2017 DODGE CHARGER traction control

It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer
or original equipment dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
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 suspen-
sion dimensions and performance characteristics,
resulting in changes to steering, handling, and brak-
ing of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable
handling and stress to steering and suspension com-
ponents. 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 ad-
equate 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 clear-
ance. 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 Rear Tires Only.
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•Due to limited clearance, the following traction devices
are recommended:
– Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Models
– On a P225/60R18 or P235/55R18 tire use reduced size snow chains with a maximum projection of 6 mm
beyond the tire profile.
– All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
– Original equipment P235/55R19, 235/55R19 tire witha S Class traction device or equivalent.
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!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving, and
braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal
rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The
benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggres-
sive tread designs such as those on all season type tires.
Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud,
snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth,
quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper main-
tenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or unusual
wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per-
formed.
The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross”
shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern does
not apply to some directional tires that must not be
reversed.
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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 manu-
facturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the
tires on your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle 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 condi-
tions 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
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Tire Rotation
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WARNING!(Continued)
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 perfor-
mance, which all passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of perfor-
mance 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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the
driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom-
mended cold placard pressure.
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi
(7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the
outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will de-
crease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold
inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire pressure
after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour
period. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the
maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall.
Refer to “Tires – General Information” in “Starting And
Operating” for information on how to properly inflate the
vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure will also increase as the
vehicle is driven - this is normal and there should be no
adjustment for this increased pressure.
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Headlights On With Wipers..............119,129
Headlight Switch .........................118
High Beam ............................ .123
High Beam/Low Beam Select ................123
Illuminated Entry .........................17
Instrument Cluster ........................118
Intensity Control ........................ .126
Interior ............................... .125
License ............................... .485
Lights On Reminder ..................... .121
Low Fuel ............................. .213
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........208
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ............127
Park ................................. .216
Passing ............................... .123
Reading ........................... .123, 172
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .201
Security Alarm ......................... .203
Service ............................ .482, 483
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........211,384
Traction Control ........................ .360
Turn Signal ...................... .81, 122, 217
Vanity Mirror ............................96
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .204, 217
Loading Vehicle ....................... .399, 401Capacities
............................. .401
Tires................................. .367
Load Leveling System ...................... .193
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .230
Battery Saver On ........................ .230
Electrical Load Reduction ...................230
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................230
Locks ....................................25
Automatic Door ..........................26
Auto Unlock .............................26
Child Protection ..........................27
Door ..................................25
Power Door .............................26
Low Tire Pressure System .....................384
Lubrication,
Body......................... .455
Lug Nuts ............................... .413
Maintenance Free Battery .....................451
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .446
Maintenance Schedule .............494, 495, 498, 500
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .208, 445
Manual, Service ........................... .508
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................463
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ................114
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General Information...................372, 376
High Speed ............................ .374
Inflation Pressures ....................... .373
Jacking ........................... .414, 416
Life Of Tires ........................... .380
Load Capacity ...................... .367, 369
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............384
Pressure Warning Light ....................211
Quality Grading ........................ .383
Radial ............................... .374
Replacement ........................ .380, 421
Rotation .............................. .382
Safety ............................ .362, 372
Sizes ................................ .363
Snow Tires ............................ .375
Spare Tire ...................... .376, 378, 414
Spinning .............................. .379
Trailer Towing .......................... .406
Tread Wear Indicators .....................379
Wheel Mounting ........................ .421
Tire Safety Information ...................... .362
Tire Service Kit .....421, 422, 423, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................405
To Open Hood ............................117
Towing ................................. .401Disabled Vehicle
........................ .436
Guide ................................ .404
Recreational ........................... .410
Weight ............................... .404
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............410
Traction ................................ .346
Traction Control .......................... .357
Trailer Towing ............................ .401
Cooling System Tips ..................... .410
Hitches ............................... .403
Minimum
Requirements ....................405
Tips ................................. .409
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................405
Wiring ............................... .408
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .404
Trailer Weight ............................ .404
Transfer Case ............................ .465
Fluid .......................... .465, 487, 490
Maintenance ........................... .466
Transmission Automatic ...................... .334, 336, 464
Fluid .......................... .464, 487, 490
Maintenance ........................... .464
Shifting .............................. .334
Transporting Pets ...........................75
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