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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.All Passenger Car 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 con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, 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, 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. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
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Catalytic Converter...................... 302
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............146,154
Cellular Phone.......................... 175
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 341
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 122
Certification Label....................... 247
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 273
Charging.............................. 283
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 219
Child Restraint........................ 58,59
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 61,66
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 40
Child Seat.............................. 63
Circuit Breakers......................... 327
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 325
Climate Control......................... 175
Clock ...........................143,148,156
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 173Compact Spare Tire...................... 230
Compass.............................. 107
Compass Calibration..................... 107
Compass Variance....................... 108
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 104
Console, Floor.......................... 121
Console, Overhead....................... 103
Contract, Service........................ 372
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 312
Cooling System......................... 310
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 312
Coolant Capacity...................... 345
Coolant Level......................310,313
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 313
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 311
Inspection........................... 313
Points to Remember.................... 314
Pressure Cap......................... 312
Radiator Cap......................... 312
380 INDEX

Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...... 311,345,346
Temperature Gauge..................... 136
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............... 99
CupHolder ............................ 123
Customer Assistance..................... 370
Data Recorder, Event...................... 56
Daytime Running Lights................... 93
Dealer Service.......................... 296
Defroster, Rear Window................... 124
Defroster, Windshield................... 73,177
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 97
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 293
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 210
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 137
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 318
Oil (Engine).......................... 297
Power Steering........................ 306Disarming, Theft System................... 18
Disc Brakes............................ 316
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 313
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 110
DriveBelts ............................ 301
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 307
E-85 Fuel............................. 245
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 81
Electrical Power Outlets................... 119
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....... 99
Emergency, In Case of
FreeingVehicleWhenStuck ............... 217
Jacking............................. 278
Tow Hooks.......................... 285
Towing ............................. 286
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 350
INDEX 381
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High Beam/Low Beam Select.............. 96
Instrument Cluster..................... 136
Intensity Control....................... 91
Interior........................... 90,103
License............................. 343
Lights On Reminder..................... 93
Low Fuel.........................136,137
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 142
Passing.............................. 95
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 137
Service.............................. 332
Turn Signal........................ 94,338
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 136
Limited-Slip Differential................... 210
Loading Vehicle......................... 247
Tires ............................... 222
Locks................................. 27
Auto Unlock.......................... 30
Automatic Door........................ 29Child Protection........................ 31
Door................................ 27
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 28
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 61
Lubricating Oil......................... 322
Lubrication, Body....................... 307
LugNuts ............................. 281
Lumbar Support......................... 84
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 304
Maintenance Procedures................... 296
Maintenance Schedule.................... 350
Schedule “A”......................... 364
Schedule “B”......................... 353
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 119
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 142,294
Manual, Service......................... 374
386 INDEX

Child Restraint....................... 58,59
Extender............................. 43
Front Seat............................ 35
Pretensioners.......................... 41
Reminder............................ 137
Seats................................. 82
Adjustment........................... 82
Cleaning............................ 325
Heated.............................. 87
Lumbar Support........................ 84
Reclining ............................. 83
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 18,139
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 311,346
Selection of Oil......................... 299
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Service and Maintenance................296,350
Service Assistance....................... 370
Service Contract......................... 372
Service Manuals........................ 374Setting the Clock..................144,148,156
Shift Speeds........................... 197
Shifting
Automatic Transmission................. 191
Manual Transmission................... 196
Transfer Case......................... 199
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N)........................ 266
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)........................ 268
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 39
Shoulder Belts........................... 35
Signals, Turn...................... 94,136,338
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 211
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 235
Snow Plow............................ 264
Snow Tires............................ 237
Spare Tire.......................230,231,275
Spark Plugs............................ 301
390 INDEX

Transaxle............................. 190
Automatic......................... 12,190
Manual.............................. 14
Operation........................... 190
Transfer Case........................... 321
Fluid ............................... 347
Transmission........................191,318
Automatic......................187,191,318
Filter ............................... 320
Fluid .........................318,320,347
Maintenance.......................... 318
Manual........................187,196,318
Shifting ............................. 197
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..110
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 23
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 232
Trip Computer.......................... 104
Trip Odometer.......................... 140Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 143
Turn Signals....................... 94,136,338
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 375
Universal Transmitter..................... 110
Unlock, Auto........................... 30
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 315
Variance, Compass....................... 108
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading......................223,247
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 332
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 136
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 373
Washers, Windshield...................... 97
Washing Vehicle......................... 323
INDEX 393
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