Consumer information and reporting safety defects
13-1 . For U . S . A . ...................................................... 538
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13-2 . Tire information ............................................ 538 Tire labeling ....................................................... 538 Recommended tire inflation pressure .................. 540 Glossary of tire terminology ............................... 542 Tire care – maintenance and safety practices ...... 546
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities ................................................. 546
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires .............. 546
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit ........... 547
13-3 . Vehicle load limit – how to determine ......... 547 Calculating total and load capacities varying seating configurations ...................................... 548
13-4 . Uniform tire quality grading standards ....... 550 TREADWEAR ..................................................... 551 TRACTION AA , A , B , C ....................................... 551 TEMPERATURE A , B , C ...................................... 551 13-5 . Reporting safety defects ( U . S . A .)................. 552 13-6 . How to contact Transport Canada in order to report a safety concern relating to the vehicle ( Canada )................... 552
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