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.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
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588 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Child Seat Installation.....................89
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........85
Infants And Child Restraints ................74
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....84
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................86
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......78
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........74
Seating Positions ........................77
Using The Top Tether Anchorage .............90
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .465
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .543
Climate Control ......................... .338
Automatic ........................... .338
Cold Weather Operation ....................381
Console, Overhead ....................... .198
Console Shifter .......................... .397
SRT ................................ .397Contract, Service
......................... .583
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........533
Cooling System .......................... .529
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............531
Coolant Capacity ....................565, 566
Coolant Level ..................... .529, 534
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................533
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................530
Inspection ........................... .534
Points To Remember .....................534
Pressure Cap ......................... .533
Radiator Cap ......................... .533
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ..............530, 565, 566, 567, 568
Corrosion Protection ...................... .540
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................158
Cruise Light ......................... .255, 256
Cupholders ......................... .214, 547
Customer Assistance ...................... .581
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