
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 condi-
tions 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.
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 perfor-
mance, which all passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of perfor-
mance 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.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the
driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom-
mended cold placard pressure.
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi
(7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the
outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will de-
crease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold
inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire pressure
after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour
period. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the
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STARTING AND OPERATING 351

Inspection............................. .422
Points To Remember ..................... .422
Pressure Cap ............................421
Radiator Cap .......................... .421
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .419, 447, 449, 450, 451
Corrosion Protection ........................427
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................135
Cruise Light ........................226, 227, 228
Cupholders .......................... .191, 432
Customer Assistance ........................460
Customer Programmable Features ...............242
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ..............125
Daytime Running Lights .....................120
Dealer Service ............................ .407
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ...................36
Deck Lid, Power Release ......................35
Defroster, Rear Window ..................... .198
Defroster, Windshield ........................77
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...................126
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................405
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ....................121
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ .408, 409
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................396 Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................422
Door Ajar ............................... .214
Door Ajar Light ............................214
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......27
Door Locks .......................... .20, 25
KeyFob................................25
Key Fob Emergency Key ....................21
Remote ................................25
Remote Keyless Entry ......................25
Door Locks, Automatic .......................27
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .................................313
E-85 Fuel ............................... .361
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .188
Electric Rear Window Defrost ..................198
Electric Remote
Mirrors .......................93
Electronic Brake Control System ................318
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................319
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................327
Traction Control System ....................323
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......433
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INDEX 469

Engine Temperature Warning................210
Exterior ................................79
Fog ...............................120, 214
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................380
Headlights ..........................116,444
Headlights On Reminder ...................120
Headlights On With Wipers ..............117,127
Headlight Switch .........................116
High Beam ............................ .121
High Beam/Low Beam Select ................121
Illuminated Entry .........................18
Instrument Cluster ........................116
Intensity Control ........................ .124
Interior ............................... .123
License ............................... .446
Lights On Reminder ..................... .120
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........215
Map Reading .......................... .122
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ............125
Park ..............................117,224
Passing ............................... .122
Reading ............................122, 176
Seat Belt Reminder .......................206
Security Alarm ..........................210
Service ............................ .443, 444Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
..........218, 351
Traction Control ........................ .326
Turn Signal .......................79, 121, 226
Vanity Mirror ............................95
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .210, 226
Loading Vehicle ........................366, 368
Capacities ............................. .368
Tires................................. .334
Load Leveling System .......................200
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode .......................237
Battery Saver On ........................ .237
Electrical Load Reduction ...................237
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................237
Locks .................................... 2
5
Automatic Door ..........................27
Auto Unlock .............................27
Child Protection ..........................27
Door ..................................25
Power Door .............................26
Low Tire Pressure System .....................351
Lubrication, Body ..........................416
Lug Nuts ............................... .381
Maintenance Free Battery .....................412
474 INDEX

Synthetic Engine Oil........................410
System, Remote Starting ......................22
Telescoping Steering Column ...............129, 130
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........275
Tilt Down .................................105
Up.................................. .105
Tilt Steering Column .....................129, 130
Time Delay, Headlight .......................118
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........334, 335
Tire Markings ............................ .328
Tires.......................... .79, 339, 343, 350
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .347
Air Pressure ........................ .334, 339
Chains ............................... .348
Changing .......................382, 385, 389
Compact Spare ..........................344
Flat Changing .......................... .389
General Information ...................339, 343
High Speed ............................ .341
Inflation Pressures ........................340
Jacking ........................ .382, 384, 385
Life Of Tires ............................347
Load Capacity .......................334, 336 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
.............351
Pressure Warning Light ....................218
Quality Grading ........................ .350
Radial ............................... .341
Replacement ........................ .347, 389
Rotation ...............................349
Safety ............................ .328, 339
Sizes .................................330
Snow Tires ............................ .342
Spare Tire .......................343, 345, 383
Spinning ...............................346
Trailer Towing .......................... .374
T r
ead Wear Indicators .....................346
Wheel Mounting ........................ .389
Tire Safety Information .......................328
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................372
To Open Hood ............................115
Towing ................................. .368
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .396
Guide .................................371
Recreational ............................378
Weight ............................... .371
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............378
Traction .................................312
Traction Control .......................... .323
480 INDEX