2011 DODGE CHARGER traction control

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 DRIVE
and REVERSE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure
to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels, is most effective.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.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.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
•Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the
wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no
transmission shifting occurring).
452 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 539

DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 484
Engine Oil ......................... 470
Door Locks ............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 247
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 361
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 362
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 294
E-85 Fuel ............................. 415
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 269
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 99
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 257
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 371
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 371
Brake Assist System ................... 372 Traction Control System
................ 371
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 496
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....207,211
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 372
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ....................... 243,285
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 43
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 43
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 452
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 438
Jacking ............................ 439
Jump Starting ....................... 448
Overheating ........................ 438
Towing ............................ 455
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 463
Engine ............................... 462
Air Cleaner ......................... 470
Block Heater ........................ 352
546 INDEX

Bulb Replacement................. 505,506
Daytime Running .................... 192
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........193,194
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 377
Exterior ............................ 88
Fog ............................ 192,275
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 438
Headlight Switch ..................... 189
Headlights ...................... 189,507
Headlights On Reminder ............... 192
Headlights On With Wipers ..........190,200
High Beam ......................... 194
High Beam Indicator .................. 275
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 194
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................... 189
Intensity Control ..................... 197
Interior ............................ 196
License ............................ 509 Lights On Reminder
.................. 192
Low Fuel .......................... 289
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 278
Map Reading ....................... 195
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 198
Passing ............................ 194
Reading ........................ 195,246
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 283
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 281
Service ......................... 505,506
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 278
SmartBeams ........................ 190
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 281
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......277,400
Traction Control ..................... 377
Turn Signal ....................... 88,193
Vanity Mirror ....................... 100
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 275
552 INDEX

Safety.......................... 379,388
Sizes ............................. 380
Snow Tires ......................... 398
Spare Tire .......................... 440
Spinning ........................... 394
Trailer Towing ....................... 431
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 395
To Open Hood .......................... 188
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 428
Towing ............................... 424
Behind a Motorhome .................. 436
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 455
Guide ............................. 428
Recreational ........................ 436
Weight ............................ 428
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome .......... 436
Traction Control ......................... 371
Trailer Towing .......................... 424
Cooling System Tips .................. 436 Hitches
............................ 427
Minimum Requirements ................ 429
Tips .............................. 434
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 428
Wiring ............................ 433
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 428
Trailer Weight .......................... 428
Transfer Case ........................... 490
Fluid .......................... 490,512
Maintenance ........................ 490
Transmission ........................... 488
Automatic .................... 352,355,488
Fluid ............................. 512
Range Indicator ...................... 356
Shifting ........................... 352
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 23
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
560 INDEX