2010 DODGE CARAVAN tires

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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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
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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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 451
Adding Fuel ........................... 381
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 448
Additives, Fuel ......................... 375
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 166
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 440
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 444
Air Conditioning ........................ 298
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 298
Air Conditioning Filter .................316,445
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 316
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .............304,311
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 444
Air Conditioning System .............298,306,444
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 302
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 356
Airbag .............................. 67,77
Airbag Deployment ....................... 78
Airbag Light .................... 76,81,102,237Airbag Maintenance
....................... 80
Airbag, Side ........................ 70,74,77
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........71,74,77
Alarm Light ........................... 236
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 16
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 289
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............450,477
Disposal ............................ 452
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 228
Anti-Theft System ........................ 16
Appearance Care ........................ 459
Ashtray ............................... 200
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 40
Auto Up Power Windows ................40,194
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 110
Automatic Door Locks ................... 33,34
Automatic Headlights .................... 157
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 306
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Ignition............................... 13
Key ............................... 12,13
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 13
Illuminated Entry ........................ 18
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint ........................ 87,88
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 244
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 110
Instrument Cluster .................... 224,227
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 223
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 462
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 464
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 465
Interior Appearance Care .................. 462
Interior Lights ....................... 155,156
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 408
Jack Operation .......................... 407 Jump Starting
.......................... 421
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 19
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change Assist ...................... 161
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 54
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ....... 92
Latches ............................... 104
Hood .............................. 153
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 372
Leaks, Fluid ........................... 104
Life of Tires ............................ 361
Liftgate ................................ 48
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Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 234
Side Marker.......................... 475
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 236
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 237
Turn Signal ..................... 104,474,475
Voltage ............................. 237
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 227
Load Leveling System .................... 214
Loading Vehicle ................... 208,383,385
Capacities ........................... 385
Tires ............................... 351
Locks Door ................................ 30
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 92
Lubrication, Body ....................... 447
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 215
Lumbar Support ........................ 126 Maintenance Free Battery
.................. 443
Maintenance Procedures ................... 436
Maintenance Schedule .................... 482
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 195
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 234,434
Manual, Service ......................... 505
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 184
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 149
Memory Seat ........................ 1 13,149
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 241,248
Mirrors ............................... 110
Automatic Dimming .................... 110
Electric Remote ....................... 112
Exterior Folding ....................... 112
Heated ............................. 113
Memory ............................ 149
Outside ............................. 111
Rearview ............................ 110
Vanity .............................. 114
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Personal Settings........................ 252
Pets, Transporting ........................ 95
Phone, Cellular ......................... 122
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 122
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 351
Power Door Locks ........................... 32
Lift Gate ............................. 49
Mirrors ............................. 112
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 195
Seats ............................... 126
Sliding Door .......................... 42
Steering ............................. 335
Sunroof ............................. 192
Windows ............................. 36
Windows, Express Down ................. 22
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 479
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 67
Preparation for Jacking .................... 410 Pretensioners
Seat Belts ............................ 61
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 252
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 358
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......449,451
Radio Operation ........................ 297
Radio Remote Controls .................... 295
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........ 288,293
Rear Air Conditioning .................. 304,311
Rear Camera ........................... 181
Rear Cross Path ......................... 120
Rear Heater ............................ 304
Rear Park Sense System ................... 171
Rear Window Defroster ................... 213
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 110
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 124
Recreational Towing ................... 403,427
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................... 65,66
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 295
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Removable Floor Console .................. 212
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 436
Replacement Tires ....................... 361
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 504
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .........233,240,247
Restraint, Head ......................... 129
Restraints, Child ....................... 86,91
Restraints, Infant ......................... 87
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 425
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 215
Rotation, Tires .......................... 363
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ 101
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 104
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 504 Safety, Exhaust Gas
.................... 51,100
Safety Information, Tire ................... 345
Safety Tips ............................ 100
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 289
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........ 288,293
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 482
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 464
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 65,66
Seat Belts ........................... 52,101
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 59
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 59
And Pregnant Women ................... 67
Child Restraint ....................... 86,89
Extender ............................. 67
Front Seat ............................ 54
Inspection ........................... 101
Pretensioners .......................... 61
Rear Seat ............................. 54
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Seats................................. 123
Adjustment .......................... 124
Easy Entry ........................... 135
Fold in Floor (Stow \bnGo) ............... 132
Heated ............................. 128
Lumbar Support ....................... 126
Memory ............................ 149
Power .............................. 126
Reclining ............................ 124
Stow \bn Go (Fold in Floor) ............... 132
Tilting .............................. 135
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 16
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........450,478
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 501
Service Contract ......................... 503 Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator)
.................... 234
Service Manuals ........................ 505
Setting the Clock ................ 258,260,263,272
Settings, Personal ........................ 252
Shoulder Belts ........................... 54
Side Airbag ............................. 77
Signals, Turn ................ 104,160,228,474,475
Sirius Backseat TV™ (Uconnect studios)....... 293
Sliding Door ............................ 41
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 332
Snow Tires ............................ 363
Spare Tire .......................... 358,409
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 168
Speedometer ........................... 228
Starting ............................... 321
Automatic Transmission ................. 321
Cold Weather ......................... 322
Engine Fails to Start .................... 322
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