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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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Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 69
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............195,203
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 226
Cellular Phone........................ 82,226
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 392
Chains, Tire............................ 300
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 334
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 284
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 350
Child Restraint.......................... 60
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 64
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 63
Child Safety Locks........................ 30
Child Seat.............................. 66
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 311
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 378
Climate Control......................... 227Clock ........................194,197,205,218
Clutch............................... 372
Clutch Fluid........................... 372
CoinHolder ........................... 155
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 226
Compact Spare Tire...................... 295
Compass.............................. 192
Compass Calibration..................... 192
Compass Variance....................... 191
Console.............................. 155
Contract, Service........................ 411
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................395,396
Cooling System......................... 365
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 367
Coolant Level......................365,368
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 368
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 366
Inspection........................... 368
Points to Remember.................367,369
420 INDEX

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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Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 181,350
Manual, Service......................... 414
Manual Transaxle..................239,242,374
Downshifting......................... 243
Fluid Level Check...................374,375
Frequency of Fluid Change............375,376
Lubricant Selection..................374,375
Map/Reading Lights..................... 120
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 372
Mirrors ................................ 78
Electric Powered....................... 80
Exterior Folding........................ 80
Outside.............................. 79
Rearview............................. 78
Vanity ............................... 82
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 301
Mopar Parts.........................351,413
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 121Navigation Radio........................ 217
Navigation System....................... 217
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 69
Occupant Restraints....................... 35
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 311
Odometer............................. 179
Trip .............................177,179
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)............ 252
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)............ 252
Oil Change Indicator..................... 184
Oil Change Indicator, Reset................. 184
Oil, Engine.........................352,395
Capacity............................ 395
Change Interval....................... 354
Checking............................ 352
Disposal............................ 355
Filter ............................... 355
Identification Logo..................... 354
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 70
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 71
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 413
Safety Information, Tire................... 283
Safety Tips............................. 69
Satellite Radio.......................217,220
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 223
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 400
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 381
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 46
Seat Belts.............................. 35
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 41
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 41
And Pregnant Women................... 48
Child Restraint......................... 60
Extender............................. 47
Front Seat............................ 36
Pretensioners.......................... 45
Rear Seat............................. 36Reminder............................ 174
Seats................................. 109
Adjustment.......................... 109
Cleaning............................ 378
Head Restraints....................... 113
Heated.............................. 114
Lumbar Support....................... 111
Rear Folding......................... 116
Rear Folding (Sedan).................... 116
Seatback Release....................... 112
Tilting .............................. 112
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Oil......................... 354
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................. 15,19
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 409
Service Contract......................... 411
Service Manuals........................ 414
430 INDEX

Guide .............................. 321
Recreational.......................... 329
Weight .............................. 321
Towing Assistance........................ 95
Traction.............................. 276
TrailerTowing .......................... 317
Cooling System Tips.................... 328
Hitches............................. 320
Minimum Requirements................. 323
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 322
Wiring .............................. 326
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 321
TrailerWeight .......................... 321
Transaxle............................. 244
Automatic.................... 13,239,244,373
Autostick............................ 249
Manual........................ 12,239,242
Operation........................... 244
Overdrive........................... 248Selection of Lubricant................... 373
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 177
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) ........................... 142
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 22
Transporting Pets........................ 68
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 297
Trip Odometer.......................... 179
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 177
Turn Signals......................123,173,389
UConnect(Hands-Free Phone).............. 82
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 170
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 415
Universal Transmitter..................... 142
INDEX 433
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