2011 Dodge Caliber Owner Manual - Page 341

STARTING AND OPERATING 339 WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control. SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during the winter. All season tires can be identified 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 four; failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer readings. 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 TIRE CHAINS (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recomoriginal equipment or an authorized tire dealer for mended. recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. 5 CAUTION! Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are used. While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be