traction control CHRYSLER 300 2013 2.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 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 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 perfor-
mance.
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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, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent 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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Electrical Power Outlets.....................278
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................292
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................111
Electronic Brake Control System ...............401
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................401
Brake Assist System .....................402
Traction Control System ...................401
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......530
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........219
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............402
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......257
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................43
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................485
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................470
Jacking .............................. .471
Jump Starting ......................... .481
Overheating .......................... .470
Towing ............................. .490Emergency Trunk Release
....................43
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........497
Engine ................................ .496
Air Cleaner .......................... .504
Block Heater ......................... .368
Break-In Recommendations .................94
Checking Oil Level ..................... .501
Compartment ......................... .495
Compartment Identification ................495
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................514
Cooling ............................. .514
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................96
Fails to Start .......................... .367
Flooded, Starting ...................... .367
Fuel Requirements ..................... .441
Jump Starting ......................... .481
Oil................................. .501
Oil Change Interval ..................... .320
Oil

Filler Cap ......................... .503
574 INDEX

Service.............................. .542
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .305
SmartBeams .......................... .199
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............307
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............303
Traction Control ....................... .407
Turn Signal ............................99
Vanity Mirror ..........................112
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......302
Loading Vehicle ......................... .452
Capacities ........................... .454
Tires ............................... .414
Load Leveling System ..................... .295
Locks ..................................29
Automatic Door .........................31
Auto Unlock ...........................31
Child Protection .........................32
Door .................................29
Power Door ............................30 Low Tire Pressure System
...................431
Lubrication, Body ........................ .510
Maintenance Free Battery ....................505
Maintenance Procedures ....................500
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .552
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......305
Manual, Service ......................... .566
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................520
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............190
Memory Seat ........................... .190
Memory Seats and Radio ....................190
Methanol .............................. .442
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .324
Mirrors ............................... .108
Electric Powered ........................111
Electric Remote .........................111
Exterior Folding ....................... .109
Heated ...............................112
580 INDEX

Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................460
To Open Hood .......................... .195
Towing ............................... .455
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .490
Guide .............................. .459
Recreational .......................... .468
Weight .............................. .459
Traction ............................... .391
Traction Control ......................... .401
Trailer Towing .......................... .455
Cooling System Tips .....................468
Hitches ............................. .458
Minimum Requirements ..................461
Tips................................ .466
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................460
Wiring .............................. .465
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .459
Trailer Weight ........................... .459
Transfer Case ........................... .524Fluid
............................... .524
Maintenance .......................... .524
Transmission Automatic ........................... .369
Fluid ............................... .522
Maintenance .......................... .522
Shifting ............................. .369
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........21
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .426
Trip Odometer .......................... .302
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .......................41
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................43
Trunk Release Remote Control .................41
Turn Signals ............................ .203
UCI Connector .......................... .343
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................567
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