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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
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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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 MotorVehicle 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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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .198
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............586
Adding Fuel ............................ .495
Additives, Fuel .......................... .489
Airbag ..................................69
Airbag Deployment ........................81
Airbag Light .............................77
Airbag Maintenance ........................82
Airbag, Side ..............................73
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................73
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .570
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................573
Air Conditioning Filter .....................398
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............399
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .................392
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................573
Air Conditioning System ....................390
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .465Alarm
Arm The System ........................20
Disarm The System .......................21
Tamper Alert ...........................23
Alarm, Panic .............................26
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................20
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................424
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............9
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................585
Disposal ............................. .588
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................443
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................292
Appearance Care ........................ .596
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .449
Auto Down Power Windows ..................43
Automatic Headlights ..................... .176
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........390
Automatic Transmission ....................415
Adding Fluid ......................... .595
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Fluid and Filter Changes..................595
Fluid Change ......................... .595
Fluid Level Check ...................... .594
Fluid Type ........................... .594
Gear Ranges .......................... .416
Special Additives ...................... .594
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........256
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................256
Battery ................................ .305
Charging ............................ .305
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........26
Belts, Seat ...............................54
Blind Spot Monitoring ..................... .136
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................578
B-Pillar Location ......................... .460
Brake Assist System ...................... .444
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............442
Brake Fluid ............................ .590Brake System
........................... .590
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .443
Fluid Check .......................... .590
Master Cylinder ....................... .590
Parking ............................. .439
Warning Light ........................ .295
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................414
Bulb Replacement ........................ .612
Bulbs, Light .............................118
Camera, Rear ........................... .239
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .618
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .544
Oil (Engine) .......................... .569
Power Steering ........................ .438
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................587
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................115
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .273
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Cargo Area Features...................... .272
Cargo Compartment ...................... .272
Light ............................... .273
Luggage Carrier ....................... .278
Cargo Light ............................ .273
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .274
Car Washes ............................ .596
Cellular Phone .......................... .382
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............617
Certification Label ........................ .499
Chains, Tire ............................ .475
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .529
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .455
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .564
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............114
Checks, Safety ............................114
Child Restraint ............................85
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation ....................107 Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint . . . .102
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt
................................ .104
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......93
Child Safety Locks .........................35
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .487
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .598
Climate Control ......................... .382
Cold Weather Operation ....................409
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............381
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .470
Console, Overhead ....................... .241
Contract, Service ......................... .635
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........587
Cooling System .......................... .584
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............586
Coolant Capacity ...................... .618
Coolant Level ......................... .588
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Disposal of Used Coolant.................588
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................585
Inspection ........................... .584
Points to Remember .....................589
Pressure Cap ......................... .587
Radiator Cap ......................... .587
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............585
Corrosion Protection ...................... .596
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................198
Cupholders ............................ .263
Customer Assistance ...................... .633
Data Recorder, Event .......................84
Daytime Running Lights ....................178
Dealer Service ........................... .565
Defroster, Rear Window .....................277
Defroster, Windshield ......................116
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .567Power Steering
........................ .438
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................555
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................588
Door Locks ..............................32
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......35
Door Locks ............................32
KeyFob...............................32
Remote ...............................32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................32
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .244
Driving ............................... .431
E-85 Fuel .............................. .492
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .414
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........256
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................277
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................133
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case .............424
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Electronic Brake Control System...............442
Brake Assist System .....................444
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............444
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........194
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............445
Electronic Vehicle Information Center Instrument Cluster Display .................31
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......299
Change Engine Oil ..................... .305
Change Engine Oil Indicator System ..........305
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .301
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu ............................... .301
EVIC Display ......................... .303
EVIC Messages ........................ .301
Remote Start ...........................31
Selectable Menu Items ....................312
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................549 Hazard Warning Flasher
..................526
Jacking .............................. .529
Jump Starting ......................... .545
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........564
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .570
Block Heater ...........................411
Break-In Recommendations ................113
Compartment ......................... .561
Compartment Identification ................561
Cooling ............................. .584
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................50
Fails to Start .......................... .410
Flooded, Starting ...................... .410
Fuel Requirements ..................... .486
Jump Starting ......................... .545
Oil................................. .567
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .569
Oil Selection .......................... .568
646 INDEX