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.
504 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Fuel Requirements..................... .379
Jump Starting ......................... .405
Oil................................. .424
Oil Change Interval ..................... .425
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .425
Oil Selection .......................... .425
Oil Synthetic ......................... .426
Overheating .......................... .392
Starting ............................. .295
Temperature Gauge ..................... .213
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .425
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............69
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .380
Event Data Recorder ........................73
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................98
Exhaust System ...........................98
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................109
Exterior Lighting ......................... .161Exterior Lights
.......................... .101
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .383
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .426
Air Conditioning ...................... .288
Engine Oil ........................... .426
Engine Oil Disposal .....................426
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .392
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .166
Flooded Engine Starting ....................301
Fluid, Brake ............................ .473
Fluid Capacities ......................... .471
Fluid Leaks ............................ .101
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................447
Brake ............................... .444
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