2022 DODGE CHARGER service indicator

TIRES
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Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to:
• D riving style.
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Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns
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o develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life,
resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement.
• D istance driven.
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Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or higher, and Summer tires typically
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ave a reduced tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle scheduled mainte -
nance is highly recommended.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible.
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otect 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. FCA US LLC 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
Indicators” in this section. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard or the
Vehicle Certification Label for the size designation of your tires. The Load Index and
Speed Symbol for your tires will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall.
See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire Safety Information” section of this
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nual 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
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e tire can seriously affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the original wheels.

It is recommended you contact an authorized tire dealer or original equipment dealer with
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y questions you may have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use equivalent
replacement tires may adversely affect the safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.

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.

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BFGOODRICH® TIRES
ABOUT THIS WARRANTY
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 recommendations for tires contained in this booklet.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
Passenger and Light Truck Tires
BFGoodrich® brand passenger and light truck tires, used in normal service on the
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icle 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 six 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 - 2/32nds of an inch
(1.6 mm) of tread remaining. Date of purchase is documented by new vehicle
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istration 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:
Your vehicle manufacturer may provide additional tire warranty coverage over and above
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t is provided by BFGoodrich®. Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual for further infor -
mation.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires Which Become Unserviceable Due To:
• Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage or puncture)
• In

correct mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or improper repair
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sapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, overinflation or other
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use
• 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 wh

eel misalignment, a measured tread difference of 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm) or
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e across the tread on the same tire
• Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration or vandalism
• Fl

at spotting caused by improper storage or brake lock

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The 10 year period after the date of production is not an indicator of actual service life
for any individual tire. Some tires will need to be replaced before 10 years due to
conditions such as punctures, impact damage, improper inflation, overloading, tread
wear or other conditions involving use or misuse of the tire. If a tire is worn out or
otherwise unserviceable from damage or conditions of use, it should be replaced
regardless of when it was produced or placed in service.
The vehicle manufacturer may consider vehicle performance characteristics when
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king tire replacement recommendations. Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual for any
information regarding tire service life and replacement and follow the recommendations
applicable to your vehicle.
TIRE MANUFACTURE DATE
The tire manufacture date is determined by examining the DOT tire identification
number, also known as the DOT serial number or code, which can be found on at least
one sidewall near the wheel. It may be necessary to look on both sides of the tire to find
the entire serial code. For more information on DOT serial codes, see “Tire Sidewall
Labeling” in this manual.
Tires Produced Since 2000: T
he last four (4) digits of the serial code identify the week
and year of production. In the example below, the tire was produced in the 18th week of
2000. Another example, a tire with a serial code ending in “2406” would have been
produced in the 24th week of 2006.
Tires Produced Prior to 2000: T
he last three (3) digits of the serial code identify the week
and year of production. For example, a tire with a code ending in “329” would likely have
been produced in the 32nd week of 1999, but possibly produced in 1989. If in doubt,
consult a qualified tire service professional.
TIRE REPAIRS
WARNING!


Driving on an improperly repaired tire is dangerous. An improper repair can be
unreliable or permit further damage to the tire. The tire may suddenly fail, causing
serious personal injury or death.

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A complete inspection and repair of your tire in accordance with US Tire Manufacturers
Association (USTMA) procedures should be conducted by a qualified tire service
professional. While the comprehensive procedures and recommendations for tire repair
are beyond the scope of this manual, a proper tire repair includes the following:
• The tire is demounted from the wheel for a complete inspection, inside and out.
Some
damage to the tire may only be evident on the interior of the tire.
• The puncture injury is 1/4 of an inch (6 m
m) or less and must be within the tread area
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shown in the graphic. This helps ensure long-term tire and repair durability.
• A patch is applied to the interior of the tire and the puncture hole is filled with a suit -
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ble plug/stem filler. T
his helps ensure that the interior of the tire is adequately sealed
to prevent inflation pressure loss and prevents contamination of the steel belts and
other plies from the elements (such as water) in the outside world.
Additional notes about tire repairs:
• N ot all punctured or damaged tires can be properly repaired; consequently, they must
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e replaced. NEVER repair a tire with any of the following conditions:
• W ear to the tire’s built-in tread wear indicators or to 2/32 of an inch (1.6
mm)
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maining tread depth in any area of the tread.
• W ith a puncture larger than 1/4 of an inch (6
mm).
• W ith a puncture or other damage outside the repairable tread area (as shown in
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he graphic).
• W ith a pre-existing, improper repair.
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A ny tire repair done without removing the tire from the wheel is improper. The tire must
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e demounted from the wheel and the interior inspected for damage that may not be
evident on the exterior of the tire.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES
Including Tires with Run-Flat Technology
ELIGIBILITY
This Limited Warranty covers Bridgestone® and Firestone® brand passenger and light
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uck tires, including RFT and temporary spare tires, originally installed by the vehicle
manufacturer on a new vehicle. You are covered under the terms of this Limited Warranty
if the tire was produced after July 4, 2004 (DOT serial 2704 or later) and has been used
only on the vehicle on which it was originally installed in non-commercial service.
WHAT IS WARRANTED AND FOR HOW LONG
Before wearing down to 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm) remaining original tread depth (i.e.
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rn down to the top of the built-in indicators in the tread grooves) and within 6 years
from the date of purchase (proof of purchase date required; without proof of purchase
date, then within 6 years from the date of tire manufacture), for any reason other than
those excluded in the section entitled “What This Limited Warranty Does Not Cover,” any
eligible tire that becomes unusable for any reason within the manufacturer’s control will
be replaced with an equivalent new tire on the basis set forth in this Limited Warranty.
WHAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
This Limited Warranty does not cover the following:
1. T ire damage or irregular wear due to:
• Road hazards,
including, without limitation: Puncture, cut, impact break, stone
drill, bruise, bulge, snag, etc.
• Improper use or operation,
including, without limitation: Improper inflation pres -
sure, overloading, tire/wheel spinning, use of an improper wheel, tire chain
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mage, misuse, misapplication, negligence, tire alteration, or for racing or
competition purposes.
• Insufficient or improper maintenance,
including, without limitation: Failure to
rotate tires as recommended in this manual, wheel misalignment, worn suspen -

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CONTINENTAL TIRE
LIMITED WARRANTY AND ADJUSTMENT POLICY FOR ORIGINA L EQUIPMENT PASSENGER
CAR & LIGHT TRUCK TIRES (Including TEMPORARY SPARE Tires)
This booklet also includes important safety warnings. ELIGIBILITY
This Limited Warranty and Adjustment Policy applies to the original owner of new
Continental brand passenger and light truck (LT) tires that are the new vehicle original
equipment tires bearing the Continental brand name and DOT Tire Identification
Number, operated in norma l service, and used on the same vehicle on which they were
originally installed according to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.
Tire(s) on any vehicle registered and normally operated outside the United States and
Canada are excluded from eligibility under this Limited Warranty and Adjustment Policy.
WHAT IS THE ADJUSTMENT POLICY AND HOW LONG IS IT APPLICABLE? BASIC
COVERAGE:
Eligible Tires are covered by this Warranty for a maximum of 72 months from the date of
purchase, determined by the new vehicle registration date or new vehicle sales invoice
showing date of purchase.
Where to Go for Warranty Replacement: Contact the dealer from where you purchased
the vehicle or an alternate authorized Continental brand tire dealer (Authorized Dealer)
to determine the eligible warranty coverage for your tires and how to proceed from there.
Free Replacement Period: PASS & LT: If an eligible Continental brand PASS or LT tire
becomes unserviceable from a warrantable condition, other than those listed under
Section 3, during the first 12 months or first 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm) of tread wear
(whichever comes first), it will be replaced with a **comparable new Continental brand
tire FREE OF CHARGE, including mounting and balancing (excluding on line orders).
Owner pays all applicable taxes.
TEMPORARY SPARE: If a temporary spare tire becomes unserviceable from a condition
other than those listed in Section 3, during the first 1/32 of an inch (0.8 mm) of tread
wear, then it will be replaced with a **comparable new Continental brand TS tire FREE
OF CHARGE, including mounting and balancing. The owner pays all applicable taxes.
After this "Free Replacement Period" for your temporary spare tire expires, no warranty
claim will be accepted.
After the Free Replacement Period: The tire (except temporary spare tire) may still be
eligible for a pro rata replacement up to 72 months from date of original purchase until
the tread is worn down to the tread wear indicators (2/32 of an inch or 1.6 mm of tread
remaining.) If an eligible tire becomes unserviceable under the stipulations of this
Limited Warranty and Adjustment policy it will be replaced with a comparable 1
new
Continental brand tire, charging the owner a prorated amount. Owner pays all applicable
taxes (including F.E.T.), mounting and balancing charges.

1. A "comparable" new Continental brand tire may be of either the same tire line or the same basic construction but with a different sidewall or tread configuration. If a higher priced tire is selected, the
consumer will pay the difference in price.

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The replacement tire price will be determined by multiplying the percentage of the usable
tread worn by the Dealers Selling Price (excluding all applicable taxes) at the time of the
adjustment. The usable tread is the original tread down to the tread wear indicators
(2/32 of an inch or 1.6 mm of tread remaining.)
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT COVERED:
• Road Hazard:

Any tire with road hazard damage. This includes, but is not limited to:
cuts, snags, punctures, bruises, and impact breaks.
• Ride/Vibration:
Any ride/vibration complaint after the first 2/32 (1.6 mm) of an inch
of
tread wear or 12 months of service, whichever comes first.
• Repairs:
If a tire is returned under complaint and the reason for the tire’s disablement
is in any way associated with a repair, or with the situation that led to the repair, the
manufacturer’s warranty is invalidated.
• Mileage:
Tread wear out up to a predetermined mileage is not covered under this
policy.
• Improper operation or maintenance:
This includes, but is not limited to, effects caused
by:
1. Improper tire inflation and/or improper load/speed practices: These practices
can cause excessive operational temperatures and stresses that exceed the
tire’s capabilities.
2. Improper or insufficient tire rotation
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. Improper vehicle alignment
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. Damage due to:
• Rim irregularities or rim damage
• S now chains
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Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems, and vehicle wheel
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lignment
• Extreme temperature exposure
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Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning, or racing
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Improper tire storage
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Automotive accident
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Chemical corrosion or fire
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Use contrary to the vehicle manufacturer’s tire recommendations
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Misuse or misapplication
• Improper Mounting or Demounting
• Alteration:
such as, but not limited to, adding a white inlay on black wall, tread
regrooving, tire truing or siping, or adding sealant materials to the tire.
• Weather checking/cracking: Not covered after 48
months from the date of purchase.
• Failure to observe safety and maintenance precautions set forth in the Safety Warning
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ection.

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B) LIMITED WARRANTY
This limited warranty applies to Falken brand original equipment passenger car,
temporary spare, and light truck steel belted radial tires bearing the complete
description and serial number required by the Department of Transportation (DOT). This
warranty is effective only to tires for which claims are made within five years of the date
of production, based on the tire DOT serial number.
1. WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
Falken tires that are originally equipped on this vehicle are warranted against
any defects in the materials and workmanship for the usable life of the original
tread. The limited warranty terminates at the flush appearance of the tread wear
indicators at 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch) remaining tread depth.
• Free Replacement - If a tire becomes unserviceable due to such defect within the
first 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch) of tread wear, the tire will be replaced free of charge
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th the same or comparable Falken tire.
• P rorated Replacement - After the first 1.6
mm (2/32 of an inch) of wear, a prorated
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justment credit will be given based on the percentage of remaining usable tread
depth, down to the remaining 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch) tread wear bar indicator.
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credit is given if the tire is worn beyond the flush appearance of the tread wear
bar indicator (less than 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch) tread depth remaining).
• O ut-of-Round/Out-of-Balance Replacement- Tires that are deemed to be
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ut-of-round or out-of-balance will be accepted for adjustment during the first
0.8 mm (1/32 of an inch) of the original tread depth and will be replaced free of
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arge with the same or similar Falken tires (no labor costs will be covered). A set
of four (4) tires from the same vehicle will not be accepted for out-of-round or
out-of-balance claims.
2. W HAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY
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Tires that become unserviceable due to road hazard damages (cuts, snags, punc -
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ures, bruises, impact breaks, etc.) improper repair technique or materials,
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proper inflation, overload, irregular wear, wheel imbalance, defective mechan -
ical vehicle components (brakes, suspension, wheels, etc.) improper suspension
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ignment, accident, fire, chemical damage, damage from chain use, racing,
off-road use, run flat, improper installation, vandalism, or abuse.
• T ires branded “NA” or a tire in which the DOT numbering has been removed.
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Tires presented for a warranty claim by someone other than by someone other
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han the original purchaser, or tires that were transferred to another vehicle from
the vehicle on which the tires were originally installed.
• T ires having a failure or failures caused by previous damages or repairs.
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The cost of tire repair or retreading is not covered by this warranty and will be the
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ole responsibility of the tire owner.