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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.
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.9
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Car Washes............................ .669
Cellular Phone .......................... .313
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............692
Center Seat Storage Compartment .............216
Certification Label ........................ .536
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .488
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .255
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............116
Checks, Safety ............................116
Child Restraint ............................82
Cigar Lighter ........................... .209
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .527
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .671
Climate Control ......................... .314
Cold Weather Operation ....................345
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............312
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .503
Console, Overhead ....................... .191Contract, Service
......................... .715
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........657
Cooling System .......................... .654
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............656
Coolant Capacity ...................... .696
Coolant Level ......................... .654
Disposal of Used Coolant .................658
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................655
Inspection ........................... .658
Points to Remember .....................660
Pressure Cap ......................... .657
Radiator Cap ......................... .657
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............655
Corrosion Protection ...................... .668
Cupholders ..............................211
Customer Assistance ...................... .713
Data Recorder, Event .......................81
Daytime Running Lights ....................159
724 INDEX

Dealer Service........................... .641
Defroster, Rear Window .....................222
Defroster, Windshield ......................118
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................169
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................441
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .467
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................628
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................658
Door Locks ..............................34
Door Locks, Automatic ......................36
Driving Off-Pavement ......................... .422
Off-Road ............................ .422
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .443
Dual Rear Wheels ........................ .512E-85 Fuel
.............................. .530
Electrical Power Outlets .....................205
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................222
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case .............392
Electronic Brake Control System ...............473
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................473
Brake Assist System .....................474
Traction Control System ...................474
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................362
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........177
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............480
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......189
Emergency Brake ........................ .468
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................621
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................577
Jump Starting ......................... .617
Tow Hooks ........................... .623
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........640
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INDEX 725

Automatic Headlights....................158
Brake Assist Warning ....................484
Brake Warning ........................ .257
Bulb Replacement ...................... .687
Cap Top Clearance ..................... .693
Cargo .............................. .166
Center Mounted Stop ....................692
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........255
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .164
Daytime Running ...................... .159
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....484
Exterior ............................. .120
Fog ................................ .162
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ................391
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................577
Headlights ........................... .158
High Beam ........................... .168
High Beam Indicator .....................259
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............168Hill Descent Control Indicator
..............479
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .255
Interior ............................. .163
Oil Pressure .......................... .260
Passing ............................. .168
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .259
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............260
Service .............................. .686
Side Marker .......................... .695
SmartBeams .......................... .160
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............260
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............260
Traction Control ....................... .484
Transfer Case ......................... .391
Turn Signal .......................... .120
W

arning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......255
Limited-Slip Differential ....................441
Loading Vehicle ......................... .536
730 INDEX

Tires ................................493
Locks ..................................34
Automatic Door .........................36
Child Protection .........................37
Door .................................34
Power Door ............................36
Low Tire Pressure System ...................513
Lubrication, Body ........................ .649
Maintenance Free Battery ....................647
Maintenance Procedures ....................642
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .704
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......640
Manual, Service ......................... .718
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ...................... .665
Lubricant Selection ..................... .700
Memory Seat ........................... .151
Methanol .............................. .527Mirrors
............................... .127
Electric Powered ....................... .132
Heated .............................. .133
Memory ............................. .151
Outside ............................. .129
Rearview ............................ .127
Trailer Towing ........................ .135
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................513
Mopar Parts ............................ .641
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .527
Multi-Function Control Lever .................167
Navigation System (Uconnect® gps) ............189
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................115
Occupant Restraints ........................46
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................67
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................526
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INDEX 731

Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................18
Sentry Key Programming ....................20
Sentry Key Replacement .....................19
Service Assistance ........................ .713
Service Contract ......................... .715
Service Manuals ......................... .718
Settings, Personal ........................ .283
Shifting ............................... .352
Automatic Transmission ..................355
Transfer Case ......................... .390
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... .569
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... .572
Shift Lever Override ...................... .624
Shoulder Belts ............................50
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................58
Side Airbag ..............................73
Signals, Turn ........................... .120Sliding Rear Window
Power .............................. .223
SmartBeams ............................ .160
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................509
Snow Plow ............................. .561
Snow Tires ............................. .502
Spare Tire .............................. .503
Spark Plugs ............................ .698
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................177
Speedometer ............................ .260
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System ..................420
Starting .................................30
Automatic Transmission ..................342
Cold Weather ......................... .345
Engine Fails to Start .....................345
Remote ...............................30
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) .............342
Steering Power .............................. .466
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Safety.............................. .487
Sizes ............................... .488
Snow Tires ........................... .502
Spinning ............................ .505
Tread Wear Indicators ....................505
Tire Safety Information .....................487
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................549
Tonneau Cover .......................... .674
Tonneau Cover Cleaning ....................674
Torque Converter Clutch ....................376
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................623
Towing ............................... .539
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .628
Guide .............................. .545
Recreational .......................... .566
Weight .............................. .545
Traction ............................... .442
Traction Control ......................... .474
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................485 Trailer Towing
.......................... .539
Cooling System Tips .....................561
Hitches ............................. .544
Minimum Requirements ..................550
Mirrors ............................. .135
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................549
Wiring .............................. .558
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .545
Trailer Weight ........................... .545
Transfer Case ........................... .665
Electronically Shifted .....................392
Fluid ............................... .700
Transmission ........................... .355
Automatic ........................... .355
Fluid ............................... .700
Maintenance .......................... .665
Shifting ............................. .352
T

ransmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .29
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .23
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