Uniform tire quality grading
DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
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● If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
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Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses
various sensors to monitor driver inputs and vehicle
motion. Under certain driving situations, the
system will control braking and engine output to ...
Checking bulbs
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and turn the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
The following lights come on bri ...