2006 SATURN RELAY traction control

Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the
tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
(This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.)
The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most
passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires,
tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and
a half (1.5) 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 signicantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from 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 specied government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance. 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.
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Tire Chains
{CAUTION:
Do not use tire chains. There is not enough
clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle
without the proper amount of clearance can
cause damage to the brakes, suspension or
other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the
tire chains could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle and you or others may be injured
in a crash.
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Use another type of traction device only if its
manufacturer recommends it for use on your
vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
instructions. To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it is contacting your vehicle, and do
not spin your vehicle’s wheels. If you do nd
traction devices that will t, install them on the
front tires.
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Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-17
Cluster.......................................................3-34
Interior Lamps Control.....................................3-18
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-40
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-54
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-20
Cargo........................................................3-20
Dome........................................................3-18
Exterior......................................................3-15
Front Reading.............................................3-20
Interior Control............................................3-18
Rear Reading.............................................3-20LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-53
Level Control..................................................4-40
Liftgate..........................................................2-24
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-37
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-41
Brake System Warning.................................3-40
Charging System.........................................3-40
Cruise Control.............................................3-47
Highbeam On.............................................3-47
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-48
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-43
Oil Pressure...............................................3-46
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-38
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder....................3-36
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-36
Security.....................................................3-47
TCS Warning Light......................................3-42
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-42
Lighting
Delayed.....................................................3-19
Entry.........................................................3-18
Exit...........................................................3-19
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Tires (cont.)
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-72
Secondary Latch System..............................5-81
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-83
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-54
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-56
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-64
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-65
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-65
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-61
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-38
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-40
Your Vehicle...............................................4-38
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-42
StabiliTrak
®System.....................................4-10
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-36
Trip Odometer................................................3-35
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-21
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-118
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-64
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-46
Operation...................................................2-47
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-33
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-7
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-96
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-96
Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-73
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-28
Visors...........................................................2-28
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