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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606 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Child Seat Installation.....................94
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........90
Infants And Child Restraints ................78
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....89
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......83
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........79
Seating Positions ........................82
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .482
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .557
Climate Control ......................... .362
Automatic ........................... .362
Coin Holder ............................ .243
Cold Weather Operation ....................402
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .468
Connector UCI................................ .358
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........358Console, Floor
.......................... .243
Console Shifter .......................... .413
SRT ................................ .413
Contract, Service ......................... .601
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........547
Cooling System .......................... .544
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............546
Coolant Capacity ...................... .581
Coolant Level ..................... .544, 548
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................548
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................545
Inspection ........................... .548
Points To Remember .....................549
Pressure Cap ......................... .547
Radiator Cap ......................... .547
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) . .545, 581, 583, 584
Corrosion Protection ...................... .554
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................174
Cruise Light ......................... .283, 285
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