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 performance.
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.
658 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Cargo Area Features.......................292
Cargo Compartment.......................292
Luggage Carrier........................295
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)....................284
Car Washes.............................619
Cellular Phone...........................431
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............637
Certification Label.........................539
Chains, Tire.............................517
Changing A Flat Tire.......................561
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................497
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .317
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............117
Checks, Safety............................117
Child Restraint............................89
Child Safety Locks.........................49
Clean Air Gasoline........................529
Climate Control..........................431
Clock..................................350Coat Hook..............................284
Coin Holder.............................285
Cold Weather Operation....................462
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............430
Compact Spare Tire........................511
Compass...............................340
Compass Calibration.......................340
Compass Variance.........................341
Computer, Trip/Travel......................338
Connector
UCI.................................376
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........376
Conserving Fuel..........................336
Console................................285
Console, Floor...........................285
Console, Overhead........................252
Console, Removable.......................289
Contract, Service..........................654
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)
...........612
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Cooling System...........................608
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............611
Coolant Capacity.......................638
Coolant Level..........................609
Disposal of Used Coolant.................613
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................610
Inspection............................613
Points to Remember.....................613
Pressure Cap..........................612
Radiator Cap..........................612
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............610
Corrosion Protection.......................619
Cupholders.............................274
Customer Assistance.......................651
Data Recorder, Event.......................88
Daytime Running Lights....................224
Dealer Service............................595
Defroster, Windshield......................119Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................230
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................592
Dimmer Control..........................225
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission..................618
Oil (Engine)...........................597
Power Steering.........................481
Disabled Vehicle Towing....................586
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................613
Door Locks..............................35
Door Opener, Garage.......................256
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................478
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy......336
E-85 Fuel...............................533
Economy (Fuel) Mode......................466
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Exhaust System...........................117
Exterior Lights...........................120
Fabric Care..............................622
Filler Location Fuel........................319
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................599
Air Conditioning.......................455
Engine Oil............................599
Engine Oil Disposal.....................599
Flashers
Hazard Warning........................560
Turn Signal...........................120
Flash-To-Pass............................228
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................536
Engine Oil............................535
Fuel Requirements......................533
Maintenance...........................536Replacement Parts.......................536
Starting..............................536
Flooded Engine Starting....................462
Floor Console............................285
Fluid Capacities..........................638
Fluid Leaks.............................121
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission..................618
Brake................................615
Cooling System.........................609
Power Steering.........................481
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........639
Fog Lights..............................224
Fog Light Service.........................636
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating.............196
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................583
Fuel...................................528
Adding..............................537
Additives.............................53110
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Center Mounted Stop....................637
Daytime Running.......................224
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................225
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator.....491
Engine Temperature Warning...............323
Exterior..............................120
Fog .................................224
Hazard Warning Flasher..................560
Headlights............................635
Headlights On Reminder..................224
High Beam Indicator.....................311
High Beam/Low Beam Select...............228
Illuminated Entry........................20
Interior..............................225
License..............................637
Lights On Reminder.....................224
Low Fuel.............................322
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).........317
Oil Pressure...........................323Park................................635
Passing..............................228
Reading..............................253
Rear Servicing.........................636
Rear Tail.............................636
Seat Belt Reminder......................321
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...............320
Service...............................634
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator). . . .317
Side Marker...........................636
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)...............320
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............315
Traction Control........................491
Turn Signal...........................120
Voltage..............................323
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......311
Loading Vehicle
..........................284
Capacities............................541
Tires ................................502
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Load Leveling System......................294
Locks..................................35
Door.................................35
Lubrication, Body.........................607
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)...................295
Maintenance Free Battery....................603
Maintenance Procedures....................596
Maintenance Schedule......................642
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......317
Manual, Service..........................656
Map/Reading Lights.......................253
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)...............215
Memory Seat............................133
Methanol...............................529
Mini-Trip Computer.......................338
Mirrors................................130
Automatic Dimming.....................131
Electric Remote.........................133Exterior Folding........................132
Heated...............................134
Memory..............................215
Outside..............................132
Rearview.............................130
Vanity...............................135
Mode
Fuel Saver............................336
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................520
Mopar Parts.............................595
MTBE/ETBE............................529
Multi-Function Control Lever.................227
New Vehicle Break-In Period.................116
Occupant Restraints........................56
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)..................78
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................528
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Service Assistance.........................651
Service Contract..........................654
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator). . .317
Service Manuals..........................656
Settings, Personal.........................342
Setting the Clock..........................350
Shift Lever Override.......................585
Shoulder Belts............................60
Side Airbag..............................84
Signals, Turn............................120
Sliding Door.............................44
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................517
Snow Tires..............................510
Spare Tire...............................511
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................237
Speedometer.............................319
Starting................................461
Automatic Transmission..................461
Cold Weather..........................462Engine Fails to Start.....................462
Remote...............................30
Starting and Operating.....................461
Starting Procedures........................461
Steering
Power...............................480
Tilt Column...........................232
Wheel, Heated.........................234
Wheel, Tilt............................232
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............429
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .429
Storage................................633
Storage Bin..............................278
Storage, Vehicle...........................453
Storing Your Vehicle.......................633
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats...............196
Sunglasses Storage........................253
Sun Roof...............................265
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........74
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Torque Converter Clutch....................476
Towing................................541
24-Hour Towing Assistance................160
Disabled Vehicle........................586
Guide...............................547
Recreational...........................556
Weight...............................547
Towing Assistance.........................160
Traction................................477
Traction Control..........................486
Traction Control Switch.....................486
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..................492
Trailer Towing...........................541
Cooling System Tips.....................555
Hitches..............................546
Minimum Requirements..................549
Tips.................................554
Trailer and Tongue Weight.................548
Wiring...............................553Trailer Towing Guide.......................547
Trailer Weight............................547
Transmission............................617
Automatic............................464
Fluid................................617
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .28
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .256
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........20
Transporting Pets.........................112
Tread Wear Indicators......................514
Trip Odometer...........................312
Turn Signals.............................311
UCI Connector...........................376
Umbrella Holder..........................281
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................657
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector. . . .376
Universal Transmitter......................256
678 INDEX