2008 Mercury Mariner Tire Warranty 1st Printing
2008 Mercury Mariner Manual
2008 Mercury Mariner manual content summary:
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Tire Warranty Guide Contents: New Vehicle Limited Warranty BFGoodrichா Continental and General Goodyear, Dunlop, & Kelly Hankook Michelinா Pirelli Uniroyalா Tire Safety Information 1 2 5 11 15 18 22 25 29 - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 2
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In addition, you have the option of having a tire warranty repair performed by the tire manufacturer's authorized service center. If you go to a tire service center during the Ford Bumper to Bumper Coverage period for a covered repair (replacement or adjustment), you may be charged a prorated amount - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 4
and light truck tires, used in normal service on the vehicle on which they were originally fitted and in accordance with the maintenance recommendations and safety warnings contained in the attached owner's manual, are covered by this warranty against defects in workmanship and materials for the - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 5
, solid or gaseous materials other than air, nitrogen or carbon dioxide (for example price of the tire. You pay the cost of mounting, balancing, and or any other service charges and applicable taxes. WHAT YOU MUST DO WHEN MAKING A CLAIM When making a claim under the terms of this limited warranty - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 6
limited warranty applies only in the United States and Canada. SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Read your Tire Owner's Manual, the information on the sidewall of your tires, your vehicle owner's manual and vehicle tire information placard for essential safety and maintenance information. When service - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 7
this guide. 1. ELIGIBILITY This Limited Warranty and Policy applies to the original owner of new Continental/General Tire brand passenger car, sales invoice showing date of purchase. If an eligible Continental/General Tire brand passenger, light truck, or Temporary Spare tire used in normal service - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 8
the Basic Coverage of this Limited Warranty and Policy ends, regardless of the time period remaining. Owner pays all applicable taxes including Limited Warranty and Policy for a maximum of 72 months from date of purchase. If a Continental/General Tire brand Temporary Spare tire used in normal service - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 9
Price for the same or comparable tire. 4. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE ADJUSTMENT POLICY A. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE NOT COVERED: • Repairs: CTNA does not warrant any repaired months of service, whichever comes first. • Improper operation or maintenance: This includes, but is not limited to, - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 10
Tire does not offer tread wearout coverage up to a predetermined mileage. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND POLICY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CONTINENTAL TIRE EXPRESSLY - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 11
under this Limited Warranty and Policy. Owner is also responsible for paying local tire-disposal fees where applicable 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 - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 12
OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For the nearest Continental/General Tire brand tire dealer, consult the Yellow Pages or, if for any reason local service or information is not available, call Continental/General Tire brand toll-free Customer Relations number. In the United States, call: 1-800-847 - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 13
Limited Warranty if you meet all the following criteria: • You are the owner or authorized agent of the owner of new Goodyear, Dunlop or Kelly highway auto or light truck tires supplied as original equipment on your Ford and removed from service due to a covered warranty condition during the first - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 14
C. You must pay for any applicable taxes and additional service you order at the time of adjustment relating to any owner or your authorized agent presented the tire for adjustment. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS A tire has delivered its full original tread life and the coverage of this limited warranty - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 15
limited to, punctures, cuts, snags, impact breaks, etc.). • Any tire that, after leaving a factory producing Goodyear, Dunlop or Kelly tires, has been intentionally altered to change in racing and on passenger cars in special applications such as police pursuit service. • Goodyear Unisteel Commercial - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 16
FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION • FIRST CONTACT THE NEAREST GOODYEAR, DUNLOP or KELLY RETAILER • IF ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED: UNITED STATES: Call (800) 321-2136 Goodyear Consumer - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 17
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER CAR balancing and any other service charges of Applicable dealer selling price by the to have your standard tire repaired or replaced. B. If Air Pressure - Check T-type temporary spare tire inflation pressure as soon as practical after installation - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 18
(2/32nds or 1.6mm tread remaining). D. Tire presented by other than the actual owner-user. E. Tire branded "NA" (meaning no adjustment) or "blem" (meaning related activities or competitive events are not covered by this warranty. C. Limitation of remedy: to the extent permitted by law, HANKOOK - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 19
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you this warranty will be made by a participating Hankook Dealer or a participating Car Dealer. 4. OWNER'S booklet, the placard in the vehicle or the Owner's Manual. HANKOOK U.S.A. CORPORATE HEADQUATERS 1450 Valley Road, - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 20
and Light Truck tires, used in normal service on the vehicle on which they were originally fitted and in accordance with the maintenance recommendations and safety warnings contained in the attached owner's manual, are covered by this warranty against defects in workmanship and materials for the - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 21
than air, nitrogen and materials limited warranty will be price of the tire. You pay the cost of mounting, balancing and any other service charges and applicable taxes. Temporary Spare Tires. A Michelin Temporary Spare used in temporary service on the vehicle in which it was originally installed - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 22
This warranty applies only in the United States and Canada. SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Read your Tire Owner's Manual, the information on the sidewall of your tires, your vehicle owner's manual and vehicle tire information placard for essential safety and maintenance information. When service is - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 23
CONTACT INFORMATION If you see any damage to your tires or wheels, contact your local participating Michelin retailer listed in the Yellow Pages, or visit our web site listed below for dealer locations. If further assistance is required, contact: IN USA 1-800-847-3435 or write: Michelin North - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 24
of the original usable tread worn by the current dealer selling price. The owner must pay for any associated service charges, including mounting and balancing of the tire. A tire has delivered its original usable tread and its warranty ends when at least one of the treadwear indicators becomes - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 25
by the addition or removal of material or any tire intentionally altered to change its appearance. • Tires injected with liquid balancer or sealant or in which anything other than air or nitrogen has been used as the support medium. • Tires with weather cracking which were purchased more than four - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 26
PART OF PTNA FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (SUCH AS A LOSS OF USE OF CAR, LOSS OF TIME OR INCONVENIENCE) ARISING OUT OF AN ANOMALY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 27
date of manufacture. Your vehicle manufacturer may provide additional tire warranty coverage over and above what is provided by Uniroyal. Consult your vehicle owner's manual for further information. Tread Puncture Limited Warranty Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires with NailGardTM are covered by the Tread - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 28
immune to having a complete loss of air. If your Uniroyal sealant tire does Warranty); - Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or improper repair this workmanship and materials limited warranty will be replaced with pay the cost of any other service charges and applicable taxes. If a - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 29
based on the "current adjustment price for the new tire". UNIROYALா Temporary Spare Tires A UNIROYAL Temporary Spare used in temporary service on the vehicle in which it was originally installed, which becomes unserviceable due to a condition covered by this limited warranty, will be replaced with - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 30
CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This limited warranty does not provide compensation for loss of time, loss warranties give you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and province to province. SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Read the Tire Owner's Manual - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 31
INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL vehicle and/or vehicle owner's manual for decal location) supporting runflat types and other extended mobility tires, which are as susceptible to losing air to heat up and air pressure to increase. Checking pressure when tires are hot: If pressures are checked - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 32
within 24 hours. "Bleeding" air from hot tires could result in under inflation. Use an accurate tire gauge to check pressures. Never allow children to inflate or deflate tires. Always make certain valve caps are installed with automatic transmission vehicles, may - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 33
tires are designed to use on cars with maximum speed capabilities in excess of are based on laboratory tests which relate to performance on the out, damaged, altered, improperly repaired, or retreaded. Furthermore, a the vehicle tire placard or owner's manual). If tires with lower speed - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 34
retailer. INSPECTION When inspecting your tires, including the spare, check the air pressures. If the pressure check indicates that one of your tires has signs of penetration, valve leakage or wheel damage that may account for the air loss. A tire damaged by a road hazard may appear undamaged to you - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 35
. Do not exceed this rating. Follow the loading instructions of the manufacturer of your vehicle and this will ensure tire destruction. Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for any axle on your vehicle. TRAILER owner's manual supplied by the manufacturer of your vehicle for further - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 36
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES. CHECK HOW YOUR TIRES ARE WEARING as the ground tires and matching wheel, include it in a five-tire rotation pattern, when possible. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for instructions on tire rotation. 34 - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 37
their size, weight and higher or lane changes and obey warranty coverage. REPAIRS repaired by following the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) recommended repair procedures. Plug-only repairs done onthe-wheel are considered improper and therefore, not recommended. Such repairs are not reliable - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 38
weight from the tires by raising the vehicle or by removing the tires from the vehicle. Failure to store tires in accordance with these instructions five-tire rotation pattern, when possible. FOLLOW THESE MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS Tire changing the correct type installed. Tubeless tires must only be mounted - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 39
against air loss. TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES When using any temporary spare tire, be sure to follow the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. REMEMBER FAILURE TO OBSERVE ANY OF THE RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL CAN LEAD TO ERRATIC VEHICLE BEHAVIOR AND/OR TIRE DAMAGE, POSSIBLY - 2008 Mercury Mariner | Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 40
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Tire Warranty Guide
Contents:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
1
BFGoodrich
±
2
Continental and General
5
Goodyear, Dunlop, & Kelly
11
Hankook
15
Michelin
±
18
Pirelli
22
Uniroyal
±
25
Tire Safety Information
29