flat tire NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK 2009 1.G Warranty Booklet

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ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER AND
LIGHT TRUCK TIRES INCLUDING RFT
TIRES WITH RUN-FLAT TECHNOLOGY
ELIGIBILITYThis Limited Warranty covers BRIDGESTONE and FIRE-
STONE brand passenger and light truck tires, including
RFT and temporary spare tires, originally installed by the
vehicle manufacturer on a new vehicle. You are covered
under the terms of this Limited Warranty if the tire was
produced after July 4, 2004 (DOT serial 2704 or later)
and has been used only on the vehicle on which it was
originally installed in non-commercial service.WHAT IS WARRANTED AND FOR HOW
LONGBefore wearing down to 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) remaining
original tread depth (i.e. worn down to the top of the built-in
indicators in the tread grooves) and within 6 years from
the date of purchase (proof of purchase date required;
without proof of purchase date, then within 6 years from
the date of tire manufacture) , for any reason other than
those excluded in the section entitled “What This Limited
Warranty Does Not Cover,” any eligible tire that becomes
unusable for any reason within the manufacturer’s control
will be replaced with an equivalent new tire on the basis
set forth in this Limited Warranty.WHAT THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVERThis Limited Warranty does not cover the following:
1. Tire damage or irregular wear due to:
A.
Road hazards, including, without limitation: Puncture, cut,
impact break, stone drill, bruise, bulge, snag, etc.B. Improper use or operation, including, without limi-
tation: Improper infl ation pressure, overloading, tire/
wheel spinning, use of an improper wheel, tire chain
damage, misuse, misapplication, negligence, tire
alteration, or for racing or competition purposes.C. Insuffi cient or improper maintenance, including,
without limitation: Failure to rotate tires as recom-
mended in this manual, wheel misalignment, worn
suspension components, improper tire mounting or
demounting, tire/wheel assembly imbalance, or other
vehicle conditions, defects, or characteristics.
D. Contamination or degradation by petroleum
products or other chemicals, fi re or other externally
generated heat, or water or other material trapped
inside the tire during mounting or infl ation.
E. Improper repair. Improper repair voids this Limited
Warranty.
F. For RFT tires only, improper run-fl at or low tire
pressure operation, including, without limitation:
Exceeding speed, distance, or other run-fl at/low-
pressure operation limitations.
2. Rapid tread wear or wear-out. Original equipment tires
have no mileage warranty.
3. Weather/ozone cracking after 4 years from date of tire
manufacture.
4. Ride disturbance or vibration after 1/32 inch (0.8 mm)
of tread wear use.
5. Tires with sealant, balance, or other fi ller material
that was not originally applied or inserted by the tire
manufacturer.
6. Tires used in commercial service.
7. Tires purchased and normally used outside the United
States and Canada.
8. The cost of applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
9. Failure to follow any of the safety and maintenance rec-
ommendations or warnings contained in this manual.
This Limited Warranty is in addition to and/or may be limited
by any other applicable written warranty you may have
received concerning special tires or situations.
REPLACEMENT PRICERadial passenger and light truck tires adjusted under this
Limited Warranty will be replaced free of charge during
the fi rst 25% of tread wear or within 12 months from the
date of purchase (proof of purchase date required; without
proof of purchase date, then within 12 months from the
date of tire manufacture) , whichever occurs fi rst. During
the free replacement period, mounting and balancing are
included free of charge.
To determine the replacement price after the free tire
replacement period, the percent of used tread wear is
multiplied by the current selling price for the replace-
ment tire(s) . The appropriate taxes, mounting, balancing,
disposal fee, and other service charges may be added to
the adjustment replacement price.
In Canada, the tire will be adjusted at dealerships (sub-
ject to dealer discretion) at a predetermined “Adjustment
Price.”REPLACEMENT WARRANTYIf you receive a replacement tire under this Limited War-
ranty, it will be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, if
any, given on that tire at that time.WHERE TO GOTire adjustments under this Limited Warranty will
only be made at an authorized Bridgestone Firestone
retailer. Consult a phone directory (often listed in the
Yellow Pages under "Tire Dealers" or the internet at
www.bridgestonetire.com for the location nearest you.CONSUMER RIGHTSThis Limited Warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state or in Canada from province to province.
BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
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GOODYEAR/DUNLOP TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS
WARRANTY?This limited warranty does not cover the following:
• Tires submitted for ride disturbance complaints that
are worn beyond the fi rst two thirty-seconds of an inch
(2/32”) tread depth or 6 months from date of new vehicle
purchase, whichever occurs fi rst, or tires submitted for
ride disturbance due to damaged wheels or any vehicle
condition.
• Goodyear & Dunlop do not warrant or give credit in any
adjustment transaction for any kind of material added to
a tire (e.g., tire fi llers, sealants, balancing substances)
after the tire leaves a factory producing Goodyear or
Dunlop tires, nor will it adjust any tire that has failed as
a result of adding such material.
• Irregular wear or damage due to mechanical condition of
the vehicle, improper infl ation, overloading, high speed
spin-up, misapplication, misuse, negligence, racing,
use of tire chains, improper mounting or demounting,
improper repair, wreck, collision or fi re.
• Road hazards (includes, but not limited to, punctures,
cuts, snags, impact breaks, etc.) .
• Any tire that, after leaving a factory producing Good-
year or Dunlop tires, has been intentionally altered to
change its appearance (e.g., white inlay on a black tire
or regrooved) .
• Tires with weather-cracking that were purchased more
than four (4) years prior to presentation for adjustment or,
if purchase date cannot be verifi ed, manufactured more
than four years prior to presentation for adjustment.
• Temporary spare tires used on vehicles used in racing
and on passenger cars in special applications such as
police pursuit service.
• Goodyear Unisteel Commercial Radial Light Truck
Tires.• Loss of time, inconvenience, loss of vehicle use, inci-
dental or consequential damages.
• Tires supplied as Original Equipment are not eligible
for any tread life warranty consideration.
WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS?Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
No Representative or Dealer has authority to make any rep-
resentation, promise, or agreement on behalf of Goodyear
or Dunlop except as stated herein.
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. Under no
circumstances is this warranty a representation that a tire
failure cannot occur.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights and you may
also have other rights that vary from state to state or
province to province.HOW DO YOU OBTAIN AN ADJUSTMENT?A. You must present the tire to be adjusted to an authorized
Goodyear or Dunlop service facility. Tires replaced on an
adjustment basis become the property of The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company, Goodyear Dunlop Tires North
America, Ltd. or Goodyear Canada Inc.
B. You must pay for taxes and any additional services you
order at the time of adjustment.
C. You must submit your claim on an approved claim form
supplied by an authorized Goodyear or Dunlop service
facility. The form must be fi lled out completely and
signed, where you the owner or your authorized agent
presented the tire for adjustment.
SAFETY WARNINGSProperty damage, serious injury or death may result
from:
• TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDERINFLATION/OVER-
LOADING.
Follow the vehicle owner’s manual, tire placard or vehicle
certifi cation label on vehicle.
• EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO
IMPROPER MOUNTING.
Only specially-trained persons should mount tires.
• 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. PERSONAL INJURY AND
SEVERE DAMAGE MAY RESULT FROM EXCESSIVE
WHEEL SPINNING, INCLUDING TIRE DISINTEGRA-
TION OR AXLE FAILURE.
WARNING: Vehicle handling, traction, ride comfort
and other performance parameters may be signifi cantly
affected 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 different from the
original equipment size make certain: (1) The tires have
adequate load carrying capacity based on the vehicle
placard, (2) The tires have suffi cient infl ation pressure
to carry the load and (3) There is proper clearance with
no interference points between the tire and vehicle. The
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all traffi c 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 GUIDEThe 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) inspection
for proper infl ation, even treadwear, and the presence of
any damage.DO MAINTAIN PROPER INFLATION
PRESSURE IN YOUR TIRESProper infl ation pressure is necessary for optimum tire
performance, safety and fuel economy. To maintain
proper infl ation pressure, frequently (at least monthly)
check tires (when they are cool) with an accurate tire
pressure gauge.*
For example, it is diffi cult to tell just by looking at radial
tires whether they are underinfl ated.
Furthermore, when operating a vehicle equipped with
radial tires, it is diffi cult to notice when a tire has gone
fl at or nearly fl at since the “feel” of the vehicle does not
change signifi cantly.
*Evidence of air loss or repeated underinfl ation
always requires expert inspection to determine
the source of leakage and tire removal to deter-
mine repairability. To avoid injury, NEVER attempt to
reinfl ate a tire that has been run severely underinfl ated.Progressive air loss may result from punctures, cuts,
curbing, impacts or partial bead unseating. Some fi tment
causes for air loss are (1) incomplete bead seating, (2)
bead tearing caused by a machine tool due to insuf-
fi cient lubrication or improper adjustment, (3) leaking
valve core or rubber valve components. These should
be replaced when problems are detected and whenever
tires are replaced.
Always maintain infl ation pressure at the level
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer as
shown on the vehicle placard, vehicle certifi cation
label or in the vehicle owner’s manual:
Underinfl ation is the leading cause of tire failure and
may result in severe cracking, component separation or
“blowout.” It reduces tire load capacity, allows excessive
sidewall fl exing and increases rolling resistance, result-
ing in heat and mechanical damage. Maintaining proper
infl ation pressure is the single most important thing you
can do to ensure tire durability and maximum tread life.
Overinfl ation increases stiffness, which may deteriorate
ride and generate unwanted vibration. Overinfl ation also
increases the chances of impact damage.
DON’T OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLECheck your vehicle owner’s manual to determine the load
limits. Overloading your vehicle places stress on your tires
and other critical vehicle components. Overloading a vehicle
can cause poor handling, increased fuel consumption and
may cause tire failure.
Never fi t your vehicle with new tires that have less load
capacity than shown on the vehicle tire placard and re-
member that optimum rim width is important for proper tire
load distribution and function.
The maximum load capacity stamped on the sidewalls of
P-Metric tires is reduced by 10% when used on a light
truck, utility vehicle or trailer. Never fi t P-Metric tires to light
trucks that specify LT-type replacement tires.
DON’T SPIN YOUR TIRES EXCESSIVELYAvoid excessive tire spinning when your vehicle is stuck in
snow, ice, mud or sand. The centrifugal forces generated
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 rocking 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 machine is in use.DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR WEARAlways 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 susceptible
to penetrations.DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR DAMAGEFrequent (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 qualifi ed persons
should repair tires.
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GOODYEAR/DUNLOP TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
Use of lift kits with some vehicle/tire combinations can
cause instability. When changing tire sizes, always consult
Dealer for optimum rim width and carefully check vehicle/
tire clearances.RETREADED TIRESRetreaded passenger and light truck tires are not war-
ranted by Goodyear and Dunlop for any reason. Good-
year and Dunlop speed ratings and U.S. Department of
Transportation test compliance certifi cations are voided
for retreaded tires.DO MAINTAIN VEHICLE SUSPENSION,
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCE AND
ROTATE YOUR TIRESLack of rotation, worn suspension parts, underinfl ation/
overinfl ation, wheel imbalance and misalignment can cause
vibration or irregular tire wear. Rotate your tires according
to your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations or at
maximum intervals of 6,000 miles/10,000 km.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE “CON-
SUMER TIRE GUIDE” PUBLISHED BY THE TIRE
INDUSTRY SAFETY COUNCIL, P.O. BOX 1801,
WASHINGTON, DC 20013-1801, OR WRITE THE
GOODYEAR CONSUMER RELATIONS, DEPT. 728,
1144 E. MARKET ST., AKRON, OH 44316. IN CANADA
YOU CAN WRITE TO GOODYEAR CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE CENTRE, 450 KIPLING AVENUE,
TORONTO, ONT. M8Z 5E1. YOU MAY ALSO CALL
GOODYEAR AT 1-800-321-2136 IN THE UNITED
STATES OR AT 1-800-387-3288 IN CANADA.
You must go to an authorized Goodyear or Dun-
lop outlet for replacement tires and all warranty
service.
TIRE SERVICE LIFETires are designed and built to provide many thousands of
miles of excellent service. For maximum benefi t, tires must
be maintained properly to avoid tire damage that may result
in removal from service before the tread is worn down to
minimum depth.
It is not practical to accurately predict the service life of
any specifi c tire in chronological time since service condi-
tions vary widely. The serviceability of a tire over time is
a function of the storage and service conditions (infl ation
pressure, load, speed, road hazard injury, etc.) to which
a tire is subjected. Consumers should not rely solely on
the appearance of the tire, but should be aware of any
change in dynamic performance such as increased air
loss, noise or vibration, which could be a sign to remove
the tire. Therefore, it is essential to have tires, including
spares, inspected regularly (at least monthly) for proper
infl ation pressure, damage and treadwear.
FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION, FIRST
CONTACT THE NEAREST GOODYEAR OR DUNLOP
RETAILER.
1) For assistance in locating the nearest Goodyear
or Dunlop Retailer, look in the Yellow Pages under
Tire Dealers – New.
2) If additional assistance is required:
In U.S.A., call the Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-321-2136 or write to:
Customer Assistance Center
Dept 728
1144 East Market Street
Akron, OH 44316-0001
In Canada, call the Customer Assistance Centre
at 1-800-387-3288 or write to:
Customer Assistance Centre
450 Kipling Avenue
Toronto, Ont. M8Z 5E1
SAFETY WARNINGS Serious injury or property damage may result from:
• TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDERINFLATION/
OVERLOADING:
Follow the owner’s manual, tire placard in vehicle,
or Important Tire Safety Information located in this
booklet.
• EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO
IMPROPER MOUNTING:
Only specially trained persons should mount
tires.
• FAILURE TO MOUNT RADIAL TIRES ON AP-
PROVED RIMS.
• FAILURE TO DEFLATE SINGLE OR DUAL AS-
SEMBLIES COMPLETELY BEFORE DEMOUNT-
ING.
• 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. PER-
SONAL INJURY AND SEVERE DAMAGE MAY
RESULT FROM EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPINNING,
INCLUDING TIRE DISINTEGRATION OR AXLE
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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 INFLATIONKeep tires infl ated to the pressures recommended on
the tire data placard. (See your OWNER’S MANUAL for
location.) These infl ation pressures must be maintained as
a minimum. However, do not exceed the maximum pressure
rating indicated on the tire sidewall.
CHECK INFLATION PRESSURES ON ALL YOUR TIRES,
INCLUDING THE SPARE, WHEN TIRES ARE COLD, AT
LEAST ONCE A MONTH BEFORE DRIVING.
Failure to maintain correct infl ation may result in improper
vehicle handling and may cause rapid and irregular tire
wear, sudden tire destruction, loss of vehicle control and
serious personal injury. Therefore, infl ation 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 HOTIf you must add air when your tires are hot, add four pounds
per square inch (psi) (28kPa) above the recommended
cold air pressure. Recheck the infl ation pressure 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 underinfl ated. Use an accurate tire gauge to check
pressures. Never allow children to air up tires.
DRIVING ON ANY TIRE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE
CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE IS DANGEROUS.
For replacement tires, the correct infl ation pressure will
be provided by your tire dealer. If not, refer to the vehicle
decal.
Underinfl ation produces extreme fl exing of the sidewalls and
builds up heat which may result in sudden tire destruction
and serious personal injury. Overinfl ation can cause the tire
to be more susceptible to impact damage.LOAD LIMITSDO 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
TIRESHIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Never operate your vehicle in excess of lawful speeds or
the maximum speeds justifi ed by the driving conditions.
Excessive speeds or racing can cause heat buildup in a tire
leading to possible failure and serious personal injury.
Correct infl ation pressure is especially important.
However, at high speeds, even with the correct infl ation
pressure, a road hazard, for example, is more diffi cult 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 available
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 dealer 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.
* Provided by and published at the request of the tire
manufacturers/warrantors.
IMPORTANT TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION*
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