traction control DODGE DART 2016 PF / 1.G User Guide

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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 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 conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.9
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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, andexcessive 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 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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DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .449
Electrical Power Outlets .....................282
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................294
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................123
Electronic Brake Control System ...............456
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................456
Traction Control System ...................462
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........250
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............463
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........314
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . .266, 329
Emergency Brake ........................ .451
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................48
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................559
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................531 Jacking
.............................. .544
Jump Starting ......................... .555
Overheating .......................... .531
Towing ............................. .563
Emergency Trunk Release ....................48
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........575
Engine ............................. .572, 573
Air Cleaner .......................... .582
Block Heater ......................... .420
Break-In Recommendations ................107
Checking Oil Level ..................... .578
Compartment ......................... .571
Cooling ............................. .591
Exhaust Gas Caution .................109, 509
Fuel Requirements ..................... .504
Jump Starting ......................... .555
Oil .......................... .578, 622, 623
Oil Filler Cap ................572, 573, 580, 581
Oil Filter ............................ .581
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INDEX 651

Light Bulbs..........................113,616
Lights ..............................113,234
AirBag ........................84, 110, 307
Automatic Headlights ....................235
Brake Assist Warning ....................466
Brake Warning ........................ .308
Bulb Replacement ...................... .618
Cruise .............................. .327
Daytime Running ...................... .237
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............239, 240
Engine Temperature Warning ...............311
Exterior ..............................113
Fog ................................ .238
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................531
Headlights ........................... .234
Headlights On Reminder ..................238
Headlights On With Wipers .............235, 246
Headlight Switch ...................... .234
High Beam ........................... .240High Beam/Low Beam Select
...............240
Illuminated Entry ........................23
Instrument Cluster ..................... .234
Intensity Control ....................... .241
Interior ............................. .241
License ............................. .620
Lights On Reminder .....................238
Low Fuel ............................ .323
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........316
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........243
Park ............................... .325
Passing ............................. .240
Reading .......................... .240, 269
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .306
Security Alarm ........................ .310
Service .............................. .618
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............319
Traction Control ....................... .466
T
urn Signal .....................113, 239, 326
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Pressure Warning Light...................319
Quality Grading ....................... .643
Radial .............................. .484
Replacement .......................... .491
Rotation ............................. .494
Safety ........................... .469, 481
Sizes ............................... .471
Snow Tires ........................... .486
Spare Tire ...................487, 488, 489, 544
Spinning ............................ .489
Tread Wear Indicators ....................490
Tire Safety Information .....................469
Tire Service Kit .......534, 535, 538, 539, 541, 542, 543
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................518
To Open Hood .......................... .231
Towing ............................... .514
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................149
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .563
Guide .............................. .517Recreational
.......................... .527
Weight .............................. .517
Towing Assistance ........................ .149
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........527
Traction ............................... .448
Traction Control ......................... .462
Trailer Towing .......................... .514
Cooling System Tips .....................526
Hitches ............................. .517
Minimum Requirements ..................519
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................518
Wiring .............................. .523
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .517
Trailer Weight ........................... .517
Transmission Automatic ........................ .425,
599
Filter ............................... .601
Fluid ............................... .625
Maintenance .......................... .599
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