2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY tires

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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.
452 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Fuel........................... 336
Adding Washer Fluid..................290,393
Additives, Fuel......................... 334
Adjustable Pedals....................... 150
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 389
Air Conditioning.....................266,271
Air Conditioning Controls................. 266
Air Conditioning Filter.................288,390
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 288
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.............274,283
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 389
Air Conditioning System..........266,271,276,389
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 267
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 319
Airbag................................ 54
Airbag Deployment....................... 66
Airbag Light...................58,59,68,84,202
Airbag Maintenance....................... 68
Airbag, Window......................... 55Alarm Light........................... 203
Alarm System........................... 27
Alignment and Balance................... 326
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 261
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........395,396,422
Disposal............................ 397
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 305
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 202
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 27
Appearance Care........................ 406
Arming Theft System...................... 28
Ashtray............................... 175
Auto Down Power Windows................ 41
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 92
Automatic Door Locks...................19,20
Automatic Headlights.................... 140
Automatic Temperature Control............. 276
Automatic Transaxle...................... 299
454 INDEX

Service...........................416,417
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 205
Side Marker.......................... 420
Theft Alarm.......................... 203
Turn Signal.....................142,418,420
Voltage............................. 202
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 199
Washer Fluid......................... 204
Load Leveling System.................... 187
Loading Vehicle...................184,338,340
Capacities........................... 340
Tires ............................... 314
Locks
Door................................ 17
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 74
Lubrication, Body....................... 392
Luggage Rack.......................... 185
Lumbar Support........................ 113Maintenance, Airbag...................... 68
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 387
Maintenance Procedures................... 380
Maintenance Schedule.................... 426
ScheduleA......................... 437
ScheduleB.......................... 429
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 171
Malfunction Indicator Light..............205,378
Manual, Service......................... 450
Map/Reading Lights..................... 154
Memory Feature........................ 132
Memory Seat.........................95,132
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 158
Mirrors................................ 92
Automatic Dimming..................... 92
Electric Remote........................ 94
Exterior Folding........................ 93
Heated.............................. 95
Memory............................. 132
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Parking On Hill......................... 303
Passing Light........................... 143
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 150
Pets, Transporting........................ 78
Phone, Cellular.......................... 96
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 96
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 315
Power
Brakes.............................. 304
Distribution Center..................... 412
Door Locks........................... 18
Lift Gate............................. 36
Mirrors.............................. 94
Outlet.............................. 172
Seats............................... 109
Sliding Door.......................... 31
Steering............................. 307
Steering, Checking..................... 390
Sunroof............................. 169Windows............................. 40
Power Steering Fluid..................... 424
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 53
Preparation for Jacking.................349,361
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 51
Programmable Electronic Features......160,164,168
Programming Transmitters............23,164,168
Radial Ply Tires......................... 322
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......395,397
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 208
Radio Operation...................220,237,265
Radio Remote Controls.................250,262
Radio, Satellite.......................... 258
Radio (Sound Systems)...........209,219,229,236
Rear Air Conditioning.................274,283
Rear Cup Holder........................ 175
Rear Heater............................ 274
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Rear Seat Removal....................124,126
Rear Seating Flexibility.................128,130
Rear Window Defroster................... 291
Rear Window Features.................... 288
Rear Wiper/Washer...................289,290
Rearview Mirrors........................ 92
Reclining Front Seats..................... 112
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 423
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 52
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 20
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 262
Removable Floor Console...............179,180
Replacement Keys........................ 15
Replacement Parts....................... 379
Replacement Tires....................... 325
Reporting Safety Defects................... 449
Restraint, Head......................... 110
Restraints, Child.......................69,76Restraints, Infant......................... 70
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 370
Roof Rack............................. 185
Rotation, Tires.......................... 331
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 84
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 85
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 449
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 38
Safety Information, Tire................... 310
Safety Tips............................. 83
Satellite Radio.......................... 258
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 261
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 426
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 410
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 52
Seat Belts.............................. 42
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 48
466 INDEX

And Pregnant Women................... 53
Center Lap Belt........................ 51
Child Restraint......................... 69
Extender............................. 53
Front Seat............................ 43
Pretensioners.......................... 51
Rear Seat............................. 43
Untwisting Procedure.................... 49
Seats................................. 108
Adjustment.......................... 108
Bench............................126,128
Easy Entry........................... 120
Easy-Out Roller....................... 126
Heated.............................. 111
Integrated, Child....................... 69
Lumbar Support....................... 113
Memory............................. 132
Power.............................. 109
Reclining............................ 112Removal.......................121,124,126
Tilting.............................. 120
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 27
Selection of Coolant...................395,423
Sentry Key............................. 13
Sentry Key Programming................... 15
Service Assistance....................444,445
Service Contract......................... 446
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 205
Service Manuals........................ 450
Setting the Clock........................ 207
Shoulder Belts........................... 43
Signals, Turn...................142,200,418,420
Sliding Door............................ 30
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 369
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 330
Snow Tires............................ 331
Spare Tire.....................322,323,351,362
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Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 313
Tire Markings.......................... 310
Tire Safety Information.................... 310
Tires ............................85,318,451
Air Pressure.......................... 318
Alignment........................... 326
Chains.............................. 330
Changing............................ 348
Compact Spare........................ 322
Flat Changing........................ 357
General Information.................... 318
High Speed.......................... 321
Inflation Pressures..................... 319
Jacking........................348,349,361
Load Capacity.....................314,315
Pressure Monitor System................. 327
Quality Grading....................... 451
Radial.............................. 322
Replacement......................... 325Rotation............................. 331
Safety...........................310,318
Sizes............................... 311
Snow Tires........................... 331
Spare Tire.........................351,362
Spinning............................ 324
Tread Wear Indicators................... 324
Towing............................... 341
Disabled Vehicle....................... 371
Trailering............................ 341
Traction Control...................147,206,308
Traction Control Switch.................147,308
Trailer Towing.......................... 341
Minimum Requirements................. 342
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 342
Transaxle............................. 299
Automatic........................... 299
Operation........................... 299
Overdrive........................... 302
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