2012 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).6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 479

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 567

Door Opener, Garage..................... 258
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 386
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 387
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 310
E-85 Fuel ............................. 440
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 282
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 97
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 270
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 396
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 396
Brake Assist System ................... 397
Traction Control System ................ 396
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 524
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....218,222
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 398Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)
............................. 254,300
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 41
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 41
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 479
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 464
Jacking ............................ 465
Jump Starting ....................... 475
Overheating ........................ 464
Towing ............................ 484
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 491
Engine ............................... 490
Air Cleaner ......................... 498
Block Heater ........................ 368
Break-In Recommendations .............. 81
Checking Oil Level ................... 495
Compartment .................... 489,490
Compartment Identification ............. 489
574 INDEX

Fog ............................203,290
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 464
Headlight Switch ..................... 199
Headlights ...................... 199,535
Headlights On Reminder ............... 202
Headlights On With Wipers ..........200,211
High Beam ......................... 205
High Beam Indicator .................. 290
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 205
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................... 199
Intensity Control ..................... 207
Interior ............................ 207
License ............................ 537
Lights On Reminder .................. 202
Low Fuel .......................... 304
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 293
Map Reading ....................... 205
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 209Passing
............................ 205
Reading ........................ 205,256
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 298
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 295
Service ......................... 533,534
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 293
SmartBeams ........................ 200
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 295
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......291,426
Traction Control ..................... 402
Turn Signal ....................... 85,204
Vanity Mirror ........................ 98
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 290
Load Leveling System .................... 283
Loading Vehicle ...................... 447,449
Capacities .......................... 449
Tires .............................. 409
580 INDEX

Safety.......................... 404,413
Sizes ............................. 405
Snow Tires ......................... 424
Spare Tire .......................... 466
Spinning ........................... 419
Trailer Towing ....................... 456
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 420
To Open Hood .......................... 198
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 453
Towing ............................... 449
Behind a Motorhome .................. 461
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 484
Guide ............................. 453
Recreational ........................ 461
Weight ............................ 453
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome .......... 461
Traction Control ......................... 396
Trailer Towing .......................... 449
Cooling System Tips .................. 461 Hitches
............................ 452
Minimum Requirements ................ 455
Tips .............................. 460
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 453
Wiring ............................ 458
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 453
Trailer Weight .......................... 453
Transfer Case ........................... 518
Fluid .......................... 518,540
Maintenance ........................ 518
Transmission ........................... 516
Automatic .................... 370,374,516
Fluid ............................. 540
Shifting ........................... 369
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 258
588 INDEX