
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre-
senting 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 passen-
ger 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 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.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 343
9

Adding Fuel........................... 240
Adding Washer Fluid..................109,285
Additives, Fuel......................... 238
Adjustable Pedals........................ 99
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 281
Air Conditioning Filter.................192,282
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 281
Air Conditioning System................183,281
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 223
Airbag................................ 43
Airbag Deployment....................... 50
Airbag Light.....................47,52,63,145
Airbag Maintenance....................... 52
Airbag, Side............................ 50
Alarm System........................... 24
Alignment and Balance................... 229
All Wheel Drive...................205,230,298
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antifreeze Disposal...................... 290Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............287,288
Anti-Lock Brake System................... 208
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 139
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 24
Appearance Care........................ 300
Auto Down Power Windows................ 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 70
Automatic Door Locks...................17,18
Automatic Headlights.................... 105
Automatic Temperature Control............. 183
Automatic Transaxle...................201,295
Adding Fluid......................... 313
Filter............................... 297
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 297
Fluid Level Check...................... 296
Interlock System....................... 202
Reset Mode.......................... 202
Selection Of Lubricant................295,313
Shifting............................. 203
346 INDEX

Special Additives...................... 298
Autostick........................ 112,203,204
Ball Joints............................. 283
Battery............................... 279
Jump Starting......................... 258
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 23
Bearings.............................. 300
Belts, Drive............................ 276
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 284
B-Pillar Location........................ 218
Brake, Parking.......................... 206
Brake System........................208,292
Anti-Lock........................... 208
Fluid Check.......................293,313
Hoses.............................. 292
Warning Light........................ 140
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 201
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 61Bulb Replacement....................... 307
Bulbs, Light............................ 306
Calibration, Compass..................... 152
Capacities, Fluid........................ 311
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 240
Radiator............................ 289
Car Washes............................ 301
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 239
Cargo Area Cover....................... 127
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 130
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 128
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 180
Cassette Tape Player...................160,164
Catalytic Converter...................... 278
CD Changer......................159,168,170
CD Player..................155,157,160,166,170
INDEX 347
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Oil ..............................272,312
Oil Change Interval.................... 274
Oil Selection.......................... 274
Oil Synthetic......................... 276
Overheating.......................... 251
Temperature Gauge..................... 138
Exhaust Gas Caution..............29,62,239,286
Exhaust System......................... 285
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 70
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 277
Air Conditioning....................192,282
Automatic Transaxle.................... 297
Engine Fuel.......................... 277
Engine Oil........................276,312
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 276
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 250Turn Signal.....................139,309,310
Floor Console.......................... 126
Fluid Capacities......................... 311
Fluid Leaks............................. 63
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 296
Brake............................... 313
Power Steering.....................282,313
Fog Light Service........................ 309
Fog Lights.......................106,143,309
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 260
Fuel................................. 235
Adding............................. 240
Additives............................ 238
Clean Air............................ 236
Filler Cap............................ 240
Filter............................... 277
Gasoline............................ 235
Gauge.............................. 139
350 INDEX

Hoses.............................. 294
Octane Rating......................235,312
Requirements......................... 235
Tank Capacity........................ 311
Fueling............................... 240
Fuses................................ 305
Garage Door Opener..................... 115
GasCap .............................. 240
Gasoline.............................. 235
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 236
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 236
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 138
Fuel................................ 139
Speedometer......................... 139
Tachometer.......................... 142
Gearshift.............................. 203
General Information..................15,23,233Glass Cleaning.......................... 303
Grocery Bag Retainer...................... 98
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 242
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 242
Hands-Free Phone........................ 73
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 250
Head Phones........................... 175
Head Restraints.......................... 86
Headlights............................ 308
Bulb Replacement...................... 307
High Beam........................... 107
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 107
Passing............................. 107
Replacing............................ 307
Switch.............................. 103
Time Delay.......................... 105
Heated Seats............................ 86
Heater, Engine Block..................... 200
INDEX 351
10

Latches
Hood............................... 100
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 235
Liftgate................................ 26
Lights..............................63,102
Airbag........................47,52,63,145
Anti-Lock........................... 139
Automatic Headlights................... 105
Back-Up............................. 310
Brake Warning........................ 140
Bulb Replacement...................306,307
Courtesy/Reading..................... 102
Cruise.............................. 143
Daytime Running...................... 105
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 103
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 145
Fog ..........................106,143,309
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 250
Headlight Switch...................... 103Headlights.....................103,307,308
High Beam Indicator.................... 143
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Instrument Cluster..................... 103
Interior............................. 104
License............................. 311
Lights On Reminder.................... 105
Malfunction Indicator................... 143
Oil Pressure.......................... 144
Park............................... 309
Reading............................. 114
Rear Servicing........................ 310
Rear Tail............................ 310
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 144
Service...........................306,307
Service Engine Soon.................... 143
Side Marker.......................... 310
Turn Signal..................103,106,309,310
Voltage............................. 138
INDEX 353
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Selection of Lubricant................295,313
Transmission.....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 23
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 115
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry............ 19
Transporting Pets........................ 61
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 228
Trip Odometer.......................... 142
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 142
Turn Signals...................106,139,309,310
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 342
Universal Joints......................... 283
Universal Transmitter..................... 115
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 235
Vanity Mirrors........................... 73
Variance, Compass....................... 152
Vehicle Certification Label................. 241Vehicle Identification Number................ 6
Vehicle Loading......................241,243
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................192,306
Vehicle Theft Alarm....................... 24
Video Entertainment System................ 170
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 250
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 339
Washer, Adding Fluid..................109,285
Washers, Windshield..................... 107
Washing Vehicle......................... 301
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 229
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 302
Wheel Bearings......................... 300
Wind Buffeting.......................31,123
Window Fogging........................ 192
Windows.............................. 30
360 INDEX