2009 Mercury Mariner Tire Warranty 2nd Printing - Page 11

2. WHAT IS THE ADJUSTMENT POLICY AND HOW LONG IS IT APPLICABLE? A. BASIC COVERAGE: Eligible Tires are covered by this Limited Warranty and Policy for a maximum of 72 months from the date of purchase determined by the new vehicle registration date or new vehicle sales invoice showing date of purchase. If an eligible Continental/General Tire brand passenger, light truck, or Temporary Spare tire used in normal service, becomes unserviceable from a condition other than those listed under Section 4 during the time or treadwear periods shown below, it will be replaced with a comparable new Continental/General Tire brand tire according to the following paragraphs (1) and (2). (1) Free Replacement Policy Passenger and Light Truck Tires Time First 12 Months or Treadwear First 2/32nds (1.6 mm) (Whichever comes first) Mounting and balancing included free of charge. Owner pays all applicable taxes, excluding F.E.T. if in the U.S. Temporary Spare Tire 72 Months or First 1/32nd (0.8 mm) (Whichever comes first) Mounting and balancing included free of charge. Owner pays all applicable taxes. (2) ''Pro Rata Replacement Policy'' After the free replacement period expires, Continental/General Tire brand passenger and light truck tires still may be eligible for a pro rata replacement for 72 months from date of original purchase as follows: you may purchase a new, comparable Continental/General Tire brand replacement tire on a pro rata basis until the tread is worn down to the treadwear indicators (2/32nds of an inch or 1.6 mm of tread remaining); the tire tread is worn out at this point and the Basic Coverage of this Limited Warranty and Policy ends, regardless of the time period remaining. Owner pays all applicable taxes including, if in the U.S., F.E.T., mounting and balancing charges. 9