2010 DODGE CHARGER SRT traction control

8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper
cable from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
9. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the remote positive (+)post of the discharged
vehicle.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between RE-
VERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal
pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spin-
ning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE:
Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) —
if equipped, or Traction Control System (TCS) — if
equipped before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic
Brake Control” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 325

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.
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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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 409

Service........................... 372,373
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 173
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........170,291
Traction Control ....................... 271
Turn Signal ................... 75,129,130,165
Vanity Mirror .......................... 84
Voltage ............................. 163
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 163
Loading Vehicle ...................... 305,306
Capacities ........................... 306
Tires ............................... 277
Locks ................................. 25
Auto Unlock .......................... 28
Automatic Door ........................ 27
Child Protection ........................ 29
Door ................................ 25
Power Door ........................... 26
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 291 Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH)
..................... 66,67
Lubrication, Body ....................... 343
Lumbar Support ........................ 120
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 339
Maintenance, General ..................... 335
Maintenance Procedures ................... 335
Maintenance Schedule .................... 384
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 149
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 173,333
Manual, Service ......................... 407
Map/Reading Lights .................. 130,139
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 354
Methanol ............................. 299
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 178
Mirrors ................................ 81
Automatic Dimming ..................... 82
Electric Powered ....................... 84
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Behind a Motor Home.................. 307
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 327
Recreational .......................... 307
Towing Assistance ....................... 100
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home ......... 307
Traction Control ......................... 266
Trailer Towing .......................... 307
Transmission ........................... 356
Automatic ...................... 246,250,356
Fluid ............................... 382
Shifting ............................. 246
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 140
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 19
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 19
Transporting Pets ........................ 71
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 285 Trip Odometer
.......................... 163
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 35,36
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 36
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 35
Turn Signals ......................... 130,165
UCI Connector ......................... 215
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 85
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 408
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 215
Universal Transmitter ..................... 140
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 298
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 44
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 84
Variance, Compass ....................... 185
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 305
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 278,305,306
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INDEX 429