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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.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 493
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Console, Overhead....................... 162
Contract, Service ........................ 489
Converter, Catalytic ...................... 429
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 442
Cooler, Beverage ........................ 180
Cooling System ......................... 440
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 442
Coolant Capacity ...................... 472
Coolant Level ...................... 440,443
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 443
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 441
Inspection ........................... 443
Points to Remember .................... 444
Pressure Cap ......................... 442
Radiator Cap ......................... 442
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......441,472,474
Temperature Gauge ..................... 205
Corrosion Protection ..................... 452
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 159Cruise Light
........................... 212
Cup Holder ......................... 178,457
Customer Assistance ..................... 487
Customer Programmable Features ............ 230
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 63
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 153
Daytime Running Lights ................... 148
Dealer Service .......................... 424
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 195
Defroster, Windshield ................80,286,287
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 155
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 421
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player ..........234,266
Dimmer Control ........................ 152
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 150
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle .................... 449
Oil (Engine) .......................... 424
500 INDEX

Air Cleaner.......................... 429
Block Heater ......................... 311
Break-In Recommendations ................ 77
Checking Oil Level ..................... 424
Compartment ......................... 418
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 440,474
Cooling ............................. 440
Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 39,79,372
Fails to Start .......................... 310
Flooded, Starting ...................... 310
Fuel Requirements ..................... 368
Jump Starting ......................... 407
Oil ........................... 424,472,474
Oil Change Interval ...............210,225,426
Oil Filler Cap ................. 418,419,420,427
Oil Filter ............................ 428
Oil Filter Disposal ...................... 428
Oil Selection ....................... 426,472
Oil Synthetic ......................... 427 Operation
............................ 77
Overheating .......................... 394
Starting ............................. 307
Temperature Gauge ..................... 205
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 427
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 61
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 369
Event Data Recorder ...................... 63
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............39,79,372,439
Exhaust System ....................... 79,439
Express Down Windows ................... 25
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 90
Exterior Light Service ..................... 466
Exterior Lights ........................ 81,466
Fabric Care ......................... 454,455
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 372
502 INDEX

FiltersAir Cleaner .......................... 429
Air Conditioning .................... 301,434
Automatic Transaxle .................... 451
Engine Oil ........................ 428,474
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 428
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 394
Turn Signal ...................... 81,149,207
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 150
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ..................... 364
Cruising Range ........................ 367
Engine Oil ........................... 366
Fuel Requirements .................. 364,365
Maintenance ....................... 364,367
Replacement Parts ..................... 367
Starting ............................. 367
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 310
Floor Console .......................... 183 Fluid, Brake
........................... 476
Fluid Capacities ......................... 472
Fluid Leaks ............................. 81
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................... 449
Brake ............................ 447,476
Cooling System ....................... 440
Engine Oil ........................... 424
Power Steering ..................... 436,476
Fluids ................................ 474
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 474
Fog Light Service ........................ 467
Fog Lights .................... 146,148,207,467
Folding Front Passenger Seat ............... 128
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 141,134
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 410
Front Wheel Bearings ..................... 451
Fuel ................................. 368
Adding ............................. 372
INDEX 503
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Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster .................. 146,205
Intensity Control ....................... 152
Interior .......................... 151,152
License ............................. 470
Lights On Reminder .................... 148
Low Fuel ......................... 205,207
LowTire ............................ 213
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 215
Map Reading ......................... 151
Oil Pressure .......................... 211
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) .......... 153
Park ............................. 146,466
Passing ............................. 150
Rear Servicing ..................... 466,468
Rear Tail ............................ 468
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 208
Service ........................... 465,466
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 215 Side Marker
.......................... 466
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........213,355
Traction Control ................. 215,332,334
Turn Signal ............. 81,146,149,207,466,468
Vanity Mirror .......................... 91
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 205
Load Floor, Cargo ....................... 188
Loading Vehicle ...................... 375,376
Capacities ........................... 376
Tires ............................... 341
Locks ................................. 28
Auto Unlock .......................... 31
Automatic Door ........................ 30
Child Protection ........................ 32
Door ................................ 28
Power Door ........................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 355
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 71,73
508 INDEX

Lubrication, Body....................... 437
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 196
Lumbar Support ........................ 127
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 431
Maintenance, General ..................... 424
Maintenance Procedures ................... 424
Maintenance Schedule .................... 478
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 173
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 215,422
Manual, Service ......................... 492
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 151
Marker Lights, Side ...................... 466
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 447
Methanol ............................. 369
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 226
Mirrors ............................. 88,163
Automatic Dimming ..................... 89
Electric Powered ....................... 90 Electric Remote
........................ 90
Exterior Folding ........................ 90
Heated .............................. 91
Outside .............................. 89
Rearview ............................. 88
Vanity ............................... 91
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... 226
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 355
Mopar Parts ......................... 423,491
MP3 Player ......................... 234,266
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 369
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 146
Navigation Radio ........................ 266
Navigation System ....................... 266
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 77
INDEX 509
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Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............18,208
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........441,474
Selection of Oil ......................... 426
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 487
Service Contract ......................... 489
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 215
Service Manuals ........................ 492
Setting the Clock ................ 236,240,255,267
Settings, Personal ........................ 230
Shifting Automatic Transaxle .................... 311
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 46
Shoulder Belts ........................... 41
Side Airbag ........................... 52,58
Side Curtain (Window Airbag) ............... 52Side View Mirror Adjustment
................ 89
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 301
Signals, Turn ................... 81,149,207,468
Sirius Backseat TV™ ..................... 276
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 320
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 355
Snow Tires ............................ 355
Sound Systems (Radio) .................234,266
Spare Tire ....................... 349,350,397
Spark Plugs ......................... 429,474
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 474
Oil .............................. 426,474
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 159
Speedometer ........................... 207
Starting ............................. 27,307
Automatic Transmission ................. 308
Cold Weather ......................... 309
Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 407
514 INDEX

Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home......... 392
Traction .............................. 320
Traction Control ...................... 215,331
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 335
Trailer Towing .......................... 377
Cooling System Tips .................... 392
Hitches ............................. 381
Minimum Requirements ................. 385
Tips ................................ 390
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 384
Wiring .............................. 388
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 382
Trailer Weight .......................... 382
Transaxle Additives ............................ 451
Automatic ........................ 31 1,449
Autostick ............................ 317
Filter ............................... 451
Maintenance .......................... 449 Operation
............................ 311
Overdrive ........................... 315
Selection of Lubricant ................... 476
Transmission ..................... See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) ........................... 163
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 77
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 351
Trip Odometer .......................... 209
Trip Odometer Reset Button .............212,218
Turn Signals ................... 146,149,207,468
UCI Connector ......................... 278
UConnect (Hands-Free Phone) ............93,266
INDEX 517
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