CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may
result in false speedometer and odometer readings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body
clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard
against damage.
•Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer
•Install on Front Tires
•Due to limited clearance, a 185/55R15 tire with a
Security Chain Company (SCC) Super Z6 low profile
traction device or equivalent is recommended
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
•Because of restricted chain clearance between tires
and other suspension components, it is important
that only chains in good condition are used. Broken
chains can cause serious damage. Stop the vehicle
immediately if noise occurs that could indicate
chain breakage. Remove the damaged parts of the
chain before further use.
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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.9
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 351
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................34
Lane Change and Turn Signals................158
Lane Change Assist........................125
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................49
Latches.................................98
Hood................................120
Life of Tires.............................257
Liftgate (Sedan)...........................45
Light Bulbs..............................98
Lights..................................98
Airbag................................72
Anti-Lock.............................158
Brake Assist Warning....................233
Brake Warning.........................158
Bulb Replacement.......................330
Exterior...............................98
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..158
High Beam............................123
High Beam Indicator.....................158
Park................................123
Passing..............................123
Seat Belt Reminder......................158
Service...............................330
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............158
Traction Control........................233
Turn Signal............................98
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......158
Loading Vehicle
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..242
Locks
Automatic Door.........................43
Door.................................40
Power Door............................42
Lubrication, Body.........................309
Lug Nuts...............................275
Maintenance Free Battery....................306
358 INDEX
General Information.....................247
High Speed...........................250
Inflation Pressures.......................249
Life of Tires...........................257
Load Capacity.........................242
Pressure Warning Light...................158
Quality Grading........................350
Radial...............................250
Replacement...........................258
Rotation..............................261
Safety...............................235
Sizes................................236
Snow Tires............................252
Spinning.............................256
Tread Wear Indicators....................257
Tire Safety Information.....................235
Tire Service Kit...........................276
To Open Hood...........................120
Towing................................269
Disabled Vehicle........................293
Recreational...........................270
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........270
Traction................................222
Traction Control..........................231
Trailer Towing...........................269
Transaxle
Automatic.............................32
Transmission
Automatic............................215
Capacities............................333
Fluid................................334
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .37
Transporting Pets..........................95
Tread Wear Indicators......................257
Turn Signals.............................124
UCI Connector...........................199
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................350
362 INDEX
