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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 departsignificantly 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.
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Climate Control......................... 253
Clock ........................ 199,213,216,226
Coin Holder ........................... 159
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 252
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 313
Compass .............................. 190
Compass Calibration ..................... 191
Compass Variance ....................... 191
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 187
Connector UCI ................................ 236
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 236
Console, Floor .......................... 159
Console, Overhead ....................... 145
Contract, Service ........................ 453
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 400
Cooling System ......................... 397
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 399
Coolant Capacity ...................... 427 Coolant Level
...................... 397,401
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 400
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 398
Inspection ........................... 401
Points to Remember .................... 401
Pressure Cap ......................... 400
Radiator Cap ......................... 400
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......398,427,429
Corrosion Protection ..................... 406
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 141
Cruise Light ........................... 172
Cupholders ......................... 158,410
Customer Assistance ..................... 451
Customer Programmable Features ............ 193
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 65
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 136
Daytime Running Lights ................... 133
Dealer Service .......................... 385
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Engine Temperature Warning.............. 175
Exterior .............................. 80
Fog ............................. 133,176
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 356
Headlight Switch ...................... 131
Headlights ........................ 131,422
Headlights On Reminder ................. 133
Headlights On With Wipers ............132,138
High Beam ........................ 135,176
High Beam Indicator .................... 176
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 135
Instrument Cluster .................. 131,172
Intensity Control ...................... 136
Interior .......................... 135,145
License ............................. 426
Lights On Reminder .................... 133
Low Fuel ............................ 182
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 183
Map Reading ...................... 135,145Oil Pressure
.......................... 176
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ......... 136
Passing ............................. 135
Reading .......................... 135,145
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 176
Service ........................... 418,419
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 183
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........180,322
Traction Control ....................... 300
Turn Signal ...................... 80,134,174
Vanity Mirror .......................... 88
Voltage ............................. 173
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 172
Load Leveling System .................... 164
Loading Vehicle ...................... 340,341
Capacities ........................... 341
Tires ............................... 306
Locks ................................. 29
Auto Unlock .......................... 31
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Automatic Door........................ 30
Child Protection ........................ 33
Door ................................ 29
Power Door ........................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 322
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 71,72
Lubrication, Body ....................... 392
Lumbar Support ........................ 126
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 389
Maintenance, General ..................... 385
Maintenance Procedures ................... 385
Maintenance Schedule .................... 432
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 155
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 183,383
Manual, Service ......................... 455
Map/Reading Lights .................. 135,145
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 403 Methanol
............................. 333
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 187
Mirrors ................................ 85
Automatic Dimming ..................... 86
Electric Powered ....................... 88
Electric Remote ........................ 88
Exterior Folding ........................ 87
Heated .............................. 88
Outside .............................. 86
Rearview ............................. 85
Vanity ............................... 88
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 322
Mopar Parts ......................... 384,454
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 333
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 134
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 77
INDEX 471
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Pretensioners.......................... 49
Rear Seat ............................. 42
Reminder ............................ 176
Untwisting Procedure .................... 48
Seats ................................. 122
Adjustment .......................... 122
Head Restraints ....................... 126
Heated ............................. 127
Height Adjustment ..................... 124
Lumbar Support ....................... 126
Power .............................. 124
Rear Folding ......................... 128
Reclining ............................ 124
Seatback Release ....................... 128
Tilting .............................. 124
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........398,429
Selection of Oil ......................... 387
Self-Sealing Tires ........................ 318 Sentry Key (Immobilizer)
................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 451
Service Contract ......................... 453
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 183
Service Manuals ........................ 455
Setting the Clock ................ 199,213,216,226
Settings, Personal ........................ 193
Shifting ............................... 273
Automatic Transmission ............273,276,282
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 48
Shoulder Belts ........................... 42
Side Airbag ........................... 54,60
Side Curtain (Window Airbag) ............... 54
Signals, Turn ...................... 80,134,174
Sirius Backseat TV™ (uconnect studios) ........ 247
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 287
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Trailer Towing........................ 350
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 316
To Open Hood .......................... 129
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 347
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 280
Towing ............................... 342
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 103
Behind a Motor Home .................. 354
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 374
Guide .............................. 346
Recreational .......................... 354
Weight .............................. 346
Towing Assistance ....................... 103
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home ......... 354
Traction Control ......................... 297
Trailer Towing .......................... 342
Cooling System Tips .................... 354
Hitches ............................. 344
Minimum Requirements ................. 348 Tips ................................ 353
Trailer and Tongue Weight
............... 347
Wiring .............................. 351
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 346
Trailer Weight .......................... 346
Transfer Case ........................... 405
Fluid ............................ 405,430
Maintenance ......................... 406
Transmission ........................... 404
Automatic ................... 273,276,282,404
Fluid ............................... 430
Range Indicator .................... 277,282
Shifting ............................. 273
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 146
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
478 INDEX