Consumer information and reporting safety defects
13-1 . For U . S . A . ...................................................... 512
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13-2 . Tire information ............................................ 512 Tire labeling ....................................................... 512 Recommended tire inflation pressure .................. 514 Glossary of tire terminology ............................... 515 Tire care – maintenance and safety practices ...... 520
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities ................................................. 520
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires .............. 520
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit ........... 521
13-3 . Vehicle load limit – how to determine ......... 521 Calculating total and load capacities varying seating configurations ...................................... 522
13-4 . Uniform tire quality grading standards ....... 524 TREADWEAR ..................................................... 525 TRACTION AA , A , B , C ....................................... 525 TEMPERATURE A , B , C ...................................... 525 13-5 . Reporting safety defects ( U . S . A .)................. 526 13-6 . How to contact Transport Canada in order to report a safety concern relating to the vehicle ( Canada )................................. 526
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