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450 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, 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 Grades
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 con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 451
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Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 158
Console, Overhead....................... 154
Console, Removable...................179,180
Contract, Service........................ 446
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 397
Cooling System......................... 394
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 396
Coolant Capacity...................... 422
Coolant Level......................395,398
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 397
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 395
Inspection........................... 394
Points to Remember.................... 398
Pressure Cap......................... 397
Radiator Cap......................... 397
Selection of Coolant...............395,422,423
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 151
Cruise Light........................... 207
Cup Holder.........................174,411Customer Assistance..................... 445
Daytime Running Lights................... 141
Dealer Service.......................... 379
Defroster, Rear Window................... 291
Defroster, Windshield................84,271,282
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 377
Digital Video Disc Player.................. 246
Dimmer Control........................ 139
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 404
Oil (Engine).......................... 380
Disarming, Theft System................... 28
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 397
Engine Oil........................... 384
Domelight............................. 139
Door Ajar Light......................... 200
Door Locks............................. 17
INDEX 457
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Temperature Gauge..................... 203
Exhaust Gas Caution..............38,83,335,394
Exhaust System......................... 393
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 53
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 93
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 385
Air Conditioning....................288,390
Automatic Transaxle.................... 405
Engine Oil........................384,423
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 384
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 346
Turn Signal.....................200,418,420
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 357
Fluid Capacities......................... 422
Fluid Leaks............................. 85Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 404
Brake............................... 401
Power Steering........................ 390
Fog Light Service........................ 419
Fog Lights..........................142,419
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 370
Fuel................................. 332
Adding............................. 336
Additives............................ 334
Clean Air............................ 333
Filler Cap............................ 336
Gasoline............................ 332
Gauge.............................. 199
Hoses.............................. 403
Light............................... 200
Octane Rating......................332,423
Requirements......................332,422
Tank Capacity........................ 422
INDEX 459
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Service...........................416,417
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 205
Side Marker.......................... 420
Theft Alarm.......................... 203
Turn Signal.....................142,418,420
Voltage............................. 202
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 199
Washer Fluid......................... 204
Load Leveling System.................... 187
Loading Vehicle...................184,338,340
Capacities........................... 340
Tires ............................... 314
Locks
Door................................ 17
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 74
Lubrication, Body....................... 392
Luggage Rack.......................... 185
Lumbar Support........................ 113Maintenance, Airbag...................... 68
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 387
Maintenance Procedures................... 380
Maintenance Schedule.................... 426
ScheduleA......................... 437
ScheduleB.......................... 429
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 171
Malfunction Indicator Light..............205,378
Manual, Service......................... 450
Map/Reading Lights..................... 154
Memory Feature........................ 132
Memory Seat.........................95,132
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 158
Mirrors................................ 92
Automatic Dimming..................... 92
Electric Remote........................ 94
Exterior Folding........................ 93
Heated.............................. 95
Memory............................. 132
INDEX 463
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And Pregnant Women................... 53
Center Lap Belt........................ 51
Child Restraint......................... 69
Extender............................. 53
Front Seat............................ 43
Pretensioners.......................... 51
Rear Seat............................. 43
Untwisting Procedure.................... 49
Seats................................. 108
Adjustment.......................... 108
Bench............................126,128
Easy Entry........................... 120
Easy-Out Roller....................... 126
Heated.............................. 111
Integrated, Child....................... 69
Lumbar Support....................... 113
Memory............................. 132
Power.............................. 109
Reclining............................ 112Removal.......................121,124,126
Tilting.............................. 120
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 27
Selection of Coolant...................395,423
Sentry Key............................. 13
Sentry Key Programming................... 15
Service Assistance....................444,445
Service Contract......................... 446
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 205
Service Manuals........................ 450
Setting the Clock........................ 207
Shoulder Belts........................... 43
Signals, Turn...................142,200,418,420
Sliding Door............................ 30
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 369
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 330
Snow Tires............................ 331
Spare Tire.....................322,323,351,362
INDEX 467
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Selection of Lubricant................403,424
Transmission........................... 403
Automatic........................... 403
Filter............................... 405
Fluid............................403,424
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 163
Transmitter Programming................... 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry............ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 78
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 324
Trip Odometer.......................... 206
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 207
Turn Signals...................142,200,418,420
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 451
Universal Joints......................... 391
Universal Transmitter..................... 163
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 332Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 49
Vanity Mirrors........................... 95
Variance, Compass....................... 156
Vehicle Certification Label................. 338
Vehicle Identification Number................ 6
Vehicle Information Center................. 159
Vehicle Loading...................315,338,340
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................287,415
Vehicle Theft Alarm....................... 27
Video Entertainment System................ 246
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 346
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 199
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 447
Washer, Adding Fluid..................290,393
Washer, Rear........................289,290
470 INDEX