Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These 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 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.
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 laboratorytest 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, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
456 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
About Your Brakes....................315,317
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............317,321
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 153
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 406
Adding Fuel........................... 361
Adding Washer Fluid...............144,146,402
Additives, Fuel......................... 359
Adjustable Pedals....................... 148
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 394
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 399
Air Conditioning Filter.................290,400
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 291
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............399,400
Air Conditioning System................284,399
Air Pressure, Tires....................206,337
Airbag................................ 49
Airbag Deployment..................... 55,59
Airbag Light..................... 56,61,76,201
Airbag Maintenance....................... 61Airbag, Side.......................... 50,57
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............. 50,57
Alarm, Panic............................ 22
Alarm (Security Alarm)................. 18,205
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 343
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 270
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........405,406,435
Disposal............................ 407
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............317,321
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............200,319
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 205
Appearance Care........................ 414
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assistance Towing....................... 101
Audio Systems (Radio).................232,251
Auto Down Power Windows................ 34
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Anti-Lock (ABS)....................317,321
Fluid Check....................... 411,437
Hoses.............................. 410
Master Cylinder....................... 411
Parking............................. 315
Warning Light.....................201,317
Brakes.............................317,410
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 304
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 73
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 139
Bulb Replacement.....................427,428
Bulbs,Light .......................... 77,427
Calibration, Compass..................... 220
Capacities, Fluid........................ 435
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 361
Oil (Engine).......................... 392
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 406Car Washes............................ 415
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 75,360
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 364
Catalytic Converter...................... 395
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............232,251
Cellular Phone..................... 88,251,253
Certification Label....................... 364
Chains, Tire............................ 343
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 329
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 388
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 74
Checks, Safety........................... 74
Child Restraint.................. 64,65,66,69,71
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 68,69
Child Safety Locks........................ 30
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 358
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 416
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 402
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Dealer Service.......................... 390
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 38
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 37
Defroster, Rear Window................... 292
Defroster, Windshield................... 77,288
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 141
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 387
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........232,251
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 138
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 391
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 381
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 407
Engine Oil........................... 393
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 29
Door Opener, Garage..................... 177
DriveBelts ............................ 393Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 312
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
tanding Water.......................... 313
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 273
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 292
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 86
Electrical Power Outlets................... 187
Electronic Brake Control System............. 320
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 419
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....150,153
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 323
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 205
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 209
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 38
Emergency, In Case of
FreeingVehicleWhenStuck ............... 380
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 370
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Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 394
Air Conditioning....................290,400
Engine Fuel.......................... 395
Engine Oil........................393,436
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 393
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 370
Turn Signal...................... 77,138,199
Flash-To-Pass........................... 138
Flooded Engine Starting................... 300
Floor Console.......................... 190
Fluid, Brake........................... 437
Fluid Capacities......................... 435
Fluid Leaks............................. 77
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 413
Brake............................... 411
Cooling System....................... 404Engine Oil........................... 391
Power Steering........................ 400
Fluids ................................ 436
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 436
Fog Lights..........................137,199
Folding Rear Seat........................ 125
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 380
Front Suspension Ball Joints................ 401
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 414
Fuel................................. 357
Adding............................. 361
Additives............................ 359
CleanAir ............................ 358
Ethanol............................. 358
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 361
Filter ............................... 395
Gasoline............................ 357
Gauge.............................. 205
Hoses.............................. 409
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Materials Added....................... 359
Methanol............................ 358
Octane Rating......................357,436
Requirements......................... 357
Specifications......................... 436
Tank Capacity........................ 435
Fuel System Caution..................... 362
Fueling ............................... 361
Fuses................................ 419
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 177
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............361,387
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 358
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 357
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 358
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 203
Fuel................................ 205
Speedometer......................... 199Tachometer.......................... 200
General Information.......... 18,24,115,172,311,357
General Maintenance..................... 390
Glass Cleaning.......................... 418
GrossAxleWeightRating .................. 364
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 364
Ground Clearance....................... 367
GVWR ............................... 364
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)........ 88,251,253
Hard Drive (HDD)....................232,251
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 313
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 370
Head Restraints......................... 123
Headlight Washers....................145,402
Headlights............................ 428
Automatic........................... 133
INDEX 465
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Jump Starting.......................... 377
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 49
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 138
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 40
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ............................ 68,69
Latch Plate............................. 41
Latches................................ 77
Hood............................... 131
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 357
Leaks, Fluid............................ 77LifeofTires ............................ 341
LightBulbs .......................... 77,427
Lights .............................. 77,132
Airbag........................ 56,61,76,201
Anti-Lock.........................200,319
Automatic Headlights................... 133
Brake Assist Warning................... 327
Brake Warning.....................201,317
Bulb Replacement...................427,428
Courtesy/Reading...................138,176
Cruise .............................. 199
Daytime Running...................... 136
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............137,138
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 327
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 205
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 200
Exterior.............................. 77
Fog .............................137,199
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 370
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Headlight Switch...................... 132
Headlights........................132,428
Headlights On Reminder................. 136
Headlights On With Wipers............134,142
High Beam........................138,205
High Beam Indicator.................... 205
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................132,199
Intensity Control....................... 139
Interior..........................139,176
License............................. 434
Lights On Reminder.................... 136
Low Fuel............................ 199
LowTire ............................ 206
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 208
Map Reading......................138,176
Oil Pressure.......................... 208
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 140
Passing............................. 138Reading..........................138,176
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 205
Service...........................427,428
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 208
SmartBeams.......................... 134
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........206,347
Traction Control....................... 327
Turn Signal................... 77,137,138,199
VanityMirror .......................... 88
Voltage............................. 208
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 199
Loading Vehicle......................364,365
Capacities........................... 365
Tires ............................... 332
Locks................................. 27
AutoUnlock .......................... 30
Automatic Door........................ 29
Child Protection........................ 30
Door................................ 27
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