DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)

U.S. tire regulations prescribe that every manufacturer of new tires or retreader has to imprint a TIN in or on the sidewall of each tire produced. The TIN is a unique identification number. The ...

Definition of terms for tires andloading

Tire ply composition and material used Describes the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall. These are made of steel, nylon, polyester and ...

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Safety Belt Care
Keep belts clean and dry. WARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with ...

Towing a vehicle with both axles onthe ground
When having your vehicle towed, observe the important safety notes. WARNING   The power assistance for the steering and the brake force booster do not work when the engine is not runnin ...

Trip computer "From start" or "Fromreset"
The values in the From Start submenu refer to the start of your journey, while those in the From Reset submenu refer to the last time you reset this submenu. ► Press the button on the s ...