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Wheels and Tires Caution




Wheels and Tires Caution

WARNING:

Failure to use proper wheel fasteners or to perform proper maintenance / repair of wheels can cause unsafe operating conditions.

- Replace wheel fasteners only with fasteners having the same part number or their equivalent. Do not use replacement parts of lesser quality or substitute design.
- Tighten wheel fasteners to the specified torque value to assure proper retention of wheels.
- Never attempt to repair any wheel by welding. Excessive heat caused by welding may damage the wheel.
- For vehicle equipped with TPMS, read Precautions in Wheel and Tire Servicing Precautions in Wheel and Tire Servicing
before servicing wheel and/or tire (including spare tire) and follow all of the instructions provided.