Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and a
half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the norm
due to variations
in driving habits, service practices
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction -- A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B,
and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions
on specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature -- A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning:
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately
or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at
the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not
needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or
the other, the alignment
may need to be reset. If
you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving
on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hooks. Garment ................................ 2-51
Horn ......................................... 2-31
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator ................. 6- 15
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-9
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights ................... 2-62
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-19
Ice Possible Message ........................... 2-75
Ignition Positions
............................... 2- 17
Illuminated Entry ............................... 2-43
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
................... 2-5 1
Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-39
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-56
Brightness Control
............................ 2-42
CleaningtheTop
............................. 6-49
Clusters
.................................... 2- 58
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-42
Jack. Tire
............................... 5.26. 5.27
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Keyless Entry System . Remote .................... 2-6
Keys .......................................... 2-2
Labels Certification
................................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-55
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-55
Lamps ........................................ 2-39
Interior ..................................... 2-42
On Reminder ................................ 2-40
Panel
....................................... 2-42
Underhood
.................................. 6-11
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-6
Leaving Your Vehicle
with the Engine Running ....... 2-27
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-42
Lighter
....................................... 2-50
Leaving
Your Vehicle
............................. 2-6
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.21. 2.61
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.64. . 4.7 _-
Brake System W&ing ......................... 2-62
Charging System Indicator ...................... 2-62
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-65
Oil Pressure ................................. 2-68
Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-63
Safety Belt Reminder'
...................... 1-7.2-61
Service Engine
Soon .......................... 2-66
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-64. 4-9
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-30
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Anti-Lockout Feature
.......................... 2-5
Automatic Door ............................... 2-5
Door
........................................ 2-4
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Programmable Automatic Door
.............. 2-5 . 2-80
Trunk Release
................................ 2-10
LockAJnlock Confirmation
....................... 2-81
Low Refrigerant A/C Off Message ................. 2-75
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-3
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