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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
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 departsignificantly 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
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Traction Control System...................495
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........235
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............495
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........321
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......339
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................567
Jacking .......................... .581, 589
Jump Starting ......................... .600
Overheating .......................... .567
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........615
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .621
Block Heater ......................... .468
Break-In Recommendations ................118
Checking Oil Level ..................... .618
Compartment ......................... .613
Compartment Identification ................613
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................630, 661 Cooling
............................. .629
Exhaust Gas Caution .................119,540
Flooded, Starting ...................... .466
Fuel Requirements ...................536, 660
Oil .......................... .618, 660, 661
Oil Filter ............................ .621
Oil Selection ...................... .619, 660
Oil Synthetic ......................... .620
Overheating .......................... .567
Starting ............................. .465
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .620
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................620
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............89
Entry System, Illuminated ....................19
Ethanol ............................ .537, 540
Event Data Recorder ........................92
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................119,540
Exhaust System .......................119,622
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Interior............................. .225
License ............................. .659
Lights On Reminder .....................224
Low Fuel ............................ .328
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........329
Park ............................ .336, 657
Passing ............................. .229
Reading ............................. .250
Rear Servicing ........................ .658
Rear Tail Lamps ....................... .658
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .316
Security Alarm ........................ .324
Service .......................... .655, 657
Side Marker .......................... .658
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............332
Traction Control ....................... .498
Turn Signal ..................122, 335, 657, 658
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .322, 335
Loading Vehicle ....................282, 546, 548 Capacities
........................... .548
Tires ............................... .507
Load Leveling System ..................... .291
Locks ..................................34
Door .................................34
Lubrication, Body ........................ .627
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................291
Lug Nuts .............................. .580
Maintenance Free Battery ....................624
Maintenance Procedures ....................617
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .666
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .329, 615
Manual, Service ......................... .679
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .250
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............216
Memory Seat ........................ .134, 216
Methanol .............................. .537
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .347
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Towing............................... .549
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................160
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .607
Guide .............................. .553
Recreational .......................... .562
Weight .............................. .553
Towing Assistance ........................ .160
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........562
Traction ............................... .481
Traction Control ......................... .495
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................500
Trailer Towing .......................... .549
Cooling System Tips .....................561
Hitches ............................. .551
Minimum Requirements ..................555
Tips................................ .560
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................554
Wiring .............................. .558
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .553Trailer Weight
........................... .553
Transmission ........................... .638
Automatic ........................ .468, 638
Fluid ............................ .638, 663
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .28
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .....254
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........20
Transporting Pets .........................117
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .521
Turn Signals ..................... .335, 657, 658
UCI Connector .......................... .384
Uconnect Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............163
Uconnect 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode ........367
Operating Instructions CD Mode ............362
Operating Instructions Radio Mode ..........359
Playing MP3 Files ...................... .365
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