2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE Owners Manual

PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade is based on braking (straight-
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering
(turning) performance.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre-
senting 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
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corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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About Your Brakes...................... 157
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 112
Accident Damage....................... 221
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 211
Adding Fuel.......................... 170
Air Cleaner, Engine..................... 202
Air Conditioning....................137,140
Air Conditioning Controls.............137,140
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 146
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 205
Air Conditioning System................. 204
Air Pressure, Tires...................159,161
Airbag................................ 33
Airbag Deployment....................37,38
Airbag Light....................37,41,49,111
Airbag Maintenance...................... 40
Alarm System.......................... 23
Alignment and Balance.................. 167
Antifreeze Disposal..................... 211
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 211
Anti-Lock Brake System.................. 157
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 112
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 23Appearance Care....................... 220
Auto Down Power Windows............... 25
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 56
Automatic Door Locks.................... 16
Automatic Headlights..................67,70
Automatic Off, Interior Lights.............. 65
Automatic Temperature Control............ 140
Automatic Transaxle..................153,217
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 219
Fluid Level Check..................... 218
Reset Mode......................... 154
Selection Of Lubricant................. 217
Shifting............................ 154
Special Additives..................... 219
Backfire, Engine........................ 202
Ball Joints............................ 207
Battery............................182,203
Emergency Starting.................... 182
Gas Caution......................182,203
Jump Starting........................ 182
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 22
Location.........................183,203
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Saving Feature....................65,66,68
Belts, Drive........................... 200
Belts, Engine.......................... 202
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 207
Brake, Parking......................... 156
Brake System.......................157,214
Anti-Lock........................... 157
Fluid Check......................... 216
Hoses.............................. 215
Master Cylinder...................... 216
Warning Light....................... 112
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........153,154
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 48
Brightness, Interior Lights................. 65
Bulb Replacement...................... 227
Bulbs, Light........................226,227
Calibration, Compass..................... 98
Capacities, Fluid....................... 233
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 171
Car Washes........................220,221
Cargo Compartment
Capacity............................ 171Luggage Carrier...................... 172
Carpeting............................. 221
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 135
Cassette Tape Player............... 114,121,135
Catalytic Converter..................... 200
CD Changer.....................124,129,130
CD Player.................... 119,126,128,134
Central Door Locks...................... 15
Chains, Tire........................... 163
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 177
Charging System Light................... 112
Check Engine Light..................... 111
Checks, Safety.......................... 49
Child Restraint...................41,43,45,46
Child Restraint Tether Anchors...........44,45
Child Safety Locks....................... 15
Circuit Breakers........................ 224
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 168
Cleaning
Carpets............................. 221
Cloth.............................. 221
Glass.............................. 223
Headlights.......................... 222
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Instrument Panel..................... 223
Seat Belts........................... 223
Vinyl.............................. 221
Washing............................ 220
Waxing............................. 221
Wheels............................. 221
Windshield Wiper Blades............... 209
Climate Control........................ 137
Clock................................ 113
Coat Hook............................. 55
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 136
Compact Disc Player................. 114,119
Compact Spare Tire..................... 162
Compass............................94,98
Compass Calibration...................94,98
Compass Variance....................... 95
Computer, Trip/Travel..................93,96
Console, Overhead....................... 75
Contract, Service....................... 254
Cooling System........................ 210
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 211
Coolant Level........................ 213
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 211Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 211
Inspection........................... 210
Points to Remember................... 213
Pressure Cap........................ 212
Radiator Cap........................ 212
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 214
Selection of Coolant................... 211
Corrosion Protection.................... 220
Courtesy Lights......................... 66
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 202
Cruise Light.........................73,110
Cup Holder............................ 55
Customer Assistance.................... 252
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.......... 65
Daytime Running Lights.................. 68
Dealer Service......................... 193
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 139
Defroster, Windshield...............50,138,143
Diagnostic System, Onboard............ 111,191
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 69
Disabled Vehicle Towing................. 186
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