
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 perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing 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
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
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CoinHolder ........................... 128
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 189
Compact Spare Tire..................... 238
Compass............................. 150
Compass Calibration.................... 151
Compass Variance...................... 151
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 149
Console...........................102,128
Console, Floor......................102,128
Contract, Service....................... 352
Cooling System........................ 305
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 306
Coolant Capacity..................... 327
Coolant Level.....................305,308
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 307
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 305
Inspection........................... 308
Points to Remember................307,308
Pressure Cap........................ 307
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....305,327,328
Corrosion Protection.................... 313
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 299
CruiseLight ........................... 143CupHolder .....................102,130,317
Customer Assistance.................... 350
Data Recorder, Event..................... 52
Dealer Service......................... 292
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 202
Defroster, Windshield............... 65,192,199
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 290
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 108
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 312
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 307
Engine Oil.......................... 297
Door Locks............................ 23
Door Locks, Automatic................... 24
Door Opener, Garage.................... 115
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 226
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 187
E-85 Fuel............................. 253
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 71
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Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............ 140
Traction Control...................... 222
Turn Signal.................105,108,144,324
Voltage ............................. 140
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 139
Loading Vehicle.....................258,260
Capacities........................... 260
Tires ............................... 231
Locks
ChildProtection ....................... 25
Door............................... 23
Power Door.......................... 24
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 59
Lubrication, Body....................... 303
Lumbar Support........................ 98
Maintenance Free Battery................. 300
Maintenance, General.................... 293
Maintenance Procedures.................. 293
Maintenance Schedule................... 332
Schedule “A”........................ 344
Schedule “B”........................ 335Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)......................143,291
Manual, Service........................ 353
Map/Reading Lights.................... 104
Master Cylinder (Brakes)................. 311
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 149
Mirrors ............................... 70
AutomaticDimming .................... 70
Electric Powered....................... 71
Outside ............................. 72
Rearview............................ 70
Vanity .............................. 73
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 243
Mopar Parts........................292,352
Multi-Function Control Lever.............. 105
Navigation Radio....................... 181
Navigation System...................... 181
NewVehicleBreak-InPeriod ............... 63
Occupant Restraints.................... 47,50
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)....... 31,42,43,47,48
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Child Restraint...................... 54,61
Extender............................ 40
Front Seat............................ 32
Pretensioners......................... 38
Rear Seat............................ 32
Reminder........................... 140
Seat Belts (Sedan)....................... 31
Seats................................. 96
Adjustment.......................... 96
Cleaning.........................102,316
Head Restraints...................... 101
Heated.............................. 99
Lumbar Support....................... 98
Power.............................. 98
Rear Folding......................101,102
Reclining ............................ 97
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 14
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)............ 328
SelectionofOil ........................ 295
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................. 12
Sentry Key Programming.................. 13
Service and Maintenance................. 332
Service Assistance...................... 350ServiceContract ........................ 352
Service Manuals........................ 353
Setting the Clock...........157,158,160,173,182
Settings, Personal....................... 155
Shoulder Belts.......................... 32
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)......... 200
Signals, Turn.......................... 324
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 226
Snow Tires............................ 248
Spare Tire.......................238,239,274
Spark Plugs........................... 297
Specifications
Oil ................................ 295
Speed Control (Cruise Control).......... 113,143
Speedometer.......................... 139
Speedometer and Odometer............... 137
Starting.............................. 207
Engine Fails to Start................... 208
Starting Procedures..................... 207
Steering
Power...........................225,302
TiltColumn ......................... 112
Wheel, Tilt.......................... 112
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Spare Tire........................... 274
Spinning ............................ 240
TreadWearIndicators .................. 240
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 264
Towing .............................. 261
Disabled Vehicle...................... 283
Guide .............................. 263
Recreational......................... 270
Weight ............................. 263
Traction .............................. 226
TrailerTowing ......................... 261
Cooling System Tips................... 270
Hitches............................. 263
Minimum Requirements................ 265
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 264
Wiring ............................. 268
TrailerTowingGuide .................... 263
TrailerWeight ......................... 263
Transaxle............................. 211
Automatic ................... 10,207,211,312
Autostick ........................... 214
Operation........................... 211
Overdrive........................... 213Selection of Lubricant.................. 329
Transmission
Range Indicator...................... 141
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 20
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) .......................... 115
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 20
Transporting Pets........................ 63
TreadWearIndicators ................... 240
Trip Odometer......................... 142
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 143
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 30
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 29
Turn Signals.....................108,144,324
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)............ 73
Understanding Your Instrument Panel....... 136
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 354
Universal Transmitter.................... 115
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 250
Upholstery Care........................ 315
370 INDEX