2004 DODGE INTREPID traction control

1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are
slushy.
2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles.
3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become
visible.
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden
stop.
NOTE:If so equipped, turn on the Traction Control
System to accelerate on slippery surfaces.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, turn
the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between Reverse
and Drive. Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to
maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels is most effective.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It
can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h).
162 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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.
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Headlights........................... 62
Headlights On Reminder................ 62
High Beam Indicator................... 89
Illuminated Entry...................... 14
Instrument Cluster..................... 61
Interior...........................14,60
License............................. 207
Low Fuel............................ 88
Low Washer Fluid..................... 89
Malfunction Indicator................90,169
Map Reading......................... 61
Oil Pressure.......................... 88
Park.............................62,205
Passing............................. 64
Reading............................. 70
Rear Tail............................ 207
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 89
Security Alarm........................ 24
Service Engine Soon................... 169
Side Marker......................... 205
Theft Alarm.......................... 10
Traction Control..................66,88,136
Trunk Ajar........................... 88Turn Signal.....................89,205,207
Voltage.............................. 91
Locks
Child Protection....................... 16
Cylinder............................ 185
Door.............................14,15
Glove Compartment.................... 14
Lubricants............................ 184
Luggage Carrier........................ 148
Luggage Rack......................... 148
Lumbar Support........................ 57
Maintenance Free Battery................. 181
Maintenance Schedule................... 212
Light Duty ScheduleB................ 215
ScheduleA......................... 222
ScheduleB......................... 215
Malfunction Indicator Light.............90,170
Manual, Service........................ 233
Master Key............................. 9
Memory Seat........................... 21
Mirrors............................... 53
Automatic Dimming.................... 53
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Radial............................. 138
Replacement......................... 141
Rotation............................ 142
Snow Tires.......................... 140
Spare Tire........................... 139
Spinning............................ 140
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 141
To Open Hood.......................... 59
Towing.............................. 148
Disabled Vehicle...................... 163
Trailering........................... 148
Traction Control....................66,88,135
Trailer Towing......................... 148
Transaxle
Additives........................... 197
Automatic........................129,194
Filter.............................. 197
Operation........................... 130
Selection of Lubricant.................. 194
Transmission
Range Indicator....................91,130Transmitter Battery Service................ 22
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 70
Transmitter Programming................. 20
Transporting Pets........................ 46
Tread Wear Indicators................... 141
Trip Computer.......................... 77
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 90
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 26
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 25
Turn Signals.......................63,64,89
Underhood Fuses....................... 202
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 235
Universal Joints........................ 184
Universal Transmitter.................... 70
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 191
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading........................ 148
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 23
Vinyl Trim............................ 199
248 INDEX