2020 CHRYSLER 300 maintenance

Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but
not limited to:
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• Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause uneven
wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear
patterns will reduce tread life, resulting in the need for earlier tire
replacement.
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driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or higher, and
Summer tires typically have a reduced tread life. Rotation of these tires
per the vehicle scheduled maintenance is highly recommended.
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 a collision
resulting in serious injury or death.
TIRES
Keep
dismounted
tires
in
a
cool,
dry
place
with
as
little
exposure
to
light

as
possible.
Protect
tires
from
contact
with
oil,
grease,
and
gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The
tires
on
your
new
vehicle
provide
a
balance
of
many
characteristics.

They
should
be
inspected
regularly
for
wear
and
correct
cold
tire

inflation
pressures.
The
manufacturer
strongly
recommends
that
you
use

tires
equivalent
to
the
originals
in
size,
quality
and
performance
when

replacement
is
needed.
Refer
to
the
paragraph
on
“Tread
Wear
Indica-
tors”
in
this
section


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Refer
to
the
Tire
and

Loading
Information
placard
or
the
Vehicle
Certification
Label
for
the

size
designation
of
your
tire.
The
Load
Index
and
Speed
Symbol
for

your
tire
will
be
found
on
the
original
equipment
tire
sidewall.
See
the
Tire
Sizing
Chart
example
found
in
the
“Tire
Safety
Information”

section
of
this
manual
for
more
information
relating
to
the
Load
Index

and
Speed
Symbol
of
a
tire.
It
is
recommended
to
replace
the
two
front
tires
or
two
rear
tires
as
a
pair.

Replacing
just
one
tire


can
seriously
affect
your
vehicle’s
handling.
If
you
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WARNING!
Death, serious injury and/or property damage may result from tire
failure due to tire damage and/or improper tire maintenance.
•All
tires
(including
spare)
should
be
inspected
regularly
by
a
qualified
technician
for
signs
of
wear,
and
signs
of
damage,
such
as
puncture,
impact,
improper
maintenance,
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or
over-
inflation
and
overloading.
• Only
qualified
persons
should
repair
tires.
See
Rubber
Manufac-
turer’s
Association
(RMA)
established
repair
procedures
at
www.rma.org
for
information
on
proper
repair
procedures.
• Only specially trained persons should mount

tires.
Check
Your
Tires
For
Damage
Frequent
(at
least
monthly)
inspection
of
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.
NOTE:

All
tire
warranties
are
made
by
the
tire
manufacturer.
Tires
are
not


covered
under
your
New
Vehicle
Limited
Warranty.
TIRE WARRANTY
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BFGOODRICHTIRES
ABOUTTHISWARRANTY
As
the
original
purchaser
of
a
BFGoodrich
brand
passenger
or
light
truck

tire,
you
are
covered
by
all
the
benefits
and
conditions
(subject
to
the

maintenance
recommendations
and
safety
warnings)
contained
in
this

booklet.
To
ensure
your
understanding
of
and
compliance
with
the
terms

and
conditions
of
this
warranty,
please
read
it
carefully.
It
is
essential
that

you


also
read
and
understand
the
safety
and
maintenance
recommenda-
tions
for
tires
contained
in
this
booklet.
WHAT ISCOVERED ANDFOR HOW LONG
Passenger
and
Light
Truck
Tires
BFGoodrich
brand
passenger
and
light
truck
tires,
used
in
normal
service

on
the
vehicle
on
which
they
were
originally
fitted
and
in
accordance

with
the
maintenance
recommendations
and
safety
warnings
contained

in
the
attached
owner ’s
manual,
are
covered
by
this
warranty
against

defects
in
workmanship
and
materials
for
the
life
of
the
original
usable

tread,
or
œ’¡
years
from
the
date
of
purchase,
whichever
occurs
first.
At

that
time,
all
warranties,
express
or
implied,
expire.
The
life
of
the

original
usable
tread
is
the
original
tread
down
to
the
level
of
the

tread
wear
indicators
-
2/32
nds
of
an
inch
(1.6
mm)
of
tread

remaining.
Date
of
purchase
is
documented
by
new
vehicle
registration

or
tire
sales
invoice.
If
no
proof
of
purchase
is
available,
coverage
will
be

based
on
the
date
of
manufacture.
Replacement
will
be
made
in

accordance
with
the
terms
and
conditions
described
under
“How

Replacement
Charges
are
Calculated”.

Note:

our
vehicle
manufacturer
may
provide
additional
tire
warranty

coverage
over
and
above
what
is
provided
by
BFGoodrich.

Consult
your
vehicle
owner ’s
manual
for
further
information.
WHATISNOT COVERED
Tires
Which
Become
Unserviceable
Due
To :
• Road
hazard
injury
(e.g.,
a
cut,
snag,
bruise,
impact
damage
or
puncture)
• Incorrect
mounting
of
the
tire,
tire/wheel
imbalance
or
improper
repair
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•Misapplication,

improper
maintenance,
racing,
underinflation,
overinflation
or
other
abuse
• Operation

without
a
properly
functioning
low
pressure
warning
system,
for
Comp
T/A®
ZR
SSS
tires
• Uneven

or
rapid
wear
which
is
caused
by
mechanical
irregularity
in
the
vehicle
such
as
wheel
misalignment,
(a
measured
tread
difference
of
2/32
nds
of
an
inch
(1.6
mm)
or
more
across
the
tread
on
the
same
tire)
• Accident,
fire,
chemical
corrosion,
tire
alteration
or
vandalism
• Flat
spotting
caused
by
improper
storage
or
brake
lock
• The

adding
of
liquid,
solid
or
gaseous
materials
other
than
air
,
nitrogen
or
carbon
dioxide


(for
example,
waterbase
sealers
or
balancing
substances)
• Ozone
or
weather
checking
HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED
Passenger And Light Truck Tires Workmanship/Materials
BFGOODRICH TIRES
A
tire
which
becomes
unserviceable
due
to
a
condition
covered
by
this

workmanship
and
materials
limited
warranty
will
be
replaced
with
a

comparable
new
BFGoodrich
brand
tire,
free
of
charge,
when
2/32
nds
of

an
inch
(1.6
mm)
or
less
of
the
original
tread
is
worn,
(or
25%
or
less,

whichever
is
mor
e
beneficial
to
you)
and
within

12
months
of
the
date
of

purchase.
The
cost
of
mounting
and
balancing
the
tire
is
included.
Yo u

pay
the
cost
of
any
other
service
charges
and
applicable
taxes.
When
more
than
2/32
nds
of
an
inch
(1.6
mm)
of
the
original
tread
has

been
worn
(or
more
than
25%,
whichever
is


more
beneficial
to
you)
or

after
12
months
from
the
date
of
purchase,
you
must
pay
the
cost
of
a

comparable
new
BFGoodrich
brand
passenger
or
light
truck
replacement

tire
on
a
prorated
basis.
The
retailer
shall
determine
the
charge
by

multiplying
the
percentage
of
the
original
usable
tr
ead
worn
by
the

current
selling
price
at
the
adjustment
location
or
the
price
on
the
current

BFGoodrich
brand
‹ase
™rice
•ist,
whichever
is
lower.
This
list
is
based

on
a
predetermined
price
intended
to
fairly
represent
the
actual
selling

price
of
the
tire.
Yo u
pay
the
cost
of
mounting,


balancing,
BOE
any
other
service

charges
and
applicable
taxes.
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WHATYOUMUST DOWHEN MAKING A CLAIM
When
making
a
claim
under
the
terms
of
this
limited
warranty
you
must

present
your
tire(s),
your
vehicle,
and
your
original
invoice
to
a
partici-
pating
BFGoodrich
brand
tire
retailer.
BFGoodrich
brand
tire
retailers
are

listed
in
the
: ellow
1 ages
under
“Tire
Dealers-Retail”.
Personal
identifi-
cation
(i.e.
Driver ’s
License,
Credit
Card,
etc.)
and
vehicle
registration

may
be
requir

ed.
Yo u
pay
any
service
charges
for
normal
vehicle
and

tire
maintenance.
CONDITIONS ANDEXCLUSIONS
This
limited
warranty
does
not
provide
compensation
for
loss
of
time,

loss
of
use
of
vehicle,
inconvenience
or
incidental
or
consequential

damages.
Ti re s
presented
for
claim
remain
the
property
of
the
consumer
and

BFGoodrich
brand
accepts
no
responsibility
for
loss
of,
or
damage
to,

tires
which
are
in
the
custody
or
control
of
a
BFGoodrich
tire
retailer
for

the


purpose
of
inspection
for
warranty
adjustment.
In
the
event
of
a
disputed
claim,
the
consumer
must
make
the
tire

available
for
further
inspection.
Tires
accepted
for
claim
become
the

property
of
Michelin
North
America
Inc.
No
BFGoodrich
brand
representative,
employee
or
retailer
has
the

authority
to
make
or
imply
any
representation,
promise
or


agreement,

which
in
any
way
varies
from
the
terms
of
this
limited
warranty.
This

limited
warranty
applies
only
in
the
United
States
and
Canada.
SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Read
your
Ti re
Owner ’s
Manual,
the
information
on
the
sidewall
of
your

tires,
your
vehicle
owner ’s
manual
and
vehicle
tire
information
placard

for
essential
safety
and
maintenance
information.
When
service
is
required:
 Contact
a
participating
BFGoodrich
tire
retailer
listed
in
your
yellow
pages.
 If
additional
assistance
is
needed
in
locating
a
BFGoodrich
retailer,
please
call
or
write
to


Consumer
Relations
as
listed
on
page

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You should have complete confidence in your new BFGoodrich tires. Still
it’s important to register your tires in the event that we need to contact
you. For online tire registration, visit
www.tireregistration.com.
WARNING!
DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AND/OR INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MAY
RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
BFGOODRICH TIRES
TIREDISABLEMENT SAFETYWARNING
Any
tire
may
fail
as
a
result
of
an
improperly
repaired
puncture,
impact

damage,
improper
inflation,
overloading
or
other
conditions
resulting

from
use
or
misuse.
Ti re
failures,
such
as
a
rapid
air
loss
or
a
tread
and

belt
detachment,
may
increase
risk
of
injury
or
death
and/or
property

damage.
To
reduce
the
risk
of
a
tire
failure,
BFGoodrich
r
ecommends
you

thoroughly
read
and
follow
the
recommendations
in
this
BFGoodrich

Limited
Warranty/Owner ’s
Manual,
the
vehicle
owner ’s
manual,
tire

placard
information,
and
tire
sidewall
information
regarding
safety

warnings,
proper
tire
use
and
maintenance.
CONTROLLABILITY
CONTROLLING
A
VEHICLE
WHEN
A
TIRE
FAILURE
OCCURS
If
a
tire
failure
occurs,
you
may
hear
a
loud
noise,
feel
a
vibration,
and/or

the
vehicle
may
pull
toward
the
side
of
the
failed
tire.
If
possible,
step
on

the
accelerator
momentarily
to
maintain
forward
momentum
and
ensure

vehicle
control.
It
is
important
that
you
DO
NOT
BRAKE
OR
ABRUPTLY
TURN
THE

STEERING
WHEEL.
Slowly


remove
your
foot
from
the
accelerator
and
hold
the
steering
wheel

firmly
while
steering
to
remain
in
your
lane.
Once
the
vehicle
has
slowed

and
is
fully
under
control,
apply
the
brakes
gently

safely
pull
over
to
the

shoulder
and
come
to
a
stop.
Inspect
the
tir
es.
If
one
or
mor
e
tires
look

flat
or
low,
show
detachment
or
other
damage,
remove
tire
assembly
and

replace
it
with
a
properly
inflated
spare.
Bumps
or
bulges
may
indicate

detachment
within
the
tire
body
and
require
inspection
by
a
qualified
tire

technician.
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can explode during mounting. Also, mismatched tires and rims can result
in dangerous tire failure on the road. If a tire is mounted by error on the
wrong-sized rim, do not remount it on the proper rim - scrap it. It may
have been damaged internally (which is not externally visible) by having
been dangerously stretched and could fail on the highway.
Old valves may leak. When new tubeless tires are mounted, have new
valves of the correct type installed. Tubeless tires must only be
mounted on wheels designed for tubeless tires i.e., wheels which have
safety humps or ledges.
It is recommended that you have your tires and wheels balanced. Tires
and wheels which are not balanced may cause steering difficulties, a
bumpy ride, and irregular tire wear.
Be sure that all your valves have suitable valve caps. The valve cap is
the primary seal against air loss.
SERVICE LIFE FOR PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK
TIRES INCLUDING SPARE TIRES
The following recommendation applies to passenger car and light truck
tires. Tires are composed of various types of material and rubber
compounds, having performance properties essential to the proper
functioning of the tire itself. These component properties evolve over
time. For each tire, this evolution depends upon many factors such as
weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation
pressure, maintenance etc.) to which the tire is subjected throughout its
life. This service-related evolution varies widely so that accurately
predicting the serviceable life of any specific tire in advance is not
possible.
That it is why, in addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure
maintenance by consumers, it is recommended to have passenger car and
light truck tires, including spare tires, inspected regularly by a qualified
tire specialist, such as a tire dealer, who will assess the tire’s suitability for
continued service. Tires which have been in use for 5 years or more
should continue to be inspected by a specialist at least annually.
Consumers are strongly encouraged to be aware not only of their tires’
visual condition and inflation pressure but also of any change in dynamic
performance such as increased air loss, noise or vibration, which could be
an indication that the tires need to be removed from service to prevent
tire failure.
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BRIDGESTONE® - FIRESTONE®
TIRE MAINTENANCE, SAFETY and WARRANTY MANUAL ORIGI-
NAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER and LIGHT TRUCK TIRES Includ-
ing RFT Tires with Run-Flat Technology
Congratulations!
Your new vehicle comes equipped with quality BRIDGESTONE or
FIRESTONE brand tires.
To ensure optimum tire performance and reduce the risk of a tire failure,
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC strongly recommends
you read and follow all maintenance and safety information contained in
this manual. In addition, we recommend periodic inspection and main-
tenance, if necessary, by a qualified tire service professional.
Inflate.
Check your tire pressure monthly.
Rotate.
Rotate your tires as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer or every
5,000 miles.
Evaluate.
Routinely look for signs of tread wear or damage.
TIRE CARE BASICS
Quick Reference Guide to Maintenance for All Tires, Including the
Spare.
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