Owner`s manual
SSR TIRE OWNERS:
Even a trained tire specialist may be unable to recognize internal
structural damage to a Self Supporting Runat (SSR) tire resulting
from having been driven in an under inated or zero ination pressure
condition. Such damage may not be visible on the surface of the inner
liner or sidewall making it impossible to determine the tire suitability
for repair or reuse. CTA does not recommend any repair to or reuse of
Continental SSR tires.
TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE OWNERS:
CTA does not recommend any repair to or reuse of punctured
Temporary Spare Tires.
CONTISEAL TIRE OWNERS:
A tacky viscous sealant was uniformly applied from shoulder to shoulder
on the inner liner in the tread area of your ContiSeal tire. When an
object penetrates the tread of a ContiSeal tire, the thick, viscous sealant
is designed to surround the puncturing object and minimize air loss
in the tire. When the puncturing object is dislodged from the tire, the
sealant is designed to temporarily ll and seal most holes up to 3/16” in
diameter until a permanent repair can be made.
The sealant is not designed or intended to act as a permanent
puncture repair. Therefore, it is important for you to regularly inspect
your ContiSeal tires for evidence of cuts and punctures that may be
temporarily sealed due to the internal sealant. These punctures must be
examined by a trained tire specialist as soon as possible to determine
whether the puncturing object caused excessive damage; whether any
loss of ination caused by the puncture damaged the tire; and whether
a permanent repair can be made. Frequently check for loss of
ination pressure, especially if you are aware of a puncture and
until you are able to obtain a permanent repair. For additional
information on Contiseal, visit www.contiseal.com.
In addition to the valuable warranty, safety and maintenance information
you will nd in this Limited Warranty and Adjustment Policy we
encourage you to visit Continental Tire the Americas (CTA) websites
at: www.continentaltire.com or (www.continentaltire.ca) for up-to-date
changes and a Self-Help knowledge base with downloadable brochures
(customer care link). Please also visit the Rubber Manufacturer
Association (RMA) website at www.rma.org.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND ADJUSTMENT POLICY IS
NOT A WARRANTY THAT YOUR TIRE WILL NOT FAIL OR
BECOME UNSERVICABLE IF NEGLECTED OR MISTREATED.
FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION
First, contact the nearest Continental brand tire dealer. For the
nearest Continental brand tire dealer, consult the Yellow Pages or, if
for any reason local service or information is not available, call one of
Continental brand toll-free Customer Relations numbers:
In the United States call 1-800-847-3349
In Canada, call 1-800-461-1776
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
1830 McMillan Park Dr.
Fort Mill, SC 29707
Continental Tire Canada Inc.
6110 Cantay Rd.
Mississauga, ON
L5R 3W5
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
PASSENGER CAR & LIGHT
TRUCK TIRES
(Including SPECIAL SPARE Tires)
ADJUSTMENT
POLICY
This booklet also includes important safety warnings.
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5. OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
To make an eligible claim under this Limited Warranty and Adjustment
Policy, the owner must present a claim with the tire to an Authorized
Dealer. For the nearest Authorized Dealer, consult the Yellow Pages,
the Continental brand internet address, or the 800 telephone numbers
shown on the back of this Limited Warranty and Adjustment Policy.
Owner must present new vehicle registration form or new vehicle sales
invoice indicating the date of purchase. Owner will be required to sign
the CTA Limited Warranty Claim Form or dealer replacement sales
receipt.
Owner is responsible for paying all applicable taxes set forth under this
Limited Warranty and Adjustment Policy. Owner is also responsible for
paying local tire-disposal fees and any parts or service regardless of
mileage or months of service. This includes payment for tire rotation,
alignment, towing, road service, valve stems and tire repairs.
Owner is responsible for maintaining proper tire air pressure and for
proper maintenance of the tire.
6. SAFETY WARNING:
Ignoring any of the safety and information contained in this
limited warranty and Adjustment Policy may result in tire
failure , causing serious injury or death.
• Tire failure due to underination /overloading. Follow
vehicle owner’s manual or tire placard in vehicle for proper
ination and loading.
• Explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper tire
mounting. Tire mounting / demounting can be dangerous. It
should be performed only by a trained tire specialist using proper
tools and procedures. Prior to tire mounting/demounting, the
Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) wall charts and manuals
should be read to obtain the proper procedures. The failure to
follow these procedures may result in faulty positioning of the tire
and/or rim, which may cause the assembly to burst with force
sufcient to cause injury or death.
• Tire failure due to damage. Inspect your tires frequently for
scrapes, bulges, separations, cuts, snags and other damage from
road hazards. Damage from impact can occur to the inner portions
of your tire without being visible to the outside. If you suspect a
tire has been damaged from striking anything unusual in the road,
you must have the tire removed from the rim and inspected both
inside and out by a trained tire specialist.
Air loss or unusual tire wear can also be warning signs that a
tire may have internal damage. If you notice these conditions, have
your tire inspected by a trained individual.
• Tire failure due to excessive tire spinning. Avoid tire
spinning. The centrifugal force generated by a free-spinning tire/
rim assembly may cause a sudden tire explosion resulting in vehicle
damage and/or serious injury or death. Never exceed 35 mph
(55km/h) as indicated on your speedometer when your vehicle is
stuck in snow, mud, or sand and your tire(s) is/ are spinning. Use a
gentle backward and forward rocking motion to free your vehicle
for continued driving. Never stand or permit anyone else to stand
near or behind a tire spinning while attempting to push a vehicle
that is stuck.
Form # A001-012B (02/10)