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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 condi-
tions 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 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
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent 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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About Your Brakes........................434
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................438
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............569
Adding Fuel ............................ .492
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .563
Additives, Fuel .......................... .486
Airbag ..................................65
Airbag Deployment ........................76
Airbag Light .............................73
Airbag Maintenance ........................78
Airbag, Side ..............................68
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................69
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .554
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................557
Air Conditioning Filter .....................404
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............405
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .................385
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................557
Air Conditioning System ....................557 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .462
Alarm Light ............................ .310
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................429
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................568
Disposal ............................. .571
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................438
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................309
Appearance Care ........................ .580
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............18
Assist, Hill Start ..........................448
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................119
Automatic Door Locks ......................33
Automatic Headlights ..................... .226
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............320
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Automatic Transmission....................417
Adding Fluid ..........................576
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................578
Fluid Level Check .......................576
Fluid Type ............................605
Gear Ranges .......................... .421
Special Additives .......................575
Autostick ...............................427
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................34
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........269
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................269
Back-Up Lights .......................... .598
Battery .................................555
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Location ............................. .555
Belts, Seat ...............................51 Bluetooth®
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or
Audio Device After Pairing ................156
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the
Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone .........143
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile
Phone ...............................129
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................560
B-Pillar Location ..........................456
Brake Assist System .......................441
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............439
Brake Fluid ............................ .605
Brake, Parking .......................... .434
Brakes .................................437
Brake System ............................437
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................438
Fluid Check .......................... .573
Master Cylinder ........................573
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Parking............................. .434
Warning Light ........................ .307
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................419
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........106
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................230
Bulb Replacement ........................ .594
Bulbs, Light .............................111
Camera, Rear ............................251
Capacities, Fluid ..........................602
Caps, Filler Fuel .................................492
Oil (Engine) .......................... .545
Power Steering ........................ .434
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................570
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................108
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .287
Cargo Area Features .......................284
Cargo Compartment .......................284 Light
............................... .284
Luggage Carrier ........................293
Cargo Load Floor ........................ .285
Cargo Management System ..................285
Rollaway Tonneau Cover ..................287
Tri-Fold Load Floor ..................... .285
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .286
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................285
Car Washes ............................ .580
Cellular Phone .......................... .375
Certification Label ........................ .494
Chains, Tire ............................ .471
Changing A Flat Tire .......................518
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .451
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .302
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............107
Checks, Safety .......................... .107
Child Restraint ............................80
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Child RestraintsChild Seat Installation ....................101
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint .....97
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt ..............................99
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......90
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ........................484
Cleaning Wheels ...............................582
Coin Holder ............................ .278
Cold Weather Operation ....................415
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............374
Compact Spare Tire ........................466
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .323
Connector UCI................................ .372
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........372
Conserving Fuel ..........................321 Console, Floor
.......................... .278
Console, Overhead ........................253
Contract, Service ..........................619
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........570
Cooling System .......................... .566
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............569
Coolant Capacity .......................602
Coolant Level ..........................567
Disposal of Used Coolant .................571
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................567
Inspection ............................571
Points to Remember .....................572
Pressure Cap ..........................570
Radiator Cap ..........................570
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............568
Corrosion Protection .......................580
Cupholders ............................ .275
Customer Assistance .......................617
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Data Recorder, Event.......................79
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............231
Daytime Running Lights ....................227
Dealer Service ............................550
Defroster, Rear Window .....................292
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .109
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................232
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................547
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................230
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................576
Oil (Engine) .......................... .551
Power Steering ........................ .434
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................539
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................571
Door Locks Door Locks ............................31
KeyFob...............................31 Remote
...............................31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................31
Door Locks, Automatic ......................33
Door Opener, Garage .......................256
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .431
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......321
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) ......350
E-85 Fuel ...............................488
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........269
Electrical Power Outlets .....................269
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................121
Electronic Brake Control System ...............439
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................438
Brake Assist System .....................441
Traction Control System ...................442
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............442
630 INDEX