traction control CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2004 1.G User Guide

WARNING!
The traction grade is based on braking (straight-
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering
(turning) performance.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre-
senting 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 passen-
ger car 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 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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Heated Seats............................ 85
Hood Release........................... 92
Hoses................................ 269
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Wiring System........................ 256
Immobilizer..........................14,27
Indicator, Traction Control...............132,134
Infant Restraint.......................... 51
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 67
Instrument Cluster....................126,129
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 125
Instrument Panel Cover................... 281
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 281
Integrated Power Module.................. 282
Interior Appearance Care.................. 280
Interior Fuses.......................... 285
Interior Lights........................... 94Intermittent Wipers....................... 99
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 231
Jack Operation.......................230,233
Jacking Instructions...................... 233
Jump Starting.......................... 235
Key, Programming........................ 16
Key Release Button....................... 13
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry............................. 14
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System...................... 22
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster..........................45,47
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 130
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 33
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Latches
Hood............................... 92
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 216
Liftgate................................ 28
Light Bulbs.........................286,287
Lights...............................61,93
Airbag........................45,50,60,134
Anti-Lock........................... 131
Back-Up............................. 289
Brake Warning........................ 132
Center Mounted Stop................... 289
Courtesy/Reading...................... 93
Daytime Running....................... 96
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 95
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 130
Fog ...........................97,135,288
Front Replacement..................... 287
Headlight Switch....................... 96
Headlights............................ 96High Beam Indicator.................... 131
Instrument Cluster...................... 96
Interior.............................. 94
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 129
Lights On Reminder..................... 96
Low Fuel............................ 135
Malfunction Indicator................... 134
Oil Pressure.......................... 129
Rear Servicing........................ 288
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 131
Security Alarm......................... 26
Service.............................. 287
Theft Alarm.......................... 129
Traction Control.................132,134,197
Turn Signal....................95,97,130,288
Voltage............................. 129
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 129
Loading Vehicle......................... 223
Tires ............................... 202
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Tires ............................61,206,323
Air Pressure.......................... 206
Alignment........................... 213
Chains.............................. 214
Changing............................ 230
Compact Spare........................ 210
Flat Changing........................ 235
General Information.................... 206
High Speed.......................... 209
Inflation Pressures..................... 207
Jacking............................. 230
Load Capacity.....................202,203
Quality Grading....................... 323
Radial.............................. 210
Replacement......................... 212
Rotation............................. 215
Safety...........................197,206
Sizes............................... 199
Snow Tires........................... 214Spare Tire........................... 231
Spinning............................ 211
Tread Wear Indicators................... 212
Towing
Disabled Vehicle....................... 240
Traction.............................. 238
Traction Control................100,132,134,196
Traction Control Switch.................100,196
Trailer Towing.......................... 223
Minimum Requirements................. 224
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 224
Warnings............................ 223
Transaxle............................. 183
Automatic....................12,180,183,273
Autostick............................ 187
Manual........................13,180,189
Operation........................... 183
Overdrive........................... 186
Selection of Lubricant................... 273
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