
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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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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Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage..................... 242
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 363
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water...................... 364
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy.... 290
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 265
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 97
Electrical Power Outlets................... 254
Electronic Brake Control System............. 373
Anti-Lock Brake System................ 373
Brake Assist System................... 374
Traction Control System................ 373
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 477
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....204,207
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 375Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC).......................239,281
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 41
Emergency Trunk Release................... 41
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 437
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 422
Jump Starting....................... 433
Overheating........................ 422
Towing............................ 440
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 446
Engine............................... 445
Air Cleaner......................... 452
Block Heater........................ 351
Break-In Recommendations.............. 81
Checking Oil Level................... 449
Compartment....................... 445
Coolant (Antifreeze)................462,491
Cooling........................... 462
526 INDEX
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Door Opener, Garage..................... 242
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 363
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water...................... 364
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy.... 290
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 265
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 97
Electrical Power Outlets................... 254
Electronic Brake Control System............. 373
Anti-Lock Brake System................ 373
Brake Assist System................... 374
Traction Control System................ 373
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 477
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....204,207
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 375Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC).......................239,281
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 41
Emergency Trunk Release................... 41
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 437
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 422
Jump Starting....................... 433
Overheating........................ 422
Towing............................ 440
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 446
Engine............................... 445
Air Cleaner......................... 452
Block Heater........................ 351
Break-In Recommendations.............. 81
Checking Oil Level................... 449
Compartment....................... 445
Coolant (Antifreeze)................462,491
Cooling........................... 462
526 INDEX
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Lights On Reminder.................. 188
Low Fuel.......................... 286
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 274
Map Reading....................... 190
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness)........ 194
Passing............................ 190
Reading........................190,241
Seat Belt Reminder................... 279
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............ 276
Service.........................486,487
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator)................ 274
SmartBeams........................ 186
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............ 276
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......272,403
Traction Control..................... 380
Turn Signal.......................86,189
Vanity Mirror........................ 98
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 271Loading Vehicle......................418,419
Capacities.......................... 419
Tires .............................. 387
Locks................................. 28
Auto Unlock......................... 30
Automatic Door...................... 30
Child Protection...................... 31
Door.............................. 28
Power Door......................... 29
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 403
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................74,76
Lubrication, Body....................... 457
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 452
Maintenance Procedures................... 449
Maintenance Schedule.................... 494
Maintenance, General..................... 449
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 253
532 INDEX
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Low Fuel.......................... 286
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 274
Map Reading....................... 190
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness)........ 194
Passing............................ 190
Reading........................190,241
Seat Belt Reminder................... 279
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............ 276
Service.........................486,487
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator)................ 274
SmartBeams........................ 186
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............ 276
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......272,403
Traction Control..................... 380
Turn Signal.......................86,189
Vanity Mirror........................ 98
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 271Loading Vehicle......................418,419
Capacities.......................... 419
Tires .............................. 387
Locks................................. 28
Auto Unlock......................... 30
Automatic Door...................... 30
Child Protection...................... 31
Door.............................. 28
Power Door......................... 29
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 403
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................74,76
Lubrication, Body....................... 457
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 452
Maintenance Procedures................... 449
Maintenance Schedule.................... 494
Maintenance, General..................... 449
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 253
532 INDEX
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Tires ............................86,391,519
Aging (Life of Tires).................. 398
Air Pressure........................ 391
Chains............................ 400
Compact Spare...................... 395
General Information.................. 391
High Speed......................... 394
Inflation Pressures.................... 392
Life of Tires........................ 398
Load Capacity....................387,388
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 403
Pressure Warning Light................ 272
Quality Grading..................... 519
Radial............................ 394
Replacement........................ 399
Rotation........................... 402
Safety..........................382,391
Sizes............................. 383
Spinning........................... 397Tread Wear Indicators................. 398
To Open Hood.......................... 184
Towing............................... 420
Behind a Motorhome.................. 420
Disabled Vehicle..................... 440
Recreational........................ 420
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome.......... 420
Traction Control......................... 373
Trailer Towing.......................... 420
Transmission........................... 470
Automatic....................352,353,470
Fluid............................. 492
Shifting........................... 352
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 23
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 242
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
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INDEX 539
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Aging (Life of Tires).................. 398
Air Pressure........................ 391
Chains............................ 400
Compact Spare...................... 395
General Information.................. 391
High Speed......................... 394
Inflation Pressures.................... 392
Life of Tires........................ 398
Load Capacity....................387,388
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 403
Pressure Warning Light................ 272
Quality Grading..................... 519
Radial............................ 394
Replacement........................ 399
Rotation........................... 402
Safety..........................382,391
Sizes............................. 383
Spinning........................... 397Tread Wear Indicators................. 398
To Open Hood.......................... 184
Towing............................... 420
Behind a Motorhome.................. 420
Disabled Vehicle..................... 440
Recreational........................ 420
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome.......... 420
Traction Control......................... 373
Trailer Towing.......................... 420
Transmission........................... 470
Automatic....................352,353,470
Fluid............................. 492
Shifting........................... 352
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 23
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 242
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
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INDEX 539
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