Vehicle Loading; Safety Practices; Overloaded Vehicle:- Page 559

NOTE

Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used on the road. It
is recommended that tires generally be
replaced when they are 6 years or
older. Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading conditions can
accelerate the aging process. You
should replace the spare tire when you
replace the other road tires due to the
aging of the spare tire. The period in
which the tire was manufactured (both
week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit
number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-24.

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Safety Practices

The way you drive has a great deal to
do with your tire mileage and safety.
So cultivate good driving habits for
your own benefit.

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Observe posted speed limits and
drive at speeds that are safe for the
existing weather conditions

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Avoid fast starts, stops and turns

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Avoid potholes and objects on the
road

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Do not run over curbs or hit the tire
against the curb when parking

CAUTION

If you feel a sudden vibration or ride
disturbance while driving or you
suspect your tire or vehicle has been
damaged, immediately reduce your
speed. Drive with caution until you can
safely pull off the road. Stop and
inspect the tire for damage. If the tire
is under-inflated or damaged, deflate
it, remove the tire and rim and replace
it with your spare tire. If you cannot
detect a cause, have the vehicle towed
to the nearest vehicle or tire dealer to
have the vehicle inspected.

Vehicle Loading

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Vehicle Loading

WARNING

Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:

Towing a trailer with this vehicle is
dangerous because it has not been
designed to tow a trailer and doing so
will affect the drive system which could
result in vehicle damage.

This section will guide you in the
proper loading of your vehicle, to keep
your loaded vehicle weight within its
design rating capability. Properly
loading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design
performance. Before loading your
vehicle, familiarize yourself with the
following terms for determining your
vehicle's weight ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certification Label and
Tire and Load Information Label:

WARNING

Overloaded Vehicle:

Overloading a vehicle is dangerous.
The results of overloading can have
serious consequences in terms of
passenger safety. Too much weight on
a vehicle's suspension system can
cause spring or shock absorber failure,
brake failure, handling or steering
problems, irregular tire wear, tire
failure or other damage.

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Tire Information (U.S.A.)

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