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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 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 departsignificantly 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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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 491
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Lights On Reminder.................. 162
Low Fuel .......................... 203
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 214
Map Reading ....................... 167
Oil Pressure ........................ 204
Park ........................... 161,162
Passing ............................ 166
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 203
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 19
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 211
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......212,355
Traction Control ..................... 333
Turn Signal ............ 85,161,166,210,462,463
Voltage ............................ 203
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 202
Loading Vehicle ...................... 375,376
Capacities .......................... 376
Tires .............................. 340
Locks ................................. 30 Auto Unlock
......................... 32
Automatic Door ...................... 32
Door .............................. 30
Power Door ......................... 32
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 355
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 73,75
Lubrication, Body ....................... 431
Lumbar Support ........................ 154
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 427
Maintenance Procedures ................... 422
Maintenance Schedule .................... 470
Maintenance, General ..................... 422
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 214,420
Manual, Service ......................... 489
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 167
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 441
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 155
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Recreational........................ 388
Weight ............................ 380
Towing Assistance ....................... 128
Traction .............................. 320
Trailer Towing .......................... 377
Cooling System Tips .................. 387
Hitches ............................ 379
Minimum Requirements ................ 382
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 381
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 380
Trailer Weight .......................... 380
Transaxle Autostick .......................... 318
Selection of Lubricant ................. 467
Transmission Automatic ....................... 308,443
Filter ............................. 445
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26 Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)
.................... 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 176
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 21
Transporting Pets ........................ 80
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 350
Trip Computer .......................... 216
Trip Odometer .......................... 206
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 209
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 37,38
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 37
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 38
Turn Signals ................... 161,166,210,463
UCI Connector ......................... 276
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 114
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 200
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 491
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 276
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