RAISING THE VEHICLE
In the case where it is necessary to raise the
vehicle, go to an authorized dealer or service
station
.
TIRES
Tire Safety Information
Tire safety information will cover aspects of the
following information: Tire Markings, Tire Identifi-
cation Numbers,Tire Terminology and Definitions,
Tire Pressures, and Tire Loading
.
Tire Markings
NOTE:
• P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on
U
.
S
.
design standards
.
P-Metric tires have the
letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding
the
size
designation
.
Example:
P215/
65R15 95H
.
• European — Metric tire sizing is based on
European design standards
.
Tires designed to
this standard have the tire size molded into the
sidewall beginning with the section width
.
The
letter "P" is absent from this tire size designa-
tion
.
Example: 215/65R15 96H
.
• LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is based on
U
.
S
.
design standards
.
The size designation for
LT-Metric tires is the same as for P-Metric tires
except for the letters “LT” that are molded into
the sidewall preceding the size designation
.
Example: LT235/85R16
.
• Temporary spare tires are designed for tempo-
rary emergency use only
.
Temporary high pres-
sure compact spare tires have the letter “T” or
“S” molded into the sidewall preceding the size
designation
.
Example: T145/80D18 103M
.
Tire Markings
1 — U
.
S
.
DOT
Safety Standards
Code (TIN)
4 — Maximum
Load
2 — Size Desig-
nation
5 — Maximum
Pressure
3 — Service De-
scription
6 — Treadwear,
Traction and
Temperature
Grades
SER
VICING
AND
MAINTENANCE
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