2008 JEEP PATRIOT traction control

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
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
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
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 charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These 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.
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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 MotorVehicle 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.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Pressure Cap......................... 367
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 366
Corrosion Protection..................... 376
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 358
CruiseLight ........................... 177
Cupholders............................ 155
Customer Assistance..................... 409
Data Recorder, Event...................... 58
Dealer Service.......................... 352
Defroster, Rear Window................... 163
Defroster, Windshield................... 70,228
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 128
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 349
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 124
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 368
Engine Oil........................... 355
Door Locks............................. 26Door Locks, Automatic.................... 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 142
Downshifting.......................... 243
DriveBelts ............................ 356
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 112
Driving
Off-Pavement......................... 252
Off-Road............................ 252
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 275
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 80
Electrical Power Outlets................... 152
Electronic Brake Control System............. 134
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 134
Brake Assist System.................... 135
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 136
Electronic Stability Program............... 138
Traction Control System................. 136
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 130
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Daytime Running...................... 122
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 121
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator.......................139,142
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 175
Fog ..........................123,181,389
Headlight Switch...................... 121
Headlights........................... 121
High Beam Indicator.................... 173
Instrument Cluster..................... 121
License............................. 391
Lights On Reminder.................... 122
Low Fuel............................ 173
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 181
Map Reading......................... 120
Off-Road............................ 125
Oil Pressure.......................... 173
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 174
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 18Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 176
Traction Control....................... 139
Turn Signal..................121,123,173,389
Voltage............................. 172
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 172
Loading Vehicle......................... 317
Tires ............................... 287
Locks
Child Protection........................ 30
Door................................ 26
Power Door........................... 27
Lubrication, Body....................... 363
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 164
Lumbar Support........................ 111
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 359
Maintenance, General..................... 352
Maintenance Procedures................... 352
Maintenance Schedule.................... 400
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