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GENERALWheels and tires INFORMATION Tire markings
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E80640 Tire type, 1 Tire construction, 4 P Passenger car (standard road wheel). R indicates that the tire is of Radial ply T Temporary use (spare wheel). construction. Tire width, 2 Wheel diameter, 5 This three digit number gives the width in This two digit number is the diameter of the millimetres of the tire from sidewall edge to wheel rim in inches. sidewall edge. Load index, 6 Aspect ratio, 3 This two or three digit number is the tire's load This two digit number, known as the aspect index. It is a measurement of how much weight ratio, or profile, gives the sidewall height as a each tire can support. This number is not percentage of the tread width. So, if the tread always shown. width is 205 mm, and the aspect ratio is 50, the sidewall height will be 102 mm.
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Speed rating, 7 Tire ply composition and materials, 10 The speed rating, when stated, denotes the The number of plies in both the tread area, and maximum speed at which the tire should be the sidewall area, indicates how many layers of used for extended periods. The ratings range rubber coated material make up the structure from 99 mph to 186 mph and are listed in the of the tire. Information is also provided on the following table. type of materials used.
Rating Speed (mph) Treadwear grade, 11 This number indicates the tire's wear rate. The Q99 higher the treadwear number is, the longer it R 106 should take for the tread to wear down. A tire S 112 rated at 400 for example, will last twice as long T 118 as a tire rated at 200. U 124 Traction grade, 12 H 130 This letter indicates a ire's ability to stop on wet V 149 pavement. A higher graded tire should allow you to stop your car on wet roads in a shorter W 168 distance than a tire with a lower grade. Traction Y 186 is graded from highest to lowest as AA, A, B, and C. U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number Maximum load rating, 13 (TIN), 8 This number indicates the maximum load in This begins with the letters DOT and indicates kilograms and pounds that can be carried by that the tire meets all federal standards. The the tire. next two numbers or letters are the plant code where the tire was manufactured. The last four Temperature grade, 14 numbers are the date of manufacture. For Heat resistance grading. The tires resistance to example, if the number was 3105, the tire was heat is graded A, B, or C, with A indicating the made in the 31st week of 2005. The other greatest resistance to heat. This grading is codes numbers are marketing codes used at provided for a correctly inflated tire, which is the manufacturer's discretion. This being used within it's speed and loading limits. information can be used to contact consumers if a tire defect requires a recall. Maximum permissible inflation pressure, 15 Mud and snow, 9 The maximum inflation pressure for the tire. M+S or M/S indicates that the tire has been This pressure should not be used for normal designed with some capability for mud and driving. snow.
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CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL Tool kit contents Tool kit location 1 2 3 4
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E90965 3. Jack screw rotating hook 4. Extension piece The tool tray is located under a lift-up panel set in the loadspace floor. 5. Wheel nut brace Note: Take careful note of the stowage position 6. Wheel chocks of each of the tools as it is important to return 7. Wheel change jack them to their correct position after use. Care of the jack Examine the jack occasionally, clean and grease the moving parts, particularly the screw thread, to prevent corrosion. To avoid contamination, the jack should always be stowed in its fully closed position.
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Wheel changing safety Spare wheel
WARNINGS WARNING If possible, choose a safe place to stop The wheels are extremely heavy. Take away from the main road. care when manoeuvring the spare Ensure that the jack will be positioned wheel. on firm, level ground; never over metal Always remove the spare wheel before jacking gratings or manhole covers. Do not place up the vehicle. additional material between the jack and the ground; this may jeopardise the safety of the Spare wheel access jacking operation. Never raise the vehicle with passengers inside, or with a caravan or trailer connected.
Note: Switch on the hazard warning lamps to alert other road users. Before changing a wheel, ensure the following:
• Front wheels are in the straight-ahead position. • Electric Parking Brake is applied. • P (Park) is selected. • Turn off the starter switch and remove the key. • Engage the steering lock. E90967 Note: Before removing the spare wheel, make a note of the position that it is stowed in. The wheel which is to be removed from the vehicle must be correctly stowed in its place.
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Lowering the spare wheel Releasing the wheel
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1. Open the spare wheel access hatch in the loadspace area. 2. Lift the cap covering the spare wheel-hoist winch nut. 3. Fit the wheel nut brace to the wheel-hoist winch nut and rotate counterclockwise to lower the spare wheel. The mechanism has been designed for use with the wheel nut brace. Do not use power tools. 4. Continue to turn the wheel-hoist winch nut until the wheel is on the ground and the cable is slack. Do not attempt to turn the winch nut beyond the physical stop.
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1. Hold the cable and tilt the lifting lug until it can be lifted through the hole in the wheel, as shown in the illustration.
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Using wheel chocks
WARNING Before raising the vehicle, chock the road wheels in two places. The wheel chocks are stowed in the tool kit.
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1. If possible, position the vehicle on level Raising the vehicle ground, chocking both sides of the wheel WARNINGS diagonally opposite the one to be removed. Always remove the spare wheel before jacking up the vehicle. The jack is designed for wheel changing only. Never work beneath the vehicle with the jack as the only means of support. Always use the approved vehicle support stands before putting any portion of your body beneath the vehicle. Always place the jack on firm, level ground. Always position the jack from the side of the vehicle, in line with the appropriate jacking point. Always use the complete, two-piece, jack lever throughout to minimise any chance of accidental damage or injury.
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CAUTION Only jack the vehicle using the jacking points described, or damage to the vehicle could occur. Note: Before positioning the jack under the vehicle, ensure that the air suspension is set to off-road height. Jacking points
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Operating the jack 3. Turn the jack lever clockwise to raise the jack cradle until it engages with the jacking point. Ensure that the base of the jack is in full contact with the road surface. Changing a wheel
WARNINGS When fitting a wheel, ensure that the mating faces of the hub and wheel are clean and free from rust or anti-seize compound - any accumulation of dirt or rust could cause the wheel nuts to loosen. The spare wheel is heavy and if handled incorrectly may cause injury. Use extreme caution when lifting or manoeuvring the wheels. Ensure that the floor panel is placed where it cannot fall and cause injury when it is removed from the vehicle. Always secure the spare wheel, or the removed wheel, in the correct position using the retaining bolt. Failure to do so may cause the spare wheel to move in the event of a sudden manouevre or accident, leading to death or serious injury.
E80462 When removing or replacing the floor panel ensure that fingers and hands are 1. Attach the jack cranking lever to the jack. kept clear. Failure to do so may result in crush Fit the wheel nut brace onto the end of the injuries. cranking lever. 1. Raise the vehicle until the tire is clear of the Positioning the jack ground. 1. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel 2. Remove the wheel nuts and place to one nut brace to slacken the wheel nuts half a side to prevent them from being lost. turn counterclockwise. 3. Remove the road wheel. Do not damage 2. Position the jack beneath the jacking point, the style surface of the wheel by placing it ensuring that the pin on the jack head face down on the road. aligns with the hole in the chassis.
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4. On alloy wheels, use an approved Compact and temporary use spare wheels anti-seize compound to treat the wheel mounting bore. This will minimise any WARNINGS tendency for adhesion between the wheel The spare wheel is for temporary use and the bore. only. It must be replaced by a • Ensure that no compound comes into normal-sized wheel and tire as soon as contact with the brake components or possible. the flat mounting surfaces of the wheel. Drive cautiously; the spare wheel is • If, due to an emergency situation, this smaller in size than a regular wheel. It treatment is not practicable fit the spare will cause a harsher ride and may have less wheel. Remove and treat the wheel at the traction on some road surfaces. If driving earliest opportunity. off-road with a spare wheel fitted, drive with extra caution. 5. Fit the spare wheel and lightly tighten the wheel nuts, ensuring they are firmly Only one spare wheel is to be used on seated. Do not fully tighten whilst the tire is the vehicle at any one time. clear of the ground. Ensure that directional Do not drive at a speed exceeding tires are fitted correctly. 80 km/h (50 mph). 6. Ensure that the space under and around The tire pressure in the compact spare the vehicle is free from obstructions then wheel/tire should be 420 kPa (60 PSI). lower the vehicle and remove the jack and The use of snow chains is not permitted wheel chocks. on a spare wheel. 7. Fully tighten the wheel nuts in an After wheel changing, always secure alternating pattern until all are tightened. tools, chocks, jack and replaced wheel • Do not overtighten by using foot in their correct storage positions. Such objects pressure or extension bars on the wheel if not properly stowed can become flying nut brace. missiles in a crash or roll-over, potentially • Wheel nuts should be tightened to a causing injury or death. torque of 140 Nm ± 10 Nm. 8. Using a suitable blunt tool, apply light pressure to the rear of the displaced wheel centre cap and remove. 9. Using hand pressure only, fit the centre cap into the newly fitted wheel. 10. Finally, check the tire pressure at the earliest opportunity. Note: During jacking, the air suspension system may enter an automatic freeze state. See AIR SUSPENSION MESSAGES (page 162).
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Stowing the changed wheel 4. Continue to wind up until the mechanism clutches out. This is confirmed by a clear WARNING physical indication from the wheel nut Do not stow the wheel while the vehicle brace and an audible noise. is still raised on the jack. 5. Check that the wheel has returned to the same position as the spare wheel as previously noted. If in any doubt, unwind the winch slightly and repeat the previous step. The wheel must be securely retained in its correct position by the winch mechanism or it could become loose. 6. Replace the locking cap over the wheel-hoist nut. As the underside of this cap is exposed to the same conditions as the underside of the vehicle, ensure that it is firmly in place. Note: If, for any reason, the spare wheel is not to be fitted back in its hoist, the wheel hoist should be rewound as follows. Position the lifting lug level on the cable and wind up the wheel hoist mechanism until it clutches out.
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1. Place the wheel under the rear of the vehicle with its style surface uppermost. 2. Place the lifting lug through the wheel aperture and locate it in position. 3. Winch up the wheel using the wheel-hoist mechanism. Do not use power tools on the wheel-hoist winch.
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TIRE CARE Tire pressures
WARNINGS WARNINGS Defective tires are dangerous. Do not If the vehicle has been parked in strong drive if any tire is damaged, is sunlight or used in high ambient excessively worn, or is inflated to an incorrect temperatures, do not reduce tire pressures; pressure. instead, move the vehicle into the shade and If your vehicle loses traction, avoid allow the tires to cool before checking. spinning the tire. The forces created by Under-inflation causes excessive rapidly spinning a tire can cause damage to, flexing and uneven wear to the tire. This and failure of, the tire structure. Never exceed can lead to sudden tire failure. the 50 km/h (30 mph) point indicated on the Over-inflation causes a harsh ride, speedometer. uneven tire wear and poor handling. Do not allow anyone to stand near to, or A hot tire at or below the recommended directly behind, a tire that might spin. cold inflation pressure, is dangerously under-inflated. CAUTION Correctly inflated tires will ensure that you Avoid contaminating the tires with enjoy the best combination of tire life, ride vehicle fluids as they may damage the comfort, fuel economy and road handling. tire. Under-inflated tires wear more rapidly, can Always drive with consideration for the seriously affect the vehicle's road handling condition of the tires, and regularly inspect the characteristics and fuel consumption, as well tread and side walls for any sign of distortion as increasing the risk of tire failure. (bulges), cuts or wear. The way you drive has a Over-inflated tires give a harsher ride, wear great influence on your safety and on the life of unevenly and are more prone to damage. your tires. Cultivate good habits for your own Each tire, including the spare (if provided), benefit: should be checked monthly when cold and • Observe posted speed limits. inflated to the inflation pressure recommended • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns. by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle • Avoid potholes and objects in the road. placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against vehicle has tires of a different size than the size the curb when parking. indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires).
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As an added safety feature, your vehicle has Checking tire pressures been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire WARNING pressure telltale when one or more of your tires Tire pressures should be checked is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, regularly using an accurate pressure when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, gauge when cold. Failure to properly maintain you should stop and check your tires as soon your pressures could increase the risk of tire as possible, and inflate them to the proper failure, with consequential loss of vehicle pressure. Driving on a significantly control and personal injury. under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also Loading conditions kPa PSI reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and Loaded up to maximum Front 260 38 may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping GVW ability. Rear 290 42 Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute Compact spare 420 60 for proper tire maintenance, and it is the (all conditions) driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire The following procedure should be used to pressure, even if under-inflation has not check and adjust tire pressures: reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Note: It is an offence in certain countries to drive a vehicle with tires that are not properly Check the pressures (including the spare inflated in accordance with the vehicle's proper wheel) when the tires are cold - be aware that it use. only takes 1.5 km (1 mile) of driving to warm up the tires sufficiently to affect the tire 1. Remove the valve cap. pressures. 2. Firmly attach a tire pressure gauge/inflator Air pressure naturally increases in warm tires; to the valve. if it is necessary to check the tires when they 3. Read the tire pressure from the gauge. If are warm (after the vehicle has been driven for required add air to the tire. a while), you should expect the pressures to 4. If air is added to the tire, remove the gauge have increased by up to 30 - 40 kPa (4 - 6 PSI). from the valve and re-attach it before In this circumstance, Do not let air out of the checking that the pressure is correct. tires in order to match the recommended cold Failure to remove and re-attach the gauge tire pressures. to the valve could cause the gauge to show an incorrect reading. 5. If too much air is added, remove the gauge from the valve and allow air out of the tire by pressing the centre of the valve. Reconnect the gauge to the valve and check that the air pressure is correct. If the pressure is still not correct, repeat this process and re-check. 6. Refit the valve cap.
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Valves Age degradation Keep the valve caps screwed down firmly - they Tires degrade over time due to the effects of prevent dirt from entering the valve. Check the ultraviolet light, extreme temperatures, high valve for leaks (listen for a telltale hissing) loads, and environmental conditions. It is when you check the tyre pressure. recommended that tires are replaced every six years, or sooner if required. Tire wear Land Rover recommends that even if unused, CAUTION the spare tire be replaced at the same time as Tire condition should be checked after the four road tires. off-road use, check to make sure there Punctured tires are no cuts, bulges or exposure of the ply/cord structure. WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with a punctured tire. Even if the punctured tire has not deflated, it is unsafe to use as the tire may deflate suddenly at any time. Your vehicle is fitted with tubeless tires, which E80377 may not leak if penetrated by a sharp object, Tires fitted as original equipment have wear provided the object remains in the tire. indicators moulded into the tread pattern. If, however, you feel a sudden vibration or ride When the tread has been worn down to 1.6 mm disturbance while driving, or you suspect your (1/16 in.) the indicators start appearing at the tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately surface of the tread pattern, producing the reduce your speed. Drive slowly, while effect of a continuous band of rubber across avoiding heavy braking or sharp steering the width of the tire. inputs, to the closest safe area out of traffic. A tire must be replaced as soon as an indicator This may further damage the flat tire, but your band becomes visible or the tread depth safety is more important. reaches the minimum permitted by legislation. Stop and inspect the tires for damage. If a tire Note: If tire wear is uneven (on one side of the is under inflated or damaged, remove the tire tire only) or becomes abnormally excessive, and wheel and replace it with the spare wheel. the wheel alignment should be checked by your If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle Land Rover Dealer. recovered to a tire repair centre, or a Land Rover Dealer to have the vehicle inspected. Tread depth must be checked regularly (at every maintenance service, or more A puncture will eventually cause the tire to lose frequently). Always replace a tire before the pressure, which is why frequent checking of tread reaches a remaining depth of 1.6 mm tire pressures is important. Punctured or (1/16 in.). Do not drive with tires worn to this damaged tires must be permanently repaired limit; the safety of the vehicle and occupants or replaced as soon as possible. will be adversely affected.
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Replacement tyres Original wheel and tire combinations
WARNINGS Wheel size Tire size Load Always use the same make and type of index radial-ply tires front and rear. Do not 9J x 19 255/50 R19 Y 107 use cross-ply tires, or interchange tires from 9.5J x 20 275/40 R20 Y 106 front to rear. 5.5J x 19 T175/80 R19 M 122 Your vehicle is fitted with road wheels that will not accept inner tubes. Do not (Compact fit a tubed tire. Spare) Do not replace wheels with any type 8J x 19 255/50 R19 Y 107 other than genuine Land Rover parts. (Temporary Wheels and tires are designed for both spare) off-road and on-road use and have a very important influence on vehicle handling. Accessory wheels and tires Alternative wheels which do not meet original equipment specifications should not be fitted. Note: Consult your Land Rover Dealer before fitting any accessory wheels or tires. When using tires other than those recommended by Land Rover, do not exceed the speed rating recommended by the manufacturer. Wheel rims and tires are matched to suit the handling characteristics of the vehicle. For safety, always check that replacement tires comply with the original specification and that the load and speed ratings shown on the side 1 2 wall are the same as that of the original equipment. Contact your Land Rover Dealer for 3 further information or assistance. Tires of the correct size and type, but of different make have widely varying E82330 characteristics. It is therefore recommended 1. Front tire pressure that only Land Rover approved tires are fitted 2. Rear tire pressure to all wheels. 3. Accessory wheel and tire specification Ideally, tires should be replaced as sets of four, but if this is not possible, replace the tires as axle sets. Always have the wheels re-balanced after replacing tires.
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High performance wheel and tire Note: The tire pressures should be reduced to combinations the correct pressure before the vehicle is driven. CAUTIONS Directional tires This vehicle may be fitted with a high performance wheel and low aspect tire combination designed to give enhanced dry road performance with consideration for aquaplaning resistance. Low profile, high speed rated tires have a softer tread compound. If driven aggressively they may suffer increased tread wear and a shorter life than can be expected from other tire types. This wheel and tire combination is susceptible to damage if driven off road. This combination has less performance in snow or ice conditions than M and S tires. High performance tires must be replaced with winter tires when weather conditions dictate. Long term storage
If the vehicle is stationary for a long period E80378 when the ambient temperature is high, the tires may form flat spots. When the vehicle is driven Directional tires must be fitted so that they these flat spots will cause a vibration which will rotate in the direction that the arrow is pointing steadily disappear as the tires regain their when the vehicle is moving forward. original shape.
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Pressure compensation for ambient TIRE INFORMATION LABELS temperature changes Tire pressure label/placard (Canada only)
LANDROVER DATE : MM/YY GVWR/PNBV : ICES/NMB - 002 XXXXKG ( XXXXLB ) GAWR FRONT/PNBE AVANT : XXXXKG ( XXXXLB ) TIRES/ RIMS/ PRESSURE (COLD) / PNEUS JANTES PRESSION (A FROID) / XXX/XXRXX X.XJxXX XXXKPA (XXPSI) (XXLB/PO2) XXX/XXRXX X.XJxXX XXXKPA (XXPSI) (XXLB/PO2) XXX/XXRXX X.XJxXX XXXKPA (XXPSI) (XXLB/PO2) XXX/XXRXX X.XJxXX XXXKPA (XXPSI) (XXLB/PO2) TXXX/XXRXX X.XJxXX XXXKPA (XXPSI) (XXLB/PO2) GAWR REAR/PNBE ARRIER : XXXXKG ( XXXXLB ) TIRES/ RIMS/ PRESSURE (COLD) / PNEUS JANTES PRESSION (A FROID) / XXX/XXRXX X.XJxXX XXXKPA (XXPSI) (XXLB/PO2) XXX/XXRXX X.XJxXX XXXKPA (XXPSI) (XXLB/PO2) XXX/XXRXX X.XJxXX XXXKPA (XXPSI) (XXLB/PO2) XXX/XXRXX X.XJxXX XXXKPA (XXPSI) (XXLB/PO2) TXXX/XXRXX X.XJxXX XXXKPA (XXPSI) (XXLB/PO2) VIN : TESTVIN1234567890 TYPE : MPV/VTUM E80321
If the ambient temperature drops, the tire E92692 pressures will decrease, which may cause under inflation. This should be taken into The tire information label on the pillar behind consideration when travelling to, or through, the driver’s door contains information relating areas of lower temperature. to tire and wheel sizes and recommended pressures for all wheel and tire combinations. Under inflation causes the tire side wall height to reduce, which in turn results in uneven tire Note: The label must not be changed, even if wear, and a risk of tire failure. different wheels are fitted at a later stage. Tire pressures may be adjusted before setting off on a journey to, or through, areas of low temperature. Alternatively, the tire pressures can be adjusted when low temperature areas are reached. Note: If the tire pressures are to be adjusted in the lower temperature area, the vehicle should be left standing for at least one hour prior to adjustment. Tire pressures should be increased by 14 kPa (2 PSI) for each 10°C (20°F) temperature decrease.
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Tire pressure label/placard (USA only) The top label contains information relating to tire and wheel sizes and recommended
MFD BY LANDROVER IN THE UK pressures for all wheel and tire combinations. DATE : MM/YY GVWR: XXXXKG (XXXXLB) GAWR FRONT: XXXXKG (XXXXLB) XXX/XXRXX TIRES, X.XJXXX RIMS, AT XXXKPA (XXPSI) COLD The lower label contains the following XXX/XXRXX TIRES, X.XJXXX RIMS, AT XXXKPA (XXPSI) COLD XXX/XXRXX TIRES, X.XJXXX RIMS, AT XXXKPA (XXPSI) COLD XXX/XXRXX TIRES, X.XJXXX RIMS, AT XXXKPA (XXPSI) COLD information: XXX/XXRXX TIRES, X.XJXXX RIMS, AT XXXKPA (XXPSI) COLD XXX/XXRXX TIRES, X.XJXXX RIMS, AT XXXKPA (XXPSI) COLD TXXX/XXRXX TIRES, X.XJXXX RIM, AT XXKPA (XXPSI) COLD GAWR REAR: XXXXKG (XXXXLB) • The maximum number of occupants (1), XXX/XXRXX TIRES, X.XJXXX RIMS, AT XXXKPA (XXPSI) COLD XXX/XXRXX TIRES, X.XJXXX RIMS, AT XXXKPA (XXPSI) COLD XXX/XXRXX TIRES, X.XJXXX RIMS, AT XXXKPA (XXPSI) COLD divided between the front (2) and rear (3) XXX/XXRXX TIRES, X.XJXXX RIMS, AT XXXKPA (XXPSI) COLD XXX/XXRXX TIRES, X.XJXXX RIMS, AT XXXKPA (XXPSI) COLD XXX/XXRXX TIRES, X.XJXXX RIMS, AT XXXKPA (XXPSI) COLD TXXX/XXRXX TIRES, X.XJXXX RIM, AT XXKPA (XXPSI) COLD of the vehicle. THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S.FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE • The vehicle capacity weight (4), which TESTMARK1234567890 includes the weight of the driver, passengers and cargo. TYPE : MULTI - PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE • The size of the tires (5) with which the vehicle was originally equipped, including TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION SEATING CAPACITY TOTAL 5 FRONT 2 REAR 3 the compact spare (6). The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXXkg or XXXXlbs • Cold inflation pressures for the front and TIRESIZE COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE SEE OWNER'S FRONT XXX/XXRXX XXPSI XXXkpa MANUAL FOR rear tires (7), and compact spare tire (8). ADDITIONAL REAR XXX/XXRXX XXPSI XXXkpa
INFORMATION RTC500490 SPARE TXXX/XXRXX XXPSI XXXkpa Note: The label must not be changed, even if different wheels are fitted at a later stage. E92693
Two tire information labels on the pillar behind the driver’s door give information specific to the wheel and tire equipment fitted to the vehicle when it was built.
1 2 3 TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION SEATING CAPACITY TOTAL 7 FRONT 2 REAR 3 + 2 The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXXkg or XXXXlbs 4 TIRESIZE COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE SEE OWNER'S FRONT XXX/XXRXX XXPSI XXXkpa MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL REAR XXX/XXRXX XXPSI XXXkpa
INFORMATION RTC500490 SPARE TXXX/XXRXX XXPSI XXXkpa 5 6 7 8 E82935
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Steps for determining correct load limit 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your WARNINGS vehicle. Consult this Handbook to Do not exceed the vehicle capacity determine how this reduces the available weight (the total weight of driver, cargo and luggage load capacity of your passengers and cargo) given. vehicle. See RECOMMENDED TOWING The weight of accessories must also be WEIGHTS (page 176). subtracted from the available cargo and The number and weight of passengers will luggage load capacity. If you are unsure of the affect the cargo and luggage load capacity. In weight of any accessories fitted to your the example above, the cargo and luggage load vehicle, contact your Land Rover Dealer. capacity is 650 lb. However, if fewer Overloading the vehicle will have an passengers ride in the vehicle, the luggage load adverse affect on braking and handling capacity will increase. If this vehicle carries characteristics, which could compromise your three 150 lb. passengers, the cargo and safety. Overloading a vehicle may also cause luggage load capacity will increase to 950 lb.: tire damage or failure. Never overload your (3 x 150 = 450 lb., and 1400 - 450 = 950 lb.). vehicle. Note: If the passengers weigh more, the cargo 1. Locate the statement “The combined and luggage load capacity will decrease. weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXXX kg or YYYY lb.” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXXX kg or YYYY lb. (weight given on placard). 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “YYYY” amount equals 1400 lb., and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lb.: (1400 - 750 (5 x 150)= 650 lb.). 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
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TIRE GRADING Traction United States Department of WARNING Transportation/Uniform Tire Quality The traction grade assigned to this tire Grades is based on straight-ahead braking The following information relates to the tire tests, and does not include; acceleration, grading system developed by the National cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction Highway Traffic Safety Administration which characteristics. will grade tires by tread wear, traction and The traction grades, from highest to lowest, temperature performance. are; AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent a Note: Tires that have deep tread, and winter tire’s ability to stop on a wet pavement as tires, are exempt from these marking measured under controlled conditions on requirements. specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor Quality grades, where applicable, can be found traction performance. on the tire sidewall between the tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Temperature
Treadwear Traction Temperature WARNING 200 AA A The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly In addition to the marking requirements, inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, passenger car tires must conform to Federal under-inflation, or excessive loading, either Safety Requirements. separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Treadwear The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, The treadwear grade is a comparative rating and C, representing the tire's resistance to the based on the wear rate of the tire when tested generation of heat and its ability to dissipate under controlled conditions on a specified heat when tested under controlled conditions government test course. on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. For example; a tire graded 150 would wear one Sustained high temperature can cause the and a half times as well on a government test material of the tire to degenerate and reduce course as a tire graded 100. The relative tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to performance of tires depends on the actual sudden tire failure. conditions of their use, however, and may The grade C corresponds to a level of depart significantly from the norm due to performance which all passenger car tires variations in driving habits, service practices, must meet under the Federal Motor Safety and differences in road characteristics and Standard No. 109. climate. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) 1 WARNINGS The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is not a substitute for manually checking tire pressures. The TPMS only provides a low tire pressure warning and does not re-inflate the tires. 2 The TPMS cannot register damage to a tire. Regularly check the condition of your tires, especially if the vehicle is driven off-road.
CAUTION E82445 When inflating tires, care should be taken to avoid bending or damaging the TPMS Wheels fitted with a TPMS can be visually valves. Always ensure correct alignment of the identified by the external metal lock nut and inflation head to the valve stem valve 1. All Land Rover non-TPMS wheels have Note: Non-approved accessories may interfere a rubber valve fitted 2. with the system. If this occurs, TIRE TPMS operation PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM FAULT will The TPMS monitors the pressure of the tires be displayed in the message centre. via sensors located in each wheel and a Note: Different types of tire may affect the receiver located within the vehicle. performance of the TPMS. Always replace tires Communication between sensor and receiver in accordance with recommendations. is via Radio Frequency (RF) signals. Your vehicle has been equipped with a TPMS The tire pressure warning which monitors pressure in each tire, including comprises an amber warning the full-size spare tire. Compact spare tires are indicator (telltale) within the not fitted with sensors and are consequently instrument pack and an associated message not monitored. within the message centre. Note: The TPMS only provides a low tire If the telltale light illuminates, you should stop pressure warning and does not re-inflate the and check your tires as soon as possible and tires. inflate them to the recommended pressure. If low pressure warnings occur frequently, the cause must be determined and rectified. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
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The TPMS also monitors the full size spare tire A text message will accompany the system pressure. If the pressure for the spare tire is malfunction and will display TIRE PRESSURE incorrect, the message CHECK SPARE TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM FAULT. PRESSURE will be displayed, accompanied by Spare tire pressure illumination of the warning telltale. The full size spare tire should be inflated to the When driving through variable climatic highest pressure for the specified tire size, conditions, the TPMS warnings may be when not in use on the vehicle. intermittent. Full size spare wheel and tire change TPMS audible warnings Should it be necessary to change a wheel and A warning chime will sound whenever any of tire with the spare then the system will the following occurs. automatically recognise the change in wheel • The pressure in one or more tires is very positions. The vehicle needs to be stationary low. for 15 minutes during the wheel and tire • The vehicle speed increases from 0 to 60 change, before the system is ready to detect km/h (0 to 38 mph) with very low pressure the change in positions. After driving above in more than one tire. 25 km/h (18 mph) any deflation warning will • A fault is detected in the TPMS system or clear typically within five minutes. in a wheel sensor. Compact spare wheel and tire change TPMS malfunction If the compact spare wheel is fitted, the system Your vehicle has also been equipped with a will automatically recognise the change in TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when wheel positions. After approximately ten the system is not operating properly. minutes of driving above 18 mph (25 km/h), The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined the message TIRE PRESSURE FRONT (REAR) with the low tire pressure telltale. When the RIGHT (LEFT) NOT MONITORED will be system detects a malfunction, the telltale will displayed, accompanied by illumination of the flash for approximately one minute and then warning telltale. remain continuously illuminated. This The warning telltale will initially flash and will sequence will continue upon subsequent subsequently revert to continuous illumination. vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction Extended use of the compact spare wheel, will exists. When the malfunction indicator is produce an additional text message TIRE illuminated, the system may not be able to PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM FAULT. detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. This TPMS display sequence will be activated TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of at every starter switch cycle until the compact reasons, including the installation of spare wheel is replaced by a fully operational replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the full size wheel and tire assembly. vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction Always replace the compact spare wheel before telltale after replacing one or more tires or having TPMS faults investigated. The fault may wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the well be rectified with the fitment of a fully replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow operational full size running tire in lieu of the the TPMS to continue to function properly. compact spare wheel assembly.
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If a tire needs to be changed Type approval numbers The TPMS devices comply with part 15 of the CAUTION FCC rules and RSS-210. Operation is subject to The valve stem seal, washer, nut, valve the following two conditions: core and cap should be replaced at every • This device may not cause harmful tire change. interference. The valve stem seal, washer and nut must be • This device must accept interference replaced if the valve retention nut is loosened. received, including interference that may Sensor units and nuts must be refitted using cause undesired operation. correct torque figures. Changes or modifications not expressly Sensors can be removed from the wheel by approved by the manufacturer could void the unscrewing the valve retention nut. users authority to operate the equipment. Damage to the vehicle may result if these The TPMS radio frequency approval numbers precautions are not taken. for the USA and Canada are: It is recommended that you should always USA FCC ID: KR5S120123, KR55WK47594 have your tires serviced by a dealer or qualified Canada IC: 267T-S120123, 267T-5WK47594 technician. If a TPMS is fitted, each wheel and tire assembly, with the exception of the compact spare, is equipped with a tire pressure sensor connected to the tire valve stem. In order to avoid damage to the sensor, the tires must be removed and refitted to the road wheel in a specified manner. Care must be taken to avoid contact between the bead of the tire and the sensor during removal and refitting of the tire, otherwise the sensor may become damaged and/or inoperable. Replacement sensor fitment procedure Sensor replacement should be carried out by a Land Rover Dealer. A replacement sensor must be fitted to a running wheel in order to be recognised by the TPMS. Recognition only occurs when the vehicle is driven above 25 km/h (18 mph) for approximately ten minutes. Should the TPMS warning for any wheel not clear, even after ensuring correct inflation and driving for more than ten minutes above 25 km/h (18 mph), consult your Land Rover Dealer.
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Messages The following table lists the messages relating to tire pressure monitoring that could appear in the message centre. Market criteria mean that some messages will not apply to your vehicle and will therefore not appear. Message Meaning What to do? CHECK ALL TIRE PRESSURES Advisory message, pressure in Check tire pressures. a running tire decreased to first warning threshold. CHECK SPARE TIRE Pressure in spare tire Check pressure of spare tire. PRESSURE decreased to warning threshold. TIRE PRESSURE NOT Possible loss of RF Seek assistance immediately. MONITORED transmission or defective sensor battery. TIRE PRESSURE TOO HIGH Pressure in a running tire too Adjust to correct pressure as high, threshold reached. soon as possible. TIRE PRESSURE VERY LOW Pressure in a running tire Adjust to correct pressure as decreased to warning soon as possible. threshold. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING TPM system fault has occurred. Seek qualified assistance SYSTEM FAULT immediately. TIRE PRESSURES TOO HIGH Adjust to correct pressure as soon as possible. TIRE PRESSURES VERY LOW Adjust to correct pressure as soon as possible.
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USING WINTER TIRES USING SNOW CHAINS Winter tires are more suitable during extremes WARNINGS of low temperatures, snow and ice and will considerably improve the vehicle’s handling Snow chains are designed for use on during these conditions. hard-surface roads in extreme snow conditions only, and are not recommended for Winter tires must be fitted on all four wheels. off-road use. Approved winter tires Snow chains must not be fitted to a temporary spare wheel. 19 inch wheels Never exceed 50 km/h (30 mph). 255/55 R19 111H Goodyear Ultra Grip. Note: If your vehicle is fitted with 20 inch wheels, you must fit a set of 19 inch wheels CAUTION before winter tires can be fitted. Do not fit unapproved snow chains - this Winter tire pressures could damage tires, wheels, suspension and brake components and could result in The cold tire inflation pressures for winter tires damage to the bodywork of the vehicle. are the same as those for normal tires of the Contact your Land Rover Dealer for same size. information. If it is necessary to fit snow chains to your vehicle, always observe the following: • Fit snow chains to 19 inch front wheels only, never to rear wheels. Note: If your vehicle is fitted with 20 inch wheels, you must fit a set of 19 inch wheels before snow chains can be used. • Always adhere to the snow chain fitting and retensioning instructions and the speed limitations recommended for varying road conditions. • Only fit snow chains in pairs. • Remove the chains as soon as the road is free from snow to avoid tire damage. • In some driving conditions, deactivate Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) to maximise traction with snow chains.
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TIRE GLOSSARY Production options weight The combined weight of options installed Terms used which weigh in excess of 1.4 kg (3 lb) more PSI (lbf/in²) than the standard items that they replaced, and Pounds per square inch, an imperial unit of are not already considered in curb or accessory measure for pressure. weights. Items such as heavy duty brakes, high capacity battery, special trim etc. kPa Vehicle capacity weight Kilo Pascal, a metric unit of measure for pressure. The number of seats multiplied by 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated amount of load/luggage. Cold tire pressure Maximum loaded vehicle weight The air pressure in a tire which has been standing in excess of three hours, or driven for The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, less than one mile. vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Maximum inflation pressure Rim The maximum pressure to which the tire should be inflated. This pressure is given on The metal support for a tire, or tire and tube, the tire side wall in PSI and kPa. upon which the tire beads are seated. Note: This pressure is the maximum allowed Bead by the tire manufacturer. It is not the pressure The inner edge of a tire that is shaped to fit to recommended for use. the rim and form an air tight seal. The bead is constructed of steel wires which are wrapped, Curb weight or reinforced, by the ply cords. The weight of a standard vehicle, including a full tank of fuel, any optional equipment fitted, and with the correct coolant and oil levels. Gross vehicle weight The maximum permissible weight of a vehicle with driver, passengers, load, luggage, equipment, and tow ball load. Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those items replaced) of items available as factory installed equipment.
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