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9-1. Specifications
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2) 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. Performance may differ significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
■
Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditio ns 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 braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning)
traction.
■
Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the hi ghest), B, and C, representing
the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissi-
pate heat when tested under cont rolled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degen-
erate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sud-
den tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labora-
tory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately
or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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AntennaSmart key system ................. 130
Radio .................................... 292
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 248
Function ................................ 248
Warning light ......................... 493
Approach warning ................... 221
Armrest ..................................... 389
Assist grips .............................. 390
Audio input............................... 277
Audio system
(Entune Audio) ...................... 273Antenna ................................ 292
Audio input ............................ 277
AUX port ............................... 309
Basic operations ................... 278
Bluetooth
® audio................... 321
CD player .............................. 293
iPod....................................... 299
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 293
Optimal use........................... 290
Portable music player ........... 277
Radio .................................... 291
Steering wheel audio switches.............................. 276
USB memory ........................ 304
Audio system (Entune Premium Audio with Navigation)
*
Automatic air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 460
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 366 Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ........ 123
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................... 194
Automatic High Beam ............. 196
Automatic light control
system.................................... 194
AUX port ................................... 277
Auxiliary boxes ................ 382, 384
Back door ................................. 125
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 479
Wattage ................................ 562
Battery (12-volt battery) Battery checking ................... 442
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................... 541
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 265
Warning light......................... 492
Battery (traction battery) .......... 78
Bluetooth
®............................... 352
Audio system ....... ................. 321
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 323
Registering/removing a Bluetooth
® device ........... 315
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ................................. 317
Wireless communication....... 310
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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High mounted stoplightReplacing .............................. 481
Hill-start assist control............ 249
Hood ......................................... 424
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 383
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 28
Horn .......................................... 147
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Location .................................. 78
Specification ......................... 557
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air intake vent .......................... 79
Hybrid system ............................ 74 Emergency shut off system .... 79
Energy monitor/consumption
screen......................... 102, 108
EV drive mode ...................... 181
High voltage components ....... 78
Hybrid System Indicator.......... 98
Hybrid system precautions ..... 78
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 262
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 537
Overheating .......................... 546
Power switch......................... 174
Regenerative braking.............. 76
Starting the hybrid system .... 174
Vehicle proximity
notification system ................ 75
Hybrid System Indicator ........... 98
Hybrid transmission ................ 183 I/M test ...................................... 421
Identification
Engine .................................. 556
Vehicle .................................. 555
Ignition switch
(Power switch)....................... 174Auto power off function ......... 178
Changing the power switch modes ..................... 177
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 485
Starting the hybrid system .... 174
Ignition switch light
(power switch light) .............. 375
Illuminated entry system ........ 377
Immobilizer system ................... 83
Indicators ................................... 86
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 585
Maintenance data ................. 416
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 448
Inside rear view mirror ............ 149
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 94
Interior lights ........................... 375
Switch ........................... 376, 377
Wattage ................................ 562I

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Tail lightsLight switch ........................... 191
Replacing light bulbs............. 481
Talk switch ............................... 337
Telephone switch .................... 337
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ................. 83
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 561
Warning light ......................... 497
Tire pressure warning system
Function ................................ 447
Initializing .............................. 447
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 447
Registering ID codes ............ 448
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 448
Warning light ......................... 497
Tire information ....................... 566 Tires .......................................... 446
Chains .................................. 266
Checking............................... 446
Glossary ............................... 571
If you have a flat tire ............. 524
Inflation pressure .................. 455
Replacing.............................. 524
Rotating tires ........................ 446
Size....................................... 561
Snow tires ............................. 265
Spare tire ...................... 524, 561
Tire identification number ..... 568
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 447
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 569
Warning light......................... 497
Tools ......................................... 525
Top tether strap ......................... 70
Total load capacity .................. 554
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 173
Emergency towing ................ 486
Towing eyelet ....................... 488
Trailer towing ........................ 172
Traction control ....................... 248
Trailer towing ........................... 172
Transmission Driving mode select switch ... 247
Hybrid transmission .............. 183
P position switch ................... 184
Selecting a driving mode ...... 247
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TRAC (Traction Control)Function ................................ 248
VSC OFF switch ................... 250
Trip information ......................... 94
Trip meters ................................. 92
Troubleshooting ...................... 602
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs..... 478, 479
Turn signal lever ................... 189
Wattage ................................ 562
USB memory ............................ 304
USB port ................................... 277
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 387
Wattage ................................ 562
Vanity mirrors .......................... 387
Vanity lights .......................... 387
Wattage ................................ 562
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 555
Vehicle proximity notification system ................. 75
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 248
Voice command system.......... 358
Microphone ........................... 324
Switches ............................... 337
VSC
(Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 248 Warning buzzers
Approach warning................. 221
Brake system ....... ................. 492
Downshifting ......................... 185
Driver’s seat belt reminder.... 496
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder ...................... 496
Lane departure ..................... 230
Open door............................. 495
Pre-collision warning ............ 255
Radar cruise control ............. 221
Seat belt reminder ................ 496
Warning lights ABS ...................................... 493
Automatic headlight
leveling system................... 495
Brake system ....... ................. 492
Charging system................... 492
Cruise control ....................... 495
Driver’s seat belt reminder ............................. 496
Electronic engine control system .......... ...................... 493
Electric power steering ......... 493
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder ...................... 496
Go to service ........................ 502
High coolant temperature ..... 495
Hybrid system ...... ................. 492
LED headlight ....................... 494
Low engine oil pressure........ 492
Low fuel level ........................ 496
Low hybrid battery
(traction battery) ................. 495
Maintenance required reminder ............................. 496
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 493
Master warning light ............. 496
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