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.
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WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 643
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............585
Adding Fuel ............................ .498
Additives, Fuel .......................... .496
Adjust Down ........................... .140, 141
Forward ......................... .140, 141
Rearward ........................ .140, 141
Up ............................. .140, 141
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .175
AirBag.............................. .67, 68
Advance Front Air Bag ....................69
Air Bag Operation .......................70
Air Bag Warning Light ....................78
Enhanced Accident Response ................78
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................81
FrontAirBag...........................67
If A Deployment Occurs ...................76
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................71
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............80Side Air Bags
...........................71
Transporting Pets .......................112
Air Bag Deployment ........................67
Air Bag Light ..................... .78, 115, 237
Air Bag Maintenance .......................80
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .567
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................573
Air Conditioning ..................... .345, 350
Air Conditioning Controls ................345, 350
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........364, 367
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..........573, 574, 575
Air Conditioning System ..........345, 350, 363, 573
Air Pressure, Tires .....................468, 480
Alarm, Panic .............................28
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................21, 240
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................21
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................584
Capacities ........................... .621
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Disposal............................. .587
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................439
Appearance Care ........................ .597
Ashtray ................................211
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .442
Auto Down Power Windows ..................46
Automatic Door Locks ......................38
Automatic Headlights ..................... .159
Automatic High Beams .....................161
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........363
Automatic Transmission ....................593
Adding Fluid ......................... .595
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................597
Fluid Level Check ...................... .594
Fluid Type ........................ .593, 624
Shifting ............................. .404
Special Additives ...................... .594
Axle Fluid ....................... .591, 592, 624Axle Lubrication
..................... .591, 592
Back-Up Camera ......................... .201
Battery ............................ .242, 572
Charging System Light ...................242
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........29
Belts, Seat ...............................115
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................576
B-Pillar Location ......................... .462
Brake Assist System ...................... .442
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............438
Brake Fluid ......................... .590, 624
Brake System ........................ .438, 589
Fluid Check .......................... .590
Master Cylinder ....................... .590
Parking ............................. .435
Warning Light ........................ .238
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................404
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INDEX 647
Bulb Replacement........................ .615
Bulbs, Light ..........................117,614
Cab Top Clearance Lights ...................619
Camera, Rear ........................... .201
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........621
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .621
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .566
Power Steering ........................ .434
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................587
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............114,498
Cargo Light ............................ .168
Car Washes ............................ .598
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............618
Center Seat Storage Compartment .............218
Certification Label ........................ .500
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .457
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .561 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety
..............114
Checks, Safety ............................114
Child Restraint ............................82
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................87
Child Restraints .........................82
Child Seat Installation .................99, 102
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........98
Infants And Child Restraints ................84
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....97
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................99
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............94
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......89
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........86
Seating Positions ........................88
Cigar Lighter ............................211
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .494
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DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................587
Door Ajar .............................. .247
Door Ajar Light ......................... .247
Door Locks Door Locks ............................36
KeyFob...............................36
Remote ...............................36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................36
Door Locks, Automatic ......................38
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .432
Dual Rear Wheels ..................483, 533, 543
Electrical Power Outlets .....................206
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................223
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case .............423
Electronic Brake Control System ...............438Anti-Lock Brake System
..................439
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................451
Traction Control System ...................445
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................412
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........178
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............446
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........244
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . .201, 266 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .266
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu ............................... .266
EVIC Messages ........................ .266
Selectable Menu Items ....................274
Emergency Brake ........................ .435
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................549
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................532
Jump Starting ......................... .544
Tow Hooks ........................... .551
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GVWR................................ .500
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .432
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................532
Headlights ............................. .615
Automatic ........................... .159
Cleaning ............................ .602
High Beam ........................... .169
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........169
Passing ............................. .169
Switch .............................. .159
Head Restraints ......................... .147
Heated Mirrors ...................... .136, 223
Heater ............................. .345, 350
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .169
Hill Descent Control ...................... .452
Hill Descent Control Indicator ................452Hill Start Assist
.......................... .442
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .507
Hoisting ............................... .544
Hood Release ........................... .156
Hub Caps .............................. .541
Ignition .................................16
Key .............................. .12, 16
Ignition Key Removal .......................16
Illuminated Entry ..........................23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................18
Inflation Pressure Tires .....................480
Information Center, Vehicle ...............266, 285
Inside Rearview Mirror ..................124, 132
Instrument Cluster ...........229, 232, 241, 246, 263
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............228
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............602
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ..............513
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INDEX 653
Interior Appearance Care....................600
Interior Lights .......................... .165
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............171
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... .212
Jack Location ........................... .536
Jump Starting ........................... .544
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........20
Programming Additional Transmitters .........20
Key-In Reminder ..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................41
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ..............315, 332
Passive Entry ...........................41
Passive Entry Programming ..........41, 315, 332
Keyless Entry System .......................24
Key, Replacement ..........................20 Keys
...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................18
Lane Change And Turn Signals ...............168
Lane Change Assist ....................... .169
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................53
Latches ................................117
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .494
Leaks, Fluid .............................118
Life Of Tires ............................ .477
Light Bulbs ..............................117
Lights ..............................117,157
AirBag ........................78, 115, 237
Automatic Headlights ....................159
Brake Assist Warning ....................449
Brake Warning ........................ .238
Bulb Replacement ....................614, 615
Cap Top Clearance ..................... .619
Cargo .............................. .168
654 INDEX