2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER traction control

8. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the se-
quence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati-
cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when
there is a difference in the surface traction under the front
(driving) wheels.
WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger-
ous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of
the front wheels. You could lose control of the
vehicle and possibly have an accident. Accelerate
slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be
poor traction (ice, snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.).
Traction
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
surface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or
complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To
reduce this possibility, the following precautions should
be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are
slushy.
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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.
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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
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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High Beam.........................97,129
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch......... 97
Passing.............................. 97
Switch............................... 96
Heated Seats............................ 86
Homelink Transmitter.................... 106
Hood Release........................... 93
Hoses................................ 277
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Wiring System........................ 262
Immobilizer..........................14,26
Indicator, Traction Control...............131,132
Infant Restraint.......................... 50
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 75
Instrument Cluster....................124,127
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 123
Instrument Panel Cover................... 289Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 289
Integrated Power Module.................. 292
Interior Appearance Care.................. 288
Interior Fuses.......................... 295
Interior Lights........................... 94
Intermittent Wipers....................... 99
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 235
Jack Operation.......................235,238
Jump Starting.......................... 240
Key, Programming........................ 16
Key Release Button....................... 13
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry............................. 14
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 12
346 INDEX

Knee Bolster..........................44,46
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 128
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 31
Latches
Hood............................... 93
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 221
Light Bulbs.........................297,299
Lights...............................58,94
Airbag........................44,48,58,132
Anti-Lock........................... 129
Back-Up............................. 301
Brake Warning........................ 130
Center Mounted Stop................... 301
Daytime Running....................... 96
Deck Lid Ajar......................... 127
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 95
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 128
Fog ...........................97,133,300Front Replacement..................... 299
Headlight Switch....................... 96
Headlights............................ 96
High Beam Indicator.................... 129
Instrument Cluster...................... 96
Interior.............................. 94
Lights On Reminder..................... 96
Low Fuel............................ 133
Malfunction Indicator................... 133
Oil Pressure.......................... 127
Rear Servicing........................ 300
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 129
Security Alarm......................... 25
Service.............................. 299
Theft Alarm.......................... 127
Traction Control.................131,132,201
Turn Signal....................95,97,128,300
Voltage............................. 127
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 127
INDEX 347
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Quality Grading....................... 337
Radial.............................. 214
Replacement......................... 217
Rotation............................. 220
Safety...........................201,210
Sizes............................... 203
Snow Tires........................... 219
Spare Tire........................... 236
Spinning............................ 216
Tread Wear Indicators................... 216
Top Cover.............................. 68
Towing
Disabled Vehicle....................... 245
Traction.............................. 243
Traction Control................102,131,132,200
Traction Control Switch.................102,200
Trailer Towing.......................... 227
Minimum Requirements................. 228
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 228Warnings............................ 227
Transaxle............................. 185
Automatic....................12,182,185,280
Autostick............................ 190
Manual........................13,182,191
Operation........................... 185
Overdrive........................... 189
Selection of Lubricant................... 280
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 106
Transmitter Programming................... 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry............ 21
Transporting Pets........................ 56
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 216
Trip Odometer Reset Button.............131,134
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)...................... 26
Turbo Cool Down....................... 184
Turn Signals.........................97,128
INDEX 353
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