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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.
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.
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Power Steering........................ 345
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 461
Car Washes ............................ 470
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............83,390
Cargo Light ............................ 150
Cellular Phone .......................... 99
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 485
Center Lap Belts ......................... 49
Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ 194
Certification Label ....................... 396
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 364
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............239,445
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 82
Checks, Safety ........................... 82
Child Restraint .......................... 69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............72,76
Child Seat ............................ 69,74
Cigar Lighter ........................... 187 Cleaning
Wheels ............................. 471
Climate Control ......................... 293
Clock ........................ 261,262,265,274
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 292
Compass .............................. 253
Compass Calibration ..................... 254
Compass Variance ....................... 254
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 252
Conserving Fuel ...................... 251,252
Console, Overhead ....................... 171
Contract, Service ........................ 515
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 461
Cooling System ......................... 458
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 460
Coolant Capacity ...................... 488
Coolant Level ...................... 458,462
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 462
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 459
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Inspection........................... 462
Points to Remember .................... 462
Pressure Cap ......................... 461
Radiator Cap ......................... 461
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......459,488,489
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 160
Cupholders ............................ 189
Customer Assistance ..................... 513
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 67
Daytime Running Lights ................... 151
Dealer Service .......................... 447
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 199
Defroster, Windshield ................84,295,301
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 154
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 339
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................. 467
Power Steering ........................ 345 Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 462
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 174
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 341
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 251
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 290
E-85 Fuel ............................. 390
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 199
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 183
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 350
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 350
Brake Assist System .................... 351
Electronic Stability Program ............... 356
Traction Control System ................. 351
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ............... 320
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INDEX 525

Oil Pressure.......................... 237
Passing ............................. 153
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 242
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 230
Service ............................. 481
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 230
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 237
Traction Control ....................... 357
Turn Signal ................... 85,152,481,484
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . 223,227
Limited-Slip Differential ................339,465
Loading Vehicle ......................... 396
Tires ............................... 367
Locks ................................. 29
Child Protection ........................ 33
Door ................................ 29
Power Door ........................... 30
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 72 Lubrication, Body
....................... 453
Lug Nuts ............................. 431
Maintenance ........................... 447
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 451
Maintenance Procedures ................... 447
Maintenance Schedule .................... 492
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ..... 445
Manual, Service ......................... 517
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ..................... 466
Lubricant Selection ..................... 490
Memory Seat ........................... 141
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 252
Mirrors ................................ 93
Automatic Dimming ..................... 94
Electric Powered ....................... 96
Heated .............................. 97
Memory ............................ 141
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Seat Belt Reminder....................... 51
Seat Belts .......................... 39,41,84
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 49
And Pregnant Women ................... 52
Child Restraint ....................... 69,81
Extender ............................. 52
Front Seat ............................ 41
Inspection ............................ 84
Reminder ............................ 242
Seats .............................. 132,140
Adjustment .......................... 132
Child ............................... 81
Folding Floor ......................... 201
Heated ............................. 138
Memory ............................ 141
Power .............................. 136
Reclining ............................ 134
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........459,489Sentry Key (Immobilizer)
................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 513
Service Contract ......................... 515
Service Manuals ........................ 517
Setting the Clock ................ 261,262,265,274
Settings, Personal ........................ 255
Shifting ............................... 312
Automatic Transmission ..............315,320
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... 413
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N) ...................... 415
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 49
Shoulder Belts ........................... 41
Side Airbag ............................. 62
Signals, Turn ...................... 85,152,227
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INDEX 535

Trailer and Tongue Weight............... 404
Wiring .............................. 408
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 404
Trailer Weight .......................... 404
Transfer Case ........................... 466
Electronically Shifted ................. 327,333
Fluid ............................... 490
Transmission ........................... 315
Automatic ...................... 315,320,466
Fluid ............................... 490
Maintenance ......................... 466
Shifting ............................. 312
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) ........................... 174
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20Tread Wear Indicators
.................... 375
Trip Odometer .......................... 231
Turn Signals ................... 152,227,481,484
uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) ............... 99
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 519
Universal Transmitter ..................... 174
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area ............... 214
Variance, Compass ....................... 254
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 7
Vehicle Loading ...................... 367,396
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 303,480
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System) .................. 290
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 127
Voltmeter ............................. 235
538 INDEX