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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Head Restraints
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is lo ...

Ignition Key Removal
1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an automatic transmission). 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC/ON/RUN position. 3. Rotate the key to the OFF/LOCK position. 4. Remove the key ...

Special Care
• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once a month. • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors, roc ...