TIFFIN MOTORHOMES
–PHAETON®
Chapter 13
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
13-11
Tire and Tire Safety Information
This portion of the Owner’s Manual contains tire safety information as required by 49 CFR 575.6. The National Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) can be contacted at 1-888-327-4236. Their web site is:
http://www.safecar.gov
and their
address is: NHTSA, 400 Seventh St, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590.
Section One:
The National Traffic Safety (NHTSA) has published a brochure (DOT HS 809 361) that discusses all aspects of Tire Safety,
as required by CFR 575.6. This brochure is reproduced in part below. It can be obtained and downloaded from NHTSA,
free of charge, from the following web site:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/TireSafety/ridesonit/tires index.html
Studies of tire safety show that maintaining proper tire pressure, observing tire and vehicle load limits (not carrying more
weight in your vehicle than your tires or vehicle can safely handle), avoiding road hazards, and inspecting tires for cuts,
slashes, and other irregularities are the most important things you can do to avoid tire failure, such as tread separation
or blowout and flat tires. These actions, along with other care and maintenance activities, can also:
• Improve vehicle handling
• Help protect you and others from avoidable breakdowns and accidents
• Improve fuel economy
• Increase the life of your tires
This section presents a comprehensive overview of tire safety, including information on the following
topics:
• Basic tire maintenance
• Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
• Fundamental characteristics of tires
• Tire safety tips
Use this information to make tire safety a regular part of your vehicle maintenance routine. Recognize that the time you
spend is minimal compared with the inconvenience and safety consequences of a flat tire or other tire failure.
Safety First-Basic Tire Maintenance
Properly maintained tires improve the steering, stopping, traction, and load-carrying capability of your
vehicle. Under-inflated tires and overloaded vehicles are a major cause of tire failure. Therefore, as
mentioned above, to avoid flat tires and other types of tire failure, you should maintain proper tire
pressure, observe tire and vehicle load limits, avoid road hazards, and regularly inspect your tires.
Summary of Contents for 2014 Phaeton
Page 6: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 ...
Page 25: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 3 HEATING AIR CONDITIONING HEATING AIR CONDITIONING 2 1 ...
Page 56: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 5 CABINETS FURNITURE CABINETS FURNITURE 5 1 ...
Page 60: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 6 STRUCTURAL FEATURES STRUCTURAL FEATURES 6 1 ...
Page 62: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 7 ELECTRICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES 7 1 ...
Page 74: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 8 SLIDE OUT FEATURES SLIDE OUT FEATURES 8 1 ...
Page 78: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 9 EXTERIOR FEATURES EXTERIOR FEATURES 9 1 ...
Page 85: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 10 INTERIOR FEATURES INTERIOR FEATURES 10 1 ...
Page 88: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 11 PLUMBING BATH FIXTURES PLUMBING BATH FIXTURES 11 1 ...
Page 104: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 1 ...
Page 142: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 14 MAINTENANCE DATA CHARTS MAINTENANCE DATA CHARTS 14 1 ...