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are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro-
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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 vehicle 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 depart
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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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WARNING!(Continued)
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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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............368
Additives, Fuel .......................... .286
AirBag.................................47 Advance Front Air Bag ....................49
Air Bag Operation .......................50
Air Bag Warning Light ....................58
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................51
Enhanced Accident Response ................57
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................60
FrontAirBag...........................47
If A Deployment Occurs ...................56
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................51
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............59
Transporting Pets ........................85
Air Bag Deployment ........................47
Air Bag Light ...................... .58, 88, 154
Air Bag Maintenance .......................59
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .358
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................360Air Conditioning Refrigerant
..............360, 361
Air Conditioning System ....................360
Air Filter .............................. .358
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .266
Air Recirculation ......................... .208
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................16
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................16
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............367, 396
Disposal ............................. .370
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................244
Appearance Care ........................ .377
Ashtray ............................... .134
Audio Systems (Radio) .....................201
Auto Down Power Windows ..................27
Automatic Transaxle .....................12, 223
Automatic Transmission ..............226, 228, 376
Adding Fluid ...................... .376, 399
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................376
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Fluid Change......................... .376
Fluid Level Check ...................375, 376
Fluid Type ........................ .375, 399
Special Additives ...................... .375
Auto Up Power Windows ....................27
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........130
Axle Lubrication ......................... .399
Battery ............................ .156, 359
Charging System Light ...................156
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........19
Belts, Seat ...............................88
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................361
B-Pillar Location ......................... .260
Brake Assist System ...................... .246
Brake Fluid ............................ .399
Brake, Parking .......................... .241
Brake System ........................ .244, 372Anti-Lock (ABS)
....................... .244
Fluid Check ....................... .373, 399
Master Cylinder ....................... .373
Parking ............................. .241
Warning Light ........................ .159
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................228
Bulb Replacement ..................... .392, 393
Bulbs, Light .......................... .90, 392
Camera, Rear ........................... .128
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .396
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .289
Oil (Engine) ....................... .349, 357
Power Steering ........................ .240
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................370
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................87, 288
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .136
Car Washes ............................ .377
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Cellular Phone.......................... .204
Certification Label ........................ .291
Chains, Tire ............................ .277
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .255
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .352
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............86
Checks, Safety ............................86
Child Restraint ............................61
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................66
Child Restraints .........................61
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........75
Infants And Child Restraints ................64
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........64
Cigar Lighter ........................... .134
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .285
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .379
Climate Control ......................... .205Manual
............................. .205
Cold Weather Operation ....................224
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .271
Contract, Service ..........................411
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........370
Cooling System .......................... .366
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............368
Coolant Capacity ...................... .396
Coolant Level ......................... .371
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................370
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................367
Inspection ........................ .366, 371
Points To Remember .....................371
Pressure Cap ......................... .370
Radiator Cap ......................... .370
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......367, 396, 397
Corrosion Protection ...................... .377
Cruise Light ............................ .175
Cupholders ............................ .134
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