2010 JEEP COMMANDER warning

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–800–992–1997
CHRYSLER CANADA INC.
CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001
ASSISTANCE FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who have hearingdifficulties, the manufacturer has
installed special TDD
(Telecommunication Devices for the
Deaf ) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired
customer, who has access to a TDD or
a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in
the United States, can communicate
with the manufacturer by dialing
1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian residents
with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs
relay service offered by Bell Canada.
For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711
and for Voice callers, dial
1–800–855–0511 to connect with a Bell
Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained
in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS
ORDERING
• If you are the first registered retailowner of your vehicle, you may obtain a
free printed copy of the Owner's
Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio
Manuals on your DVD by calling
1–800–992–1997 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guides or DVDs or, if you prefer, a printed copy of the
Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or
Radio Manuals may be purchased by
visiting www.techauthority.com or by
calling 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa, Master
Card, American Express and Discover
orders are accepted. If you prefer
mailing your order, please call the
above numbers for an order form.
NOTE: A street address is required
when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
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Disclaimer:
• THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S LIMITEDWARRANTY PROGRAM, THE DETAILS
OF WHICH CAN BE FOUND, ON THE
OWNERS MANUAL DVD, THE TIRE
MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE OR AT
ANY AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER
ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES
OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR
OTHERWISE, INCLUDING FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
MERCHANTABILITY. THE TIRE
MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST
PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF
GOODWILL, LOSS OF REPUTATION,
PUNITIVE OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE,
COST OR LOSS OF ANY KIND. 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.
WARNING!
NOTE: Refer to the Owner’s Manual
on the DVD for complete warning
information that could prevent
accidents, injuries and even deaths.
WARNING!
Death, serious injury and/or property
damage may result from:
• Tire failure due to impact damage and/or improper maintenance.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
• Tires should be inspectedregularly by a qualified technician
for signs of damage, such as
punctures, impacts, underinflation
or overloading.
• Progressive air loss may result from punctures, cuts, curbing,
impacts or partial bead unseating.
Some fitment causes for air loss are:
• Incomplete bead seating.
• Bead tearing caused by a machine tool due to insufficient lubrication
or improper adjustment.
• Leaking valve core or rubber valve components (these should be
replaced when problems are
detected and whenever tires are
replaced).
• Tire failure due to improper repairs.
• See Rubber Manufacturer’s Association (RMA) established
repair procedures at www.rma.org
for information on proper repair
procedures. Never perform a
temporary repair or use an inner
tube as a substitute for a proper
repair. Only qualified persons
should repair tires.
• Explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper mounting.
• Only specially trained persons should mount tires.
• Failure to mount tires on approved rims.
• Failure to deflate single or dual assemblies completely before
demounting.
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Using Lift Kits
• Use of lift kits with some vehicle/tirecombinations can cause instability or
loss of control. When changing tire
sizes, always consult an installer for
optimum rim width and carefully check
vehicle/tire clearances.
Check Your Tires For Damage
• Frequent (at least monthly) inspectionof your tires for signs of damage,
uneven tread wear and their general
condition is important for safety.
Impacts, penetrations, cracks, knots,
bulges or air loss always require tire
removal and expert inspection.
Tire Service Life
• The service life of a tire is dependentupon varying factors including, but not
limited to, your driving style, tire
pressure and distance driven.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be
replaced after six years, regardless
of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in
sudden tire failure. You could lose
control and have an accident
resulting in serious injury or death.
• Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to the light
as possible.
• Protect tires from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline.
NOTE: All tire warranties are made by
the tire manufacturer. Tires are not
covered under your Chrysler New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly
acquainted with your new Jeep and to provide a
convenient reference source for common questions.
However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance
procedures and important safety messages, please
consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation Radio User
Manual, Multimedia User Manual and other Warning
Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your
vehicle. For additional information on accessories to
help personalize your vehicle, visit www.mopar.com or
your local Jeep dealer.
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