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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear 1-1/2 times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The
relative performance of tires depends upon the actualconditions of their use, however, and may depart signifi-
cantly 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. 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 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.
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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.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.
380 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Autostick............................. 239
BallJoints ............................. 332
Battery............................... 329
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Belts,Drive ............................ 326
Beverage Cooler........................ 154
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 333
B-Pillar Location........................ 258
Brake Assist System...................... 130
Brake Fluid............................ 362
Brake, Parking.......................... 244
Brake System........................246,341
Anti-Lock (ABS).................128,129,247
Hoses.............................. 341
Master Cylinder....................... 342
Parking............................. 244
Warning Light........................ 172
Brakes.............................246,341Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 237
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 69
Bulb Replacement....................... 355
Bulbs,Light ............................ 355
Calibration, Compass..................... 184
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 360
Capacities, Fluid........................ 360
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 284
Oil (Engine).......................318,324
Car Washes............................ 347
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 284
Cargo Area Cover....................... 149
Cargo Area Features...................... 147
Cargo Compartment
Light ............................... 147
Luggage Carrier....................... 153
CargoLight ............................ 147
INDEX 383
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Flashers.............................. 302
Hazard Warning....................... 302
Turn Signal.......................... 356
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 309
Flooded Engine Starting................... 234
Fluid, Brake........................... 362
Fluid Capacities......................... 360
Fluid Leaks............................. 71
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 344
Fluids ................................ 361
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 361
Fog Lights....................... 119,171,356
Folding Rear Seat........................ 113
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 113
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 312
Fuel..............................281,361
Adding............................. 284
Additives............................ 283Capacity............................ 360
CleanAir ............................ 281
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................164,284
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 164
Filter ............................... 328
Gasoline............................ 281
Gauge.............................. 164
Hoses.............................. 340
Light ............................... 165
Octane Rating........................ 281
Requirements......................... 281
System Hoses......................... 340
Tank Capacity........................ 360
Fuel System Caution..................... 286
Fueling ............................... 284
Fuses................................ 351
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 134
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............284,286,319
INDEX 387
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Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 281
Gasoline (Fuel).......................281,360
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 282
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 164
Fuel................................ 164
Odometer........................... 168
Tachometer.......................... 165
Gearshift.............................. 237
General Information................. 18,107,279
General Maintenance..................... 322
Glass Cleaning.......................... 350
Glove Compartment...................... 154
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 288
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 287
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 80Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 252
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 302
Head Restraints......................... 110
Headlights............................ 355
Cleaning............................ 349
High Beam........................121,172
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 121
Passing............................. 121
Replacing............................ 355
Switch .............................. 118
Heated Seats........................... 111
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 290
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 134
Hood Release.......................... 115
Hoses................................ 340
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Airbag.......................... 57,70,165
Back-Up............................. 356
Brake Warning........................ 172
Bulb Replacement...................... 355
Cargo .............................. 147
Center Mounted Stop................... 359
Daytime Running...................... 121
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 117
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator.........................132,133
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 166
Fog .......................... 119,171,356
Headlight Switch...................... 118
Headlights........................... 118
High Beam Indicator.................... 172
Instrument Cluster..................... 118
License............................. 358
Lights On Reminder.................... 119
Low Fuel............................ 165Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 169
Map Reading......................... 117
Oil Pressure.......................... 166
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 165
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 19
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 165
Traction Control....................... 132
Turn Signal.................. 117,120,171,356
Voltage............................. 165
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 164
Loading Vehicle......................... 287
Tires ............................... 258
Locks
Child Protection........................ 31
Door................................ 26
Power Door........................... 28
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lubrication, Body....................... 333
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 153
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Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 379
Universal Transmitter..................... 134
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 281
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 340
VanityMirrors ........................... 80
Variance, Compass....................... 183
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading......................259,287
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 355
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 19
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description)........................... 164
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 376
Washer, Adding Fluid..................124,153Washers, Windshield..................... 122
Washing Vehicle......................... 347
Water
Driving Through...................... 252
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 270
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 348
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 348
WindBuffeting ......................... 143
Window Airbag (Side Curtain)............... 49
Window Fogging........................ 226
Windows.............................. 32
Power............................... 32
Windshield Washers...................... 122
Windshield Wipers....................122,333
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 333
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 124
YES EssentialsFabric Cleaning Procedure...... 348
398 INDEX