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.
328 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 202
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 280
Adding Fuel.......................... 233
Adding Washer Fluid..................98,277
Additives, Fuel........................ 231
Adjustable Pedals....................... 90
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 274
Air Conditioning....................... 176
Air Conditioning Filter................185,275
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 186
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 275
Air Conditioning System................. 176
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 216
Airbag................................ 35
Airbag Deployment....................39,40
Airbag Light..................39,40,47,58,136
Airbag Maintenance...................... 42
Airbag, Side........................... 42
Airbag, Window......................36,42
Alarm System.......................... 22
Alignment and Balance.................. 221
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 171Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............279,302
Disposal............................ 281
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...........99,202
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 139
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 22
Appearance Care....................... 287
Auto Down Power Windows............... 24
Auto Up Power Windows................. 24
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 63
Automatic Door Locks.................... 17
Automatic Temperature Control............ 179
Automatic Transmission...............192,286
Adding Fluid.....................286,303
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 286
Fluid Change........................ 286
Fluid Level Check..................... 286
Fluid Type.......................... 303
Autostick..........................194,199
Ball Joints............................ 276
Battery............................... 273
Jump Starting........................ 255
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 21
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Liftgate............................... 26
Lights..............................58,92
Airbag.......................40,47,58,136
Anti-Lock........................... 139
Brake Assist Warning.................. 103
Brake Warning....................... 137
Bulb Replacement..................... 296
Courtesy/Reading..................... 92
Daytime Running...................... 95
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 94
Electronic Stability Program Indicator...... 101
Engine Temperature Warning............ 136
Fog .............................95,137
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 250
Headlight Switch...................... 94
Headlights........................... 94
High Beam Indicator................... 137
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster..................... 94
Interior.............................. 93
License............................. 301
Lights On Reminder.................... 95
Malfunction Indicator.................. 140Oil Pressure......................... 137
Reading............................ 107
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 137
Service..........................296,297
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . 140
Traction Control...................... 101
Turn Signal........................94,95
Voltage............................. 134
Load Leveling System................... 128
Loading Vehicle.....................235,236
Capacities........................... 236
Tires ............................... 211
Locks
Door............................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 53
Lubrication, Body....................... 276
Luggage Rack......................... 127
Lumbar Support........................ 87
Maintenance Free Battery................. 273
Maintenance Procedures.................. 267
Maintenance Schedule................... 306
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Pets.................................. 56
Phone, Cellular......................... 66
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 66
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 211
Power
Brakes............................. 202
Distribution Center.................... 290
Door Locks.......................... 16
Mirrors............................. 65
Outlet.............................. 116
Seats............................... 85
Steering............................ 205
Steering, Checking.................... 276
Sunroof............................ 113
Windows............................ 23
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 34
Programmable Electronic Features.....108,112,148
Programming Transmitters.............108,112
Radial Ply Tires........................ 218
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 281
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 174
Radio Operation..................150,157,176Radio Remote Controls.................. 172
Radio, Satellite......................... 168
Radio (Sound Systems)................150,157
Rear Liftgate........................... 26
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 89
Rear Window Defroster.................. 177
Rearview Mirrors........................ 63
Reclining Front Seats..................... 86
Recorder, Event Data..................... 48
Recreational Towing..................... 247
Refrigerant............................ 275
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 33
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 19
Remote Sound System Controls............ 172
Replacement Tires...................... 220
Reporting Safety Defects................. 325
Restraint, Head......................... 88
Restraints, Occupant..................... 27
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 258
Roof Rack............................ 127
Rotation, Tires......................... 227
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 57
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Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 58
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 325
Safety, Exhaust Gas...................... 27
Safety Information, Tire.................. 206
Safety Tips............................. 57
Satellite Radio......................... 168
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 171
Schedule, Maintenance................... 306
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 290
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 33
Seat Belts.............................. 28
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 32
And Pregnant Women.................. 34
Child Restraint....................49,50,54
Extender............................ 35
Front Seat............................ 29
Operating Instructions.................. 29
Reminder........................... 137
Seats................................. 85
Heated.............................. 87
Lumbar Support....................... 87
Power.............................. 85
Rear Folding......................... 89Reclining............................ 86
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 22
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........279,303
Selection of Oil........................ 269
Sentry Key............................ 12
Service Assistance...................... 322
Service Contract........................ 324
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................. 140
Service Manuals........................ 325
Setting the Clock....................152,158
Settings, Personal....................... 148
Shift Speeds........................... 192
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 32
Side Airbag............................ 42
Signals, Turn.......................... 136
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 257
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 226
Snow Tires............................ 227
Spark Plugs........................... 270
Speed Control......................... 104
Speedometer.......................... 134
Starting.............................. 190
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Engine Fails to Start................... 191
Starting and Operating................... 190
Steering
Linkage............................ 276
Power...........................205,276
Tilt Column.......................... 99
Wheel, Tilt........................... 99
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 172
Storage...........................120,296
Storage, Vehicle.....................185,296
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 296
Sun Roof............................. 113
Sunglass Storage....................... 107
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 35
System, Navigation..................... 171
Tachometer........................... 134
Telescoping Steering Column............... 99
Temperature Control, Automatic............ 179
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......135,251
Theft Alarm............................ 22
Theft System........................... 22Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................. 125
Tilt Steering Column..................... 99
Tire and Loading Information Placard........ 211
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 210
Tire Markings......................... 206
Tire Safety Information................... 206
TIREFIT.............................. 252
Tires ...........................58,215,327
Air Pressure......................... 215
Alignment.......................... 221
Chains............................. 226
General Information................... 215
High Speed......................... 217
Inflation Pressures.................... 216
Load Capacity..................... 211,212
Pressure Monitor System............... 221
Quality Grading...................... 327
Radial............................. 218
Replacement......................... 220
Rotation............................ 227
Safety...........................206,215
Sizes............................... 208
Snow Tires.......................... 227
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