Consumer information and reporting safety defects
13-1 . For U . S . A . ...................................................... 534
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13-2 . Tire information ............................................ 534 Tire labeling ....................................................... 534 Recommended tire inflation pressure .................. 536 Glossary of tire terminology ............................... 538 Tire care – maintenance and safety practices ...... 542
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities ................................................. 542
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires .............. 542
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit ........... 543
13-3 . Vehicle load limit – how to determine ......... 543 Calculating total and load capacities varying seating configurations ...................................... 544
13-4 . Uniform tire quality grading standards ....... 546 TREADWEAR ..................................................... 547 TRACTION AA , A , B , C ....................................... 547 TEMPERATURE A , B , C ...................................... 547 13-5 . Reporting safety defects ( U . S . A .)................. 548 13-6 . How to contact Transport Canada in order to report a safety concern relating to the vehicle ( Canada )................................. 548
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