on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
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 repre-
sent 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 load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
400 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............175,245
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 163
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 326
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 327
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 210
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 328
Air Filter .............................. 326
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 262
Airbag ................................ 47
Airbag Deployment ....................... 58
Airbag Light ....................... 52,61,179
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 60
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 48
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 27
Alignment and Balance ................... 267
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 204
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 362 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
............125,245
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 175
Appearance Care ........................ 345
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 28
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 80
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 21
Automatic Transmission ................227,340
Adding Fluid ......................... 341
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 340
Fluid Level Check ...................... 340
Fluid Type ........................... 340
Gear Ranges .......................... 228
Shifting ............................. 227
Special Additives ...................... 341
Torque Converter ...................... 232
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 153
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 153
402 INDEX
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 285
Holder, Cup ........................... 155
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 145
Hood Release .......................... 114
Hoses ................................ 337
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .................... 342
Identifying Your Engine ................... 314
Ignition Key ................................. 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 17
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 262
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 137
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 79
Instrument Cluster ....................... 171
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 170
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 348
Interior Appearance Care .................. 347 Interior Fuses
.......................... 349
Interior Lighting ........................ 115
Interior Lights .......................... 115
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 123
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 303
Jack Operation ....................... 302,304
Jacking Instructions ...................... 304
Jump Starting .......................... 307
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key Release Button ....................... 12
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 22
Keys ................................. 12
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Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 173
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 36
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....65,66
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 276
Life of Tires ............................ 266
Light Bar ........................... 1 19,359
Lights ............................. 1 15,356
Airbag ............................ 61,179
Anti-Lock ........................... 175
Back-Up ............................. 360
Battery Saver ......................... 118
Brake Assist Warning ................. 132,182
Brake Warning ........................ 178
Bulb Replacement ...................... 356
Cargo ............................ 1 15,157
Center Mounted Stop ................... 361
Cruise .............................. 177
Daytime Running ...................... 118 Dimmer Switch, Headlight
............. 115,117
Dome .............................. 136
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . 129,182
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 180
Fog ............................. 1 18,358
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 174
Fuses ............................... 349
Glow Plug Light ....................... 181
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 300
Headlight Switch ...................... 116
Headlights ........................ 1 16,356
Headlights On Reminder ................. 118
Headlights On With Wipers ............... 116
High Beam Indicator .................... 173
Instrument Cluster ..................... 116
Intensity Control ....................... 115
Interior ............................. 115
Lights On Reminder .................... 118
Low Fuel ............................ 179
410 INDEX
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 174
Map Reading ......................... 116
Oil Pressure .......................... 177
Park ............................... 116
Passing ............................. 117
Reading ............................. 136
Rear Servicing ........................ 360
Rear Tail ............................ 360
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 180
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 179
Sentry Key ........................... 179
Service .............................. 356
Side Marker .......................... 360
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 173
Traction Control .................... 129,182
Transfer Case ...................... 178,179
Transmission Warning ................... 177
Turn Signal .................. 1 17,173,357,360
Wait to Start .......................... 181 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)
..... 173
Water in Fuel ......................... 180
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... 257
Locks Automatic Door ........................ 21
Child Protection ........................ 21
Door ................................ 18
Power Door ........................... 20
Steering Wheel ......................... 17
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 65,66
Lubrication, Body ....................... 329
Luggage Carrier ......................... 164
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 164
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 326
Maintenance Procedures ................... 319
Maintenance Schedule .................366,384
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Windows............................. 32
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 46
Preparation for Jacking .................... 304
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 44
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 138
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . 25
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 264
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 183
Radio Operation ...................... 185,207
Radio, Satellite .......................... 201
Radio (Sound Systems) .................185,191
Rear Axle (Differential) .................243,343
Rear Swing Gate ......................... 29
Rear Window Defroster ................... 163
Rear Window Features .................... 162
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 162
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 79 Reclining Front Seats
..................... 107
Recreational Towing ...................... 294
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 295
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 296
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 277
Refrigerant ............................ 328
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 118
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 45
Remote CD Changer ..................... 199
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 205
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 318
Replacement Tires ....................... 266
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 397
Re-Priming Diesel Fuel System .............. 222
Restraint, Head ......................... 108
Restraints, Child ......................... 61
Restraints, Infant ......................... 62
414 INDEX
Restraints, Occupant...................... 34
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 157
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 233
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 164
Rotation, Tires .......................... 275
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 73
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 73
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 397
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 72
Safety Information, Tire ................... 253
Safety Tips ............................. 72
Satellite Radio .......................... 201
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 204
Schedule, Maintenance .................366,384
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 45
Seat Belts Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 41
And Pregnant Women ................... 46 Child Restraint
....................... 61,69
Extender ............................. 46
Inspection ............................ 73
Maintenance .......................... 348
Operating Instructions ................... 37
Pretensioners .......................... 44
Reminder ............................ 180
Seats ................................. 106
Adjustment .......................... 106
Cleaning ............................ 347
Head Restraints ....................... 108
Heated .............................. 110
Power .............................. 109
Rear Folding .......................... 111
Reclining ............................ 107
Security Against Theft ................... 20,27
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 27
Selection of Oil ...................... 321,322
Selec-Trac Operation ...................... 238
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Storage, Vehicle......................... 355
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 355
Sun Roof .............................. 151
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 82
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 153
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 47
Swing Gate, Rear ......................... 29
System, Navigation ...................... 199
Tachometer ............................ 173
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 176
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 65
Theft System Arming ...................... 28
Theft System Disarming .................... 28
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 158
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 124
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......257,258
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 256
Tire Markings .......................... 253 Tire Safety Information
.................... 253
Tires .............................. 261,399
Air Pressure .......................... 262
Alignment and Balance .................. 267
Chains .............................. 274
Changing ............................ 302
General Information .................... 261
High Speed .......................... 264
Inflation Pressures ..................... 262
Jacking ............................. 302
Life of Tires .......................... 266
Load Capacity ..................... 257,258
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 268
Pressure Warning Light .................. 173
Quality Grading ....................... 399
Radial .............................. 264
Replacement ......................... 266
Rotation ............................. 275
Safety ............................ 73,253
INDEX 417
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