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 vehicle 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.
674 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Child Restraints.........................86
Child Seat Installation .................102, 104
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......101
Infants And Child Restraints ................88
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....99
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt ............................. .102
LATCH Positions ........................94
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............97
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......93
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........89
Seating Positions ........................92
Using The Top Tether Anchorage ............105
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .525
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .620
Climate Control ......................... .398
Coin Holder ............................ .300Cold Weather Operation
....................448
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .507
Console, Floor .......................... .300
Console, Overhead ....................... .271
Contract, Service ......................... .669
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........612
Cooling System .......................... .609
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............611
Coolant Capacity ...................... .653
Coolant Level ......................... .613
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................613
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................610
Inspection ........................ .609, 613
Points To Remember .....................614
Pressure Cap ......................... .612
Radiator Cap ......................... .612
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......610, 653, 654
Corrosion Protection ...................... .618
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ............182, 371
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