2011 DODGE JOURNEY 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.
530 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes.................... 350,352
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............353,354
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 474
Adding Fuel ........................... 401
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 469
Additives, Fuel ......................... 395
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 460
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 463
Air Conditioning Filter .................326,464
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............463,464
Air Conditioning System ................319,463
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 327
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ................ 321
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 372
Airbag .............................. 61,70
Airbag Deployment ....................... 71
Airbag Light ..................... 68,74,91,259
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 73
Airbag, Side ........................ 64,67,70Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........65,67,70
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm Light ........................... 266
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alarm, Panic ............................ 23
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................... 345
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............353,354
Anti-Lock Warning Light .............265,354,356
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............473,503
Disposal ........................... 476
Appearance Care ........................ 484
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 39
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 102
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 31
Automatic Headlights .................... 192
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Keyless Go............................. 12
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 61
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 195
Lane Change Assist ...................... 196
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 46
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....81,83
Latch Plate ............................. 47
Latches ................................ 93
Hood ............................. 190
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 393
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 93
Life of Tires ............................ 378
Liftgate ................................ 41
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 250
Light Bulbs .......................... 93,495
Light Replacement ....................... 497 Lights
........................... 93,192,497
Airbag ...................... 68,74,91,259
Alarm ............................ 266
Anti-Lock ....................... 265,356
Automatic Headlights ................. 192
Back-Up ........................... 499
Brake Assist Warning .................. 360
Brake Warning ...................... 264
Bulb Replacement .................... 497
Courtesy/Reading .................... 198
Daytime Running .................... 194
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........195,196
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 360
Exterior ............................ 93
Fog ......................... 194,261,498
Fuses ............................. 489
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 423
Headlight Switch ..................... 192
Headlights ...................... 192,497
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Headlights On Reminder............... 194
Headlights On With Wipers ..........193,202
High Beam ...................... 196,497
High Beam Indicator .................. 261
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 196
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................. 192,259
Intensity Control ..................... 196
Interior ............................ 196
License ............................ 501
Lights On Reminder .................. 194
Low Fuel .......................... 272
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 259
Map Reading ....................... 198
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 197
Park .............................. 497
Passing ............................ 196
Reading ........................... 198
Rear Servicing .................... 497,499Rear Tail
........................... 499
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 264
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 266
Service ......................... 495,497
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 259
Side Marker ........................ 497
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 266
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......262,383
Traction Control ..................... 360
Turn Signal ................. 93,195,497,499
Vanity Mirror ....................... 104
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 259
Load Floor, Cargo ....................... 246
Loading Vehicle ...................... 403,405
Capacities .......................... 405
Tires .............................. 367
Locks ................................. 29
Auto Unlock ......................... 31
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Paint Care............................. 484
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 206
Parking Brake .......................... 350
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) .... 185
Passing Light ........................... 196
Pets .................................. 88
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 367
Power Brakes ............................ 352
Distribution Center (Fuses) .............. 492
Door Locks ......................... 30
Inverter ........................... 235
Mirrors ............................ 103
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 230
Seats ............................. 167
Steering ........................ 348,349
Sunroof ........................... 227
Transfer Unit ....................... 483 Windows
........................... 38
Windows, Express Down ................ 23
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 505
Power Transfer Unit ................... 483,505
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 60
Preparation for Jacking .................... 426
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 54
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 374
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 475
Radio Operation ........................ 310
Radio Remote Controls .................... 308
Rear Air Conditioning .................... 321
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 483
Rear Camera ........................... 215
Rear Cupholder ......................... 237
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Rear Drive Assembly..................... 483
Rear Liftgate ............................ 41
Rear Park Sense System ................... 206
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 180,187
Rear Window Defroster ................... 252
Rear Window Features .................... 250
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 250
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 101
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 173
Reclining Rear Seats ................... 184,187
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 74
Recreational Towing ...................... 420
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 393
Refrigerant ............................ 464
Release, Hood .......................... 190
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 194
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 58 Remote Control
Starting System ....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 308
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 495
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 455
Replacement Tires ....................... 379
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 526
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........262,275
Restraint, Head ......................... 175
Restraints, Child ......................... 75
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 42
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 248
Reverse Lights .......................... 499
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 441
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 253
Rotation, Tires .......................... 382
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INDEX 547

Service Assistance....................... 523
Service Contract ......................... 525
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 259
Service Manuals ........................ 527
Shift Lever Override ...................... 443
Shifting Automatic Transaxle .................. 338
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 51
Shoulder Belts ........................... 46
Side Airbag ............................. 70
Side View Mirror Adjustment ............... 102
Signals, Turn ................... 93,195,261,499
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 345
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 380
Snow Tires ............................ 382
Spare Tire ....................... 375,376,426
Spark Plugs ............................ 504 Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 504
Oil ............................ 458,504
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 203
Speedometer ........................... 266
Starting ............................. 25,334
Automatic Transmission ................ 334
Cold Weather ....................... 336
Engine Fails to Start .................. 337
Remote ............................ 25
Starting and Operating .................... 334
Starting Procedures ...................... 334
Steering Column Controls ..................... 195
Column Lock ....................... 202
Power .......................... 348,349
Tilt Column ........................ 202
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 202
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 308
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