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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.
366 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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 AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
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.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 367
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 214
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 310
Adding Fuel.......................... 254
Adding Washer Fluid.................102,307
Adjustable Pedals....................... 104
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter).... 300
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 304
Air Conditioning....................180,182
Air Conditioning Controls................ 180
Air Conditioning Filter................188,305
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 189
Air Conditioning Refrigerant...........304,305
Air Conditioning System...........180,182,304
Air Pressure, Tires...................135,233
Airbag................................ 42
Airbag Deployment....................45,47
Airbag Light....................46,49,61,131
Airbag Maintenance...................... 49
Airbag, Side........................... 47
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........42,47
Alarm (Security Alarm).................. 135
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............. 15
Alignment and Balance.................. 239All Wheel Drive (AWD)............... 211,317
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 176
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........309,310,337
Disposal............................ 311
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 214
Anti-Lock Warning Light..............136,216
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 15
Anti-Theft System...................... 135
Appearance Care....................... 318
Auto Down Power Windows............... 29
Auto Up Power Windows................. 29
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 66
Automatic Door Locks..................24,25
Automatic Headlights.................... 96
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 182
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives..................... 317
Automatic Transmission.........200,205,316,317
Adding Fluid.....................317,339
Autostick........................... 209
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 317
Fluid Change........................ 317
370 INDEX

Ignition............................... 11
Key ................................ 11
Ignition Key Removal.................... 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 17
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 13
Infant Restraint.......................51,52
Inflation Pressure Tires................... 135
Information Center, Vehicle............... 137
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 66
Instrument Cluster................127,128,129
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 126
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 321
Interior Appearance Care................. 320
Interior Fuses.......................... 323
Interior Lights.......................... 99
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)......... 101
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 275
Jack Operation......................... 277
Jacking Instructions..................... 277
Jump Starting......................... 282Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 13
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 17
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 42
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 98
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 34
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . . . 54,55
Latch Plate............................ 35
Latches............................... 61
Hood............................... 94
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 250
Life of Tires........................... 238
Lights..............................61,95
Airbag.......................46,49,61,131
Anti-Lock........................136,216
Automatic Headlights................... 96
Brake Assist Warning.................. 223
Brake Warning....................133,214
376 INDEX

Bulb Replacement..................... 330
Courtesy/Reading..................99,108
Cruise............................. 129
Daytime Running...................... 97
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 98
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator....................221,223
Electronic Throttle Control Warning....... 130
Engine Temperature Warning............ 131
Fog .............................97,133
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 272
Headlight Switch...................... 95
Headlights........................... 95
Headlights On With Wipers...........96,102
High Beam........................98,132
High Beam Indicator................... 132
Illuminated Entry...................... 17
Instrument Cluster..................95,129
Interior...........................99,108
License............................. 336
Lights On Reminder.................... 97
Low Fuel........................... 136
LowTire ............................ 135Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 136
Oil Pressure......................... 132
Passing............................. 98
Reading............................ 108
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 133
Service..........................330,331
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator)... 136
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......135,242
Traction Control...................... 223
Turn Signal........................98,131
Voltage............................. 129
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 129
Load Leveling System................... 122
Loading Vehicle.....................256,258
Capacities........................... 258
Tires ............................... 228
Locks................................ 23
Auto Unlock......................... 25
Child Protection....................... 26
Door............................... 23
Power Door.......................... 24
Low Tire Pressure System................ 242
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Materials Added to.................... 299
Recommendation..................297,337
Synthetic........................... 299
Viscosity.........................298,337
Onboard Diagnostic System............292,293
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ......... 109
Operating Precautions................... 292
Outside Rearview Mirrors................. 67
Overdrive............................ 202
Overhead Console...................... 108
Overheating, Engine..................130,272
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 365
Panic Alarm........................... 20
Parking Brake......................... 213
Parking On Hill........................ 213
Passing Light........................... 98
Pedals, Adjustable...................... 104
Personal Settings....................... 146
Pets.................................. 58
Phone, Cellular......................... 69
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............ 69
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 228Power
Brakes............................. 214
Distribution Center (Fuses).............. 323
Door Locks.......................... 24
Mirrors............................. 68
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 117
Seats............................... 89
Steering.........................217,305
Steering, Checking.................... 305
Sunroof............................ 114
Windows............................ 28
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 41
Preparation for Jacking................... 274
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 39
Programmable Electronic Features..... 110,113,146
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)..............21,110,113
Radial Ply Tires........................ 235
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 310
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 149
Radio, Navigation...................... 168
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Radio Operation..................150,157,180
Radio Remote Controls.................. 176
Radio, Satellite......................169,173
Radio (Sound Systems)................150,157
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 93
Rear Window Defroster.................. 190
Rear Window Features................... 190
Rearview Mirrors........................ 66
Reclining Front Seats..................... 90
Recorder, Event Data..................... 49
Recreational Towing..................... 270
Reformulated Gasoline................... 251
Refrigerant............................ 305
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 39
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 17
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 176
Remote Trunk Release.................... 32
Replacement Parts...................... 294
Replacement Tires...................... 238
Reporting Safety Defects................. 365
Restraint, Head......................... 91
Restraints, Child........................ 51
Restraints, Occupant..................... 33Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 284
Rotation, Tires......................... 241
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 61
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 61
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 365
Safety Information, Tire.................. 224
Safety Tips............................. 59
Satellite Radio......................169,173
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 176
Schedule, Maintenance................... 342
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 322
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 39
Seat Belts............................33,34
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 38
And Pregnant Women.................. 41
Child Restraint.................51,52,53,57
Extender............................ 41
Front Seat.........................34,35
Operating Instructions.................. 35
Pretensioners......................... 39
Rear Seat............................ 34
Reminder........................... 133
380 INDEX

Untwisting Procedure................... 39
Seats................................. 88
Adjustment.......................... 88
Heated.............................. 91
Lumbar Support....................... 90
Power.............................. 89
Rear Folding......................... 93
Reclining............................ 90
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............15,135
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........309,338
Self-Sealing Tires....................... 240
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................. 13
Service Assistance...................... 362
Service Contract........................ 364
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................. 136
Service Manuals........................ 365
Setting the Clock.................152,158,169
Settings, Personal....................... 146
Shifting.............................. 197
Automatic Transmission..........197,200,205
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 38
Shoulder Belts.......................... 34Side Airbag............................ 47
Signals, Turn........................98,131
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 212
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 240
Snow Tires............................ 241
Spare Tire.......................235,236,275
Spark Plugs........................... 300
Speed Control (Cruise Control)............. 105
Speedometer.......................... 129
Starting.............................. 194
Automatic Transmission................ 195
Engine Fails to Start................... 195
Starting and Operating................... 194
Starting Procedures..................... 194
Steering
Column Controls...................... 98
Linkage............................ 306
Power...........................217,305
Tilt Column......................... 103
Wheel, Tilt.......................... 103
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls........................ 176
Storage...........................120,329
INDEX 381
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