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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
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.
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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 undercontrolled 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.
642 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............594
Adding Fuel ............................ .518
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .591
Additives, Fuel .......................... .513
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .217
Airbag ..................................72
Airbag Deployment ........................82
Airbag Light .............................79
Airbag Maintenance ........................83
Airbag, Side ..............................76
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................78
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .583
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................587
Air Conditioning ......................... .415
Air Conditioning Controls ...................415
Air Conditioning Filter .....................434
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .................421
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................587
Air Conditioning System ....................415 Air Conditioning System, Zone Control
..........415
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .488
Alarm Light ............................ .303
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................355
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................593
Disposal ............................. .596
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................298
Appearance Care ........................ .602
Ashtray ............................... .261
Assistance Towing ........................ .143
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .473
Auto Down Power Windows ..................41
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................114
Automatic Door Locks ......................37
Automatic Headlights ..................... .204
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........423
644 INDEX

Instrument Cluster....................... .293
Instrument Panel and Controls ................292
Instrument Panel Cover .....................605
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............607
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............610
Interior Appearance Care ....................605
Interior Lights .......................... .206
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............212
Introduction ..............................4
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth® Streaming Audio ...............163
Jack Location ........................... .545
Jack Operation .......................... .544
Jump Starting ........................... .564
Key-In Reminder ..........................15
Keyless Entry System .......................20
Key, Programming .........................17 Key, Replacement
..........................16
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................15
Lane Change Assist ....................... .210
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................58
Latches ............................... .105
Hood ............................... .202
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .510
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .105
Life of Tires ............................ .496
Liftgate .................................51
Light Bulbs ............................. .105
Lights ................................ .105
Airbag ................................79
Alarm .............................. .303
Anti-Lock ............................ .298
Automatic Headlights ....................204
Back-Up ............................. .622
652 INDEX

Loading Vehicle......................... .268
Capacities ........................... .523
Tires ............................... .482
Load Leveling System ..................... .279
Locks ..................................34
Door .................................34
Lubrication, Body ........................ .590
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................279
Lug Nuts .............................. .542
Maintenance Free Battery ....................586
Maintenance Procedures ....................579
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .628
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......300
Manual, Service ......................... .640
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .235
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............197
Memory Seat ............................117
Methanol ...............................511 Mini-Trip Computer
...................... .320
Mirrors ................................114
Automatic Dimming .....................114
Electric Remote .........................116
Exterior Folding ........................116
Heated ...............................117
Memory ............................. .197
Outside ..............................115
Rearview .............................114
Vanity ...............................119
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .319
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................501
Mopar Parts ............................ .579
MTBE/ETBE .............................511
Multi-Function Control Lever .................209
654 INDEX

Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®)...............129
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........483
Power Door Locks ............................36
Lift Gate ..............................52
Mirrors ..............................116
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........252
Seats ............................... .166
Sliding Door ...........................44
Steering ............................. .460
Sunroof ............................. .249
Windows ..............................38
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .626
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................71
Preparation for Jacking .....................551
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................66
Programmable Electronic Features .............325Radial Ply Tires
......................... .490
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........595
Radio Operation ......................... .414
Radio Remote Controls .....................412
Rear Air Conditioning ..................... .421
Rear Camera ........................... .232
Rear Cross Path ......................... .126
Rear Heater ............................ .421
Rear ParkSense System .....................223
Rearview Mirrors .........................114
Rear Window Features .....................278
Reclining Front Seats ...................... .173
Recorder, Event Data .......................85
Recreational Towing ...................... .536
Reformulated Gasoline .....................511
Refrigerant ............................. .588
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................70
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........412
656 INDEX

Remote Starting System......................30
Removable Floor Console ...................272
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .579
Replacement Tires ........................ .497
Reporting Safety Defects ....................639
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................297
Restraint, Head .......................... .174
Restraints, Child ...........................86
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................568
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ...................279
Rotation, Tires .......................... .500
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................102
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................104
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................639
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... .101
Safety Information, Tire .....................476
Safety Tips ............................. .101Satellite Radio Antenna
.....................355
Schedule, Maintenance .....................628
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .608
Seat Belt Reminder .........................70
Seat Belts ................................55
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................63
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........63
And Pregnant Women .....................71
Child Restraint ..........................86
Extender ..............................72
Front Seat .............................58
Inspection ........................... .102
Pretensioners ...........................66
Rear Seat ..............................58
Seats ................................. .165
Adjustment .......................... .165
Fold in Floor (Stow nGo).................178
Memory ............................. .197
Power .............................. .166
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INDEX 657

Reclining............................ .173
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) .................178
Security Alarm ............................17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............625
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................15
Sentry Key Programming ....................17
Sentry Key Replacement .....................16
Service Assistance ........................ .635
Service Contract ......................... .637
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .300
Service Manuals ......................... .640
Settings, Personal ........................ .325
Setting the Clock ......................... .333
Shift Lever Override ...................... .569
Shoulder Belts ............................58
Side Airbag ..............................80
Signals, Turn ........................... .105
Sliding Door .............................43
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................498 Snow Tires
............................. .491
Spare Tire .............................. .493
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................219
Speedometer ............................ .302
Starting ............................... .441
Automatic Transmission ..................441
Cold Weather ......................... .442
Engine Fails to Start .....................442
Remote ...............................30
Starting and Operating .....................441
Starting Procedures ....................... .441
Steering Power .............................. .460
Tilt Column .......................... .215
Wheel, Heated ........................ .216
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .215
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............412
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .412
Storage ............................... .618
658 INDEX

Storage Bin............................. .262
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .433
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .618
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ...............178
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .236
Sun Roof .............................. .249
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........72
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .472
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .582
System, Remote Starting .....................30
Tachometer ............................. .295
Telescoping Steering Column .................215
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........423
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............305
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .215
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........482
Tire Markings ........................... .476Tires .................................
.104
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................496
Air Pressure .......................... .487
Chains .............................. .498
Changing ............................ .544
Compact Spare ........................ .493
General Information .....................487
High Speed .......................... .490
Inflation Pressures ...................... .488
Jacking .............................. .544
Life of Tires .......................... .496
Load Capacity ........................ .482
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............501
Pressure Warning Light ...................299
Quality Grading ....................... .641
Radial .............................. .490
Replacement .......................... .497
Rotation ............................. .500
Safety .............................. .476
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INDEX 659

Sizes............................... .478
Snow Tires ........................... .491
Spare Tire ............................ .545
Spinning ............................ .495
Trailer Towing ........................ .531
Tread Wear Indicators ....................496
Tire Safety Information .....................476
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................528
Torque Converter Clutch ....................456
Towing ............................... .523
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................143
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .570
Guide .............................. .527
Recreational .......................... .536
Weight .............................. .527
Towing Assistance ........................ .143
Traction ............................... .457
Traction Control ......................... .467
Traction Control Switch .....................467 Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
..................472
Trailer Towing .......................... .523
Cooling System Tips .....................535
Hitches ............................. .526
Minimum Requirements ..................529
Tips................................ .534
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................528
Wiring .............................. .533
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .527
Trailer Weight ........................... .527
Transmission ........................... .600
Automatic ........................... .444
Fluid ............................... .600
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .27
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .239
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........20
Transporting Pets ..........................97
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .496
660 INDEX