2013 DODGE AVENGER Tires

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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.
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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 depart
significantly 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.
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
494 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes....................... .328
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................330
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............446
Adding Fuel ............................ .379
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .441
Additives, Fuel .......................... .373
Airbag ..................................61
Airbag Deployment ........................71
Airbag Light .............................68
Airbag Maintenance ........................73
Airbag, Side ..............................64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................65
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .434
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................437
Air Conditioning ......................... .278
Air Conditioning Controls ...................278
Air Conditioning Filter .....................290
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............291
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................437Air Conditioning System
....................278
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .350
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................265
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................445
Disposal ............................. .448
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................330
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................330
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........19
Appearance Care ........................ .456
Ashtray ............................... .198
Assistance Towing ........................ .126
Auto Down Power Windows ..................38
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................108
Automatic Door Locks ......................34
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............219
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........282
Automatic Transaxle ........................13
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Jacking Instructions....................... .402
Jack Location ........................... .400
Jack Operation .......................... .400
Jump Starting ........................... .412
Key-In Reminder ..........................15
Keyless Entry System .......................22
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) .................22
Key, Programming .........................18
Key, Replacement ..........................17
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................16
Knee Bolster ..............................61
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................221
Lane Change Assist ....................... .168
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................46
Latches ............................... .101
Hood ............................... .163Lead Free Gasoline
....................... .370
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .101
Life of Tires ............................ .357
Light Bulbs ............................. .101
Lights ................................ .101
Airbag ................................68
Back-Up ............................. .472
Battery Saver ......................... .172
Brake Assist Warning ....................337
Brake Warning ........................ .216
Bulb Replacement ...................... .469
Daytime Running ...................... .170
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....337
Engine Temperature Warning ...............215
Exterior ............................. .101
Fog ................................ .169
Headlights ........................... .166
Headlights On With Wipers ................167
Headlight Switch ...................... .166
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High Beam Indicator.....................227
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .166
Interior ............................. .171
License ............................. .473
Lights On Reminder .....................167
Low Fuel ............................ .214
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........224
Map Reading ......................... .171
Oil Pressure .......................... .215
Passing ............................. .169
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .214
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................20
Service .............................. .469
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............222
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............223
Traction Control ....................... .337
Turn Signal .......................... .101Voltage
............................. .214
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......213
Loading Vehicle ......................... .381
Capacities ........................... .382
Tires ............................... .345
Locks ..................................32
Automatic Door .........................34
Auto Unlock ...........................34
Child Protection .........................35
Door .................................32
Power Door ............................33
Low Tire Pressure System ...................361
Lubrication, Body ........................ .440
Lumbar Support ......................... .156
Maintenance Free Battery ....................435
Maintenance Procedures ....................430
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .478
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......224
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INDEX 507

Synthetic............................ .433
Viscosity ............................ .433
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .434
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .215
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................427
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ............182
Operating Precautions ..................... .427
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................109
Overheating, Engine ...................... .398
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .456
Panic Alarm ..............................26
Parking Brake ........................... .328
Passing Light ........................... .169
Personal Settings ......................... .239
Pets ....................................95
Phone, Cellular ...........................112 Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®)
...............112
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........345
Power Door Locks ............................33
Mirrors ............................. .109
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........194
Seats ............................... .149
Steering ............................. .326
Sunroof ............................. .191
Windows ..............................37
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................60
Preparation for Jacking .....................401
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................55
Programmable Electronic Features .............239
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .352
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........447
Radio Operation ......................... .277
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INDEX 509

Radio Remote Controls.....................275
Rear Cupholder ......................... .199
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .161
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .107
Rear Window Defroster .....................205
Rear Window Features .....................205
Recorder, Event Data .......................74
Recreational Towing ...................... .395
Reformulated Gasoline .....................371
Refrigerant ............................. .438
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................59
Remote Control Door Locks ............................22
Security Alarm ..........................19
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................22
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) .................22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........275
Remote Starting System ......................28
Remote Trunk Release .......................41 Replacement Bulbs
....................... .468
Replacement Keys .........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .429
Replacement Tires ........................ .358
Reporting Safety Defects ....................491
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................219
Restraint, Head .......................... .158
Restraints, Child ...........................76
Rotation, Tires .......................... .360
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................98
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................101
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................491
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................97
Safety Information, Tire .....................339
Safety Tips ...............................97
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................265
Schedule, Maintenance .....................478
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .462
510 INDEX

Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................360
Snow Tires ............................. .353
Spare Tire .............................. .354
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................178
Speedometer ............................ .213
Starting ............................... .298
Automatic Transmission ..................298
Cold Weather ......................... .300
Engine Fails to Start .....................300
Starting and Operating .....................298
Starting Procedures ....................... .298
Steering Power .............................. .326
Tilt Column .......................... .177
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .177
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............275
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .275
Storage ............................... .468
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .289Stuck, Freeing
........................... .416
Sun Roof .............................. .191
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........61
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .433
Tachometer ............................. .217
Taillights .............................. .472
Telescoping Steering Column .................177
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........282
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............213
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................19
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .177
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .167
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........345
Tire Markings ........................... .339
Tires ................................. .101
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................357
Air Pressure .......................... .349
512 INDEX