Consumer information and reporting safety defects
13-1 . For U . S . A . ...................................................... 508
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13-2 . Tire information ............................................ 508 Tire labeling ....................................................... 508 Recommended tire inflation pressure .................. 510 Glossary of tire terminology ............................... 511 Tire care – maintenance and safety practices ...... 516
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities ................................................. 516
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires .............. 516
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit ........... 517
13-3 . Vehicle load limit – how to determine ......... 517 Calculating total and load capacities varying seating configurations ...................................... 518
13-4 . Uniform tire quality grading standards ....... 520 TREADWEAR ..................................................... 521 TRACTION AA , A , B , C ....................................... 521 TEMPERATURE A , B , C ...................................... 521 13-5 . Reporting safety defects ( U . S . A .)................. 522 13-6 . How to contact Transport Canada in order to report a safety concern relating to the vehicle ( Canada )................................. 522
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