If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and
the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at
speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem
diagnosed and corrected.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo-
cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as
the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” also
flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac-
celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little
throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and
driving to the prevailing road conditions.NOTE:
•
The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo-
mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
• Each time the ignition is cycled ON, the ESC system
will be ON even if it was cycled off previously.
• The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds
when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop
when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver
that caused the ESC activation.
The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indicates the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is partially
off
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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 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.
Temperature Grades
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 specified 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 failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
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High Beam Indicator.....................227
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .166
Interior ............................. .171
License ............................. .473
Lights On Reminder .....................167
Low Fuel ............................ .214
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........224
Map Reading ......................... .171
Oil Pressure .......................... .215
Passing ............................. .169
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .214
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................20
Service .............................. .469
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............222
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............223
Traction Control ....................... .337
Turn Signal .......................... .101Voltage
............................. .214
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......213
Loading Vehicle ......................... .381
Capacities ........................... .382
Tires ............................... .345
Locks ..................................32
Automatic Door .........................34
Auto Unlock ...........................34
Child Protection .........................35
Door .................................32
Power Door ............................33
Low Tire Pressure System ...................361
Lubrication, Body ........................ .440
Lumbar Support ......................... .156
Maintenance Free Battery ....................435
Maintenance Procedures ....................430
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .478
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......224
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