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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 car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
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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 charac-
teristics 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 perfor-
mance.
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
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 266
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 355
Adding Fuel ........................... 305
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 351
Additives, Fuel ......................... 304
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 347
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 349
Air Conditioning ........................ 236
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 236
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 242
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............349,350
Air Conditioning System ................236,349
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 284
Airbag ................................ 49
Airbag Deployment ....................... 57
Airbag Light ....................... 59,73,171
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 59
Airbag, Side ............................ 55
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 50AlarmLight ........................... 171
Alarm System (Security Alarm)
............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 231
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........354,377,378
Capacities ........................... 377
Disposal ............................ 357
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 266
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 177
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 362
Assistance Towing ........................ 98
AutomaticDimmingMirror ................. 80
Automatic Door Locks ................... 28,29
Automatic Transaxle ........... 12,249,253,325,361
Fluid Level Check ..................... 361
Interlock System ....................... 255
Overheating .......................... 325
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 361
410 INDEX

Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 368
Interior Appearance Care .................. 365
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 132
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 326
Jack Operation ....................... 326,327
Jacking Instructions ...................... 327
Jump Starting .......................... 331
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 373
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 37 Latches
................................ 74
Hood .............................. 124
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 301
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 74
LifeofTires ............................ 289
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 34
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 158
LightBulbs .......................... 74,371
Lights .............................. 74,126 Airbag .......................... 59,73,171
Alarm .............................. 171
Anti-Lock ........................... 177
Back-Up ............................ 373
Brake Warning ........................ 178
Bulb Replacement ...................... 372
Cargo .............................. 154
Center Mounted Stop ................... 376
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 126
INDEX 417
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator......................... 271,273
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 172
Exterior .............................. 74
Fog .......................... 128,177,372
Headlight Switch ...................... 126
Headlights ........................... 126
High Beam Indicator .................... 178
Instrument Cluster ..................... 126
License ............................. 375
Lights On Reminder .................... 127
Low Fuel ............................ 170
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 175
Map Reading ......................... 130
Oil Pressure .......................... 171
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 171
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 19,171
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 175
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 171Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
........... 172
Traction Control ....................... 271
Turn Signal ................... 74, 126,128,373
Voltage ............................. 170
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 169
Loading Vehicle ...................... 307,309
Capacities ........................... 309
Tires ............................... 279
Locks Child Protection ........................ 31
Door ................................ 26
Power Door ........................... 27
Lubrication, Body ....................... 350
Lumbar Support ........................ 119
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 348
Maintenance, General ..................... 344
Maintenance Procedures ................... 344
Maintenance Schedule .................... 382
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Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 138
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Air Intake ....................... 243
Overdrive ............................. 257
Overheating, Engine ................... 169,324
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ......... 4,405
PaintCare ............................. 362
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Parking Brake .......................... 264
Passing Light ........................... 130
Personal Settings ........................ 185
Pets .................................. 70
Phone, Cellular .......................... 83
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) ............... 83
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 279
Power Door Locks ........................... 27
Mirrors .............................. 81 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)
.......... 148
Steering .......................... 262,263
Sunroof ............................. 144
Windows ............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 379
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 48
Preparation for Jacking .................... 327
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 46
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 185
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 286
Radio Operation ........................ 236
Radio, Satellite (uconnect studios) ........... 229
Rear Fog Lights ......................... 373
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 34
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 123
Rear Window Defroster ................... 159
Rear Window Features .................... 158
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Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 158
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 59
Recreational Towing ...................... 321
Refrigerant ............................ 350
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 47
Remote Control Door Locks ........................... 20
Security Alarm ......................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 234
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 371
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 343
Replacement Tires ....................... 290
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 404
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 174
Restraints, Child ....................... 62,68
Restraints, Infant ......................... 63
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 155Rotation, Tires
.......................... 292
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 73
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 73
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 404
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 72
Safety Information, Tire ................... 274
Safety Tips ............................. 71
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 231
Satellite Radio (uconnect studios) ........... 229
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 382
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 368
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 47
Seat Belts .............................. 73
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 42
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 42
And Pregnant Women ................... 48
Child Restraint ........................ 62
Front Seat ............................ 37
INDEX 421
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Inspection............................ 73
Pretensioners .......................... 46
Rear Seat ............................. 37
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 36
Seats ................................. 117
Adjustment .......................... 117
Head Restraints ....................... 120
Heated ............................. 120
Lumbar Support ....................... 119
Rear Folding ......................... 123
Rear Folding (Sedan) ................... 123
Seatback Release ....................... 119
Tilting .............................. 119
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Oil ......................... 345
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 401 Service Contract
......................... 403
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 175
Service Manuals ........................ 405
Setting the Clock ................ 192,206,209,219
Settings, Personal ........................ 185
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 253
Shoulder Belts ........................... 37
Side Airbag ............................. 55
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 244
Signals, Turn ...................... 74, 177,373
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 259
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 291
Snow Tires ............................ 291
Spare Tire ....................... 286,287,326
Specifications Oil ................................ 345
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........134,176
Speedometer ........................... 170
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Speedometer and Odometer................ 167
Starting ............................... 249
Automatic Transmission ................. 249
Engine Fails to Start .................... 250
Manual Transmission ................... 249
Starting Procedures ...................... 249
Steering Power ........................... 262,263
TiltColumn .......................... 134
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 234
Storage ............................... 371
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 333
Sun Roof .............................. 144
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 83
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 49
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 346
Tachometer ............................ 170 Taillights
.............................. 373
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......169,325
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 66
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 157
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 134
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 279
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 278
Tire Markings .......................... 274
Tire Safety Information .................... 274
Tires ............................ 73, 283,406
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 289
Air Pressure .......................... 283
Chains .............................. 291
Changing ............................ 326
Compact Spare ........................ 286
Flat Changing ........................ 331
General Information .................... 283
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High Speed.......................... 285
Inflation Pressures ..................... 284
Jacking ............................. 326
LifeofTires .......................... 289
Load Capacity ........................ 279
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 293
Pressure Warning Light .................. 172
Quality Grading ....................... 406
Radial .............................. 286
Replacement ......................... 290
Rotation ............................ 292
Safety ........................... 274,283
Sizes ............................... 276
Snow Tires ........................... 291
Spare Tire ........................... 326
Spinning ............................ 288
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 288
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 314
Towing ............................... 310 24-Hour Towing Assistance
................ 98
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 334
Guide .............................. 313
Recreational .......................... 321
Weight .............................. 313
Towing Assistance ........................ 98
Traction .............................. 259
TrailerTowing .......................... 310 Cooling System Tips .................... 320
Hitches ............................. 312
Minimum Requirements ................. 315
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 314
Wiring .............................. 318
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 313
TrailerWeight .......................... 313
Transaxle ............................. 253
Automatic .................... 12, 249,253,361
Autostick ............................ 257
Manual ........................ 14, 249,251
424 INDEX