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These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be
replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for
further information.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors
including, but not limited to:
•Driving style.
• Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures can
cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire
tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread
life, resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement.
• Distance driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or
higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced tread
life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle maintenance
schedule is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
Tire Tread
1—WornTire
2—NewTire
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 487
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Chains, Tire............................. .494
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .475
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .177
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............256
Checks, Safety ............................ .256
Child Restraint ........................... .238
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .241
Child Restraints ........................ .238
Child Seat Installation .....................252
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........249
Infants And Child Restraints ................240
LATCH Positions ........................ .243
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......243
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........240
Seating Positions ........................ .242
Child Safety Locks ..........................39
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .507
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .492
Climate Control ............................80
Manual ................................80
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .266
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................608
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .490Computer, Trip/Travel
...................... .148
Console, Overhead ..........................118
Contract, Service .......................... .612
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............469
Cooling System ........................... .467
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................468
Coolant Capacity .........................511
Coolant Level .......................... .470
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................470
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................467
Inspection ......................... .467, 470
Points To Remember ..................... .470
Pressure Cap ........................... .469
Radiator
Cap.......................... .469
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......467, 511, 512
Corrosion Protection ....................... .498
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................299
Cruise Light ....................... .172, 173, 174
Cupholders .............................. .121
Customer Assistance ....................... .610
Daytime Running Lights ......................68
Dealer Service ............................ .449
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .257
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................176
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Gasoline (Fuel)........................... .506
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .507
Gear Ranges ............................. .277
Glass Cleaning ........................... .502
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................371
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................370
GVWR ................................. .369
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .398
Headlights Cleaning .............................. .498
On With Wipers ..........................67
Passing ................................70
Washers ................................79
Headlight Washers ..........................79
Heated Mirrors .............................63
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .270
Hill Descent Control ....................... .190
Hill Descent Control Indicator .................190
Hill Start Assist ........................... .182
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .373
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............109
Hood Prop ................................99 Hood Release
..............................99
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................61, 398
Instrument Cluster ................153, 154, 167, 171
Instrument Cluster ...................... .134
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................501
Interior Appearance Care .....................500
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............75
Intervention Regeneration Strategy ..............142
Introduction ................................4
Inverter, Power ........................... .126
iPod Control ............................. .571
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .571
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .................571
Jacking Instructions ........................ .418
Jack Location ............................ .417
Jack Operation ........................ .418,
475
Jump Starting ............................ .425
Key Fob Arm The Alarm ..........................33
Disarm The Alarm ........................33
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........24, 31
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....22
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LocksAuto Unlock .............................39
Child Protection ..........................39
Power Door .............................35
Lubrication, Body ......................... .459
Lug Nuts ............................... .505
Maintenance Free Battery .....................448
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .441
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .158, 177
Manual, Service ........................... .614
Marker Lights, Side ........................ .405
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .................48
Memory Seat ..............................48
Memory Seats And Radio .....................48
Methanol ............................... .508
Mini-Trip Computer ........................ .148
Mirrors ..................................61
Electric Powered ..........................63
Electric Remote ...........................63
Exterior Folding ..........................62
Heated .................................63
Outside ................................62
Rearview ........................... .61, 398
Vanity .................................65 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle
................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................206
MOPAR Parts ............................ .613
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................66
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................270
Occupant Restraints ........................ .212
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............506, 512
Oil, Engine ........................... .450, 512
Capacity ...............................511
Change Interval ........................ .450
Checking ............................. .448
Disposal .............................. .451
Filter ............................. .452, 512
Filter Disposal .......................... .451
Identification Logo ...................... .450
Materials Added To ...................... .451
Pressure Warning Light ....................153
Recommendation .....................450,
511
Synthetic ............................. .451
Viscosity ....................... .450, 451, 511
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .452
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .452
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .153
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