2018 CHRYSLER 300 maintenance

CONTACT INFORMATION
If you need assistance, please contact your authorized Nitto retailer. To
locate an authorized Nitto dealer, use our dealer locator at
www.nittotire.comor contact Nitto Consumer Relations at:
NITTO TIRE U.S.A. INC.
P.O. Box 6064
Cypress, California 90630-6064
888-529-8200
(8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time)
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND TIRE USAGE INFORMATION FOR
NITTO NT05R TIRES ON THE DODGE CHALLENGER SRT DE-
MON.
Your drag radial tires are designed for racing conditions and are not
like ordinary passenger car tires. Follow the instructions on this page
to promote tire safety and to better understand your drag radial tires’
characteristics. To the extent any information on this page differs from
the general tire care information elsewhere in this manual, follow the
instructions on this page for your tires.
CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPETITION TIRES
The drag radial tires installed on this vehicle are designed for competi-
tion use, and feature a race compound, limited tread grooves, and
shallow tread depth, to provide maximum dry traction. Therefore, these
tires are not recommended for use in wet weather conditions where there
is risk of hydroplaning and loss of vehicle control.
If you encounter wet conditions, do not continue to drive. Carefully
reduce your speed and pull over to a safe area until road conditions
improve. Please see the “Adverse Weather Driving” section for additional
safety information when operating your vehicle in these conditions.
WARNING!
DO NOT DRIVE ON THESE TIRES IN WET WEATHER
CONDITIONS. Your ability to safely maneuver your vehicle in
these conditions is greatly reduced, which may result in a loss of
vehicle control and serious personal injury or death.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This manual is not intended to provide proper training or service
procedures for tire mounting, dismounting, balancing, rotation, or
repair. Please leave these tasks to qualified tire service professionals.
mNOTICE!
Nitto brand tires are designed and built with great care. Any tire, no matter
how well constructed, can fail as a result of punctures, impact damage,
underinflation/overloading or other conditions resulting from use. Tire
failures may create a risk of property damage or personal injury. To obtain the
highest possible performance, tires must be maintained properly.
Remember, you are ultimately responsible for the tires installed on your
vehicle.
Important factors in tire care are:
•Proper inflation pressure
•Proper vehicle loading
•Proper vehicle maintenance
•Regular inspection
•Good driving habits
Refer to your vehicle Owner ’s Manual for additional tire safety and
service advice.
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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEMS (TPMS)
Even if your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system, you should check your tire pres-
sure at least once per month when the tires are cold
(for example, after being parked overnight). Tire pres-
sure warning systems are not a substitute for regular
tire pressure maintenance.
WARNING!
If your vehicle is equipped with TPMS, read the vehicle Owner ’s
Manual regarding its operation. Some TPMS systems do not alert you
until the tires are significantly underinflated, which could result in
permanent tire damage and possible sudden tire failure. In the event
that your TPMS malfunction indicator lamp is displayed, you should
immediately pull over to a safe parking area and check your tires.
IDENTIFYING DAMAGED TIRES
•If your tire strikes a road hazard at any speed, internal tire damage
could result, which may lead to sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle
control. Tire failure may even occur miles after the initial impact.
Impact damage from such hazards may not be visible on the outside of
the tire. Have your Nitto dealer dismount the tire and inspect it for
damage. A tire may not have visible signs of damage on the tire surface
or the interior.
•If the impact was sufficient to bend the wheel flange, internal tire
damage may have occurred, compromising the safety and integrity of
the tire. Such impact damage may result in a sudden tire failure many
weeks or months later. Tire replacement is highly recommended as a
safety precaution.
•Indications of impact damage include, but are not limited to, a bubble
or a blister on the outside of the tire.
•Have your dealer inspect your tires if you see anything unusual or if
cuts, cracks, splitting, or bruises in the tread and sidewall areas are
visible. Bumps or bulges may indicate a serious and dangerous
separation within the tire body. Have your tire inspected by a qualified
tire service person. It may be necessary to have the tire removed from
the wheel for a complete inspection.
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