies under the Federal Magnuson-
Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. §2301, et. seq. You
are not required to first use BBB AUTO LINE if you
seek remedies not created by Title I of that Federal
law, except that you are required to first use BBB
AUTO LINE in good faith if you seek remedies cre-
ated by state law, including your state’s lemon law,
if applicable state law provides for using a 703
compliant or similar process before filing suit.
Please refer to Nissan’s Customer Care Program of
this booklet and the “Supplement to 2016 Nissan
Warranty Information Booklet & 2016 Nissan Own-
er’s Manual” for additional information.
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1 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003 which distributes Nissan vehicles in the United States.
2 See the Owner’s Manual for information relevant to proper operation of the vehicle, including the recommended fuels and fluids.
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LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER
WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAW
RIGHTS
EXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES
This warranty does not cover incidental or
consequential damages such as loss of the
use of the vehicle, inconvenience or commer-
cial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL-
ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION
OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages or limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Nissan
1does not authorize any person to create for
it any other warranty, obligation or liability in con-
nection with this vehicle.
THE WARRANTY BEGINS
The warranty period begins on the date the vehicle is
delivered to the first retail buyer or put into use, which-
ever is earlier.
FOR HOW LONG AND WHAT IS
COVERED
BASIC COVERAGEThe basic coverage period is 36 months or
36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
This warranty covers any repairs needed to cor-
rect defects in materials or workmanship of all
parts and components of each new Nissan ve-
hicle supplied by Nissan subject to the exclusions
listed under the heading “WHAT IS NOT COV-
ERED” or, if the part is covered by one of the
separate coverages described in the following
sections of this warranty, that specific coverage
applies instead of the basic coverage.
Bedliners will be repaired to commercially ac-
ceptable standards subject to the conditions and
limitations listed in WHAT IS NOT COVERED.
POWERTRAIN COVERAGEThe Powertrain coverage period is 60 months or
60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
This warranty covers any repairs needed to cor-
rect defects in materials or workmanship.
Powertrain coverage applies to components
listed below under the headings, Engine, Trans-
mission and Transaxle, Drivetrain, and Restraint
System, supplied by Nissan subject to the exclu-
sions listed under the heading “WHAT IS NOT
COVERED”. ENGINE
Cylinder heads and block and all internal parts,
rocker covers and oil pan, valve train and front
cover, timing chain and tensioner, oil pump, water
pump and fuel pump, fuel injectors, intake and
exhaust manifolds and supercharger, flywheel,
seals, and gaskets.
TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLE
Case and all internal parts, torque converter and
converter housing, automatic transmission control
module, transfer case and all internal parts, seals
and gaskets, clutch cover and housing A/T cooler,
and electronic transmission controls.
DRIVETRAIN
Drive shafts, final drive housing, and all internal
parts, propeller shafts, universal joints, bearings,
seals and gaskets.
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Air bags and related electronic control systems.
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV) SYSTEM
WARRANTY
This warranty covers repairs needed to correct
defects in materials or workmanship of the com-
ponents listed here and supplied by Nissan, sub-
ject to the exceptions indicated under “What is
Not Covered” sections of this manual:
– Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU
–
High Voltage Battery Pack (Hybrid Vehicle Battery)
– Inverter Unit
Coverage is for 96 months or 100,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
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Note that complaints related to failure to comply with
proper use of the vehicle as described in the applicable
Owner’s Manual, or the vehicle’s lack of compliance
with local regulations or environmental requirements of
any country (other than the U.S. or Canada) are NOT
covered by this warranty.
DAMAGE OR FAILURES DUE TO ALTERATION
OR MODIFICATION
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from or caused by:
Alteration, tampering, or improper repair.Installation of non-Nissan approved accessories or
components.
Improper installation of any Nissan approved after-
market accessory or component.
A vehicle whose odometer mileage has been al-
tered, or the odometer repaired or replaced and the
actual vehicle mileage cannot be correctly and read-
ily determined.
SALVAGE TITLE
This limited warranty does not apply to any vehicle, and
is rendered VOID if the vehicle is (or ever has been)
issued a “salvage” or similar title including, but not
limited to junk, scrap, rebuilt, or flood titles under any
state’s law; or has ever been determined to be a “total
loss” or equivalent by any insurance company, such as
by payment of a cash payment of claim in lieu of repairs
because of a determination that the cost of repairs
exceeded the actual cash value of the vehicle. DAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from or caused by:
Stone chipping, chemical fallout (acid rain) , tree sap,
salt, hail, windstorm, lightning, flood or other environ-
mental conditions.
The items listed below are not covered under corro-
sion coverage (perforation from corrosion) .
Exhaust system components.Corrosion of outer trim parts, such as moldings.
However, corrosion of outer trim parts is war-
ranted for 12 months or 12,500 miles, whichever
comes first.
Corrosion other than perforation, such as cosmetic
or surface corrosion due to defects in materials or
workmanship. This is covered under the Basic Cov-
erage of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Special bodies or equipment not manufactured or
supplied by Nissan.
DAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION DUE TO
LACK OF OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OR RE-
PAIRS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from or caused by:
Lack of performance of proper maintenance ser-
vices as outlined in your Nissan Service & Mainte-
nance Guide.
Fuel, fluids, or lubricants that are contaminated or
that do not meet the specification as outlined in your
Owner’s Manual .
Use of parts not equivalent in quality or design to
parts supplied by Nissan. MAINTENANCE SERVICE EXPENSE
This warranty does not cover normal maintenance ser-
vices as specified in both your Owner’s Manual and
Nissan Service & Maintenance Guide such as cleaning
and polishing, wheel alignment, headlight aiming, re-
placement of filters, replacement of windshield wiper
inserts, lubricants, coolant, worn brake shoes, pads,
drums and rotors and worn clutch discs, for example.
SEAT BELTS, TIRES, DROP-IN BEDLINERS AND
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Seat belts, tires, drop-in bedliners and the emission
control system are not covered by this warranty, but are
covered by separate warranties.
NISSAN SPRAY-IN BEDLINERS
Nissan Spray-in Bedliners will be repaired to commer-
cially acceptable standards which may include minor
appearance differences from the original bedliner.
NOTE:
The following pages are separate warranties
which may apply to your Nissan, such as those
covering vehicle emissions, seat belts, and tires.
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER
EITHER THE DEFECTS OR
PERFORMANCE WARRANTIES
These warranties do not cover:1. Normal maintenance, service and parts replace- ment as outlined in the emissions control mainte-
nance instructions of your Owner’s Manual and
your Nissan Service & Maintenance Guide.
2. Failures directly as a result of:
Failure to perform required emission control
maintenance as outlined in your Owner’s Manual
and your Nissan Service & Maintenance Guide.
Misuse, accident or modification.Improper adjustment or installation of parts during
the performance of maintenance services.
Tampering with or disconnecting any part affect-
ing vehicle emissions.
Fuel, fluids, or lubricants that are contaminated or
that do not meet the specification as outlined in
your Owner’s Manual.
3. In the case of the Performance Warranty, the use of any part not certified in accordance with Federal
requirements which is defective or not equivalent
from an emissions standpoint to the original equip-
ment part.
4. In the case of the Performance Warranty, costs of determining the cause of a vehicle failing an EPA
approved emissions test if such failure is found not
to be covered.
5. In the case of the Defects Warranty, parts not supplied by Nissan or damage to other parts
caused directly by non-Nissan parts.
WHAT YOU MUST DO
In order to obtain warranty service you must deliver the
vehicle to an authorized Nissan dealer in the United
States at your expense.
You must also maintain your vehicle as outlined in the
maintenance instructions in your Nissan Service &
Maintenance Guide.
WHAT NISSAN WILL DO
Warranty repairs will be made at no charge for parts
and/or labor, including diagnosis and tax. Any needed
parts replacement will be made using new or remanu-
factured parts.
OTHER WARRANTY TERMS
PERFORMANCE WARRANTY CLAIMS PROCE-
DURE
You may make a claim under the Performance Warranty
immediately after the failure of an EPA approved emis-
sions test. You must provide proof of this failure when
making your claim.
You will be told whether Nissan will honor your claim
within 30 days of the date you make the claim unless a
shorter time period is required by law. If your claim is
denied, Nissan will notify you in writing of the reason. If
we do not notify you within this time period, we will
repair your vehicle under this warranty at no cost to you.
The time period for notification will not apply if you
request a delay or a delay is caused by events not under
the control of Nissan dealers.
No claim will be denied under the Performance War-
ranty because you use a non-Nissan but EPA certified
part for maintenance or repair. MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT
PARTS
Important information concerning maintenance service
and replacement parts is in the Limited Warranty on
Nissan Parts and Accessories section of this booklet.
MAINTENANCE RECORDS
Receipts covering the performance of regular mainte-
nance should be kept in the event questions arise
concerning maintenance. The receipts should be trans-
ferred to subsequent owners.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
You may obtain further information concerning these
warranties by following the procedure outlined in the
“CUSTOMER CARE” section of this booklet. In the
case of the Performance Warranty, you may also con-
tact or report any violations to the Office of Transporta-
tion and Air Quality, Vehicle Compliance Programs
Group, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Ariel
Rios Building (6405J) , 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue,
N.W, Washington, D.C. 20460
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FEDERAL HYBRID VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL LIMITED WARRANTIES
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WARRANTY PARTS LISTFuel injection system
Engine control module/onboard diagnostic deviceOxygen sensor(s)Mass air flow sensorIntake manifoldThrottle body
Catalytic converter(s)Exhaust manifold(s)Exhaust tube from manifold to catalytic converter
Front exhaust tube with catalytic converter perma-
nently attached
Camshaft position sensor(s)Crankshaft position sensor(s)Spark plugs, ignition coil and wiresIgnition control module
Exhaust manifold with catalytic converter perma-
nently attached
Evaporative emission control systemFuel filler neck restrictor and check valveFuel tank and filler capIdle air control systemPositive crankcase ventilation systemExhaust gas recirculation (EGR) control systemPulsed secondary air injection system and valvesHoses, clamps, fittings, tubing, sealing gaskets or
devices and mounting hardware used in above sys-
tems
Vacuum and temperature sensitive valves and
switches used in above systems
Electronic sensors and controls used in above sys-
tems
The Emission Performance or Defect Warranty
may be subject to future governmental adminis-
trative action. Nissan reserves the right to
change the terms of the warranty to be consis-
tent with these actions. See your dealer for infor-
mation regarding possible changes.
o = Long Term Federal Emission Parts covered for 96 months/or 80,000 miles.
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The following statement is required to be pro-
vided by regulations of the California Air Re-
sources Board.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Resources Board is pleased to ex-
plain the emission control system warranty on your
2016 vehicle
2. In California, new motor vehicles must
be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s
stringent anti-smog standards. Nissan
3must warrant
the emission control system on your vehicle for the
periods of time listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your vehicle.
Your emission control system may include parts such as
the fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic
converter and engine computer. Also included may be
hoses, belts, connectors and other emission-related
assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Nissan will repair
your vehicle at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts
and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
COVERAGE
For 3 years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first):
1) If your vehicle fails a Smog Check
inspection, all necessary repairs and ad-
justments will be made by Nissan to ensure
that your vehicle passes the inspection.
This is your emission control system PER-
FORMANCE WARRANTY.
2) If any emission-related part on your vehicle is defective, the part will be repaired or re-
placed by Nissan. This is your short-term
emission control system DEFECTS
WARRANTY.
For 7 years or 70,000 miles (whichever occurs first):
If an emission-related part listed in this
warranty booklet specially noted with cov-
erage for 7 years or 70,000 miles is
defective, the part will be repaired or re-
placed by Nissan. This is your long-term
emission control system DEFECTS
WARRANTY.
OWNER’S WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES
As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for the per-
formance of the required maintenance listed in your
Owner’s Manual. Nissan recommends that you retain all
receipts covering maintenance on your vehicle, but
Nissan cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of
receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of
all scheduled maintenance.
You are responsible for presenting your vehicle to a
Nissan dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty
repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of
time, not to exceed 30 days.
As the vehicle owner, you should also be aware that
Nissan may deny you warranty coverage if your vehicle
or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance or unapproved modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights
and responsibilities, you should contact Nissan’s Con-
sumer Affairs Department at 1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-
647-7261) or the California Air Resources Board at
9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte CA 91731.
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1 These warranties apply to all California and 50-state emission equipped 2016 model year Nissan vehicles sold for registration as new vehicles in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Washington only.
2 Throughout this Limited Emission Control Warranty, “vehicle” means a Nissan model vehicle.
3 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003 which manufactures and distributes Nissan vehicles in the United States.
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LONG-TERM EMISSION SYSTEM
DEFECTS WARRANTY PARTS LIST
Fuel Tank
EGI Wiring Harness
Transmission Control
Module
Knock Sensor
Throttle Body
Throttle Body Bypass
Valve
Signal Plate
Supercharger
Engine Control Module
o
Exhaust Manifold w/
Catalytic Converter
o
Front Exhaust Tube w/
Catalytic Converter
0
HEV Battery Assembly
oo
HEV Power Inverter
oo
HEV Control Module
oo
MuranoHybridXXXXXXXXXXX000XXX
Pathfinder Hybrid XXXXXX XXXXXXX
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o = Long Term Federal Emission Parts covered for 96 months or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
oo = Federal Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) System Parts covered for 96 months or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
ooo = This part repair is less than the California high cost threshold; however, it is classified as a Long Term miles, whichever occurs first.
Federal Emission Part and is covered for 96 months or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first. Term miles, whichever occurs first.
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EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE
WARRANTY
WHEN DOES THIS WARRANTY APPLY
This warranty applies to your 2016 Nissan vehicle only if
it fails to pass a California “smog check” test or equiva-
lent.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
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Nissan warrants that if your vehicle fails to pass a
California “smog check” test, it will make the necessary
repairs so that your vehicle will pass. This warranty is for
3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The
warranty begins the date the vehicle is delivered to the
first retail buyer or the date it is first put in to service,
whichever is earlier.
Exceptions to this warranty are listed under the caption
“ WHAT IS NOT COVERED”.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
These warranties do not cover:1. Normal maintenance, service and parts replace- ment as outlined in the emission control mainte-
nance instructions of your Owner’s Manual and
your Nissan Service & Maintenance Guide.
2. Failures directly as a result of:
Lack of performance of required emission control
maintenance as outlined in your Owner’s Manual
and your Nissan Service & Maintenance Guide.
Misuse, accident or modification.Improper adjustment or installation of parts during
the performance of maintenance (non-warranty)
services.
Tampering with or disconnecting any part affect-
ing vehicle emissions.
Fuel, fluids, or lubricants that are contaminated or
that do not meet the specification as outlined in
your Owner’s Manual.
3. In the case of the Performance Warranty, the use of any non-Nissan part not certified in accordance
with Federal requirements which is defective or not
equivalent from an emissions stand point to the
original equipment part.
4. In the case of the Defects Warranty, parts not supplied by Nissan or damage to other parts
caused directly by non-Nissan parts.
5. In the case of the Performance Warranty, costs of determining the cause of a vehicle failing a
California “smog check” test if such failure is found
not to be covered.
WHAT YOU MUST DO
In order to obtain warranty service you must deliver the
vehicle to any authorized Nissan dealer in the United
States at your expense. You are responsible for the
required maintenance on your vehicle as outlined in the
maintenance instructions in your Nissan Service &
Maintenance Guide. Nissan recommends that you re-
tain all receipts covering maintenance on your vehicle,
but Nissan cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of
receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of
all scheduled maintenance.
WHAT NISSAN WILL DO
Warranty repairs will be made at no charge for parts
and/or labor, including diagnosis and tax. Any needed
parts replacement will be made using new or remanu-
factured parts.
OTHER WARRANTY TERMS
Performance Warranty Claims Procedure
You may make a claim under the Performance Warranty
immediately after the failure of a “smog check” test. You
must provide proof of this failure when making your
claim in order to avoid additional “smog check” test
charges.
You will be told whether Nissan will honor your claim
within 30 days of the date you make the claim, unless a
shorter time period is required by law. If your claim is
denied, Nissan will notify you in writing of the reason. If
we do not notify you within this time period, we will
repair your vehicle under this warranty at no cost to you.
The time period for notification will not apply if you
request a delay or a delay is caused by events not under
the control of Nissan dealers. No claim will be denied
under the Performance Warranty because you use a
certified part for maintenance or repair.
Maintenance Service and Replacement Parts
Important information concerning maintenance service
and replacement parts is in the Limited Warranty on
Nissan Replacement Parts and Accessories section of
this booklet. No warranty claim will be denied solely
because a non-Nissan part was used for maintenance
or repair.
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B. You must pay for taxes and any additional servicesyou order at the time of adjustment plus any addi-
tional service that may be unique to your application,
e.g. Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
C. You must submit your claim on an approved claim form supplied by an authorized Goodyear or Dunlop
service facility. The form must be filled out com-
pletely and signed, where you the owner or your
authorized agent presented the tire for adjustment.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Property damage, serious injury or death may result
from:
TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDERINFLATION /
OVERLOADING / 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) es-
tablished 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 AP-
PROVED RIMS.
FAILURE TO DEFLATE SINGLE OR DUAL AS-
SEMBLIES COMPLETELY BEFORE DE-
MOUNTING.
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.
WARNING: Vehicle handling, traction, ride comfort and
other performance parameters may be significantly af-
fected by a change in tire size or type. Before replacing
tires, always consult and follow the vehicle Owner’s
Manual because some vehicle manufacturers prohibit
changing tire size. When selecting tires that are differ-
ent from the original equipment size make certain: (1)
The tires have adequate load carrying capacity based
on the vehicle placard, (2) The tires have sufficient
inflation pressure to carry the load and (3) There is
proper clearance with no interference points between
the tire and vehicle. The consumer must be aware to
always drive safely and obey all traffic laws. Avoid
sudden, sharp turns or lane changes. Failure to follow
any of these warnings may result in loss of control of the
vehicle, leading to an accident and serious injury or
death.
TIRE CARE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
The easiest way to help ensure satisfactory mileage and
performance from your Goodyear or Dunlop tires is to
give them a simple but frequent (at least monthly) in-
spection for proper inflation, even treadwear, and the
presence of any damage.
DO MAINTAIN PROPER INFLATION
PRESSURE IN YOUR TIRES
Proper inflation pressure is necessary for optimum tire
performance, safety and fuel economy. 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. It is difficult to tell
just by looking at radial tires whether they are underin-
flated.*
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 expert inspection to determine
the source of leakage and tire removal to deter-
mine 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 fit-
ment causes for air loss are (1) incomplete bead seat-
ing, (2) bead tearing caused by a machine tool due to
insufficient lubrication or improper adjustment, (3) leak-
ing valve core or rubber valve components should be
replaced when problems are detected and whenever
tires are replaced.
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Always maintain inflation pressure at the level
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer as
shown on the vehicle placard, vehicle certifica-
tion label or in the vehicle Owner’s Manual:
Underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may
result in severe cracking, component separation or “blow-
out.” It reduces tire load capacity, allows excessive side-
wall 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.
Overinflation increases stiffness, which may deteriorate
ride and generate unwanted vibration. Overinflation also
increases the chances of impact damage.
DON’T OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE OR
TIRES
Check your vehicle Owner’s Manual to determine the
load limits. Overloading your vehicle places stress on
your tires and other critical vehicle components. Over-
loading a vehicle can cause poor handling, increased
fuel consumption and may cause tire failure. Overload-
ing your tires can result in severe cracking, component
separation orblowout.
Never fit your vehicle with new tires that have less load
capacity than shown 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.
DON’T SPIN YOUR TIRES
EXCESSIVELY
Avoid excessive tire spinning when your vehicle is stuck
in snow, ice, mud or sand. The centrifugal forces gen-
erated by a free-spinning tire/wheel assembly may
cause sudden tire explosion resulting in vehicle damage
and/or serious personal injury to you or a bystander.
Never exceed 35 mph/55 km/h, as indicated on your
speedometer. Use a gentle backward and forward rock-
ing motion to free your vehicle for continued driving.
Never stand near or behind a tire spinning at high
speeds. For example, while attempting to push a vehicle
that is stuck or when an on-the-car spin balance ma-
chine is in use.
DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR WEAR
Always remove tires from service when they reach two
thirty-seconds of an inch (2/32) remaining tread depth.
All new tires have treadwear indicators which appear as
smooth banks in the tread grooves when they wear to
the two thirty-seconds of an inch (2/32) level. Many wet
weather accidents result from skidding on bald or nearly
bald tires. Excessively worn tires are also more suscep-
tible to penetrations.
DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR DAMAGE
Frequent (at least monthly) inspection of your tires for
signs of damage and their general condition is important
for safety. If you have any questions, have your tire
Dealer inspect them. Impacts, penetrations, cracks,
knots, bulges or air loss always require tire removal and
expert inspection. Never perform a temporary repair or
use an inner tube as a substitute for a proper repair.
Only qualified persons should repair tires.
PROPER TIRE REPAIR NOTE:
Goodyear and Dunlop do not warrant any inspection or
repair process. The repair is entirely the responsibility of
the repairer and should be made in accordance with
established Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA)
procedures.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM ALERT
Refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for more informa-
tion on what to do if the tire pressure warning system
activates.
THE CONVENIENCE (TEMPORARY)
SPARE
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare is designed, built,
and tested to the high engineering standards set by
North America’s leading car manufacturers and to
Goodyear and Dunlop’s own high standards of quality
control. It is designed to take up a minimum of storage
space and, at the same time, fulfill the function of a spare
tire when needed. The spare is kept in its storage space,
fully inflated at 60 psi. To be sure it is always ready for
use, the air pressure should be checked on a regular
basis.
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare can be used in
combination with the original tires on your vehicle. You
can expect a tire tread life of up to 3,000 miles
(4,800 kilometers), depending on road conditions and
your driving habits. To conserve tire tread life, return the
spare to the storage area as soon as it is convenient to
have the standard tire repaired or replaced.
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