2007 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 209

SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Suzuki Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer's booklet included with your vehicle. WARNING (Continued) • Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them. Refer to "Inflation - Tire Pressure" in this section for inflation pressure adjustment for high speed driving. B. WARNING • Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. • Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. Refer to "Loading Your Vehicle" in "Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle" in the "Driving Your Vehicle" section. • Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. • Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden impact - such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. (Continued) Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example D. C. E. 1376078 F. A. Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of let- ters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration later in this section for more detail. TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): Original equipment tires designed to SUZUKI's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. SUZUKI's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. DOT (Department of Transportation): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following DOT (Department of Transportation) code is the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to 5-26