Wheels and Tires: Service Precautions

Safety Precautions

WARNING: Do not mix different types of tires on the same vehicle such as radial, bias or bias belted tires except in emergencies (temporary spare usage). Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, for example when changing a wheel. The wheel resting on the ground may cause the vehicle to move. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Aftermarket aerosol tire sealants are extremely flammable. Always question the customer to make sure that these products have not been used. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or a face shield when performing any work with wheel and tire assemblies. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Retighten the wheel nuts at (500 miles) 800 Km after any wheel change or anytime the wheel nuts are loosened. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to retighten the wheel nuts at the specified mileage may cause the wheels to become detached while the vehicle is in motion. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Each individual axle, wheel and tire has its own maximum weight or tire inflation rating. Do not overload or over-inflate beyond the capacity of the lowest rated components of the system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: When changing a wheel, make sure that the vehicle cannot move. Always apply the parking brake and select the transmission park position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Reduce air pressure as much as possible by pushing the valve core plunger in before removing the valve core. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Do not clean aluminium wheels with steel wool, abrasive type cleaners or detergents. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the vehicle.