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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. Thegrade 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, under inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 334
Corrosion Protection..................... 345
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 326
CruiseLight ........................... 171
CupHolder ............................ 152
Customer Assistance..................... 384
Data Recorder, Event...................... 62
Dealer Service.......................... 320
Defroster, Rear Window................... 159
Defroster, Windshield................... 74,222
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 127
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 317
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 122
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 336
Engine Oil........................... 324
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20Door Opener, Garage..................... 132
Downshifting.......................... 242
DriveBelts ............................ 324
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 111
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 308
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 81
Electrical Power Outlets................... 149
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 129
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 142
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 176
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 301
Jump Starting......................... 305
Towing ............................. 310
Emission Control System Maintenance......318,366
Engine............................... 316
Break-In Recommendations................ 72
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Key, Programming........................ 16
Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 14
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 24
Keys................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals...........167,358
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37
Latches
Hood............................... 123
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 277
LifeofTires ............................ 266
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 32
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 157
LightBulbs ............................ 354
Lights.............................. 74,118
Airbag.......................... 62,74,167
Back-Up............................. 358Brake Warning........................ 169
Bulb Replacement...................... 355
Cargo .............................. 152
Center Mounted Stop................... 361
Daytime Running...................... 120
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 119
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 142
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 168
Fog ..........................121,174,357
Headlight Switch...................... 119
Headlights........................... 119
High Beam Indicator.................... 167
Instrument Cluster..................... 119
License............................. 360
Lights On Reminder.................... 120
Low Fuel............................ 167
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 174
Map Reading......................... 118
Oil Pressure.......................... 167
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