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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 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
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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 allpassenger 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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Passing............................. .233
Reading ............................. .260
Rear Servicing ........................ .656
Rear Tail ............................ .656
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .329
Security Alarm ........................ .327
Service .............................. .652
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .324
Side Marker .......................... .655
SmartBeams .......................... .233
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............323
Traction Control ....................... .495
Turn Signal .......................... .127
Voltage ............................. .330
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......319
Loading Vehicle ......................... .292
Capacities ........................... .546
Tires ............................... .506
Load Leveling System ..................... .302Locks
..................................37
Door .................................37
Lubrication, Body ........................ .624
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................302
Lug Nuts .............................. .575
Maintenance Free Battery ....................620
Maintenance Procedures ....................613
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .662
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......324
Manual, Service ......................... .676
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .260
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............220
Memory Seat ........................... .139
Methanol .............................. .534
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .345
Mirrors ............................... .136
Automatic Dimming .....................137
Electric
Remote ........................ .139
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Recreational.......................... .559
Weight .............................. .550
Towing Assistance ........................ .166
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........559
Traction ............................... .481
Traction Control ......................... .490
Traction Control Switch .....................490
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................496
Trailer Towing .......................... .546
Cooling System Tips .....................558
Hitches ............................. .549
Minimum Requirements ..................552
Tips................................ .557
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................551
Wiring .............................. .556
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .550
Trailer Weight ........................... .550
Transmission ........................... .635
Automatic ........................... .468Fluid
............................... .635
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .29
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .263
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........22
Transporting Pets .........................119
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .519
Trip Odometer .......................... .319
Turn Signals ............................ .319
UCI Connector .......................... .382
Uconnect® Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............169
Operation ............................ .154
Phone Call Features .....................161
Phone Features ........................ .164
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect®
Phone .............................. .171
Uconnect® 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode ........365
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