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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 pas-
senger 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.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to minimize
the drain on your vehicle’s battery:
• Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
• Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service
(i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air
conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the
fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility
of compressor damage when the system is started again.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............248
Additives, Fuel ........................... .290
Air Bag Air Bag Operation ........................113
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................114
Enhanced Accident Response .............120, 229
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................229
FrontAirBag ...........................111
If Deployment Occurs .....................119
Knee Impact Bolsters ......................114
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............121
Maintenance ........................... .121
Transporting Pets ....................... .142
Air Bag Light .......................... .74, 143
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......242
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................242
Air Conditioner Refrigerant ................242, 243
Air Conditioner System ..................... .242
Air Conditioning Filter .......................53
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .............52, 54
Air Filter ............................... .242
Air Pressure Tires................................. .267
Alarm Security Alarm ...........................22 Alterations/Modifications
Vehicle .................................6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................247, 292
Disposal .............................. .249
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................88
Anti-Lock Warning Light ......................78
Assist, Hill Start ............................90
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .296
Auto Down Power Windows ...................55
Automatic Transmission ..................154, 156
Adding Fluid ....................... .253, 294
Fluid And Filter Change ...................253
Fluid Change .......................... .253
Fluid Level Check .....................252, 253
Fluid Type ......................... .252, 294
Special Additives ........................ .253
Auto Up Power Windows .....................56
Auxiliary
Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ..........63
Axle Fluid .............................. .294
Battery .............................. .76, 239
Charging System Light .....................76
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................18
Belts, Seat ............................... .143
Body Builders Guide ..........................5
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Towing............................... .228
Emission Control System Maintenance ............84
Engine ................................. .237
Air Cleaner ............................ .242
Block Heater ........................... .151
Break-In Recommendations .................152
Checking Oil Level ...................... .238
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .292
Cooling .............................. .246
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................143, 291
Fails To Start ........................... .150
Flooded, Starting ........................ .150
Jump Starting .......................... .220
Oil .............................. .240, 292
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .237, 241
Oil Filter .............................. .241
Oil Selection ........................ .240, 292
Oil Synthetic ........................... .241
Overheating ........................... .223
Starting .............................. .149
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .241
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................241
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........120, 229
Ethanol ................................. .289
Exhaust Gas Cautions ....................143, 291 Exhaust System
....................... .143, 244
Exterior Lights ......................... .41, 145
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .242
Air Conditioning ..........................53
Engine Oil ......................... .241, 292
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .241
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................ .191
Turn Signals ......................... .82, 145
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .150
Fluid, Brake ............................. .294
Fluid
Capacities ........................... .292
Fluid Leaks .............................. .146
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .251
Engine Oil ............................ .238
Power Steering ......................... .163
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .292
Fog Lights ................................42
Fold-Flat Seats .............................29
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................191
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .226
Fuel ................................... .288
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