NISSAN ROGUE HYBRID 2017 2.G Warranty Booklet
Manufacturer: NISSAN, Model Year: 2017, Model line: ROGUE HYBRID, Model: NISSAN ROGUE HYBRID 2017 2.GPages: 77, PDF Size: 0.43 MB
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CHECKING YOUR TIRE’S AIR PRESSURE
Checking your air pressure at least once a month is vital
to help your tires perform properly and help you get the
best gas mileage possible. Tires can lose up to 7 kPa
(1 psi) per month under normal conditions and lose up
to 7 kPa (1 psi) per every 9°C (16°F) drop in tempera-
ture. Here are some simple steps on how to check the
air pressures in your tires:1. Remove the valve stem cap.
2. Place the end of the tire gauge firmly against the tire’s valve stem.
3. Read the current pressure displayed on the gauge that is currently in the tire.
4. Increase pressure at this time (if needed) and re- check with your tire gauge.
5. Replace the valve stem cap.
6. Repeat until all of your tires have been checked and adjusted accordingly.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is a safety
system found in most vehicles manufactured after
2005. There are pressure sensing transmitters mounted
inside of each tire that sends readings to the central
computer (ECU) in your vehicle. The TPMS system will
alert you when one or more of your tires are underin-
flated by 25% or more by turning on a warning light on
your vehicle’s dashboard or heads up display (HUD)
screen. This means that one or more of your tires may
have a low-pressure condition. Follow the instructions
in your owner’s manual. ROTATION and WEAR**
Falken recommends rotating your tires at least every
8,000km (5,000 miles) and periodically inspecting your
tires to make sure they are free of road hazards (such as
nails, screws, large wood splinters, etc.) that might pen-
etrate your tires causing them to lose air pressure and to
ensure they are wearing evenly. Common irregular wear
patterns are: misalignment wear, where the tire shows
excessive outer or inner tread wear. Tire sidewalls should
also be inspected for cuts, snags, bruises, and weather
cracking. If any of these noted conditions are present
during inspection, we recommend returning to your ser-
vicing tire dealer to be corrected to ensure long tire life.
TIRE REPLACEMENT
Falken recommends replacing your tires when the tread
wears down to the wear bars at 1.6mm (2/32 of an inch) ,
which are located across the tread in several locations
around the tire. If only two tires are being replaced, the two
new tires should always be installed on the rear of the
vehicle to aid in preventing your vehicle from hydroplaning,
even if your car is front wheel drive. It’s always recom-
mended to have your new tires balanced during installa-
tion, and alignment checked if the previous tires show and
irregular wear. Tires that have been in use for 5 (five) years
or more should continue to be inspected by a qualified tire
specialist, at least annually. It is recommended that any
tires 10 (ten) years old or older from the date of manufac-
ture, including spare tires, be replaced with new tires as a
precaution even if such tires appear serviceable and even
if they have not reached the legal worn out limit at 1.6mm
(2/32 of an inch) .
TIRE REPAIRS
In the event that you get a flat tire while driving, it is best to
find a nearby, safe place to stop and install your spare tire
or call a tow truck. The less distance that you drive on your
low or flat tire, the better chances your tire has of being
repairable. Once you are able to get to your local servicing
tire dealer, have them dismount the tire from the rim and
thoroughly inspect the inside of the tire. It is important to
know the difference between a proper tire repair and an
improper one because it can be critical to you and your
vehicle’s safety. An improper repair could pose a safety
threat to you and your family and could also affect your
tire’s manufacturer warranty. Here are some tips in deter-
mining if your damaged tire can be properly repaired or not:
●Always have the tire removed from the wheel and
inspected before any repair is performed.
●Tires with less than 1.6mm (2/32 of an inch) of tread
should NOT be repaired.
●Never repair a tire with a puncture larger than 6mm
(1/4 of an inch) .
●Repairs should be limited to the tread area only.
●Repairs cannot overlap one another.
●A plug and patch or plug/patch combo should be
used to effectively repair a tire puncture.
●If anything seems questionable at any time during the
repair process, ask your service advisor for more
details and/or call the tire manufacturer to make sure
the tire’s warranty isn’t being voided.
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** Never include a temporary spare tire in your rotation pattern
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TIRE MIX USAGE
WARNINGSAFETY WARNING
Never mix tires of different size or con-
struction and/or type on any axle. (Except
for temporary use as a spare tire.) Always
refer to the vehicle’s owner manual for
proper tire fitments.
TIRE SPEED RATINGS
Falken recommends replacing your tire(s) with the same
speed rating as the original tires equipped on your
vehicle.
It is okay to use a lower speed rated tire when using
winter tires. However, speeds should be reduced to
match the tires new “maximum” speed capability.
Any tire that is repaired, damaged, abused, altered from
its original state or retreaded voids the speed rating on
that particular tire and should be considered a non-
speed rated tire.
WARNING SAFETY WARNING
Falken does not recommend the use of
mixing different speed ratings on a ve-
hicle. This can cause poor handling and
unpredictable steering.
HIGH PERFORMANCE, LOW ASPECT RATIO
TIRES
Various new vehicles come equipped with high perfor-
mance and/or low aspect ratio tires from the factory.
These tires generally provide increased vehicle handling
characteristics, but may also have engineering perfor-
mance trade-offs related with their designs. Low aspect
ratio tires have reduced sidewall heights and may be
more vulnerable to damage from road hazards, pot-
holes, and other objects, like curbs. Your vehicle’s
wheels are susceptible to these same dangers as well.
Some vehicles may be originally equipped with high
performance tires that are designed for warmer weather
use reducing traction in colder, winter weather condi-
tions. High performance tires also pose the possibility of
wearing more quickly, giving a stiffer ride, and produc-
ing louder noise than standard all-season tires during
operation. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual, tire
information placard, or qualified tire service professional
for more information about these kinds of tires.
WINTER TIRES
Falken recommends all four tires be replaced when
replacing your original equipment tires and installing
winter tires for the winter months.
WARNING SAFETY WARNING
Never use just two winter tires. It could
lead to adverse handling, loss of control,
which could cause serious injury or death.
STORING YOUR TIRES
When storing your tires for any extended period of time, be
sure to thoroughly clean your tires with a tire brush, soap,
and water to remove any dirt, salt, and brake dust from the
tires. If you are storing your tires still mounted on the
wheels, use a wheel brush and approved wheel cleaner to
clean your wheels. Then dry the wheels and tires with a
towel and allow them to fully dry. DO NOT apply any tire
dressings while storing your tires. Tire compounds are
made to resist weather cracking and ozone damage. Place
each clean and dry tire in an airtight plastic bag and seal the
bag with tape to help reduce oil evaporation. Store your
tires out of direct sunlight and somewhere that is well
shielded from the elements, like a climate-controlled room
or dry basement. Storing the tires in a garage or shed
usually exposes the tires to a wide range of temperatures
as well as precipitation and humidity. Keep the tires away
from sources that emit ozone like electric motors that use
contact brushes, furnaces, sump pumps, etc. Although
tires will still age regardless of how they are stored, these
precautions will help slow the aging process and reduce
the damage to your tires.
WARNING SAFETY WARNING
Operating your vehicle in excess of the
posted speed limit or the maximum speed
allotted by driving conditions has the po-
tential to be dangerous. Higher driving
speeds create excessive heat buildup in a
tire, leading to a possible tire failure.
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TIRE SPINNING
WARNINGSAFETY WARNING
Spinning a tire to get a stuck vehicle out of
mud, ice, snow, sand, or wet grass can be
potentially dangerous. A spinning tire at a
speedometer reading above 55 km/h
(35 mph) can be capable of disintegrating
a tire with explosive force. In some circum-
stances, a tire may be spinning at twice
the speed displayed on the speedometer.
This can cause serious injury or death to
you, a passenger, or bystander. Never spin
a tire above 55 km/h (35 mph) .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR TIRES
TIRE SPEED SYMBOLS
Tires that are speed-rated are identified by the following
letter symbols: Q, S, T, U, H, V, W, Y, (Y) , or (ZR) . The
Speed Rating’s Symbol can be found as a part of the tire
size designation (ex: 215/65HR16) or after the load
index immediately following the tire size designation (ex:
215/65R16 97H) . The Speed Rating’s Symbol indi-
cates the maximum speed that a tire can handle when
properly inflated and loaded.
●For detailed information on UNDERSTANDING
YOUR TIRES please visit www.Falkentire.com DATE OF TIRE MANUFACTURE
The date that a tire was manufactured can be deter-
mined by examining the last 4 digits of the 12 digit DOT
serial code, which is found on at least one sidewall of a
tire. For tires that were produced after the year 2000,
the last 4 digits of the serial code will identify the week
and the year that the tire was manufactured. If the last 4
digits in the DOT serial code were to read “3013” it
would mean that the tire was manufactured the 30th
week of 2013. If you are uncertain, check with a quali-
fied tire service professional to be sure.
DOT Symbol and DOT Serial Code
The “DOT” symbol claims that the tire conforms to all
applicable US Department of Transportation motor ve-
hicle safety standards for tires. The identification/serial
number follows the “DOT” symbol. Here is an example
of a DOT serial code:
DOT R8 ER DMNR 30 13
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
A. DOT Symbol
B. Manufacturer Plant Code
C. Tire Size Code
D. Tire Manufacturer’s Code
E. Week of Production (01–52)
F. Year of Production (the last two digits of the year)
TIRE SIDEWALL LABELING
●For detailed information on TIRE SIDEWALL LABEL-
ING please visit www.Falkentire.com MAX LOAD AND INFLATION
The maximum load and inflation pressure is marked on
the tire sidewall in English and metric units.
PLY COMPOSITION AND MATERIALS
The number of plies and their generic composition of
cord materials in the sidewall and tread areas can be
found on at least one sidewall of a tire.
RADIAL MARKING
A radial ply tire will have the word “radial” marked on at
least one sidewall. An “R” found in the tire size marking
also refers to the tire being a radial ply tire.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING SYSTEM
(UTQG)
The Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (UTQG)
were created to help you make an informed decision
when purchasing passenger car tires by providing rela-
tive information about a tire’s tread wear, traction, and
temperature characteristics. Here is a breakdown of the
different categories that the UTQG grades:
●TREAD WEAR
The tread wear 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 150would wear one and a half
(1 1/2) 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.
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●TRACTION
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B. and CThose grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specific government test surfaces of as-
phalt and concrete. A tire marked Cmay have poor
traction performance. WARNING:The traction grades
assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cor-
nering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
●TEMPERATURE
The temperature grades are A(the highest) , B, andC,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions or on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce in tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade Ccorresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.109.
Grades Band Arepresent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel than minimum required by
law. WARNING: The temperature grade for each tie is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or exces-
sive loading either separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
TIRE MANUFACTURE CONTACT
INFORMATION
U.S. and Canada
Falken Tire Corporation
8656 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
800-723-2553
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LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NORTH
AMERICA FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
PASSENGER CAR & LIGHT TRUCK
TIRES INCLUDING TEMPORARY TIRES
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
PASSENGER CAR & LIGHT TRUCK TIRES INCLUD-
ING TEMPORARY TIRES.
1. WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG.
Hankook warrants that a tire manufactured by Hankook
and equipped originally on the vehicle is free from
defects in materials or workmanship in normal use for
the life of the original usable tread. The life of the original
usable tread ends when the tire tread has been worn
down with only 1.6mm (2/32nds inch) remaining, at
which point the tire is considered to be fully worn out.
●PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK
TIRES
(A) Free replacement
If Hankook Radial Passenger & Light Truck
Tires fail as a result of defect in material
and/or workmanship within the first 25% of
treadwear, the tire will be replaced with a
new, comparable Hankook Tire at no charge
including mounting and balancing charges. ●
PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK
TIRES
(B) Pro rata replacement
Tires not qualifying for free replacement will
be allowed a credit toward purchase of a
new, comparable Hankook Tire based upon
the amount of tread actually worn. The cost
of mounting, balancing and any other service
charges or applicable taxes shall be paid by
the user. Otherwise adjustment for compen-
sation will be made on a pro rata basis cal-
culated by multiplying the actual current
dealer selling price by the percentage of re-
maining usable tread depth.
● HANKOOK TEMPORARY TIRE
(A) A Temporary tire weighs less and provides
more trunk storage space than a conven-
tional tire. To conserve tire tread life, tempo-
rary tire should be returned to the trunk as
soon as it is convenient to have your stan-
dard tire repaired or replaced.
(B) If Hankook Temporary Tire fails as a result of
defect in materials and/or workmanship dur-
ing the first 50% of usable treadwear, the
tire will be replaced with a new, comparable
tire at no charge including mounting charge.
No adjustment will be made for tires that are
worn more than 50%.
2. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE
WARRANTY
●NON-ADJUSTABLE CONDITIONS
A. Irregular wear or tire damage due to: – Road hazards such as punctures, cuts, snags,scuffs, carcass bruises or impact breaks.
– Fire, wreck or collision.
– Improper inflation, overloading, high speed spin- ning, improper mounting or demounting, running
flat, off-road use, racing, vandalism, willful dam-
age or abuse.
– Misalignment, wheel imbalance, defective brakes or shock absorber, use of tire chains.
– Any tire which has failed as a result of adding materials (e.g. tire fillers, sealant, or balancing
substances) .
– Mechanical failure or design of vehicle.
B. Tires fitted to anything other than the original ve- hicles.
C. Tire worn beyond treadwear indicator (2/32nds inch or 1.6mm tread remaining) .
D. Tire presented by other than the actual owner-user.
E. Tire branded “NA” (meaning no adjustment) or “blem” (meaning blemished) .
F. Loss of time inconvenience, loss of use of the vehicle or consequential damage.
G. Ride disturbance caused by damaged wheels or after free-replacement conditions.
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H. Tire with weather cracking which was purchasedmore than four years prior to presentation for adjust-
ment.
●GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
I. No Hankook Tire employee, retailer or dealer has the authority to make any warranty, representation, prom-
ise or agreement on behalf of Hankook Tire except as
stated in this policy.
J. Tires used in racing related activities or competitive events are not covered by this warranty.
K. Limitation of remedy: to the extent permitted by law, HANKOOK disclaims liability for all consequential
and incidental damages. Some provinces and states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have the rights which vary from province to province
in Canada, and from state to state in the U.S.A.
3. HANKOOK’S OBLIGATIONS
Replacement qualifying under this warranty will be
made by a participating Hankook Dealer or a participat-
ing Car Dealer.
4. OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
A. You must present the tire to a participating Hankook Dealer or a participating Car Dealer.
B. For free replacement, a proof of purchase date such as car dealer invoice should be presented.
C. No claim will be recognized unless submitted on a Hankook claim form completely filled out and signed
by the owner or a participating Hankook Dealer or
Car Dealer.
WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY
●TIRE DEMOUNTING AND MOUNTING
Improper tire mounting and inflation procedures may
cause tire beads to break with explosive force during
installation of the tire on the rim, causing personal
injury and property damage. Follow the Rubber
Manufacturers Association installation and safety
procedure for mounting and inflating tires. Tire and
rim must match in size. Rim parts must match by
manufacturer’s design. Clean rim. Lubricate rim and
beads. Do not exceed the maximum recommended
pressure to seat beads on rim. Use remote control
inflation equipment and inflation cage.
NOTE:
Never inflate over 40 psi to seat beads. Mount
radial ply tires only on rims designated by wheel
manufacturer as suitable for radial tire. Only spe-
cially trained persons shall mount tires.
●AIR PRESSURE
Check the pressure in your tires, including your
spare, at least monthly, and always before and during
extended driving. Check tires cold (at least 3 hours
after the vehicle has been stopped and before it is
driven more than 1.6 kilometers or 1 mile) . Do not
reduce pressure when tires are hot, use an accurate
air pressure gauge to check pressure and maintain it
at the level recommended on the vehicle tire placard
or in the Owner’s Manual. Underinflation produces
extreme flexing of sidewalls and builds up heat to the
point that premature tire failure may occur. Overin-
flation can cause the tires to be more susceptible to
impact damage. Cold tire pressures, however,
should never be higher than the limit molded on the
sidewall.
●LOAD LIMITS
Never exceed the load-carrying limits molded onto
the sidewall of your tires or the maximum vehicle load
limit as shown on the vehicle tire placard, whichever
is less. Overloading builds up excessive heat in the
tire and leads to early and/or sudden failure.
●HAZARDS
Avoid running over objects (e.g., chuckholes, rocks,
curbs, metal, glass, etc.) which may possibly cause
internal tire damage. Continued use of a tire that has
suffered internal damage (which may not be exter-
nally visible) can lead to dangerous tire failure. De-
termination of suspected internal damage requires
demounting the tire from its rim and examination by
trained tire personnel.
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●WORN TIRES
Never drive on worn tires. Tires should be replaced
by trained personnel when 2/32nds inch (1.6mm) of
tread depth remain, as indicated by treadwear indi-
cators molded into the tread grooves. Use of worn-
out tires (less than 2/32nds of an inch remaining
tread depth) increases the probability of tire failure.
In most states, it is illegal to drive with less than
2/32nds of an inch of remaining tread depth.
●SPEED LIMITS
Operating your vehicle in excess of lawful speed
limits or the maximum speeds justified by driving
conditions can be dangerous. Excessive speed cre-
ates heat buildup in a tire, leading to possible tire
failure.
●SPEED-RATED TIRES
Speed-rated tires are identified by letters S, T, H, V,
W, or Z as either part of the size designation (e.g.,
HR) , or part of the service description adjacent to the
size designation (e.g., 94H) and indicates the maxi-
mum speed capability of the tire when properly
loaded and inflated. However, even when properly
loaded and inflated, driving for prolonged periods at
high speeds can cause tire damage and possible tire
failure which could lead to an accident. Original
equipment speed-rated tires must be replaced with
tires of the same or higher speed rating if the speed
capability of the vehicle is to be maintained. Consult
your Hankook dealer for the tires best suited to your
vehicle driving habit. Repairing of speed-rated tires
must be done in accordance with RMA repair pro-
cedures and is limited to one 1/4 diameter repair in
the tread area.
●TIRE ROTATION
Rotate your tires for longer tire life. Front and rear
tires perform different jobs and can wear differently.
Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual for mileage
recommendations and rotation patterns.
●ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION FOR TEM-
PORARY TIRE
A. Air pressure. Check inflation pressure as soon as practical after
installation and inflate to 60 psi. The tire pressure
should be checked monthly and maintained at
60 psi while the tire is stored or in service.
B. Vehicle restriction. The temporary spare tire was specifically designed
for your car and should not be used on any other
vehicle.
C. Other restrictions. The temporary spare tire should not be used with
other wheels, nor should standard tires, snow tires,
wheel covers, or trim rings be used with the tempo-
rary spare wheel. If such use is attempted, damage
to these items or other vehicle components may
occur.
TIRE SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR
INFORMATION
When you have tire problems, Hankook provides ser-
vice and assistance.
Any time you see damage to your tires, contact your
local Hankook Tire Dealer.
If no local dealer is available around you, dial Hankook
Toll Free Service Number so that you can get informa-
tion on where and how service is rendered to you. FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION
U.S.A.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
1450 Valley Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470
973-633-9000 Toll Free 877-740-7000
WEST REGIONAL OFFICE
11555 Arrow Route, Suite 105, Rancho Cucamonga,
CA 91730
909-481-9800 Toll Free 800-426-8252
CANADA
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
30 Resolution Dr., Brampton, Ontario L6W 0A3
905-463-9802 Toll Free 800-843-7709
HANKOOK TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
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LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER & LIGHT
TRUCK TIRES INCLUDING TEMPORARY TIRES
1. WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG.
Kumho warrants that a tire manufactured by Kumho
and/or equipped originally on the vehicle is free from
defects in materials and/or workmanship in normal use
for the life of the original usable tread. The life of the
original usable tread ends when the tire tread has been
worn down with only 1.6mm (2/32nds inch) remaining,
at which point the tire is considered to be fully worn out.
●PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES
(A) Free replacement If Kumho Radial Passenger & Light Truck
Tires fail as a result of defect in material
and/or workmanship within the first 2/32” of
the original tread depth, the tire will be re-
placed with a new, comparable Kumho Tire
at no charge including mounting and balanc-
ing charges. ●
PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES
(B) Pro-rata replacement Tires not qualifying for free replacement will
be allowed a credit toward purchase of a
new, comparable Kumho Tire based upon
the amount of tread actually worn. The cost
of mounting, balancing and any other service
charges or applicable taxes shall be paid by
the user.
Otherwise adjustment for compensation will
be made on a pro-rata basis calculated by
multiplying the actual current dealer selling
price by the percentage of remaining usable
tread depth.
● KUMHO TEMPORARY TIRE
(A) A Temporary Tire weighs less and provides
more trunk storage space than a conven-
tional tire. To conserve tire tread life, tempo-
rary tire should be returned to the trunk as
soon as it is convenient to have your stan-
dard tire repaired or replaced.
(B) If Kumho Temporary Tire fails as a result of
defect in materials and workmanship during
the first 50% of usable treadwear, the tire
will be replaced with a new, comparable tire
at no charge including mounting and balanc-
ing charges. No adjustment will be made for
tires that are worn more than 50%.
2. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE
WARRANTY
●NON-ADJUSTABLE CONDITIONS
A. Irregular wear or tire damage due to: – Road hazards such as punctures, cuts, snags,scuffs, carcass bruised or impact breaks.
– Fire, wreck or collision.
– Improper inflation, overloading, high speed spin- ning, improper mounting or demounting, running
flat, off-road use, racing, vandalism, willful dam-
age or abuse.
– Misalignment, wheel imbalance, defective brakes or shock absorber, use of tire chains.
– Any tire which has failed as a result of adding material (e.g. tire fillers, sealant, or balancing sub-
stances) .
B. Tires fitted to anything other than the original ve- hicles.
C. Tire worn beyond treadwear indicator (2/32nds inch or 1.6mm tread remaining) .
D. Tire presented by other than the actual owner-user.
E. Tire branded “NA” (meaning no adjustment) or “blem” (meaning blemished) .
F. Loss of time inconvenience, loss of use of the vehicle or consequential damage.
G. Ride disturbance after free-replacement conditions.
H. Tire with weather cracking which was purchased more than four years prior to presentation for adjust-
ment.
I. No Flat Spot Warranty for Original tires.
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J. No Mileage Warranty for Original tires.
●GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
K. No Kumho Tire employee, retailer or dealer has the authority to make any warranty, representation,
promise or agreement on behalf of Kumho Tire ex-
cept as stated in this policy.
L. Tires used in racing related activities or competitive events are not covered by this warranty.
M. Limitation of remedy: to the extent permitted by law, Kumho disclaims liability for all consequential and
incidental damages. Some provinces and states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have the
rights which vary from province to province in
Canada, and from state to state in the U.S.A.
3. KUMHO OBLIGATIONS
Replacement qualifying under this warranty will be
made by a participating Kumho Dealer or a participating
Car Dealer.
4. OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
A. You must present the tire to a participating Kumho
Dealer or a participating Car Dealer.
B. For free replacement, a proof of purchase date such as car dealer invoice should be presented.
C. No claim will be recognized unless submitted on a Kumho claim form completely filled out and signed
by the owner or a participating Kumho Dealer or Car
Dealer.
WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY
●TIRE DEMOUNTING AND MOUNTING
Improper tire mounting and inflation procedures may
cause tire beads to break with explosive force during
installation of the tire on the rim, causing personal
injury and property damage. Follow the Rubber
Manufacturers Association installation and safety
procedure for mounting and inflating tires. Tire and
rim must match in size. Rim parts must match by
manufacturer’s design. Clean rim. Lubricate rim and
beads. Do not exceed the maximum recommended
pressure to seat beads on rim. Use remote control
inflation equipment and inflation cage. NOTE:
Never inflate over 40 psi to seat beads. Mount
radial ply tires only on rims designated by wheel
manufacturer as suitable for radial tire. Only spe-
cially trained persons shall mount tires.
●AIR PRESSURE
Check the pressure in your tires, including your
spare, at least monthly, and always before and during
extended driving, when tires cold (at least 3 hours
after the vehicle has been stopped and before it is
driven more than 1 mile / 1.6 kilometers) . Do not
reduce pressure when tires are hot, use an accurate
air pressure gauge to check pressure and maintain it
at the level recommended on the vehicle tire placard
or in the Owner’s Manual. Underinflation produces
extreme flexing of sidewalls and builds up heat to the
point that premature tire failure may occur. Overin-
flation can cause the tires ‘to be more susceptible to
impact damage. Cold tire pressures,” however,
should never be higher than the limit molded on the
sidewall.
●LOAD LIMITS
Never exceed the load-carrying limits molded onto
the sidewall of your tires or the maximum vehicle load
limit as shown on the vehicle tire placard, whichever
is less. Overloading builds up excessive heat in the
tire and leads to early and/or sudden failure.
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●HAZARDS
Avoid running over objects (e.g., chuckholes, rocks,
curbs, metal, glass, etc.) which may possibly cause
internal tire damage. Continued use of a tire that has
suffered internal damage (which may not be exter-
nally visible) can lead to dangerous tire failure. De-
termination of suspected internal damage requires
demounting the tire from its rim and examination by
trained tire personnel.
●WORN TIRES
Never drive on worn tires. Tires should be replaced
by trained personnel when 2/32nds inch (1.6mm) of
remaining tread depth, as indicated by treadwear
indicators molded into the tread grooves. Use of
worn-out tires (less than 2/32nds of an inch remain-
ing tread depth) increases the probability of tire
failure. In most states, it is illegal to drive with less
than 2/32nds of an inch of remaining tread depth.
●SPEED LIMITS
Operating your vehicle in excess of lawful speed
limits or the maximum speeds justified by driving
conditions can be dangerous. Excessive speed cre-
ates heat buildup in a tire, leading to possible tire
failure.
●SPEED-RATED TIRES
Speed-rated tires are identified by letters P, Q, S, T,
H, V, W, or Z as either part of the size designation
(e.g., HR) , or part of the service description adjacent
to the size designation (e.g., 94H) and indicates the
maximum speed capability of the tire when properly
loaded and inflated. However, even when properly
loaded and inflated, driving for prolonged periods at
high speeds can cause tire damage and possible tire
failure which could lead to an accident. Original
equipment speed-rated tires must be replaced with
tires of the same or high speed rating if the speed
capability of the vehicle is to be maintained. Consult
your Kumho dealer for the tires best suited to your
vehicle driving habit. Repairing of speed-rated tires
must be done in accordance with RMA” repair pro-
cedures and is limited to one 1/4 diameter repair in
the tread area.
●TIRE ROTATION
Rotate your tires for longer tire life. Front and rear
tires perform different jobs and can wear differently.
Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual for mileage
recommendations and rotation patterns.
●ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION FOR TEM-
PORARY TIRE
A. Air pressure. Check inflation pressure as soon as practical after
installation and inflate to 60 psi. The tire pressure
should be checked monthly and maintained at
60 psi while the tire is stored or in service. B. Vehicle restriction.
The temporary spare tire was specifically designed
for your car and should not be used on any other
vehicle.
C. Other restrictions. The temporary spare tire should not be used with
other wheels, nor should standard tires, snow tires,
wheel covers, or trim rings be used with the tempo-
rary spare wheel. If such use is attempted, damage
to these items or other vehicle components may
occur.
TIRE SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR
INFORMATION
When you have tire problem, Kumho provides service
and assistance. Any time you see damage to your tires,
contact your local Kumho tire dealers or car dealer.
If no local dealer is available around you, dial Kumho Toll
Free Service Number so that you can get information on
where and how service is rendered to you.
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