Tires; Tire Safety Information - Jeep Compass 2022 Owner's Manual

298 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
Modifications or repair of the electrical system

performed incorrectly and without taking into
account the technical characteristics can
cause malfunctions with the risk of fire.
Halogen lamps contain gas under pressure, in

the event of breakage be careful of the projec-
tion of fragments of glass.
Halogen lamps must be handled by touching

only the metallic part. If the transparent bulb
is in contact with the fingers, reduces the
intensity of the emitted light and you can also
affect the life of the lamp. In case of acci-
dental contact, rub the bulb with a cloth damp-
ened with alcohol and allow to dry.
NOTE:
It is recommended to have your bulbs replaced by
an authorized dealer.

TIRES

T S I
IRE AFETY NFORMATION
Tire safety information will cover aspects of the
following information: Tire Markings, Tire
Identification Numbers, Tire Terminology and
Definitions, Tire Pressures, and Tire Loading.
Tire Markings
Tire Markings
1 — US DOT Safety Standards
Code (TIN)
2 — Size Designation
3 — Service Description
4 — Maximum Load
5 — Maximum Pressure
6 — Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades
NOTE:
P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on US

design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter
"P" molded into the sidewall preceding the size
designation. Example: P215/65R15 95H.
European — Metric tire sizing is based on

European design standards. Tires designed to
this standard have the tire size molded into the
sidewall beginning with the section width. The
letter "P" is absent from this tire size designa-
tion. Example: 215/65R15 96H.
LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is based on

US design standards. The size designation for
LT-Metric tires is the same as for P-Metric tires
except for the letters "LT" that are molded into
the sidewall preceding the size designation.
Example: LT235/85R16.
Temporary spare tires are designed for tempo-

rary emergency use only. Temporary high pres-
sure compact spare tires have the letter "T" or
"S" molded into the sidewall preceding the size
designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
High flotation tire sizing is based on US design

standards and it begins with the tire diameter
molded into the sidewall.
Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.