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WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use
only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may
result in false speedometer and odometer readings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Due to limited clearance, tire chains or traction devices
are not recommended.
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
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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 depart
significantly 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 performance.
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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Engine Temperature Warning...............212
Exterior ............................. .101
Fog ................................ .168
Headlights ........................... .166
Headlights On With Wipers ................176
Headlight Switch ...................... .166
High Beam Indicator .....................224
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .166
Interior ............................. .170
License ............................. .471
Lights On Reminder .....................167
Low Fuel .............................211
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........222
Map Reading ......................... .170
Oil Pressure .......................... .212
Passing ............................. .168
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .212Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)
................19
Service .............................. .466
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............219
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............220
Traction Control ....................... .334
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Voltage ...............................211
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......210
Loading Vehicle ......................... .380
Capacities ........................... .381
Tires ............................... .343
Locks ..................................32
Automatic Door .........................34
Auto Unlock ...........................34
Child Protection .........................35
Door .................................32
Power Door ............................33
Low Tire Pressure System ...................360
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Towing Assistance........................ .126
Traction ............................... .320
Trailer Towing .......................... .381
Cooling System Tips .....................392
Hitches ............................. .384
Minimum Requirements ..................387
Tips................................ .390
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................386
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .385
Trailer Weight ........................... .385
Transaxle Automatic .............................12
Autostick ............................ .318
Transmission ........................... .450
Automatic ........................... .301
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .27
Transporting Pets ..........................96
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .355
Trip Computer .......................... .224Trip Odometer
.......................... .214
Trip Odometer Reset Button ..................217
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .......................40
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................42
Trunk Release Remote Control .................40
Turn Signals ............................ .167
UCI Connector .......................... .267
Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone) ...............111
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ...........208
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................491
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .267
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .369
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................51
Upholstery Care ......................... .457
Vanity Mirrors ...........................111
Variance, Compass ....................... .233
Vehicle Certification Label ...................380
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