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.
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
404 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Latches.................................81
Hood................................107
Lead Free Gasoline........................295
Leaks, Fluid..............................81
Life of Tires.............................282
Liftgate (Sedan)...........................25
Light Bulbs..............................81
Lights..................................81
Airbag................................52
Anti-Lock.............................148
Brake Assist Warning....................260
Brake Warning.........................148
Bulb Replacement.......................383
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator).........148
Engine Temperature Warning...............148
Exterior...............................81
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..148
High Beam............................110
High Beam Indicator.....................148
Low Fuel.............................148
Oil Pressure...........................148
Park.................................110
Seat Belt Reminder......................148
Service...............................383
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............148
Traction Control........................260
Turn Signal............................81
Voltage..............................148
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......148
Loading Vehicle
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..267
Locks
Automatic Door.........................23
Door.................................20
Power Door............................22
Lubrication, Body.........................353
Lug Nuts...............................319
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Sun Roof...............................129
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........39
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........215
Tilt Steering Column.......................117
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........267
Tire Markings............................261
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Aging (Life of Tires).....................282
Air Pressure...........................272
Chains...............................284
Changing.............................320
Compact Spare.........................279
General Information.....................272
High Speed...........................275
Inflation Pressures.......................273
Jacking...............................320
Life of Tires...........................282
Load Capacity.........................267
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............286
Pressure Warning Light...................148
Quality Grading........................403
Radial...............................275
Replacement...........................283
Rotation..............................285
Safety...............................261
Sizes................................262
Snow Tires............................277
Spinning.............................281
Tread Wear Indicators....................281
Tire Safety Information.....................261
Tire Service Kit...........................308
To Open Hood...........................107
Towing................................301
Disabled Vehicle........................334
Recreational...........................302
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........302
Traction................................244
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Traction Control..........................254
Trailer Towing...........................301
Transaxle
Automatic.............................11
Transmission............................367
Automatic............................233
Fluid................................367
Manual..............................230
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .18
Transporting Pets..........................76
Tread Wear Indicators......................281
Trip Odometer...........................148
Turn Signals.............................110
UCI Connector...........................208
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................403
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .208
Unleaded Gasoline........................295
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................34
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............7
Vehicle Loading..........................268
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...............8
Vehicle Storage...........................221
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .148
Warnings and Cautions.......................7
Warranty Information........................4
Washer
Adding Fluid..........................355
Washers, Windshield.......................114
Washing Vehicle..........................370
Water
Driving Through........................245
Wheel and Wheel Trim.....................371
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care.................371
Wind Buffeting............................25
Window Fogging.........................220
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