2009 Mercury Mariner Tire Warranty 2nd Printing - Page 13

2009 Mercury Mariner Manual

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• Improper Operation or Maintenance: This includes, but is not limited to, effects caused by: ș Improper tire inflation and/or improper load/speed practices: These practices can cause excessive operational temperatures and stresses that exceed the tire's capabilities. ș Improper or insufficient tire rotation: Any tire with premature or irregular wear caused by failing to follow the recommended tire rotation pattern and/or mileage intervals. ș Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning. • Improper tire storage • Automotive accident • Chemical corrosion or fire • Misuse or misapplication • Improper Mounting or Demounting • Alterations: such as adding a white inlay on blackwall, tread regrooving, tire truing or siping, or adding sealant materials to the tire. • Weather checking/cracking: not covered after 48 months from the date of manufacture. B. General Exclusions Tire(s) submitted for an adjustment as covered in the Basic Coverage of Section 2A in service for longer than 72 months from date of purchase. Tire(s) on any vehicle registered and normally operated outside the United States and Canada. For tires on vehicles normally operated outside the United States and Canada, see the nearest Continental/ General Tire brand tire dealer or distributor for local coverage. Tire(s) transferred from the vehicle on which they were originally installed are not covered. Continental Tire does not offer tread wearout coverage up to a predetermined mileage. 11

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Improper Operation or Maintenance:
This includes, but is not limited to, effects caused by:
°
Improper tire inflation and/or improper load/speed practices:
These practices can cause excessive operational temperatures
and stresses that exceed the tire’s capabilities.
°
Improper or insufficient tire rotation: Any tire with premature or
irregular wear caused by failing to follow the recommended tire
rotation pattern and/or mileage intervals.
°
Damage due to:
Rim irregularities or rim damage
Snow chains
Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems and
vehicle wheel alignment
Extreme temperature exposure
Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning.
Improper tire storage
Automotive accident
Chemical corrosion or fire
Misuse or misapplication
Improper Mounting or Demounting
Alterations:
such as adding a white inlay on blackwall, tread
regrooving, tire truing or siping, or adding sealant materials to the tire.
Weather checking/cracking:
not covered after 48 months from the
date of manufacture.
B. General Exclusions
Tire(s) submitted for an adjustment as covered in the Basic Coverage of
Section 2A in service for longer than 72 months from date of purchase.
Tire(s) on any vehicle registered and normally operated outside the
United States and Canada. For tires on vehicles normally operated
outside the United States and Canada, see the nearest Continental/
General Tire brand tire dealer or distributor for local coverage.
Tire(s) transferred from the vehicle on which they were originally
installed are not covered.
Continental Tire does not offer tread wearout coverage up to a
predetermined mileage.
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