2014 Ram Cargo Van traction control

WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use
only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body
clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard
against damage:
• Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
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•Install on front tires only.
• On a 225/65R16 100H use of a traction device that
meets the SAE type “Class S” specification is recom-
mended.
• On a 225/65R17 102H, use of a snow traction device
with a maximum projection of 6 mm beyond the tire
profile is recommended.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
• Because of restricted traction device clearance be-
tween tires and other suspension components, it is
important that only traction devices in good condi-
tion are used. Broken devices can cause serious
damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise
occurs that could indicate device breakage. Remove
the damaged parts of the device before further use.
• Install device as tightly as possible and then re-
tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
• Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave-
ment.
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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 undercontrolled 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
Vehicle 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.
642 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Battery Saver......................... .210
Brake Assist Warning ....................471
Brake Warning ........................ .303
Bulb Replacement ...................... .619
Center Mounted Stop ....................623
Daytime Running ...................... .206
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................206
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....471
Engine Temperature Warning ...............307
Exterior ............................. .105
Fog ................................ .206
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................541
Headlights ........................... .620
Headlights On Reminder ..................206
High Beam Indicator .....................295
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............210
Illuminated Entry ........................19
Interior ............................. .206
License ............................. .623Lights On Reminder
.....................206
Low Fuel ............................ .306
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........300
Oil Pressure .......................... .306
Park ............................... .621
Passing ............................. .210
Reading ............................. .235
Rear Servicing ........................ .622
Rear Tail ............................ .622
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .305
Security Alarm ........................ .303
Service .............................. .619
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .300
Side Marker .......................... .622
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............299
Traction Control ....................... .471
T

urn Signal .......................... .105
Voltage ............................. .306
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......295
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Sizes............................... .478
Snow Tires ........................... .491
Spare Tire ............................ .545
Spinning ............................ .495
Trailer Towing ........................ .531
Tread Wear Indicators ....................496
Tire Safety Information .....................476
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................528
Torque Converter Clutch ....................456
Towing ............................... .523
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................143
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .570
Guide .............................. .527
Recreational .......................... .536
Weight .............................. .527
Towing Assistance ........................ .143
Traction ............................... .457
Traction Control ......................... .467
Traction Control Switch .....................467 Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
..................472
Trailer Towing .......................... .523
Cooling System Tips .....................535
Hitches ............................. .526
Minimum Requirements ..................529
Tips................................ .534
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................528
Wiring .............................. .533
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .527
Trailer Weight ........................... .527
Transmission ........................... .600
Automatic ........................... .444
Fluid ............................... .600
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .27
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .239
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........20
Transporting Pets ..........................97
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .496
660 INDEX