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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 589
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Defroster, Rear Window................... 261
Defroster, Windshield ................87,356,362
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 156
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 514
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 152
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ 518
Power Steering ...................... 413
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 508
Disarming, Theft System ................... 20
Disposal Engine Oil ......................... 520
Used Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 533
Door Locks ............................. 34
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 37
Doors ................................. 29
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 137 Driving
............................... 398
Off-Pavement ....................... 399
Off-Road .......................... 399
Dual Top .............................. 170
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 98
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 162
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 162
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 419
Brake Assist System ................... 420
Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 424
Traction Control System ................ 419
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 424
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 159
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 425
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 283
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ....................... 283,289
Emergency Brake ........................ 414
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INDEX 595
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Lights On Reminder.................. 152
Low Fuel .......................... 269
Oil Pressure ........................ 270
Passing ............................ 152
Rear Servicing ....................... 558
Rear Tail ........................... 558
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 269
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 274
Service ............................ 556
Side Marker ........................ 558
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 274
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 275
Traction Control ..................... 429
Turn Signal .............. 89,151,270,557,558
Voltage ............................ 269
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 269
Loading Vehicle ......................... 466
Tires .............................. 438
Locking Axle ........................... 395 Locks
Automatic Door ...................... 37
Child Protection ...................... 38
Door .............................. 34
Power Door ......................... 36
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ..................... 76,78
Lubrication, Body ....................... 526
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 521
Maintenance Procedures ................... 517
Maintenance Schedule .................... 564
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 280,515
Manual Transmission .................. 376,539
Fluid Level Check .................... 540
Lubricant Selection ................... 539
Shift Speeds ........................ 377
Manual, Service ......................... 587
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 535
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INDEX 601
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Disabled Vehicle..................... 508
Guide ............................. 473
Recreational ........................ 485
Weight ............................ 473
Towing Assistance ....................... 114
Trac-Lok Rear Axle ...................... 394
Traction Control ......................... 419
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 430
Trailer Towing .......................... 469
Cooling System Tips .................. 484
Hitches ......................... 460,472
Minimum Requirements ................ 478
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 477
Wiring ............................ 482
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 473
Trailer Weight .......................... 473
Transfer Case ........................... 540
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation ............ 390
Maintenance ........................ 540 Transmission
Automatic ......................... 382
Maintenance ..................... 537,539
Manual ........................... 376
Range Indicator ...................... 275
Shifting ........................... 379
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transporting Pets ........................ 84
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 449
Trip Computer ....................... 283,284
Trip Odometer .......................... 277
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 275
Turn Signals ................... 151,270,557,558
UCI Connector ......................... 345
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 99
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 589
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 345
608 INDEX
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