General Notes

General notes

Factory installed tires and wheels are designed to operate satisfactory when inflated to the recommended inflation pressures; refer to the Specifications sub-section. The recommended pressures apply to vehicle loads up to and including full-rated load capacity.

Correct tire pressures and driving technique have an important influence on tire life. Heavy cornering, excessively rapid acceleration and unnecessary sharp braking increase tire wear.

Replacement tires should follow the recommended:
^ Size.
^ Speed rating.
^ Load range.
^ Radial construction type.

The use of any other size or type may seriously affect:
^ Safety.
^ Ride.
^ Handling.
^ Speedometer and odometer calibration.
^ Vehicle ground clearance.
^ Tire clearance between body and chassis.
^ Wheel bearing life.
^ Brake cooling.

Wheels need to be renewed when:
^ Impact damaged.
^ Heavily corroded.
^ Porous.
^ Wheel stud holes or seats become damaged.
^ They have excessive radial or lateral runout.

Safety Notes

WARNING:
Do not mix different types of tires on the same vehicle, handling may be seriously affected resulting in loss of control. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING:
When using winter tires, observe the direction of the sidewall moulded indicators; correct tire rotational direction is critical. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING:
Correct tire rotational direction is critical, observe the direction of the sidewall molded indicators. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING:
A tire and wheel must always be correctly matched. wider or narrower tires than recommended could cause danger through sudden deflation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING:
When using the temporary spare wheel, maximum speed must not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph), drive with caution and replace with the specified wheel / tire assembly as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING:
Traction control (if available) must not be engaged with the temporary spare wheel installed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING:
When changing a wheel, ensure that the vehicle cannot move. always apply the park brake and select transmission 'P' position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING:
Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, for example, when changing the wheel. the vehicle could move. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING:
Tighten the wheel nuts to specification. Too tight may cause damage, too loose may allow the wheel to become detached. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING:
Use only wheels and wheel nuts supplied by Jaguar. Aftermarket wheels or wheel nuts may not fit or function correctly and could cause injury or damage. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the customer's concern by driving the vehicle.

2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of damage:




Visual Inspection Chart

3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.

4. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to Symptoms. Symptom Chart