Owner`s manual

TIRE DISABLEMENT
SAFETY WARNING
Any tire may fail as a result of an improperly repaired puncture, impact damage,
improper inflation, overloading or other conditions resulting from use or
misuse. Tire failures, such as a rapid air loss or a tread and belt detachment,
may increase risk of injury or death and/or property damage. To reduce the risk
of a tire failure, Michelin recommends you thoroughly read and follow the
recommendations in this Michelin Limited Warranty/Owner’s Manual, vehicle
owner’s manual, tire placard information, and tire sidewall information
regarding safety warnings, proper tire use and maintenance.
CONTROLLABILITY
CONTROLLING A VEHICLE WHEN A TIRE FAILURE OCCURS
If a tire failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, feel a vibration, and/or the
vehicle may pull toward the side of the failed tire. If possible, step on the
accelerator momenta rily to maint ain forward momentum and ensure vehicl e
control. It is important that you DO NOT BRAKE OR ABRUPTLY
TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. Slowly remove your foot from the
accelerator and hold the steering wheel firmly while steering to remain in your
lane. Once the vehicle has slowed and is fully under control, apply the brakes
gently; safely pull over to the shoulder and come to a stop. Inspect the tires.
If one or more tires look flat or low, show detachment or other damage,
remove tire assembly and replace it with a properly inflated spare. Bumps or
bulges may indicate detachment within the tire body and require inspection by
a qualified tire technician.
DRIVING ON ANY TIRE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE
CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE IS DANGEROUS
Any underinflated tire builds up excessive heat that may result in sudden tire
destruction. If tires are supplied as original equipment, refer to the tire decal
on the vehicle (check vehicle and/or vehicle owner’s manual for decal location)
for the recommended operating pressures. For replacement tires, the correct
inflation pressure will be provided by your tire retailer; if not, refer to the
vehicle decal.
These inflation pressures must be maintained as a minimum. However, do not
exceed the maximum pressure rating indicated on the tire sidewall.
SELF-SUPPORTING ZERO PRESSURE (ZP) TIRES AT
LOW OR ZERO AIR PRESSURE
The handling characteristics of a vehicle with a deflated Self-Supporting Zero
Pressure (ZP) tire (whether front or rear) are not the same as those of a vehicle
with normally inflated tires. Avoid high speeds and hard cornering whenever
a low pressure warning is activated.
Even a Michelin
®
Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tire can build up excessive
heat when run underinflated for an extended period of time. The length of
time and distance a Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tire will perform at low
or zero air pressure will depend upon the severity of the event causing air
loss, ambient temperature, speed at which the tire is operated, and the
conditions under which the tire is operated (i.e. hard braking, cornering and
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