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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 performance.
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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
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent 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.
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DipsticksPower Steering .........................511
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................670
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................701
Door Locks ..............................37
Door Locks, Automatic ......................39
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .207
Driving Off-Pavement ......................... .466
Off-Road ............................ .466
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .486
Dual Rear Wheels ........................ .555
E-85 Fuel .............................. .573
Electrical Power Outlets .....................219
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................236
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case .............433
Electronic Brake Control System ...............517Anti-Lock Brake System
..................517
Brake Assist System .....................518
Traction Control System ...................518
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................403
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........181
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............523
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......202
Emergency Brake ........................ .512
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................663
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................617
Jump Starting ......................... .659
Tow Hooks ........................... .665
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........682
Engine ................................ .679
Air Cleaner .......................... .689
Block Heater ......................... .393
Break-In Recommendations ................114
Compartment ......................... .678
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INDEX 773

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator.....527
Exterior ..............................119
Fog ................................ .167
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ................432
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................617
Headlights ........................... .163
High Beam ........................... .173
High Beam Indicator .....................282
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............173
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .278
Interior ............................. .168
Oil Pressure .......................... .283
Passing ............................. .173
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .282
Security Alarm ........................ .283
Service .............................. .730
Side Marker .......................... .741
SmartBeams .......................... .165Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
............284
Traction Control ....................... .527
Transfer Case ......................... .432
Turn Signal ............................119
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......278
Limited-Slip Differential ....................484
Loading Vehicle ......................... .579
Tires ............................... .535
Locks ..................................37
Automatic Door .........................39
Child Protection .........................40
Door .................................37
Power Door ............................38
Low Tire Pressure System ...................557
Lubrication, Body ........................ .692
Lug Nuts .............................. .618
Maintenance Free Battery ....................689
Maintenance Procedures ....................684
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .750
778 INDEX

Tire and Loading Information Placard...........535
Tire Markings ........................... .529
Tires ..................................119 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................549
Air Pressure .......................... .540
Chains .............................. .552
Compact Spare ........................ .546
Dual ............................... .555
General Information .....................540
High Speed .......................... .543
Inflation Pressures ...................... .541
Life of Tires .......................... .549
Load Capacity ........................ .535
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............557
Pressure Warning Light ...................284
Quality Grading ....................... .767
Radial .............................. .543
Replacement .......................... .550
Rotation ............................. .554Safety
.............................. .529
Sizes ............................... .531
Snow Tires ........................... .544
Spinning ............................ .548
Tread Wear Indicators ....................548
Tire Safety Information .....................529
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................589
Tonneau Cover .......................... .718
Tonneau Cover Cleaning ....................718
Torque Converter Clutch ....................417
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................665
Towing ............................... .581
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .670
Guide .............................. .586
Recreational .......................... .606
Weight .............................. .586
T

raction ............................... .485
Traction Control ......................... .518
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................528
784 INDEX