
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 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.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 517

Caps, FillerFuel ................................ .383
Oil (Engine) .......................... .451
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................466
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................97
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................386
Car Washes ............................ .476
Cellular Phone .......................... .280
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............494
Certification Label ........................ .386
Chains, Tire ............................ .366
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .418
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .344
Check
Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . .445
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............97
Checks, Safety ............................97
Child Restraint ............................74
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .380Cleaning
Wheels .............................. .477
Climate Control ......................... .280
Clock ................................. .243
Cold Weather Operation ....................300
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............279
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .361
Compass .............................. .233
Compass Calibration ...................... .234
Compass Variance ........................ .234
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .229
Connector UCI................................ .268
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........268
Conserving Fuel ......................... .229
Console ............................... .203
Console, Floor .......................... .203
Console, Overhead ....................... .184
Contract, Service ......................... .512
522 INDEX

Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........466
Cooling System .......................... .463
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............465
Coolant Capacity ...................... .495
Coolant Level ......................... .463
Disposal of Used Coolant .................467
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................464
Inspection ........................... .467
Points to Remember .....................468
Pressure Cap ......................... .466
Radiator Cap ......................... .466
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............464
Corrosion Protection ...................... .475
Cruise Light ............................ .212
Cupholders ............................ .201
Customer Assistance ...................... .509
Data Recorder, Event .......................72
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............169Daytime Running Lights
....................164
Dealer Service ........................... .447
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................45
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................43
Defroster, Rear Window .....................205
Defroster, Windshield .......................99
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................170
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................444
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................167
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .448
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................435
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................467
Door Locks ..............................33
Door Locks, Automatic ......................35
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .322
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INDEX 523

Automatic Headlights....................163
Brake Assist Warning ....................341
Brake Warning ........................ .219
Bulb Replacement ...................... .490
Center Mounted Stop ....................494
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .167
Cruise .............................. .212
Daytime Running ...................... .164
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................166
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....341
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ..........213
Engine Temperature Warning ...............215
Exterior ............................. .101
Fog ................................ .165
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................406
Headlights ........................... .162
Headlights On Reminder ..................165
Headlights On With Wipers ................163
Headlight Switch ...................... .162High Beam
........................... .167
High Beam Indicator .....................217
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............167
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .162
Intensity Control ....................... .168
Interior ............................. .168
License ............................. .494
Lights On Reminder .....................165
Low Fuel ............................ .223
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........223
Map Reading ......................... .167
Oil Pressure .......................... .217
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........169
Passing ............................. .167
Reading ............................. .167
Seat
Belt Reminder ..................... .217
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............220
Service .............................. .489
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Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .223
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)...............220
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............220
Traction Control ....................... .341
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Vanity Mirror ..........................111
Voltage ............................. .213
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......212
Loading Vehicle ......................... .386
Capacities ........................... .388
Tires ............................... .349
Locks ..................................33
Automatic Door .........................35
Auto Unlock ...........................35
Door .................................33
Power Door ............................34
Low Tire Pressure System ...................368
Lubrication, Body ........................ .458Maintenance Free Battery
....................453
Maintenance Procedures ....................448
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .500
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......223
Manual, Service ......................... .515
Manual Transmission ..................... .304
Fluid Level Check ...................... .472
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .167
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................469
Methanol .............................. .380
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .229
Mirrors ............................... .108
Automatic Dimming .....................108
Electric Powered ........................110
Electric Remote .........................110
Exterior Folding ........................110
Heated ...............................111
Outside ............................. .109
530 INDEX

Seat Belts................................45
And Pregnant Women .....................58
Child Restraint ..........................74
Extender ..............................58
Front Seat .............................49
Inspection .............................98
Operating Instructions ....................50
Pretensioners ...........................57
Rear Seat ..............................49
Reminder ............................ .217
Untwisting Procedure .....................54
Seats ................................. .150
Adjustment .......................... .150
Head Restraints ....................... .157
Heated .............................. .153
Height Adjustment ..................... .151
Power .............................. .151
Rear Folding ......................... .158Seatback Release
....................... .158
Tilting .............................. .151
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................19
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............496
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................17
Sentry Key Programming ....................19
Sentry Key Replacement .....................18
Service Assistance ........................ .509
Service Contract ......................... .512
Service
Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator). . .223
Service Manuals ......................... .515
Settings, Personal ........................ .236
Setting the Clock ......................... .243
Shift Indicator Light ...................... .307
Shifting ............................... .308
Automatic Transmission ..................308
Shift Lever Override ...................... .433
Shoulder Belts ............................49
534 INDEX

Trailer Towing........................ .397
Tread Wear Indicators ....................363
Tire Safety Information .....................342
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................393
To Open Hood .......................... .160
Towing ............................... .388
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................127
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .435
Guide .............................. .393
Recreational .......................... .402
Weight .............................. .393
Towing Assistance ........................ .127
Traction ............................... .321
Traction Control ......................... .333
Trailer Towing .......................... .388
Cooling System Tips .....................401
Hitches ............................. .392
Minimum Requirements ..................395
Tips................................ .400Trailer and Tongue Weight
.................393
Wiring .............................. .399
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .393
Trailer Weight ........................... .393
Transfer Case Fluid ............................... .498
Transmission ........................... .472
Automatic ........................... .310
Fluid ............................... .472
Manual ............................. .304
Shifting ............................. .308
Transmitter
Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .28
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........23
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .363
Trip Odometer .......................... .212
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .......................43
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................45
Trunk Release Remote Control .................43
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