Department Of Transportation Uniform TireQuality 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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TIREFIT Kit
Small punctures up to 1/4 in (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can be used in outside temper ...

If Your Engine Overheats
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • On the highways — slow down. • In city traffic — while stopped, place the trans ...

Operation
When the shift lever is in the AutoStick position (to the left of the Drive position), it can be moved forward and rearward. This allows the driver to manually select the transmission gear being u ...