traction control CHRYSLER 300 2012 2.G User Guide

NOTE:Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
— if equipped, or Traction Control System (TCS) — if
equipped before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic
Brake Control” in “Starting And Operating” for further
information.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
•Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the
wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no
transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 463

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 departsignificantly 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 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.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 549

Door Locks............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 32
Door Opener, Garage..................... 238
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 370
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water............................. 371
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy.... 294
E-85 Fuel............................. 424
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 267
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 97
Electrical Power Outlets................... 254
Electronic Brake Control System............. 379
Anti-Lock Brake System................ 379
Brake Assist System................... 380
Traction Control System................ 380
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 508
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....196,199Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 381
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................235,285
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 43
Emergency Trunk Release................... 43
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 462
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 448
Jacking............................ 449
Jump Starting....................... 458
Overheating........................ 448
Towing............................ 467
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 475
Engine............................... 474
Air Cleaner......................... 482
Block Heater........................ 352
Break-In Recommendations.............. 81
Checking Oil Level................... 479
Compartment....................473,474
556 INDEX

Exterior............................ 86
Fog ............................179,276
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 448
Headlight Switch..................... 175
Headlights......................175,517
Headlights On Reminder............... 179
Headlights On With Wipers..........176,188
High Beam......................... 181
High Beam Indicator.................. 276
High Beam/Low Beam Select............ 181
Illuminated Entry..................... 21
Instrument Cluster................... 175
Intensity Control..................... 184
Interior............................ 184
License............................ 520
Lights On Reminder.................. 179
Low Fuel.......................... 289
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 279
Map Reading.....................182,183Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness)........ 186
Passing............................ 181
Reading......................182,183,237
Seat Belt Reminder................... 284
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............ 281
Service.........................516,517
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator)................ 279
SmartBeams........................ 177
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............ 281
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......277,410
Traction Control..................... 386
Turn Signal....................86,180,181
Vanity Mirror........................ 98
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 276
Load Leveling System.................... 270
Loading Vehicle......................431,433
Capacities.......................... 433
Tires .............................. 393
562 INDEX

Spinning........................... 403
Trailer Towing....................... 441
Tread Wear Indicators................. 404
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 438
Towing............................... 433
Behind a Motorhome.................. 445
Disabled Vehicle..................... 467
Guide............................. 437
Recreational........................ 445
Weight............................ 437
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome.......... 445
Traction Control......................... 380
Trailer Towing.......................... 433
Cooling System Tips.................. 445
Hitches............................ 436
Minimum Requirements................ 439
Tips .............................. 444
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 438
Wiring............................ 442Trailer Towing Guide..................... 437
Trailer Weight.......................... 437
Transfer Case........................... 501
Fluid..........................501,523
Maintenance........................ 501
Transmission........................... 499
Automatic....................355,358,499
Fluid............................. 523
Shifting........................... 353
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 238
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 21
Transporting Pets........................ 81
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 404
Trip Odometer.......................... 276
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)....................41,43
570 INDEX