snow chains DODGE CARAVAN 2007 4.G Owners Manual

Power Steering ........................325

Driving On Slippery Surfaces ..............326
▫ Acceleration .........................326
▫ Traction ............................327

Tire Safety Information ...................327
▫ Tire Markings ........................327
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ..........330
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........332

Tires — General Information ...............336
▫ Tire Pressure .........................336
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................337
▫ Radial-Ply Tires ......................339
▫ Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped .........340 ▫
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped .........341
▫ Tire Spinning ........................341
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................342
▫ Life Of Tire .........................343
▫ Replacement Tires .....................343
▫ Alignment And Balance .................344

Tire Chains ...........................345

Snow Tires ...........................346

Tire Rotation ..........................346

Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) — If
Equipped ............................347
▫ Base Tire Pressure Monitoring System Without
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If
Equipped ...........................348
308 STARTING AND OPERATING

NOTE:In order to avoid damage to tires, chains, and
your vehicle do not drive for a prolonged period of time
on dry pavement. Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s
instructions on method of installation, operating speed,
and conditions for usage.
Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both
the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufacture suggest
a maximum speed. This notice applies to all chain
traction devices, including link and cable (radial) chains.
SNOW TIRES
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during winter. Standard tires are of the all season type
and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S
designation on the tire sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and
type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of 4, failure to do so may adversely affect the
safety and handling of your vehicle. Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should
not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120
km/h).
TIRE ROTATION
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates, and tend to develop irregular wear pat-
terns.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type
tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain
mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your
type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules”
346 STARTING AND OPERATING

Integrated, Child....................... 74
Lumbar Support ....................... 128
Power .............................. 124
Reclining ......................... 127,129
Removal ....................... 138,141,143
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) ................ 129
Tilting .............................. 137
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........435,462
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 486
Service Contract ......................... 488
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator) ............................. 218
Service Manuals ........................ 490
Setting the Clock ..................... 220,258
Shoulder Belts ........................... 47
Signals, Turn ................... 155,212,458,459 Sliding Door
............................ 34
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 326
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 345
Snow Tires ............................ 346
Spare Tire ..................... 340,341,389,400
Spark Plugs ............................ 424
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 164
Speedometer ........................... 213
Starting ............................... 311
Automatic Transmission ................. 312
Engine Fails to Start .................... 313
Starting and Operating .................... 311
Starting Procedures ...................... 311
Steering Column Controls ...................... 155
Linkage ............................. 431
Power ........................... 325,430
Shaft Seal ............................ 431
Tilt Column .......................... 158
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