roof rack CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2005 1.G Owners Manual

NOTE:Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior
trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment.
WARNING!
•Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers
or attempt to manually open them. You may damage
the airbags and you could be injured because the
airbags are not there to protect you. These protec-
tive covers for the airbag cushions are designed to
open only when the airbags are inflating.
•If your vehicle is equipped with left and right side
curtain airbags, do not stack luggage or other cargo
up high enough to block the location of the side
curtain airbag. The area where the side curtain
airbag is located should remain free from any
obstructions.
•If your vehicle is equipped with left and right side
curtain airbags, do not have any accessory items
installed which will alter the roof, including adding
a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that
require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for
installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the
roof of the vehicle for any reason.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43
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▫Erasing Homelink Buttons...............127
▫Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button . . . 128
▫Security............................128

Power Sunroof — If Equipped.............129
▫Express Open Feature..................129
▫Wind Buffeting.......................131
▫Sunroof Maintenance...................131

Electrical Power Outlets..................131
▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off.......132

Cupholders...........................133▫Front Seat Cupholders..................133
▫Second Row Seat Cupholders.............133
▫Third Row Seat Cupholders..............133

Storage..............................133
▫Console Features......................133
▫Rear Cargo Storage Bin.................134
▫Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped . 134
▫Cargo Tie-Down Hooks.................135

Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped..........137

Load Leveling System...................138
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ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the
weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The
load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be
uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars.
The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargoinside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not
exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
To move the cross bars, press the upper edge of each
cross bar button, then move the cross bar to the desired
position. This is can be done with one person standing on
each side of the vehicle, moving the cross bar at the same
time. Once the cross bar is in place, press the lower edge
of the cross bar button to lock it into position.
Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has
properly locked into position.
NOTE:To reduce the amount of wind noise when the
cross bars are not in use, move both cross bars next to
each other towards the rear of the vehicle in the rear most
position.
The tie down holes on the cross bar ends should always
be used to tie down the load. Check the straps frequently
to be sure that the load remains securely attached.
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CAUTION!
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do
not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity
of 150 lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads
as evenly as possible and secure the load appro-
priately.
•Long loads which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with
large frontal area should be secured to both the
front and rear of the vehicle.
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care-
fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the
roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or
nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward
loads. This is especially true on large flat loads
and may result in damage to the cargo or your
vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your ve-
hicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle,
particularly at high speeds, resulting in personal in-
jury or property damage. Follow the Roof Rack Cau-
tions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM
The automatic load leveling system will provide a level
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.
A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.
If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15
hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Oil Pressure.......................... 150
Park............................... 322
Reading............................. 122
Rear Servicing........................ 324
Rear Tail............................ 324
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 150
Service...........................320,321
Service Engine Soon.................... 149
Side Marker.......................... 324
Turn Signal..................109,112,322,324
Voltage............................. 144
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 144
Load Leveling System.................... 138
Loading Vehicle......................254,255
Capacities........................... 255
Tires ............................... 229
Locks
Door................................ 16Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................52,54
Lubrication, Body....................... 296
Luggage Rack.......................... 137
Maintenance, Airbag...................... 50
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 291
Maintenance Procedures................... 284
Maintenance Schedule.................... 330
Light Duty ScheduleA................. 344
Light Duty ScheduleB................. 333
ScheduleA......................... 344
ScheduleB.......................... 333
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 131
Malfunction Indicator Light..............149,282
Manual, Service......................... 356
Map/Reading Lights..................... 122
Memory Feature........................ 104
Memory Seat.........................70,104
368 INDEX

Radio, Satellite.......................... 186
Rear Liftgate............................ 26
Rear Seating Flexibility.................... 101
Rear Window Defroster................... 205
Rear Window Features.................... 114
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 114
Rearview Mirrors........................ 67
Reclining Front Seats...................... 96
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 326
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 39
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 19
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 190
Replacement Keys........................ 14
Replacement Parts....................... 283
Replacement Tires....................240,242
Reporting Safety Defects................... 355
Restraint, Head.......................... 94
Restraints, Child.......................51,57Restraints, Infant......................... 55
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 134
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 273
Roof Rack............................. 137
Rotation, Tires.......................... 247
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 61
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 62
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 355
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 29
Safety Information, Tire................... 224
Safety Tips............................. 60
Satellite Radio.......................... 186
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 189
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 330
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 315
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 39
Seat Belts.............................. 30
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 36
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