traction control DODGE CARAVAN 2007 4.G User Guide

Traction
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
surface. This is known as hydroplaning and may cause
partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping
ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precau-
tions should be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are
slushy.
2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles.
3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become
visible.
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop.
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire Markings
NOTE:
•P (Passenger)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design
standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded
into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex-
ample: P215/65R15 95H.
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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. Those 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.
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 Motor
Vehicle 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.
492 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Head Phones........................... 268
Head Restraints ......................... 125
Headlights ............................ 151
Bulb Replacement ...................... 456
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 156
Lights On Reminder .................... 153
Replacing ............................ 456
Time Delay .......................... 154
Heated Seats ........................... 126
Heater ............................... 278
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 315
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 371
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 177
Hood Release .......................... 149
Hook, Coat ............................ 198
Hoses ............................. 439,442
Ignition ............................... 12 Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Indicator, Traction Control ................. 218
Infant Restraint ........................ 75,76
Information Center ...................... 172
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 172
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 96
Instrument Cluster ................. 209,210,211
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 208
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 450
Integrated Child Seat ...................... 74
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 452
Interior Appearance Care .................. 448
Interior Lights ....................... 151,152
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .....157,301,303
Introduction ............................. 4
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Load Capacity..................... 332,333
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 347
Quality Grading ....................... 491
Radial .............................. 339
Replacement ......................... 343
Rotation ............................. 346
Safety ........................... 327,336
Sizes ............................... 328
Snow Tires ........................... 346
Spare Tire ......................... 389,400
Spinning ............................ 341
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 342
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 374
Towing ............................... 367
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 408
Guide .............................. 372
Recreational ....................... 382,410
Weight .............................. 372
Traction Control ................... 158,218,324 Traction Control Switch
.................158,324
Trailer Towing .......................... 367
Cooling System Tips .................... 382
Hitches ............................. 371
Minimum Requirements ................. 376
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 374
Wiring .............................. 380
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 372
Trailer Weight .......................... 372
Transaxle ............................. 315
Automatic ......................... 12,315
Operation ........................... 315
Overdrive ........................... 318
Selection of Lubricant ................443,463
Transmission ........................... 442
Automatic ........................... 442
Filter ............................... 445
Fluid ............................ 443,463
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