
318SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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.
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
passenger 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 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.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that 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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Cruise Light
................................................... 103Customer Assistance..................................... 328Cybersecurity................................................. 141
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Daytime Running Lights................................... 53Dealer Service............................................... 277Defroster, Windshield.................................... 242De-Icer, Remote Start...................................... 19Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.............................. 57Deleting A Phone........................................... 175Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 104Dimmer Switch Headlight..................................................... 53DipsticksOil (Engine)................................................ 276Disable Vehicle Towing.................................. 268Disc Drive...................................................... 168Disconnecting................................................ 175DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 288Disturb........................................................... 177Door Ajar................................................... 98, 99Door Ajar Light.......................................... 98, 99Drag & Drop................................................... 158Driver Memory Presets.................................. 166Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 28DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 187Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 186Traction Control System........................... 191Electric Parking Brake................................... 111Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 49Electronic Stability Control (ESC).................. 188Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light......... 98Emergency Braking....................................... 198Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 264Emergency, In Case OfHazard Warning Flasher........................... 245Jacking............................................ 249, 251Jump Starting........................................... 262Overheating.............................................. 265Towing...................................................... 268Emission Control System Maintenance........ 105Engine........................................................... 275Air Cleaner................................................ 278Block Heater............................................. 110Break-In Recommendations..................... 110Checking Oil Level.................................... 276Compartment........................................... 275Compartment Identification...................... 275Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 326Cooling..................................................... 286Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 244Fails To Start............................................ 109Flooded, Starting...................................... 109Fuel Requirements................................... 323
Oil.................................................... 277, 326Oil Filler Cap............................................. 275Oil Filter.................................................... 278Oil Selection..................................... 277, 326Oil Synthetic.............................................. 278Overheating.............................................. 265Starting..................................................... 106Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 223, 270Ethanol.......................................................... 324Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 244Exhaust System................................... 244, 285Exterior Lighting..................................... 53, 301Exterior Lights...................... 53, 243, 299, 301
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 278Air Conditioning................................. 70, 280Engine Oil........................................ 278, 326Engine Oil Disposal................................... 278FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 245Turn Signals..................... 53, 103, 243, 301Flash-To-Pass............................................ 53, 54Flat Tire Changing.......................249, 301, 313Flat Tire Stowage........................ 256, 301, 313Flooded Engine Starting................................ 109Fluid Capacities............................................ 326Fluid Leaks.................................................... 243
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Key Fob Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)
................................... 14Keyless Enter-N-Go.......................................... 22Passive Entry............................................... 22Keys................................................................. 12
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Lane Change And Turn Signals........................ 53Lane Change Assist.................................. 53, 55Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 204Latches.......................................................... 243Hood........................................................... 80Lead Free Gasoline........................................ 323Leaks, Fluid................................................... 243Life Of Tires................................................... 312Liftgate............................................................ 81Power.......................................................... 81Light Bulbs........................................... 243, 301Lighter Cigar............................................................ 78Lights............................................................. 243Air Bag.......................................97, 213, 242Battery Saver............................................... 55Brake Assist Warning................................ 190Brake Warning............................................ 97Bulb Replacement........................... 299, 301Cruise........................................................ 103Daytime Running......................................... 53
Dimmer Switch, Headlight........................... 53Engine Temperature Warning...................... 98Exterior............................................ 243, 301Fog.............................................................. 54Headlights............................................ 53, 54High Beam/Low Beam Select...................... 53Instrument Cluster....................................... 53Intensity Control.......................................... 56Interior......................................................... 55Lights On Reminder.............................. 53, 54Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 101Park.......................................................... 103Passing................................................. 53, 54Reading....................................................... 55Seat Belt Reminder..................................... 99Security Alarm.......................................... 100Service..................................................... 299Side Marker.............................................. 301Traction Control........................................ 190Turn Signals.................... 53, 103, 243, 301Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions...................................98, 103Load Floor, Cargo............................................. 82Load Shed Battery Saver Mode....................... 95Load Shed Battery Saver On............................ 95Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction.............. 95Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............... 95
Loading Vehicle...................................... 82, 129Tires.......................................................... 306Low Tire Pressure System............................. 199Lubrication, Body.......................................... 282Lug Nuts........................................................ 322Luggage Carrier................................................83
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Maintenance Free Battery............................ 276Maintenance Schedule................................. 271Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)..................................... 101, 105ManualPark Release............................................ 266Service...................................................... 331Map/Reading Lights........................................55Marker Lights, Side....................................... 301Media Hub.......................................................75Media Mode.................................................. 168Memory Seat....................................................49Methanol....................................................... 324Mini-Trip Computer..........................................96Mirrors.............................................................48Automatic Dimming.....................................48Electric Remote...........................................49Exterior Folding............................................49Heated.........................................................48Outside........................................................48Rearview............................................ 48, 245Vanity...........................................................48
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Spare Tire Changing
...................................... 249Spare Tire Stowage....................................... 256Spare Tires........................ 250, 313, 314, 315Specifications Oil.............................................................. 326Speed ControlCancel....................................................... 122Resume..................................................... 122Starting................................................... 16, 106Button......................................................... 15Cold Weather............................................ 109Engine Fails To Start................................. 109Remote....................................................... 16Starting And Operating.................................. 106Starting Procedures....................................... 106Steering......................................................... 118Tilt Column.................................................. 27Wheel, Heated............................................. 27Wheel, Tilt................................................... 27Steering Wheel Audio Controls...................... 159Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System.......159Store Radio Presets....................................... 166Stow ‘n Go (Fold In Floor) Seats....................... 37Stuck, Freeing............................................... 267Sunglasses Storage......................................... 71Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag..... 214Sway Control, Trailer...................................... 191Symbol Glossary................................................ 8Synthetic Engine Oil....................................... 278System, Remote Starting................................. 16
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Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 27Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............. 69Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................................... 82Tilt Steering Column........................................ 27Time DelayHeadlight..................................................... 53Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 306Tire Markings................................................ 302Tire Safety Information................................. 301Tire Service Kit.............................................. 257Tire Stowage................................................. 256Tires......................... 243, 309, 313, 314, 318Aging (Life Of Tires).................................. 312Air Pressure.............................................. 309Chains...................................................... 316Changing.................................................. 249Compact Spare......................................... 314General Information............... 309, 313, 314High Speed............................................... 310Inflation Pressure..................................... 310Jacking............................................ 249, 251Life Of Tires.............................................. 312Load Capacity........................................... 306Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)................................. 91, 101, 199Quality Grading......................................... 318Radial....................................................... 310Replacement............................................ 312Rotation.................................................... 317
Safety.............................................. 301, 309Sizes......................................................... 303Snow Tires................................................ 313Spare Tires................... 250, 313, 314, 315Spinning................................................... 311Trailer Towing........................................... 136Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 311Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 322To Open Hood..................................................80Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 134Towing........................................................... 130Disabled Vehicle....................................... 268Guide........................................................ 132Recreational............................................. 138Weight...................................................... 132Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 138Traction......................................................... 139Traction Control............................................ 191Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 191Trailer Towing................................................ 130Hitches..................................................... 132Minimum Requirements........................... 135Tips........................................................... 137Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 134Wiring....................................................... 136Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 132Trailer Weight................................................ 132TransaxleAutomatic................................................. 113Operation.................................................. 113
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