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8 SELF-SUPPORTING ZERO PRESSURE ™ (ZP) TIRES AT LOW OR ZERO AIR PRESSURE The handling characteristics of a vehicle with a deflated Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tire (whether front or rear) are not the same as those of a vehicle with normally inflated tires. Avoid high speeds and hard cornering whenever a low-pressure warning is activated. Even a Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tire can build up excessive heat when run underinflated for an extended period of time. The length of time and distance a Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tire will perform at low or zero inflation will depend on the severity of the event causing air loss, the ambient temperature, the speed at which the tire is operated, and the conditions under which the tire is operated. In particular, hard braking, cornering, and other sharp maneuvers will greatly reduce the length of time the tire can perform at low or zero inflation. Continuous use of an underinflated tire may lead to sudden tire failure and an accident. If a tire at low or zero pressure begins to vibrate or cause difficulty in vehicle handling, replace it immediately with the temporary spare. If Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires are supplied as original equipment, refer to the vehicle owner's manual for complete details on the low tire pressure warning system designed to alert you in the event of a low pressure condition. MICHELIN ® SELF-SUPPORTING ZERO PRESSURE™ (ZP) TIRES MUST BE USED ONLY WITH AN OPERATIONAL, MICHELIN APPROVED, LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM. Otherwise, all provisions of the limited warranty are void. For a list of approved systems, see your Michelin tire retailer or call 1-800-847- 3435. NOTE: Some MICHELIN Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires can only be mounted on special SH-M (Symmetric Hump - Modified) wheels. These tires bear the special SH-M designation, molded into the sidewall of the tire, next to the ZP designation. DO NOT MOUNT A TIRE WITH THE SH-M DESIGNATION ON THE SIDEWALL ON A STANDARD WHEEL. DOING SO VOIDS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND COULD CAUSE THE TIRE TO BECOME UNSERVICEABLE AT LOW OR ZERO PRESSURE, RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. For a list of approved systems, see your participating Michelin® tire retailer, or call 1-800-847-3435. For all types of tires, consult your vehicle owner's manual or the tire information placard that came on your vehicle (located in the vehicle's door jamb, inside the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door) for recommended operating pressures. Recommended operating pressures will be provided by a Michelin tire retailer for self-supporting ZP tires. These inflation pressures must be maintained as a minimum. Never exceed the Maximum Pressure rating shown on the tire sidewall. FOR SELF-SUPPORTING ZERO PRESSURE (ZP) TIRES, CHECK INFLATION PRESSURES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOLLOWING A LOW PRESSURE WARNING Be certain to ensure that your vehicle's Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is functioning and is correctly calibrated. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual or your vehicle dealer. Low pressure warning systems are designed to alert the driver to a low inflation situation in at least one tire on the vehicle. While your ZP tires are designed to provide continued mobility in the event of an air loss, the sooner you respond to a warning and take corrective action, the greater the likelihood that the tire can be returned to service. Always visually inspect your Self-Supporting