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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 AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 345
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Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............38,39
Climate Control ......................... 172
Clock ................................ 152
Clutch Interlocking Ignition System ........182,187
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 171
Compass .............................. 52
Compass Calibration ...................... 54
Compass Variance ........................ 55
Console ............................... 74
Console, Floor ........................... 74
Contract, Service ........................ 342
Converter, Catalytic ...................... 275
Cooling System ......................... 284
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 286
Coolant Capacity ...................... 314
Coolant Level ......................... 288
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 287
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 285
Inspection ........................... 284 Points to Remember
.................... 288
Pressure Cap ......................... 287
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........285,314
Temperature Gauge ..................... 149
Corrosion Protection ..................... 297
Crankcase Emission Control System .......... 277
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ............... 69
Cruise Light ........................... 147
Cup Holder ............................ 72
Customer Assistance ..................... 340
Daytime Running Lights ................... 66
Dealer Service .......................... 270
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 139
Defroster, Windshield .................. 174,177
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 67
Deploying, Airbag ........................ 32
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 268
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................. 65
350 INDEX

Oil Filter............................ 274
Oil Pressure Gauge ..................... 149
Oil Selection .......................... 314
Overheating .......................... 253
Starting ............................. 182
Temperature Gauge ..................... 149
Timing Belt .......................... 277
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 274
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 274
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 17
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 45,232
Exhaust System ......................... 283
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 26
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 298
Fabric Care ......................... 300,302
Fabric Top ............................. 302
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 278 Engine Fuel
.......................... 278
Engine Oil ........................... 274
Finish Care ............................ 298
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 252
Turn Signal ..................... 147,311,313
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 183
Fluid Capacities ......................... 314
Fluid Level Checks ...................... 296
Automatic Transmission ................. 292
Engine Oil ........................... 271
Manual Transmission ................... 294
Power Steering ........................ 281
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 315
Fog Light Service ........................ 311
Fog Lights ........................... 66,311
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 59
Folding Windshield ...................... 132
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 194
352 INDEX

Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keys ................................. 13
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 147
Lap Belts .............................. 20
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 20
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....38,39
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 229
Lights ................................. 64
Airbag ............................ 34,149
Anti-Lock ........................... 151
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... 151
Back-Up ............................. 313
Brake Warning ........................ 151
Bulb Replacement ...................... 310
Center Mounted Stop ................... 313
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 149
Check Gauges ........................ 149 Cruise
.............................. 147
Daytime Running ....................... 66
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................ 65
Fog .............................. 66,311
Headlight Switch ....................... 64
Headlights ........................... 310
High Beam ........................... 148
High Beam Indicator .................... 148
Instrument Cluster ...................... 64
Interior .............................. 64
Lights On Reminder ..................... 65
Low Fuel ............................ 151
Passing .............................. 65
Rear Servicing ........................ 313
Rear Tail ............................ 313
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 148
Sentry Key ........................... 147
Service .............................. 310
Side Marker .......................... 313
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Turn Signal................... 66,147,311,313
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 147
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... 217
Locking Axle ........................... 199
Locks ................................. 18
Door ................................ 19
Steering Wheel ......................... 17
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 38,39
Lubrication, Body ....................... 282
Maintenance, Airbag ...................... 33
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 278
Maintenance Procedures ................... 271
Maintenance Schedule .................... 318
Schedule “A” ......................... 332
Schedule “B” ......................... 321
Maintenance Schedules .................... 318 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 149,269
Manual, Service
......................... 344
Manual Transmission .................. 185,294
Fluid Level Check ...................... 294
Lubricant Selection ..................... 294
Shift Speeds .......................... 187
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 291
Mirrors ................................ 52
Automatic Dimming ..................... 52
Compass/Temperature ................... 52
Outside .............................. 56
Rearview ............................. 52
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 9
Mopar Parts ......................... 270,343
Multi-Function Control Lever ................ 64
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 44
Occupant Restraints ....................... 19
356 INDEX

Reminder............................ 148
Seats ................................. 57
Adjustment ........................... 58
Rear Folding .......................... 59
Rear Seat Cushion Removal ................ 61
Reclining ............................. 58
Tilting ............................... 59
Selection of Oil ......................... 273
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 340
Service Contract ......................... 342
Service Manuals ........................ 344
Setting the Clock ........................ 152
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ........... 187
Shifting ............................... 185
Automatic Transmission ................. 188
Manual Transmission ................... 185 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage
.............. 25
Shoulder Belts ........................... 20
Signals, Turn ................... 66,147,311,313
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 228
Soft Top ............................ 94,111
Spare Tire ............................. 255
Spark Plugs ............................ 275
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 229
Oil ................................ 273
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............... 69
Speedometer ........................... 148
Starting ............................... 182
Automatic Transmission ................. 182
Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 258
Engine Block Heater .................... 184
Engine Fails to Start .................... 183
Manual Transmission ................... 182
Starting Procedures ...................... 182
INDEX 359
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