User Guide

TIRE MAINTENANCE AND

SAFETY INFORMATION

Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in use as

a result of punctures, impact damage, improper inﬂation,

overloading, or other conditions resulting from use or misuse.

Tire failure may create a risk of property damage, serious

personal injury or death.

SAFETY WARNING

Serious personal injury or death may result from a tire failure.

Many tire failures are preceded by vibration, bumps, bulges or

irregular wear. If a vibration occurs while driving your vehicle or

you notice a bump, bulge or irregular wear, have your tires and

vehicle evaluated by a qualied tire service professional.

To reduce the risk of tire failure, BRIDGESTONE strongly rec-

ommends you read and follow all safety information contained

in this manual. In addition, we recommend periodic inspec-

tion and maintenance, if necessary, by a qualied tire service

professional.

TIRE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING

SAFETY WARNING

It is not often that a properly maintained tire will “blow out”

while you are driving. More commonly, if inﬂation pressure is

lost, it will be gradual. If you do experience a blowout or sud-

den tire failure, the following information should be helpful:

• When the failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, feel a

vibration, and/or the vehicle may pull toward the side of the

failed tire.

• DO NOT abruptly brake or turn.

• Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator, hold the steer-

ing wheel rmly, and steer to maintain your lane position.

• Once the vehicle has slowed, apply the brakes gently.

• Gradually pull over to the shoulder and come to a stop, as

far off the road as possible.

TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE

Tires need proper inﬂation pressure to operate effectively and

perform as intended. Tires carry the vehicle, passenger, and

cargo loads and transmit the braking, acceleration, and turn-

ing forces. The vehicle manufacturer recommends the inﬂation

pressures for the tires mounted on your vehicle.