wheel alignment CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2005 1.G Owners Manual

▫Tire Markings........................224
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)..........228
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........229

Tires—General Information................233
▫Tire Pressure.........................233
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................234
▫Radial-Ply Tires......................237
▫Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped.........237
▫Limited Use Spare — If Equipped.........238
▫Tire Spinning........................239
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................240
▫Replacement Tires.....................240
▫Alignment And Balance.................241
All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped.......242

Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped . . . 242
▫1,2,3, Or 4 Tire(s) Low Pressure...........243
▫1,2,3, Or 4 Tire(s) High Pressure...........243
▫Service Tire Pressure System/See Owner’s
Manual............................243
▫Tire Pressure Unavailable................243
▫General Information...................245

Tire Chains...........................245

Snow Tires...........................246

Tire Rotation Recommendations............247

Fuel Requirements......................248
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................248
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WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have an accident.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
Alignment And Balance
Poor suspension alignment may result in:
•Fast tire wear.
•Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided
wear.
•Vehicle pull to right or left.
Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right.
Alignment will not correct this condition. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
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Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.
Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-
balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and
avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED
CAUTION!
All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles must have the same
size and type tires on all wheel positions. Unequal
tire sizes must not be used. Unequal tire size may
cause failure of the power transfer unit and/or the
viscous coupling.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPM) system uses
wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic
sensors to monitor tire pressure levels (EXCLUDING
THE SPARE TIRE). Sensors, mounted to each wheel as
part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) display
in the instrument cluster.
NOTE:It is particularly important, for you to check the
tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and too main-
tain the proper pressure.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following
messages.
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Adding Fuel........................... 252
Adding Washer Fluid.................. 115,297
Additives, Fuel......................... 250
Adjustable Pedals........................ 118
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 293
Air Conditioning Filter.................204,294
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 293
Air Conditioning System................195,293
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 234
Airbag................................ 42
Airbag Deployment....................... 49
Airbag Light.....................46,51,61,151
Airbag Maintenance....................... 50
Airbag, Side............................ 48
Alarm System........................... 24
Alignment and Balance................... 241
All Wheel Drive...................217,242,310
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 189Antifreeze Disposal...................... 301
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........299,300,325
Anti-Lock Brake System................... 220
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 145
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 24
Appearance Care........................ 311
Arming Theft System...................... 24
Auto Down Power Windows................ 30
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 67
Automatic Door Locks...................17,18
Automatic Headlights..................... 111
Automatic Temperature Control............. 195
Automatic Transaxle...................213,307
Adding Fluid......................... 327
Filter............................... 309
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 309
Fluid Level Check...................... 308
Interlock System....................... 214
Reset Mode.......................... 214
360 INDEX

Starting and Operating.................... 210
Starting Procedures...................... 210
Steering
Linkage............................. 295
Power...........................222,294
Shaft Seal............................ 295
Tilt Column.......................... 116
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 190
Storage............................133,319
Storage, Vehicle......................203,319
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 319
Sulfur in Gasoline....................... 250
Sun Roof.............................. 129
Sun Visor Extension....................... 70
Sunglass Storage........................ 122
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 131
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 42
System, Navigation...................... 194Tachometer............................ 148
Tape Player............................ 170
Temperature Control, Automatic............. 195
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......144,263
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............52,54
Theft Alarm............................ 24
Theft System............................ 24
Theft System Arming...................... 24
Theft System Disarming.................... 25
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 135
Tilt Steering Column..................... 116
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 229
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 228
Tire Markings.......................... 224
Tire Safety Information.................... 224
Tires ............................62,233,357
Air Pressure.......................... 233
Alignment........................... 241
Chains.............................. 245
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Transporting Pets........................ 59
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 240
Trip Odometer.......................... 148
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 148
Turn Signals................... 112,145,322,324
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 357
Universal Joints......................... 295
Universal Transmitter..................... 123
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 248
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 37
Vanity Mirrors........................... 70
Variance, Compass....................... 158
Vehicle Certification Label................. 254
Vehicle Identification Number................ 6
Vehicle Loading...................230,254,255
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................203,319Vehicle Theft Alarm....................... 24
Video Entertainment System................ 175
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 262
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 144
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 353
Washer, Adding Fluid.................. 115,297
Washers, Windshield..................... 113
Washing Vehicle......................... 312
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 241
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 313
Wheel Bearings......................... 311
Wind Buffeting.......................30,131
Window Fogging........................ 204
Windows.............................. 29
Power............................... 29
Windshield Washers................... 113,297
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 296
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