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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
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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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Jump Starting......................... 377
Overheating.......................... 371
Towing ............................. 381
Emergency Trunk Release................... 38
Emission Control System Maintenance......388,440
Engine............................... 386
Air Cleaner.......................... 394
Block Heater......................... 301
Break-In Recommendations................ 73
Checking Oil Level..................... 391
Compartment......................... 386
Coolant (Antifreeze).................404,436
Cooling ............................. 404
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 75,360
Fails to Start.......................... 300
Flooded, Starting...................... 300
Fuel Requirements..................... 357
Jump Starting......................... 377
Oil ...........................391,435,436Oil Change Interval.................... 392
Oil Filler Cap......................... 392
OilFilter ............................ 393
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 393
Oil Selection.......................392,435
Overheating.......................... 371
Starting............................. 297
Temperature Gauge..................... 203
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 392
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 60
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 358
Event Data Recorder...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution.............. 75,76,360,403
Exhaust System....................... 75,403
ExteriorFoldingMirrors ................... 85
ExteriorLighting ........................ 132
ExteriorLights .......................... 77
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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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