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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 perfor-
mance.9
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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 MotorVehicle 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.
588 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
About Your Brakes....................... .422
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................425
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .244
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............525
Adding Fuel ............................ .473
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .520
Additives, Fuel .......................... .471
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .238
Airbag .............................. .60, 70
Airbag Deployment ........................72
Airbag Light ....................68, 74, 100, 319
Airbag Maintenance ........................73
Airbag, Side ........................ .64, 67, 70
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........64, 67, 70
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .514
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................516
Air Conditioning Filter ..................391, 517
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............392
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............516, 517Air Conditioning System
.................388, 516
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .448
Alarm Arm The System ........................19
Alarm Light ............................ .321
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............525, 557
Disposal ............................. .527
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............425, 427
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................320
Appearance Care ........................ .534
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............18
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .432
Auto Down Power Windows ..................41
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................110
Automatic Door Locks ......................33
590 INDEX
Programming Additional Transmitters.......18, 25
Remote Battery Replacement ................25
Unlatch The Trunk .......................24
Unlock The Doors .......................22
Key-In Reminder ..........................15
Keyless Enter-N-Go .....................35, 398
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Enter The Trunk .........................24
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ............23, 350, 365
Passive Entry Programming ..........35, 350, 365
Unlock From The Passenger Side .............22
Keyless Enter-N-Go™™ Keyless Enter-N-Go™™ ...................35
Passive Entry ...........................35
Unlock From The Driver’s Side ..............22
Keyless Entry System .......................22
Keyless Go ...............................12
Key, Replacement ..........................17
Keys ...................................12 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)
....................16
Kicker Sound System ...................... .376
Knee Bolster ..............................60
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................225
Lane Change Assist ....................... .225
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................50
Latches ............................... .102
Latch Plate ...............................51
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .468
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .102
Life of Tires ............................ .456
Light Bulbs ......................... .102, 552
Lights ............................. .102, 219
Airbag ..................... .68, 74, 100, 319
Alarm .............................. .321
Anti-Lock ............................ .320
Automatic Headlights ....................220
Brake Assist Warning ....................434
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INDEX 599
Tires ................................443
Locks ..................................30
Automatic Door .........................33
Auto Unlock ...........................33
Child Protection .........................34
Door .................................30
Power Door ............................32
Low Tire Pressure System ...................461
Lubrication, Body ........................ .519
Lug Nuts .............................. .483
Maintenance Free Battery ....................514
Maintenance Procedures ....................511
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .562
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .318, 508
Manual, Service ......................... .586
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................530
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............213
Memory Seat ........................... .213Memory Seats and Radio
....................213
Methanol .............................. .469
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .337
Mirrors ................................110
Automatic Dimming .....................110
Electric Powered ........................113
Electric Remote .........................113
Exterior Folding ........................112
Heated ...............................114
Outside ..............................111
Rearview .............................110
Vanity ...............................114
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .335
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................461
Mopar Parts ......................... .510, 585
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .469
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INDEX 601
Pets, Transporting..........................97
Phone (Pairing) .......................... .157
Phone (Uconnect®) .....................125, 150
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........443
Power Deck Lid Release ........................44
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................546
Door Locks ............................32
Mirrors ..............................113
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........298
Seats ............................... .201
Steering .......................... .420, 421
Sunroof ............................. .294
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............235
Windows ..............................40
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .559
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................60
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................58 Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .22
Radial Ply Tires
......................... .450
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........527
Radio Operation ......................... .380
Radio Remote Controls .....................377
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................232
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................533
Rear Camera ........................... .280
Rear Cupholder ......................... .303
Rear ParkSense System .....................272
Rear Seat, Folding .........................211
Rear Window Defroster .....................309
Rear Window Features .....................309
Recorder, Event Data .......................74
Recreational Towing ...................... .479
Reformulated Gasoline .....................469
Refrigerant ............................. .517
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .223
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INDEX 603
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................59
Remote Control Starting System .........................27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................22
Arm The Alarm .........................19
FCC General Information ..................26
Lock The Doors .........................23
Panic Alarm ............................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs .........18, 25
Programming Additional Transmitters .......18, 25
Remote Battery Replacement ................25
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............25
Unlatch The Trunk .......................24
Unlock The Doors .......................22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........377
Remote Starting EVIC Remote Start Abort Message ............28
Exit Remote Start Mode .................29, 30
How To Use Remote Start ..................27 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle
...............................30
Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features . . .368
Uconnect® Settings ..................... .368
Remote Starting System ......................27
Remote Trunk Release .......................44
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .552
Replacement Keys .........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .510
Replacement Tires ........................ .457
Reporting Safety Defects ....................585
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ............316, 334
Restraint, Head .......................... .209
Restraints, Child ...........................75
Restraints, Occupant ........................46
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................499
Rotation, Tires .......................... .460
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................100
604 INDEX
Sentry Key Replacement.....................17
Service Assistance ........................ .581
Service Contract ......................... .583
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .318
Service Manuals ......................... .586
Shifting ............................... .402
Automatic Transmission ..................402
Shift Lever Override ...................... .501
Shoulder Belts ............................50
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................55
Side Airbag ..............................70
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................111
Signals, Turn ..................... .102, 225, 315
SmartBeams ............................ .221
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................458
Snow Tires ............................. .451
Sound System Kicker .............................. .376
Spare Tire .......................... .453, 454Spark Plugs
............................ .558
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .558
Oil................................. .558
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............240, 244
Speedometer ............................ .319
Starting ............................. .27, 397
Automatic Transmission ..................397
Cold Weather ......................... .400
Engine Fails to Start .....................400
Remote ...............................27
Starting and Operating .....................397
Starting Procedures ....................... .397
Steering Column Controls ...................... .224
Column Lock ......................... .234
Power ........................... .420, 421
Tilt Column ....................... .234, 235
Wheel, Heated ........................ .236
606 INDEX