2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID winter tires

the speed capability is limited by the speed symbol in the service
description (i.e., 235/45ZR17 97W = maximum speed 168 mph
[270 km/h]).
** Although no upper limit speed is specified, the indicated tires
nonetheless have limited rated speed capability. Call 888–529-8200 Pacific
Time for a referral for more technical information.
mNOTICE!
Tire speed symbols do not imply that vehicles can be safely driven at the
maximum speed for which the tire is rated, particularly under adverse road
and weather conditions, or if the vehicle has unusual characteristics. Never
operate a vehicle in an unsafe or unlawful manner.
TIRE SPINNING
WARNING!
Spinning a tire to remove a vehicle stuck in mud, snow, or wet grass
can be dangerous. This could cause serious personal injury or death to
a bystander or passenger and extensive vehicle damage. A tire
spinning at a speedometer reading above 35 miles per hour (55 km/h)
can reach a speed capable of disintegrating a tire with explosive force
within a matter of seconds. Under some conditions, a tire may be
spinning at twice the speed shown on the speedometer. Never spin a
tire above a speedometer reading of 35 mph (55 km/h). Never allow
anyone to stand near or directly behind the spinning tire. Do not spin
if a drive wheel is off the ground.
TOWING OR USE OF SLIDE-IN TRUCK CAMPERS
If you are towing a trailer or using a slide-in truck camper, refer to your
vehicle Owner ’s Manual.
WINTER (SNOW) TIRES
Winter driving presents special challenges for vehicle
handling. The use of winter tires, studs, and chains, while
improving traction performance in snow and ice, requires
additional caution and care with regard to braking, corner-
ing, and speed. It is important to drive with care not only
on snow and ice, but on dry and wet roads as well.
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WARNING!
Studded tires may require longer braking distances on dry or wet
paved surfaces. Failure to allow for adequate braking distance could
result in serious personal injury or death.
•Traction is considerably reduced as snow tires approach 50% tread
wear, and replacement should be considered in order to maintain
effectiveness in heavy snow conditions.
•Tire speed rating – When lower-speed-rated winter tires replace
higher-speed-rated touring and high performance all-season radial
tires, do not exceed the lower-rated speed.
•Follow recommendations in the vehicle Owner ’s Manual for winter
tires, studs, and chains.
•Consult your tire dealer, the Rubber Manufacturers Association web-
site
www.rma.org, or your state’s Department of Transportation
(DOT) for information regarding regulatory and seasonal restrictions
for stud usage.
•Also see the “Tire Mixing” section in this manual for more details.
•Nitto recommends that snow tires be installed in matched sets of four.
ADVERSE WEATHER DRIVING
Take special care when driving in adverse weather conditions.
•Rain and snow – Driving in rain or snow considerably reduces the
traction between your tires and the road surface. You must always
reduce your speed to allow additional stopping distance between you
and the vehicles ahead of you.
•Hydroplaning and wet weather driving – Hydroplaning occurs on wet
roads and refers to the loss of tire contact with the road due to the
build-up of water between the tire contact patch and the road surface.
Three main factors affect hydroplaning and, consequently, your tire
traction on wet roads:
A. Vehicle Speed – As speed increases, wet traction is considerably
reduced.
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