DOT Quality Grades

Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C

All passenger car tires must conform to Conform to Federal Safety Requirements
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.◀

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    Warning stages
    Prewarning This warning is issued, for example, when there is the impending danger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small. Acute warning with braking function Warning ...

    Coolant temperature
    A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addition, a message will appear on the Control Display. Check the coolant level ...

    Following part replacement
    The same breaking in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle's operating life. ...