2015 DODGE JOURNEY traction control

Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and
additional information.
Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have
experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme-
diately with another Run Flat tire of identical size and
service description (Load Index and Speed Symbol).
All Season Tires — If Equipped
All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (spring,
summer, fall and winter). Traction levels may vary be-
tween different all season tires. All season tires can be
identified by the M+S, M&S, M/S or MS designation on
the tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four;
failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and
handling of your vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry
conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or
on ice. If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be
aware these tires are not designed for winter or cold
driving conditions. For more information, contact a au-
thorized dealer. Summer tires do not contain the “all
season” designation or “mountain/snowflake” symbol
on the tire sidewall.
Use summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not use summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You
could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury
or death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates
the possibility of loss of vehicle control.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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.
•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.
•Install on Front Tires Only.
•Due to limited clearance, P225/65R17 tire with a
Security Chain Company (SCC) Super Z6 low profile
traction device or equivalent 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.
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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 and9
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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
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.
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Door Opener, Garage.......................253
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................427
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy......316
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™)......347
E-85 Fuel...............................485
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)........266
Electrical Power Outlets.....................266
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................117
Electronic Brake Control System...............434
Brake Assist System.....................437
Traction Control System...................437
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..............438
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........236
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............439
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
Instrument Cluster Display.................27
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......307
Remote Start...........................27
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................532
Hazard Warning Flasher..................511
Jacking...............................514
Jump Starting..........................528
Overheating...........................511
Towing..............................535
Emission Control System Maintenance..........544
Engine.................................102
Air Cleaner...........................550
Block Heater..........................413
Break-In Recommendations................102
Checking Oil Level......................547
Compartment..........................541
Compartment Identification................542
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................561
Cooling..............................56110
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Traction Control........................441
Turn Signal...........................107
Vanity Mirror..........................120
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......298
Load Floor, Cargo.........................282
Loading Vehicle..........................491
Capacities............................493
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..452
Locks..................................28
Automatic Door.........................31
Auto Unlock...........................31
Child Protection.........................32
Door.................................28
Power Door............................30
Low Tire Pressure System...................470
Lubrication, Body.........................555
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)...................289
Lug Nuts...............................513
Maintenance Free Battery....................551
Maintenance Procedures....................546
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......298
Manual, Service..........................618
Manual Transaxle
Fluid Level Check.......................574
Lubricant Selection......................574
Map/Reading Lights.......................229
Marker Lights, Side........................591
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................568
Methanol...............................481
Mini-Trip Computer.......................318
Mirrors................................115
Automatic Dimming.....................116
Electric Powered........................117
Electric Remote.........................117
Exterior Folding........................119
Heated...............................119
Outside..............................116
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Compact Spare.........................462
General Information.....................457
High Speed...........................460
Inflation Pressures.......................458
Jacking...............................514
Life of Tires...........................466
Load Capacity.........................452
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............470
Pressure Warning Light...................301
Quality Grading........................619
Radial...............................460
Replacement...........................466
Rotation..............................469
Safety...............................446
Sizes................................447
Snow Tires............................462
Spare Tire.............................515
Spinning.............................464
Trailer Towing.........................501
Tread Wear Indicators....................465
Tire Safety Information.....................446
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................498
To Open Hood...........................220
Towing................................493
Behind a Motorhome.....................507
Disabled Vehicle........................535
Guide...............................497
Recreational...........................507
Weight...............................497
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........507
Traction................................426
Traction Control..........................437
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..................442
Trailer Towing...........................493
CoolingSystem Tips.....................506
Hitches..............................496
Minimum Requirements..................499
Ti p s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..50510
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