poor traction performance.
TEMPERATURE
The temperature grades are AA (the highest), A, 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 minimum level of performance that all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Insert flat end of lug wrench and turn/pull straight out
Changing wheels
The spare wheel is located under the carpet on the trunk floor. The jack and crank are secured in the
wheel recess.
There are two jack attachment points on each side of the car.
To change a wheel:
Engage the parking brake.
Put the gear selector in (P)ark.
Remove the wheel cap (where applicable) using the lug wrench in the tool kit.
With the car still on the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the wheel bolts 1/2 1 turn by
exerting downward pressure. Turn the bolts counterclockwise to loosen.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does
not include cornering (turning) traction.
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 loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
pg. 96 Changing wheels
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