Warning!
Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating,
or speed rating other than that specified for
your vehicle. Some combinations of
unapproved tires and wheels may change
suspension dimensions and performance
characteristics, resulting in changes to
steering, handling, and braking of your
vehicle. This can cause unpredictable
handling and stress to steering and
suspension components. You could lose
control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death. Use only the tire
and wheel sizes with load ratings approved
for your vehicle.
Never use a tire with a smaller load
index or capacity, other than what was
originally equipped on your vehicle. Using a
tire with a smaller load index could result in
tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.
Failure to equip your vehicle with tires
having adequate speed capability can
result in sudden tire failure and loss of
vehicle control.
Caution!
Replacing original tires with tires of a
different size may result in false
speedometer and odometer readings.
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 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 significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and differences in
road characteristics 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 performance.
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.
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INDEX
Accessories purchased by theowner ....................3
Active aerodynamics ...........60
Active safety systems ...........96
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV) System ..................99
Adaptive Cruise Control ........156
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ............156
Additional Heaters .............48
Additives, Fuel ..............250
AirBag.................. .116
Air Bag Components .....115,120
Air Bag Operation ..........117
Air Bag Warning Light .......115
Driver Knee Air Bag .........118
Enhanced Accident Response . .203
Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . .203
FrontAirBag ............ .116
If A Deployment Occurs ......120
Knee Impact Bolsters .......117
Maintaining Your Air Bag
System ............... .122
Redundant Air Bag Warning
Light ................. .116
Side Air Bags .............118
Transporting Pets ..........133
Air Bag Light ...............115
Air Bag Maintenance ..........122Air Pressure, Tires
............230
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........19
Alfa Active Suspension (AAS) .....149
Alfa DNA system .............146
Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) System ....96
Automatic Dimming Mirror ........33
Automatic Headlights ...........34
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...................43
Automatic transmission.........140
Auxiliary Driving Systems ........99
B-Pillar Location.............223
Battery .................. .212
Battery recharging ............212
Blind Spot Monitoring ..........99
Bodywork (cleaning and maintenance) .............235
Brakes .................. .243
brake fluid level ............211
Brightness, Interior Lights ........39
Camera, Rear..............170
Cargo Tie-Downs .............54
Certification Label ............173
Changing A Flat Tire ...........220
Checking levels ..............209
Child Restraint ..............123
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............125
Child Restraints ...........123 Child Seat Installation
........131
How To Stow An Unused ALR
Seat Belt ............... .129
Infants And Child Restraints . . . .124
LATCH Positions ..........126
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ............... .126
Older Children And Child
Restraints ...............124
Seating Positions ..........126
Using The Top Tether
Anchorage ..............132
Clean Air Gasoline ............249
Cleaning Wheels ............... .227
Climate Control ............42,45
Close The Hood ..............52
Compact Spare Tire ...........226
Contract, Service ............257
Courtesy mirror light (bulb replacement) ..............184
Cruise Control (Speed Control) . . . .156
Cupholder ..................59
Cupholders .................59
Customer Assistance ..........256
Daytime Running Lights .........35
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) .....35
Dimensions ............... .246
Direction indicators (changing a bulb) .................. .183
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