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 specif ied 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 f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinf lation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire f ailure.
The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
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Temperature
Tire L abeling
DOT Tire Qualit y Grading (U.S. Vehicles), Tire L abeling
T echnical Inf ormat ion
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(4) (3) (2)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE
Tire Size
Maximum Tire Pressure
Maximum Tire Load
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 257
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Economy . 247
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 300
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Economy, Fuel . 247
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Emergencies on the Road . 311
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Battery, Jump Starting . 319
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Brake System Indicator . 326
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Changing a Flat Tire . 313
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Charging System Indicator . 324
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Checking the Fuses . 328
Low Oil Pressure
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Indicator . 62, 323
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 62, 325
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Overheated Engine . 321
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Emergency Brake . 99
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Emergency Flashers . 76
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Emergency Towing . 333
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 88
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Emissions Controls . 345
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Emissions Testing . 348 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
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Engine Speed Limiter . 262
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 62, 325
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 323
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 285
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Overheating . 321
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Specif ications . 338
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Starting . 259
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 345
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Exhaust Fumes . 52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 17
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Fan, Interior . 105
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Features . 103
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 243
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 300
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Oil . 286
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 313 Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 291
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Brake . 292
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Windshield Washer . 290
FM Stereo Radio
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Reception . 204
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Four-way Flashers . 76
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Front Airbags . 10, 22
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Fuel . 242
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Fill Door and Cap . 243
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Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 242
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Oxygenated . 242
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Reserve Indicator . 61
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Tank, Filling the . 243
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Fuses, Checking the . 328
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 247
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Keys . 78
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Gasoline . 242
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 61
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Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 242
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Tank, Filling the . 243
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Gas Station Procedures . 243
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
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Fuel . 67
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 260
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Automatic Transmission . 260
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Glove Box . 101
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 293
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
Headlights
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Aiming . 293
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Daytime Running Lights . 75
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High Beam Indicator . 60
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Reminder Beeper . 74
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 293
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Turning on . 74
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Head Restraints . 92
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Heated Mirrors . 99 ...................................
Heaters, Seat . 96
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High Altitude, Starting at . 259
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High-Low Beam Switch . 74
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Hood, Opening the . 244
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Horn . 72
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 336
Ignition
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Keys . 78
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Switch . 80
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Timing Control System . 346
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
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Inf ant Restraint . 39
Inf ant Seats
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LATCH Anchorage System . 43
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Lower Anchors . 43
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Tether Anchors . 47
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Inf lation, Recommended Tire . 304
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Pressures . 304
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Inf ormation Display . 65
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Inside Mirror . 98
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Inspection, Tire . 305
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Instrument Panel . 57 ................
Instrument Panel Lights . 58
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Interior Lights . 102
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Introduction . i
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iPod
. 130, 183
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 313
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Jack, Tire . 313
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Jump Starting . 319
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Label, Certif ication . 336
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Lane Change, Signaling . 74
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15, 19
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LATCH Anchorage System . 43
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A Trailer . 274
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Emergency Towing . 333
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Traction Devices . 308
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 291
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Fluid Selection . 291
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Identif ication Number . 337
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Shif ting the Automatic . 261
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Treadwear . 340
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Trip Meter . 67
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Trunk . 88
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Opening . 88
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Open Monitor Light . 60
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Turn Signals . 74 ................................
Vanity Mirror . 100
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 253
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Vehicle Dimensions . 338
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 336
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
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System . 270
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VSA Activation Indicator . 64, 270
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VSA Of f Switch . 271
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VSA System Indicator . 64, 270
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Vehicle Storage . 309
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Ventilation . 106
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VIN . 336
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Viscosity, Oil . 285
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the . 311
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Unleaded Gasoline . 242
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USB Adapter Cable . 141
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USB Flash Memory Device . 140, 194
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 288 ............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 53
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Warranty Coverages . 353
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 290
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Indicator . 61
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Operation . 73 Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering . 77
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Alignment and Balance . 306
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Cleaning . 303
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Compact Spare . 312
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Nut Wrench . 313
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 97
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Rear, Def ogger . 76
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 73
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Def roster . 108
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Washers . 73
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 300
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Operation . 73
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Worn Tires . 305
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 333
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