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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
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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 one and one-half
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 charac-
teristics 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.
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About Your Brakes.................... 260,262
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............263,265
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 350
Adding Fuel ........................... 302
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 345
Additives, Fuel ......................... 300
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 134
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 338
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 341
Air Conditioning Filter .................237,342
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 238
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............341,342
Air Conditioning System ................231,341
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 282
Airbag .............................. 47,56
Airbag Deployment ....................... 57
Airbag Light ................... 49,55,60,74,165
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 59
Airbag, Side .......................... 53,56Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........50,53,56
Alarm, Panic ............................ 21
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................17,170
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 221
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........349,350,380
Disposal ............................ 352
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............263,265
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............172,265
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Anti-Theft System ....................... 170
Appearance Care ........................ 358
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Assistance Towing ....................... 100
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 32
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 28
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 82
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Automatic Door Locks................... 27,28
Automatic Headlights .................... 127
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 231
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ...................... 358
Automatic Transmission .............250,356,357
Adding Fluid ...................... 357,382
Autostick ............................ 253
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 357
Fluid Change ......................... 357
Fluid Level Check ..................... 356
Fluid Type ........................... 382
Shifting ............................. 250
Special Additives ...................... 358
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ..... 252
Autostick ............................. 253
Axle Fluid ............................. 382
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 382Battery
............................... 339
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 21
Location ............................ 339
Belts, Seat ............................ 38,74
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 343
B-Pillar Location ........................ 277
Brake Assist System ...................... 266
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 265
Brake Fluid ............................ 382
Brake, Parking .......................... 260
Brake System ........................ 262,354
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 263,265
Fluid Check ....................... 354,382
Master Cylinder ....................... 354
Parking ............................. 260
Warning Light ..................... 169,262
Brakes ............................. 262,354
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 248
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 71
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Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 131
Bulb Replacement ..................... 372,373
Bulbs, Light .......................... 75,372
Calibration, Compass ..................... 184
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 380
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 302
Oil (Engine) .......................... 337
Power Steering ........................ 259
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 351
Car Washes ............................ 359
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............73,302
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 305
Cellular Phone ........................ 85,231
Certification Label ....................... 305
Chains, Tire ............................ 287
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 273 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
............... 333
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 72
Checks, Safety ........................... 72
Child Restraint .................. 62,63,64,67,69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............66,67
Child Safety Locks ........................ 29
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 298
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 360
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 344
Climate Control ......................... 231
Clock ........................ 191,192,196,205
Coin Holder ........................... 153
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 230
Compass .............................. 184
Compass Calibration ..................... 184
Compass Variance ....................... 185
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 178
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ConnectorUCI ................................ 215
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 215
Console, Floor .......................... 153
Console, Overhead ....................... 139
Contract, Service ........................ 405
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 351
Cooling System ......................... 348
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 350
Coolant Capacity ...................... 380
Coolant Level ...................... 349,352
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 352
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 349
Inspection ........................... 352
Points to Remember .................... 353
Pressure Cap ......................... 351
Radiator Cap ......................... 351
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......349,380,381
Corrosion Protection ..................... 358 Cruise Control (Speed Control)
.............. 136
Cruise Light ........................... 163
Cupholders ......................... 152,363
Customer Assistance ..................... 403
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 132
Daytime Running Lights ................... 128
Dealer Service .......................... 334
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 36
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 35
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 156
Defroster, Windshield ................... 74,235
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 133
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 332
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 130
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 336
Power Steering ........................ 259
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 327
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