tires DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2009 3.G Owner's Guide

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.
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
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 359
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About Your Brakes.................... 232,234
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............235,238
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 316
Adding Fuel ........................... 274
Adding Washer Fluid .................. 124,312
Additives, Fuel ......................... 272
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 304
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 309
Air Conditioning ........................ 203
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 203
Air Conditioning Filter .................208,310
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 209
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............309,310
Air Conditioning System ................203,309
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 156,255
Airbag ................................ 46
Airbag Deployment ..................... 51,53
Airbag Light ..................... 52,55,70,152
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 55 Airbag, Side
.......................... 47,53
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) .............47,53
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................18,156
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alignment and Balance ................... 261
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 196
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........315,316,341
Disposal ............................ 317
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............235,238
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............158,236
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ....................... 156
Appearance Care ........................ 324
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assistance Towing ........................ 91
Audio Systems (Radio) .................... 191
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 34
362 INDEX

Washers............................. 312
Heated Mirrors .......................... 77
Heated Seats ........................... 112
Heater ............................... 203
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 219
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 120
Holder, Cup ........................... 142
HomeLink
(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 130
Hood Release .......................... 114
Hoses ................................ 319
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 58
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 156
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 159 Instrument Cluster
.................... 149,150
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 148
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 328
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 329
Interior Appearance Care .................. 326
Interior Lights .......................... 121
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 122
Introduction ............................. 4
Jump Starting .......................... 286
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keyless Go .......................... 12,216
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 200
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Knee Bolster............................ 46
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 119
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 38
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren) ......................... 61,62
Latch Plate ............................. 39
Latches ................................ 70
Hood ............................... 114
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 270
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 70
Life of Tires ............................ 259
Light Bulbs .......................... 70,336
Lights .............................. 70,116
Airbag ........................ 52,55,70,152
Anti-Lock ......................... 158,236
Automatic Headlights ................... 117
Brake Assist Warning ................... 244
Brake Warning ..................... 155,234Bulb Replacement
................... 336,337
Center Mounted Stop ................... 340
Courtesy/Reading ................... 120,129
Cruise .............................. 150
Daytime Running ...................... 118
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............. 119,120
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 244
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 151
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 152
Exterior .............................. 70
Fog ............................. 1 18,154
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 280
Headlight Switch ...................... 116
Headlights ........................ 1 16,337
Headlights On Reminder ................. 118
Headlights On With Wipers ............ 117,124
High Beam ........................ 120,153
High Beam Indicator .................... 153
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 120
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Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster .................. 1 16,150
Intensity Control ....................... 121
Interior .......................... 121,129
License ............................. 340
Lights On Reminder .................... 118
Low Fuel ............................ 158
LowTire ............................ 156
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 158
Map Reading ...................... 120,129
Oil Pressure .......................... 153
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) .......... 121
Passing ............................. 120
Reading .......................... 120,129
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 154
Service ........................... 336,337
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 158
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........156,264 Traction Control
....................... 244
Turn Signal ...................... 70,119,152
Vanity Mirror .......................... 77
Voltage ............................. 150
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 150
Loading Vehicle ...................... 276,277
Capacities ........................... 277
Tires ............................... 250
Locks ................................. 29
Auto Unlock .......................... 31
Automatic Door ........................ 31
Door ................................ 29
Power Door ........................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 264
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 61,62
Lubrication, Body ....................... 311
Lumbar Support ........................ 111
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Mirrors.............................. 76
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 140
Seats ............................... 109
Steering ............................. 237
Steering, Checking ..................... 310
Sunroof ............................. 136
Windows ............................. 33
Power Steering Fluid .................. 310,343
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 45
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 43
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 172
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 257
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 316
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 175
Radio, Navigation ....................... 191 Radio Operation
...................... 192,202
Radio Remote Controls .................... 201
Radio, Satellite .................... 191,192,195
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 191
Rear Cup Holder ........................ 142
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 113
Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 324
Rear Window Defroster ................... 144
Rear Window Features .................... 144
Reception, Radio ........................ 175
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 56
Recreational Towing ...................... 278
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 270
Refrigerant ............................ 310
Release, Hood .......................... 114
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 118
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 43
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 27
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 201
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 35
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 336
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 299
Replacement Tires ....................... 260
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 356
Restraint, Head ......................... 111
Restraints, Child ......................... 58
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 37
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 289
Rotation, Tires .......................... 262
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 70
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 356
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 68 Safety Information, Tire
................... 245
Safety Tips ............................. 68
Satellite Radio .................... 191,192,195
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 196
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 346
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 328
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 43
Seat Belts .......................... 37,38,69
And Pregnant Women ................... 45
Child Restraint ..................... 58,60,64
Extender ............................. 45
Front Seat .......................... 38,39
Inspection ............................ 69
Operating Instructions ................... 39
Pretensioners .......................... 43
Rear Seat ............................. 38
Reminder ............................ 154
Untwisting Procedure .................... 42
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Seats................................. 109
Adjustment .......................... 109
Head Restraints ....................... 111
Heated .............................. 112
Height Adjustment ..................... 109
Lumbar Support ....................... 111
Power .............................. 109
Rear Folding ......................... 113
Seatback Release ....................... 113
Tilting .............................. 109
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............18,156
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........315,342
Selection of Oil ......................... 302
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 353
Service Contract ......................... 355 Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)
............................. 158
Service Manuals ........................ 357
Setting the Clock ..................... 178,193
Settings, Personal ........................ 172
Shifting ............................... 220
Automatic Transmission ...............220,223
Shoulder Belts ........................... 38
Side Airbag ........................... 47,53
Side Curtain (Window Airbag) ............... 47
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 207
Signals, Turn ...................... 70,119,152
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 229
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 261
Snow Tires ............................ 262
Sound System Kicker .............................. 200
Sound Systems (Radio) .................... 191
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Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 125
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 117
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 250
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 249
Tire Markings .......................... 245
Tire Safety Information .................... 245
TIREFIT .............................. 281
Tires ............................ 70,254,358
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 259
Air Pressure .......................... 254
Alignment ........................... 261
Chains .............................. 261
General Information .................... 254
High Speed .......................... 257
Inflation Pressures ..................... 255
Life of Tires .......................... 259
Load Capacity ..................... 250,251Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
........... 264
Quality Grading ....................... 358
Radial .............................. 257
Replacement ......................... 260
Rotation ............................. 262
Safety ........................... 245,254
Sizes ............................... 247
Snow Tires ........................... 262
Spinning ............................ 258
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 258
To Open Hood .......................... 114
Towing ............................... 278
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................ 91
Behind a Motor Home .................. 278
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 291
Recreational .......................... 278
Towing Assistance ........................ 91
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home ......... 278
Traction Control ......................... 239
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