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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. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle 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.
430 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Changing A Flat Tire..................... 333
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 275
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . 356
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 74
Checks, Safety ........................... 74
Child Restraint ........................ 61,62
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............64,70
Child Seat .............................. 67
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 382
Climate Control ......................... 237
Clock .................. 187,189,204,206,209,218
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 236
Compass .............................. 146
Compass Calibration ..................... 146
Compass Variance ....................... 147
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 142
Console, Floor .......................... 159
Console, Overhead ....................... 141 Contract, Service
........................ 425
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 371
Cooling System ......................... 369
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 370
Coolant Capacity ...................... 399
Coolant Level ...................... 369,372
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 372
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 369
Inspection ........................... 372
Points to Remember .................... 373
Pressure Cap ......................... 371
Radiator Cap ......................... 371
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......370,399,400
Temperature Gauge .................... 174
Crates Rear Convenience Storage ................ 157
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 138
Cupholders ............................ 156
Customer Assistance ..................... 423
434 INDEX
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Jump Starting......................... 343
Oil ........................... 359,399,400
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 360
Oil Selection .......................... 399
Oil Synthetic ......................... 361
Starting ............................. 249
Temperature Gauge .................... 174
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 55
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Exhaust Gas Caution ................75,302,366
Exhaust System ....................... 75,366
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 46
Exterior Lighting ........................ 131
Exterior Lights .......................... 77
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 362
Engine Oil ........................ 361,400
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 361 Flashers
Hazard Warning ....................... 332
Turn Signal ................... 77,133,174,392
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 343
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ....................... 306
Engine Oil ........................... 305
Fuel Requirements .................. 303,304
Maintenance ......................... 306
Replacement Parts ..................... 306
Starting ............................. 306
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 250
Floor Console .......................... 159
Fluid, Brake ........................... 401
Fluid Capacities ......................... 399
Fluid Leaks ............................. 77
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 376
Brake .............................. 374
436 INDEX
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls. . 235
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 157
Storage Bin ............................ 157
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 390
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 347
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 361
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
Tachometer ............................ 177
Tailgate ............................... 165
Taillights .............................. 392
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 174
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 64
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 137
Tip Start .............................. 249
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 279
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 277
Tire Markings .......................... 273
Tire Safety Information .................... 273 Tires ............................
77,283,429
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 288
Air Pressure .......................... 283
Chains .............................. 290
Changing ............................ 333
General Information .................... 283
High Speed .......................... 285
Inflation Pressures ..................... 284
Jacking ............................. 337
Life of Tires .......................... 288
Load Capacity ..................... 279,280
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 293
Pressure Warning Light .................. 184
Quality Grading ....................... 429
Radial .............................. 286
Replacement ......................... 288
Rotation ............................ 292
Safety ........................... 273,283
Sizes ............................... 275
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