
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE291
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 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
characteristics 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 performance.
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 vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel, than the
minimum required by law.
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.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation,
or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
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Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
........................260Door Ajar.................................................... 96, 97Door Ajar Light........................................... 96, 97Driver’s Seat Back Tilt................................ 27, 28DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
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Electric Brake Control System.........................159Anti-Lock Brake System..............................158Traction Control System..............................163Electric Parking Brake..................................... 109Electric Remote Mirrors.................................... 49Electronic Stability Control (ESC).....................160Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light.......... 96Emergency Braking......................................... 170Emergency Gas Can Refueling........................236Emergency, In Case OfHazard Warning Flasher............................. 217Jacking.............................................. 220, 223Jump Starting............................................. 234Overheating................................................237Towing........................................................240Emission Control System Maintenance...........103Engine.............................................................247Air Cleaner..................................................250Block Heater............................................... 108Break-In Recommendations.......................108
Checking Oil Level...................................... 248Compartment............................................. 247Compartment Identification....................... 247Coolant (Antifreeze).................................... 299Cooling....................................................... 258Exhaust Gas Caution.................................. 216Fails To Start.............................................. 107Flooded, Starting........................................ 107Fuel Requirements..................................... 296Oil...................................................... 249, 299Oil Filler Cap............................................... 247Oil Filter...................................................... 250Oil Selection...................................... 249, 299Oil Synthetic............................................... 250Overheating................................................ 237Starting...................................................... 104Enhanced Accident Response
Feature.................................................. 195, 242Ethanol........................................................... 297Exhaust Gas Cautions..................................... 216Exhaust System..................................... 216, 256Exterior Lighting....................................... 54, 274Exterior Lights........................ 54, 215, 272, 274
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FiltersAir Cleaner
.................................................. 250Air Conditioning................................... 66, 252Engine Oil.......................................... 250, 299Engine Oil Disposal.................................... 250
FlashersHazard Warning.......................................... 217Turn Signals...................... 54, 101, 215, 274Flash-To-Pass............................................. 54, 55Flat Tire Changing........................ 220, 275, 286Flat Tire Stowage......................... 228, 275, 286Flooded Engine Starting..................................107Fluid Capacities...............................................299Fluid Leaks...................................................... 215Fluid Level ChecksBrake.......................................................... 261Engine Oil...................................................248Fluid, Brake.....................................................300Fog Lights................................................... 54, 56Fold In Floor (Stow ‘n Go) Seating..................... 36Fold-Flat Seats.................................................. 27Forward Collision Warning............................... 168Freeing A Stuck Vehicle...................................239Front Position Light.........................................274Fuel.................................................................296Additives.....................................................298Clean Air.....................................................296Ethanol.......................................................297Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................................... 127Gasoline.....................................................296Materials Added.........................................298Methanol.................................................... 297Octane Rating................................... 296, 299Requirements.............................................296Specifications.............................................299
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Bulb Replacement
............................ 272, 274Cruise......................................................... 101Daytime Running.......................................... 54Dimmer Switch, Headlight............................ 54Engine Temperature Warning....................... 97Exterior............................................. 215, 274Fog................................................................ 56Headlights............................................. 54, 55High Beam/Low Beam Select....................... 54Instrument Cluster........................................ 54Intensity Control............................................ 58Interior.......................................................... 57Lights On Reminder............................... 54, 56Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........... 99Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).............. 58Park............................................................101Passing.................................................. 54, 55Reading........................................................ 57Seat Belt Reminder....................................... 97Security Alarm............................................... 98Service........................................................272Side Marker................................................274Traction Control..........................................162Turn Signals...................... 54, 101, 215, 274Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions........................ 97, 101Load Floor, Cargo.............................................. 77Load Shed Battery Saver Mode......................... 93Load Shed Battery Saver On............................. 93Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction................ 93
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor................93Loading Vehicle....................................... 77, 128Tires........................................................... 279Low Tire Pressure System............................... 171Lubrication, Body............................................ 253Lug Nuts......................................................... 295Luggage Carrier.................................................77
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Maintenance Free Battery.............................. 248Maintenance Schedule................................... 243Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)........................................ 99, 103ManualPark Release.............................................. 238Service....................................................... 304Map/Reading Lights..........................................57Marker Lights, Side......................................... 274Media Hub.........................................................69Memory Seat.....................................................49Methanol........................................................ 297Mini-Trip Computer............................................94Mirrors...............................................................48Automatic Dimming.......................................48Electric Remote.............................................49Exterior Folding.............................................50Heated..........................................................48Outside...................................................48, 49Rearview............................................. 48, 217Vanity............................................................48
Modifications/AlterationsVehicle............................................................ 8Monitor, Tire Pressure System........................171Mopar Parts.................................................... 303MP3 Control...................................................... 69Multi-Function Control Lever............................. 54
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New Vehicle Break-In Period........................... 108
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Occupant Restraints.......................................174Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 296, 299Oil Change Indicator.......................................... 87Reset............................................................ 87Oil Filter, Change.............................................250Oil Filter, Selection.......................................... 250Oil Pressure Light.............................................. 97Oil, Engine............................................. 249, 299Capacity...................................................... 299Checking.....................................................248Dipstick.......................................................248Disposal...................................................... 250Filter................................................. 250, 299Filter Disposal.............................................250Identification Logo...................................... 249Materials Added To.....................................250Pressure Warning Light................................. 97Recommendation............................. 249, 299Synthetic.....................................................250
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Quality Grading
........................................... 291Radial......................................................... 283Replacement..............................................285Rotation......................................................290Safety............................................... 275, 282Sizes........................................................... 276Snow Tires..................................................286Spare Tires..................... 221, 286, 287, 288Spinning......................................................284Trailer Towing............................................. 135Tread Wear Indicators................................284Wheel Nut Torque....................................... 295To Open Hood................................................... 74Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.........................134Towing.............................................................129Disabled Vehicle......................................... 240Guide..........................................................132Recreational............................................... 137Weight........................................................132Towing Behind A Motorhome..........................137Traction........................................................... 138Traction Control............................................... 163Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................... 164Trailer Towing..................................................129Hitches....................................................... 131Minimum Requirements............................. 134Tips.............................................................136Trailer And Tongue Weight..........................134Wiring......................................................... 135Trailer Towing Guide........................................132
Trailer Weight................................................. 132Transaxle Automatic................................................... 111Operation................................................... 111Transmission.................................................. 113Automatic.......................................... 113, 262Maintenance.............................................. 262Transporting Pets........................................... 214Tread Wear Indicators.................................... 284Turn Signals.................................... 54, 101, 274
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UconnectUconnect Settings
.........................................18Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With
8.4-Inch Display.............................................. 141Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features........18, 21Passive Entry Programming...........................21Uniform Tire Quality Grades............................ 291Universal Garage Door Opener
(Homelink®) — If Equipped
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........................50Unleaded Gasoline......................................... 296Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt..................... 178USB....................................................................69
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Vanity Mirrors....................................................48Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)................ 295Vehicle Loading..................................... 128, 279
Vehicle Maintenance...................................... 249Vehicle Modifications/Alterations....................... 8Voice Command................................................ 47Voice Recognition System (VR)......................... 47
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Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Descriptions)
..................... 98Warning Lights And Messages.......................... 95Warranty Information...................................... 303Washers, Windshield.......................................248Washing Vehicle.............................................. 292WaterDriving Through.......................................... 138Wheel And Wheel Tire Care............................. 288Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim............................. 288Wind Buffeting.................................................. 74Window Fogging................................................ 65Windows............................................................ 72Power............................................................ 72Windshield Defroster...................................... 214Windshield Washers................................ 58, 248Fluid............................................................ 248Windshield Wiper Blades................................253Wipers Blade Replacement............................. 253Wipers, Intermittent.......................................... 58Wrecker Towing...............................................240
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