tires DODGE CHALLENGER 2013 3.G Service Manual

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.
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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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.
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.
518 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes....................... .326
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................330
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............465
Adding Fuel ............................ .383
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .459
Additives, Fuel .......................... .382
Airbag ..................................59
Airbag Deployment ........................69
Airbag Light .............................66
Airbag Maintenance ........................71
Airbag, Side ..............................62
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................63
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .453
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................455
Air Conditioning Filter .....................287
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............288
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................455
Air Conditioning System ....................280
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .356Alarm Light
............................ .220
Alarm, Panic .............................27
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................19
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................265
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................464
Disposal ............................. .467
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................330
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................222
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........19
Appearance Care ........................ .475
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ...........19
Assistance Towing ........................ .127
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................108
Automatic Door Locks ......................35
Automatic Headlights ..................... .163
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........280
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Instrument Cluster........................211
Instrument Panel and Controls ................210
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............480
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............481
Interior Appearance Care ....................478
Interior Lights .......................... .168
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............170
Introduction ..............................4
Jacking Instructions ....................... .422
Jack Location ........................... .419
Jack Operation .......................... .418
Jump Starting ........................... .427
Key-In Reminder ..........................16
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................36
Keyless Entry System .......................23
Keyless Go ...............................12
Key, Programming .........................19 Key, Replacement
..........................18
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................17
Kicker Sound System ...................... .276
Knee Bolster ..............................59
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................166
Lane Change Assist ....................... .167
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................49
Latches ............................... .101
Hood ............................... .160
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .378
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .101
Life of Tires ............................ .364
Light Bulbs ............................. .101
Lights ................................ .101
Airbag ................................66
Alarm .............................. .220
Anti-Lock ............................ .222
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Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .223
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)...............220
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............220
Traction Control ....................... .341
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Vanity Mirror ..........................111
Voltage ............................. .213
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......212
Loading Vehicle ......................... .386
Capacities ........................... .388
Tires ............................... .349
Locks ..................................33
Automatic Door .........................35
Auto Unlock ...........................35
Door .................................33
Power Door ............................34
Low Tire Pressure System ...................368
Lubrication, Body ........................ .458Maintenance Free Battery
....................453
Maintenance Procedures ....................448
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .500
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......223
Manual, Service ......................... .515
Manual Transmission ..................... .304
Fluid Level Check ...................... .472
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .167
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................469
Methanol .............................. .380
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .229
Mirrors ............................... .108
Automatic Dimming .....................108
Electric Powered ........................110
Electric Remote .........................110
Exterior Folding ........................110
Heated ...............................111
Outside ............................. .109
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Overdrive OFF Switch..................... .317
Overhead Console ........................ .184
Overheating, Engine ...................... .214
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .475
Panic Alarm ..............................27
Parking Brake ........................... .326
Park Sense System, Rear ....................176
Passing Light ........................... .167
Personal Settings ......................... .236
Pets ....................................95
Pets, Transporting ..........................95
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........350
Power Brakes .............................. .329
Deck Lid Release ........................43
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................483
Door Locks ............................34 Mirrors
..............................110
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........198
Seats ............................... .151
Steering ............................. .324
Sunroof ............................. .194
Windows ..............................41
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .498
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................58
Preparation for Jacking .....................421
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................57
Programmable Electronic Features .............236
Programming
Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry). . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .358
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........466
Radio Operation ......................... .280
Radio Remote Controls .....................277
Rear Cupholder ......................... .202
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Rear Park Sense System.....................176
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .158
Rear Window Defroster .....................205
Rear Window Features .....................205
Recorder, Event Data .......................72
Recreational Towing ...................... .402
Reformulated Gasoline .....................380
Refrigerant ............................. .456
Release, Hood ........................... .160
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .165
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................57
Remote Control Starting System .........................29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................23
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........277
Remote Starting System ......................29
Remote Trunk Release .......................43
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .489
Replacement Keys .........................18 Replacement Parts
........................ .447
Replacement Tires ........................ .364
Reporting Safety Defects ....................514
Restraint, Head .......................... .157
Restraints, Child ...........................74
Restraints, Occupant ........................45
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................432
Rotation, Tires .......................... .367
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................98
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................101
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................514
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................97
Safety Information, Tire .....................342
Safety Tips ...............................97
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................265
Schedule, Maintenance .....................500
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .480
Seat Belt Reminder .........................57
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INDEX 533

Side Airbag..............................68
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................109
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............287
Signals, Turn ........................... .101
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................366
Snow Tires ............................. .359
Sound System Kicker .............................. .276
Spare Tire .............................. .361
Spark Plugs ............................ .496
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .496
Oil................................. .496
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................173
Speedometer ............................ .212
Starting .................................29
Automatic Transmission ..................295
Cold Weather ......................... .300Engine Fails to Start
.....................301
Remote ...............................29
Starting and Operating .....................294
Starting Procedures ....................... .294
Steering Column Controls ...................... .166
Column Lock ......................... .172
Power .............................. .324
Tilt Column .......................... .172
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .172
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............277
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .277
Storage ............................... .489
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .286
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .489
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .432
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .184
Sun Roof .............................. .194
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INDEX 535

Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........59
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .452
System, Remote Starting .....................29
Tachometer ............................. .212
Telescoping Steering Column .................172
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........280
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............214
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................19
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .172
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .163
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........349
TIREFIT ............................... .407
Tire Markings ........................... .342
Tires ................................. .101
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................364
Air Pressure .......................... .354
Chains .............................. .366Changing
............................ .418
Compact Spare ........................ .361
General Information .....................354
High Speed .......................... .357
Inflation Pressures ...................... .356
Jacking .............................. .418
Life of Tires .......................... .364
Load Capacity ........................ .349
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............368
Pressure Warning Light ...................220
Quality Grading ....................... .516
Radial .............................. .358
Replacement .......................... .364
Rotation ............................. .367
Safety .............................. .342
Sizes ............................... .344
Snow Tires ........................... .359
Spare Tire ............................ .419
Spinning ............................ .363
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