2009 CHRYSLER 300 C wheel

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.
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
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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.
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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About Your Brakes....................... 339
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 341
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 157
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 447
Adding Fuel........................... 384
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 442
Additives, Fuel......................... 382
Adjustable Pedals....................... 152
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 437
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 440
Air Conditioning.....................298,300
Air Conditioning Controls................. 298
Air Conditioning Filter.................307,441
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 308
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 440
Air Conditioning System..........298,300,301,440
Air Pressure, Tires....................218,358
Airbag................................ 54
Airbag Deployment.....................60,64Airbag Light.....................61,66,80,213
Airbag Maintenance....................... 65
Airbag, Side..........................55,62
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............55,62
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,217
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
All Wheel Drive (AWD)................333,454
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 288
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........446,447,479
Disposal............................ 449
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............341,343
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 213
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 217
Appearance Care........................ 454
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assistance Towing....................... 108
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Cleaning
Wheels............................. 456
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 441
Climate Control......................... 298
Clock.....................242,244,258,262,271
Coin Holder........................... 198
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 297
Compact Spare Tire...................... 361
Compass.............................. 233
Compass Calibration..................... 233
Compass Variance....................... 234
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 228
Connector
UCI ................................ 282
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 282
Conserving Fuel........................ 228
Console, Floor.......................... 198
Console, Overhead....................... 184
Contract, Service........................ 505Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 448
Cooling System......................... 445
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 447
Coolant Capacity...................... 479
Coolant Level......................445,449
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 449
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 446
Inspection........................... 449
Points to Remember.................... 450
Pressure Cap......................... 448
Radiator Cap......................... 448
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......446,479,481
Corrosion Protection..................... 454
Cruise Control (Speed Control)...........154,157
Cruise Light........................... 210
Cupholders.........................197,459
Customer Assistance..................... 503
Customer Programmable Features............ 236
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Oil ................................ 481
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........154,157
Speedometer........................... 210
Starting.............................27,313
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 417
Engine Fails to Start.................... 316
Remote.............................. 27
Starting and Operating.................... 313
Starting Procedures...................... 313
Steering
Column Controls...................... 144
Column Lock......................... 150
Power...........................337,338
Tilt Column.......................150,151
Wheel, Tilt........................150,151
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 295
Storage............................198,467
Storage, Vehicle......................307,467Storing Your Vehicle...................... 467
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 420
Sun Roof.............................. 191
Sunglasses Storage....................... 184
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 194
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 54
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 390
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 436
System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer............................ 212
Telescoping Steering Column.............150,151
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 301
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......215,405
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 72
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tilt Steering Column...................150,151
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 142
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Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 508
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 282
Universal Transmitter..................... 185
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 379
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 50
Vanity Mirrors........................... 94
Variance, Compass....................... 234
Vehicle Certification Label................. 387
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................354,387,388
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................307,467
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 293
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................435,436
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 122Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 404
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............. 210
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 506
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 442
Washers, Windshield..................148,442
Washing Vehicle......................... 455
Water
Driving Through...................... 335
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 456
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 456
Wind Buffeting.......................41,193
Window Airbag (Side Curtain).............55,62
Window Fogging........................ 307
Windows.............................. 37
Power............................... 37
Windshield Defroster................81,299,305
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