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See the Tire Sizing Chart example
found in the “Tire Safety Information”
section of this manual for more
information relating to the Load Index
and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two
front tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
affect your vehicle’s handling. If you
ever replace a wheel, make sure that
the wheel’s specifications match those
of the original wheels.
It is recommended you contact your
authorized tire dealer or original
equipment dealer with any questions
you may have on tire specifications or
capability. Failure to use equivalent
replacement tires may adversely affect
the safety, handling, and ride of your
vehicle.
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
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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Heated Mirrors...............34
High Beam Headlights ..........35
Automatic High Beam
Headlights ................36
Hill Start Assist (HSA) System .....98
Hood.....................52
Hood Release ...............52
Identification data ............238
Ignition ....................17
Installing electrical/electronic devices ...................3
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display .....64
Reconfigurable Instrument
Cluster Display .............64
Instrument Panel Features Instrument Panel Features ......62
Interior Ambient Lighting .........38
Interior Lights ................37
Interiors (cleaning) ............236
Internal Equipment ............55
Jack Operation.............218
Jump Starting ............194,195
Key Fob
Remote Keyless Entry ........14
Keyless Entry System/Immobilizer System ..................18
Lane Change ...............36
Lane Change And Turn Signals ....36Lane Departure Warning System . . .167
LaneSense
............... .167
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...........110
Life Of Tires ............... .231
Lifting The Vehicle ............218
Light bulbs types of bulbs ............180
Light Switch ................34
Lights AirBag ............... .115
Automatic Headlights ........34
Courtesy/Reading ......37,38,39
Daytime Running ...........35
Hazard Warning Flasher ......179
Headlight Switch .........34,35
Headlights .............34,35
High Beam ...............35
Instrument Cluster ........34,35
Intensity Control ............39
Interior ...............38,39
Map Reading .............37
Park ...................35
Reading .................37
Turn Signal ...............36
Loading Vehicle .............173
Tires ................. .222
Luggage compartment light (bulb replacement) ..........183
Luggage/Cargo Capacity ........53
Manual, Service.............257
Methanol ................. .248
Mirrors Automatic Dimming .........33
Electric Powered ...........33
Electric Remote ............33
Heated .................34
OBD System ...............94
Occupant Restraints ..........108
Overheating, Engine ...........197
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) ..........257
Paintwork (cleaning and
maintenance) .............235
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) System . . .98
Park Sensors system ..........162
Passive Entry (system) ..........22
Performance (top speed) ........253
Pets .................... .133
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...............222
Power Mirrors .................33
Seats ..................27
Sunroof .................50
Power Sunroof ...............50
Power supply ...............240
Power windows ..............49
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts . .113
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Supplemental Restraint System -AirBag ................ .116
Suspension ............... .243
Symbols ....................6
Telescoping Steering Column .....31
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo .........54
Tilt Steering Column ...........31
Tire And Loading Information Placard ................ .222
Tire Markings ...............218
Tire Safety Information .........218
Tire Service Kit ..............191
Tires...............225,229,232 Aging (Life Of Tires) .........231
Air Pressure .............229
Changing ...............218
Compact Spare ...........225
Flat Changing ............191
General Information ......225,229
High Speed .............230
Inflation Pressures .........229
Jacking ............... .218
Life Of Tires .............231
Load Capacity ............222
Quality Grading ...........232 Radial
................ .230
Replacement .............231
Safety ..............218,229
Snow Tires ..............228
Spare Tire ............225,226
Spinning ...............230
Tread Wear Indicators .......231
ToOpenHood...............52
Tow Hooks, Emergency ........200
Towing Disabled Vehicle ...........198
Towing trailers ..............174
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ................ .106
Traction Control System (TCS) .....97
Transmission ...............241
Transporting animals ..........175
Transporting passengers ........175
T
ransporting Pets ............133
Tread Wear Indicators ..........231
Turn Signals .................36
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .....232
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt . . .112
Use of the Owner’s Manual ........5
Vehicle changes/alterations.......3
Vehicle identification number .....238
Vehicle Loading ...........173,222
Vent Operation ...............42
Warning Flasher, Hazard .......179
Warranty Information ..........256
Washer fluid for windshield/headlights ........209
Washers, Windshield ...........40
Weights ................. .247
Wheel And Wheel Trim .........226
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ......226
Wheels and tires .............218
Windows (cleaning) ...........235
Windshield wiper .............40
replacing blades ...........214
Windshield wiper/washer Smart washing function .......40
Windshield Wipers ............40
Wrecker Towing .............198