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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.
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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 characteristics 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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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
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 603

About Your Brakes........................422
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................425
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............549
Adding Fuel.............................477
Adding Washer Fluid......................543
Additives, Fuel...........................471
Airbag..................................63
Airbag Deployment........................74
Airbag Light.............................71
Airbag Maintenance........................76
Airbag, Side..............................66
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)................67
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter). . . .534
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................537
Air Conditioning Filter.....................384
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............385
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.................379
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................537
Air Conditioning System....................378Air Pressure, Tires.........................446
Alarm Light.............................301
Alarm, Panic.............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................18
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................18
All Wheel Drive (AWD).....................417
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................547
Disposal..............................550
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................425
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................300
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)..........18
Appearance Care.........................559
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)...........18
Auto Down Power Windows..................41
Automatic Dimming Mirror..................116
Automatic Door Locks......................32
Automatic Headlights......................221
Automatic Oil Change Indicator...............311
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Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............564
Interior Appearance Care....................562
Interior Fuses............................565
Interior Lights...........................225
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).............228
Introduction..............................4
Inverter, Power...........................267
Jacking Instructions........................504
Jack Location............................501
Jack Operation...........................500
Jump Starting............................512
Key-In Reminder..........................14
Keyless Enter-N-Go........................36
Keyless Entry System.......................22
Keyless Go...............................12
Key, Programming.........................18
Key, Replacement..........................17Keys...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................16
Knee Bolster..............................63
Lane Change and Turn Signals................224
Lane Change Assist........................225
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................49
Latches................................108
Hood................................218
Latch Plate...............................50
Lead Free Gasoline........................468
Leaks, Fluid.............................108
Life of Tires.............................454
Liftgate.................................44
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer...............283
Light Bulbs..............................108
Lights.................................108
Airbag................................71
Alarm...............................301
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INDEX 615

Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator). . . .294
Side Marker...........................574
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)...............301
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............297
Traction Control........................432
Turn Signal...........................108
Vanity Mirror..........................119
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......294
Load Floor, Cargo.........................278
Loading Vehicle..........................479
Capacities............................480
Tires ................................440
Locks..................................30
Automatic Door.........................32
Auto Unlock...........................32
Child Protection.........................33
Door.................................30
Power Door............................31
Low Tire Pressure System...................459Lubrication, Body.........................540
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)...................286
Maintenance Free Battery....................535
Maintenance Procedures....................530
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......294
Manual, Service..........................600
Manual Transaxle
Fluid Level Check.......................558
Lubricant Selection......................558
Map/Reading Lights.......................227
Marker Lights, Side........................574
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................553
Methanol...............................469
Mini-Trip Computer.......................314
Mirrors................................115
Automatic Dimming.....................116
Electric Powered........................117
Electric Remote.........................117
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INDEX 617

Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors...................116
Overhead Console.........................247
Overheating, Engine.......................302
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............4
Paint Care..............................559
Panic Alarm..............................24
Parking Brake............................422
Park Sense System, Rear....................237
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System)......214
Passing Light............................225
Pets...................................103
Pets, Transporting.........................103
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........441
Power
Brakes...............................424
Distribution Center (Fuses)................568
Door Locks............................31Inverter..............................267
Mirrors..............................117
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........262
Seats................................196
Steering..............................420
Sunroof..............................259
Transfer Unit..........................558
Windows..............................40
Power Steering Fluid.......................583
Power Transfer Unit.......................558
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................62
Preparation for Jacking.....................501
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................57
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .22
Radial Ply Tires..........................448
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........550
Radio Operation..........................368
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INDEX 619

Radio Remote Controls.....................366
Rear Air Conditioning......................379
Rear Axle (Differential).....................558
Rear Camera............................245
Rear Cupholder..........................269
Rear Drive Assembly.......................558
Rear Liftgate.............................44
Rear Park Sense System.....................237
Rear Seat, Folding.........................209
Rear Window Defroster.....................285
Rear Window Features.....................283
Rear Wiper/Washer........................283
Reclining Front Seats.......................202
Reclining Rear Seats.......................212
Recorder, Event Data.......................77
Recreational Towing.......................496
Reformulated Gasoline.....................469
Refrigerant..............................538
Release, Hood............................218Reminder, Lights On.......................222
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................61
Remote Control
Starting System.........................26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)..................22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........366
Remote Starting System......................26
Replacement Bulbs........................572
Replacement Keys.........................17
Replacement Parts.........................529
Replacement Tires.........................455
Reporting Safety Defects....................599
Resetting Oil Change Indicator................297
Restraint, Head...........................205
Restraints, Child...........................79
Restraints, Occupant........................45
Retractable Cargo Area Cover................280
Reverse Lights...........................576
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck
.................517
620 INDEX