2011 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).......... 486
Adding Fuel ........................... 416
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 483
Additives, Fuel ......................... 410
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 177
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 475
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 479
Air Conditioning ........................ 321
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 321
Air Conditioning Filter .................345,480
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 479
Air Conditioning System .............321,333,479
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 325
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 344
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .............330,340
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 387
Airbag .............................. 72,81
Airbag Deployment ....................... 83
Airbag Light .................... 79,85,102,257Airbag Maintenance
....................... 84
Airbag, Side ........................ 76,78,81
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........77,78,81
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm Light ........................... 257
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 307
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 252
Anti-Theft System ........................ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............485,511
Disposal ........................... 488
Appearance Care ........................ 494
Ashtray ............................... 217
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 40
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 40
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 114
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 35
Automatic Headlights .................... 165
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 333
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Hood............................. 163
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 408
Leaks, Fluid ........................... 105
Life of Tires ............................ 393
Liftgate ................................ 49
Light Bulbs ............................ 104
Lights ............................. 104,165
Airbag ..................... 79,85,102,257
Alarm ............................ 257
Anti-Lock .......................... 252
Automatic Headlights ................. 165
Back-Up ........................... 509
Battery Saver ....................... 171
Brake Assist Warning .................. 375
Brake Warning ...................... 257
Bulb Replacement .................... 507
Center Mounted Stop .................. 510
Daytime Running .................... 167
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 167 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 375
Engine Temperature Warning
............ 261
Exterior ........................... 104
Fog ......................... 167,249,508
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 438
Headlights ......................... 507
Headlights On Reminder ............... 166
High Beam Indicator .................. 249
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 170
Illuminated Entry ..................... 19
Interior ............................ 167
License ............................ 510
Lights On Reminder .................. 166
Low Fuel ....................... 260,270
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 254
Oil Pressure ........................ 261
Park .............................. 508
Passing ............................ 170
Reading ........................... 194
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Rear Servicing....................... 509
Rear Tail ........................... 509
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 259
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 257
Service ............................ 507
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator). . 254
Side Marker ........................ 509
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 257
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 253
Traction Control ..................... 375
Turn Signal ................... 104,508,509
Voltage ............................ 260
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 249
Load Leveling System .................... 234
Loading Vehicle ................... 224,418,421
Capacities .......................... 421
Tires .............................. 382
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 35 Door
.............................. 32
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH).. 91
Lubrication, Body ....................... 482
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 234
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 478
Maintenance Procedures ................... 471
Maintenance Schedule .................... 516
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 206
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 254,469
Manual, Service ......................... 535
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 194
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 159
Memory Seat ........................ 1 16,159
Methanol ............................. 409
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 262,276
Mirrors ............................... 113
Automatic Dimming .................. 114
Electric Remote ...................... 115
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Overhead Console....................... 193
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 193
Overheating, Engine ................... 260,438
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,535
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 182
Parking Brake .......................... 367
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 177
Personal Settings ........................ 279
Pets, Transporting ........................ 97
Phone, Cellular ......................... 127
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 127
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 382
Power Door Locks ......................... 34
Lift Gate ........................... 50
Mirrors ............................ 115
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 207Seats
............................. 128
Sliding Door ......................... 43
Steering ........................ 365,366
Sunroof ........................... 204
Windows ........................... 37
Windows, Express Down ................ 22
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 513
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 71
Preparation for Jacking .................... 447
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 65
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 279
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 389
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......484,487
Radio Operation ........................ 321
Radio Remote Controls .................... 319
Rear Air Conditioning .................330,340
Rear Camera ........................... 191
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Rear Cross Path......................... 124
Rear Heater ............................ 330
Rear Park Sense System ................... 182
Rear Window Defroster ................... 233
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 113
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 134
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 86
Recreational Towing ...................... 436
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 408
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 70
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 319
Remote Starting System .................... 29
Removable Floor Console .................. 229
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 471
Replacement Tires ....................... 394
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 534
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .........251,252,273 Restraint, Head
......................... 135
Restraints, Child ....................... 87,91
Restraints, Infant ......................... 87
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 460
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 234
Rotation, Tires .......................... 397
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ 102
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 104
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 534
Safety Information, Tire ................... 377
Safety Tips ............................ 101
Safety, Exhaust Gas .................... 53,101
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 307
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 516
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 499
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 70
Seat Belts ........................... 53,102
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 62
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 62
And Pregnant Women .................. 71
Child Restraint ..................... 87,89
Extender ........................... 72
Front Seat .......................... 57
Inspection .......................... 102
Pretensioners ........................ 65
Rear Seat ........................... 57
Seats ................................. 127
Adjustment ......................... 133
Fold in Floor (Stow \bnGo) .............. 139
Heated ............................ 130
Memory ........................... 159
Power ............................ 128
Reclining .......................... 134
Stow \bn Go (Fold in Floor) .............. 139
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........485,512
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15 Sentry Key Programming
................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 531
Service Contract ......................... 533
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 254
Service Manuals ........................ 535
Setting the Clock ..................... 287,296
Settings, Personal ........................ 279
Shift Lever Override ...................... 461
Shoulder Belts ........................... 57
Side Airbag ............................. 81
Signals, Turn ............. 104,169,170,249,508,509
Sliding Door ............................ 42
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 362
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 395
Snow Tires ............................ 397
Spare Tire ....................... 390,391,441
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 178
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