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Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades. The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.
The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
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µWarning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinf lation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire f ailure.
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 specif ied 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 f ailure. Grade
C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance that all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Temperature A,B,C
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
T echnical Inf ormation
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Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code.
Date of manufacture. The maximum air
pressurethetirecanhold.
The maximum load the
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.
The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Below is an example of
tire size with an explanation of what
each component means.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Rim diameter in inches. The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like this example:
P 55R 16 DOT B97R
FW6X 2202Max Press
Max Load
205 89 H
Tire Labeling
T ire Ident if icat ion Number
Maximum T ire Pressure
Maximum T ire L oad
Tire Size
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DOT B97R FW6X 2202
P205/55R16 89H
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CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel . 154
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Emergencies on the Road . 217
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Battery, Jump Starting . 225
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Brake System Indicator . 231
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Changing a Flat Tire . 219
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Charging System Indicator . 229
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Checking the Fuses . 232
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 229
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 230
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Overheated Engine . 226 ...........................
Emergency Brake . 97
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Emergency Flashers . 72
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Emergency Towing . 237
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 84
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Emissions Controls . 248
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Emissions Testing, State . 250 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
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Engine Speed Limiter . 165, 168
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 230
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 64, 229
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 191
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Overheating . 226
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Specif ications . 242
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Starting . 163
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 150
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 247
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Exhaust Fumes . 53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 18
Doors
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 79
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Auto Door Locking . 79
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Auto Door Unlocking . 81
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Locking and Unlocking . 78
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Power Door Locks . 78
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission . 164
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving . 161
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Economy . 154
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 206
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Fan, Interior . 102
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Features . 101 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 151
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 206
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Oil . 192
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 197
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Shif ting the . 164
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 72
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 219
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 196
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Brake . 198
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Clutch . 198
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Locations . 190
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Manual Transmission . 197
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Power Steering . 199
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Windshield Washer . 195
FM Stereo Radio
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Reception . 139
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Folding Rear Seat . 90
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Four-way Flashers . 72
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Front Airbags . 11, 26
Index
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Panel Brightness Control . 72
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Park Gear Position . 167
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Parking . 170
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Parking Brake . 97
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 60, 231
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Parking Lights . 71
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 249
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Playing the Radio . 108, 121
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Playing a Disc . 112, 125
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Playing a PC Card . 129
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PGM-FI System . 248
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children . 35
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General Guidelines . 35
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Protecting Inf ants . 40
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Protecting Small Children . 41
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Selecting Child Seats . 42
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Installing a Child Seat . 43
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Protecting Larger Children . 49 ................................
Saf ety Belts . 10, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 254
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Saf ety Features . 9
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Airbags . 11
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Seat Belts . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 54
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 10, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 21
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16, 21
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Maintenance . 22, 206
Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 20, 60
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Radiator Overheating . 226
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Radio/CD Sound System . 108
Radio/CD/PC Card Sound
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System . 121
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Readiness Codes . 230, 250
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 203-205
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Rear Seat, Folding . 90
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Rear View Mirror . 96
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 88
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 165
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Reminder Lights . 60
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Remote Audio Controls . 143
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Remote Transmitter . 85
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 206
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Engine Oil and Filter . 192
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Fuses . 232
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Light Bulbs . 200
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Maintenance Minder . 181
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Tires . 212
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Wiper Blades . 207 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash . 22
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 154, 194
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Restraint, Child . 35
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Reverse Gear Position . 167
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Rotation, Tire . 212
Index
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Vanity Mirror . 99
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 158
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Vehicle Dimensions . 242
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 240
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Vehicle Storage . 216
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Ventilation . 104
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VIN . 240
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Viscosity, Oil . 191
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages . 253
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 195
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Emissions Control Systems . 247
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Oxygenated Fuels . 150
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State Emissions Testing . 250
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 249
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Tire Labeling . 246
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Tether Anchor Points . 47
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Thef t Protection . 142
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 249
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Time, Setting the . 119
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Tire Chains . 214
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 219
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Tire Inf ormation . 244
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Tires . 209
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Air Pressure . 210
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Checking Wear . 211
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Compact Spare . 218
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Inf lation . 209
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Inspection . 211
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Maintenance . 211
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Replacing . 212
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Rotating . 212 ...........................................
Snow . 213
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Specif ications . 243
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Tire Chains . 214
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Tools, Tire Changing . 219
Towing
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A Trailer . 173
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Emergency Towing . 237
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Traction Devices . 214
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 196
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 197
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Fluid Selection . 196, 197
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Identif ication Number . 241
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Shif ting the Automatic . 166
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Shif ting the Manual . 164
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Treadwear . 244
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Trip Meter . 66
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Trunk . 84
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Opening . 84
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Open Monitor Light . 62
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Turn Signals . 71 Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 217
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Unleaded Gasoline . 150
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 193
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