
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 551

Cargo Compartment...................... 225
Light ............................. 226
Luggage Carrier ..................... 230
Cargo Light ............................ 226
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 227
Cellular Phone ....................... 1 19,319
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 523
Certification Label ....................... 422
Chains, Tire ............................ 397
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 449
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 379
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............262,478
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 96
Checks, Safety ........................... 96
Child Restraint .................... 82,83,88,90
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............86,88
Child Safety Locks ........................ 36
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 411 Climate Control
......................... 319
Clock ............................. 285,294
Cold Weather Operation ................... 339
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 318
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 391
Compass .............................. 271
Compass Calibration ..................... 273
Compass Variance ....................... 272
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 269
Connector UCI .............................. 308
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 308
Conserving Fuel ........................ 268
Console, Overhead ....................... 204
Contract, Service ........................ 547
Cooling System ......................... 494
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 496
Coolant Capacity ..................... 524
Coolant Level ....................... 498
556 INDEX

Disposal of Used Coolant............... 497
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 495
Inspection .......................... 494
Points to Remember .................. 498
Pressure Cap ........................ 497
Radiator Cap ....................... 497
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......495,524
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 166
Cupholders ............................ 222
Customer Assistance ..................... 545
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 81
Daytime Running Lights ................... 149
Dealer Service .......................... 480
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 229
Defroster, Windshield ................... 98,324
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 477Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission ................ 505
Oil (Engine) ........................ 481
Power Steering ...................... 364
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 469
Disposal Engine Oil ......................... 484
Used Engine Fluids ................... 484
Door Locks ............................. 33
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 35
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 206
Driving ............................... 358
Off-Pavement ....................... 358
Off-Road .......................... 358
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 268
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 315
E-85 Fuel ............................. 414
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 109
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INDEX 557

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 525
Fog Light Service ........................ 520
Fog Lights .......................... 248,520
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 136
Forward Collision Warning ...........188,261,281
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 448
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 501
Fuel ................................. 410
Additives .......................... 413
Clean Air .......................... 411
Conserving ......................... 268
Ethanol ............................ 411
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............418,421
Gasoline ........................... 410
Gauge ............................ 250
Light ............................. 263
Materials Added ..................... 413
Methanol .......................... 411
Requirements ....................... 524 Saver Mode
........................ 268
Tank Capacity ....................... 524
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 268
Fuel Saver ............................. 268
Fuel System Caution ..................... 420
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 414
Fuses ................................ 511
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 206
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............418,421,477
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 410
Conserving ......................... 268
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 411
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 411
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 252
Fuel .............................. 250
Speedometer ........................ 249
Tachometer ......................... 244
560 INDEX

Center Mounted Stop.................. 523
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ...... 262
Daytime Running .................... 149
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 146
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 377
Exterior ........................... 100
Fog ............................ 248,520
Fuses ............................. 511
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 448
Headlights ...................... 518,519
Headlights On With Wipers ............. 147
High Beam Indicator .................. 248
Illuminated Entry ..................... 23
Low Fuel .......................... 263
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 245
Map Reading ....................... 152
Reading ........................ 152,204
Rear Servicing ....................... 521
Rear Tail ........................... 521 Seat Belt Reminder
................... 252
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 250
Service ............................ 518
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 245
Side Marker ........................ 521
SmartBeams ........................ 148
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 244
Traction Control ..................... 377
Turn Signal ................ 100,146,519,521
Vanity Mirror ....................... 110
Loading Vehicle ......................... 422
Tires .............................. 383
Locks ................................. 33
Automatic Door ...................... 35
Child Protection ...................... 36
Door .............................. 33
Power Door ......................... 34
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INDEX 563

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................ 86,88
Lubrication, Body ....................... 488
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 230
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 485
Maintenance Procedures ................... 480
Maintenance Schedule .................... 528
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 245,478
Manual, Service ......................... 549
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 140
Memory Seat ........................... 140
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 140
Methanol .............................. 411
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 269
Mirrors ............................... 107
Automatic Dimming .................. 108
Electric Powered ..................... 109
Electric Remote ...................... 109 Exterior Folding
..................... 109
Heated ............................ 110
Outside ........................... 109
Rearview .......................... 107
Vanity ............................ 110
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 268
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 399
Mopar Parts ......................... 479,548
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 411
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 365
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 146
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 95
Occupant Restraints ................... 48,74,78
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........71,72,74,77
564 INDEX

Seat Belts............................ 52,98
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 57
And Pregnant Women .................. 67
Child Restraint ..................... 82,90
Extender ........................... 67
Front Seat .......................... 52
Inspection .......................... 98
Maintenance ........................ 511
Pretensioners ........................ 61
Reminder .......................... 252
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ................ 57
Untwisting Procedure .................. 57
Seats ................................. 120
Adjustment ......................... 125
Cleaning ........................... 510
Easy Entry ......................... 143
Memory ........................... 140
Power .......................... 120,122
Rear Folding ........................ 136 Reclining
.......................... 126
Security Against Theft ..................... 20
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............20,250
Selection of Oil ......................... 482
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 18
Sentry Key Programming ................... 20
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 19
Service Assistance ....................... 545
Service Contract ......................... 547
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 245
Service Manuals ........................ 549
Setting the Clock ..................... 285,294
Settings, Personal ........................ 274
Shift Lever Override ...................... 468
Shifting ............................... 342
Automatic Transmission ................ 342
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N) ..................... 442
568 INDEX

Tread Wear Indicators................. 394
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 431
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 349
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 467
Towing ............................ 424,469
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 469
Guide ............................. 430
Recreational ........................ 439
Weight ............................ 430
Traction Control ......................... 368
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 373
Trailer Towing .......................... 424
Cooling System Tips .................. 438
Hitches ............................ 429
Minimum Requirements ................ 432
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 431
Wiring ............................ 435
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 430
Trailer Weight .......................... 430 Transfer Case
........................... 502
Electronically Shifted .................. 351
Maintenance ........................ 502
Transmission Automatic ....................... 343,503
Maintenance ........................ 503
Shifting ........................... 342
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 27
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 206
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 24
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 394
Turn Signals ...................... 248,519,521
UCI Connector ......................... 308
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 119
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 551
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