automatic transmission CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2005 1.G Owner's Manual

Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Automatic Transmission MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
AWD Power Transfer Unit MoparGear Lubricant 75W-90 or equivalent.
AWD Overrunning Clutch MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
AWD Rear Carrier MoparGear Lubricant 75W-90 or equivalent.
Brake Master Cylinder MoparDOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not
available, then DOT 4 or DOT 4+ is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant bottle, brake master
cylinder and transmission, add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
374 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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SCHEDULE“B”
Follow schedule“B”if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under
one or more of the conditions marked with an.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F(0°C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).
•Off-road or desert operation.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule“B”of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil
at every interval shown on scheduleAof theMainte-
nance Schedulessection of this manual.
SCHEDULE“B”375
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Miles 57, 000 60, 000 63, 000 66, 000 69, 000 72, 000
(Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. *X XXX X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. (Front
& Rear)X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if neces-
sary.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt, replace if
necessary.‡X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter.X
SCHEDULE“B”379
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Miles 108, 000 111, 000 114, 000 117, 000 120, 000
(Kilometers) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXX X
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary. *XXXX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. (Front &
Rear)X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace as necessary.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt, replace if neces-
sary.‡X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power transfer
unit fluid. (See note at the end of this chart)X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X
SCHEDULE“B”385
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Selection Of Lubricant................349,370
Shifting............................. 253
Special Additives...................... 352
Automatic Transmission................... 349
Adding Fluid......................... 350
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 351
Fluid Change......................... 351
Fluid Level Check...................... 350
Fluid Type........................... 349
Autostick........................135,253,254
Ball Joints............................. 337
Battery............................... 333
Gas Caution.......................... 334
Jump Starting......................... 309
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 24
Bearings.............................. 354
Belts, Drive............................ 330
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 338B-Pillar Location........................ 268
Brake, Parking.......................... 256
Brake System........................258,346
Anti-Lock........................... 258
Fluid Check.......................347,370
Hoses.............................. 346
Warning Light........................ 167
Brakes.............................258,346
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 251
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 67
Bulb Replacement....................... 364
Bulbs, Light............................ 363
Calibration, Compass..................... 180
Capacities, Fluid........................ 368
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 290
Oil (Engine).......................328,329
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 343
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Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 342
Coolant Capacity...................... 368
Coolant Level......................341,344
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 344
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 341
Inspection........................... 344
Points to Remember.................... 344
Pressure Cap......................... 343
Radiator Cap......................... 343
Selection of Coolant...............341,368,369
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 134
Cruise Light........................... 170
Cup Holder.........................150,358
Customer Assistance..................... 394
Dealer Service.......................... 325
Defroster, Rear Window................... 243
Defroster, Windshield................69,228,239
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 127Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 322
Digital Video Disc Player.................. 203
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 125
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 350
Oil (Engine).......................... 326
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 313
Disarming, Theft System................... 26
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 344
Engine Oil........................... 330
Door Ajar Light......................... 173
Door Locks............................. 16
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 17
Door Opener, Garage..................... 138
Drive Belts............................ 330
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 337
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 311
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Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 331
Air Conditioning....................243,336
Automatic Transaxle.................... 351
Engine Fuel.......................... 332
Engine Oil........................330,369
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 330
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 300
Turn Signal.....................166,366,367
Floor Console.......................... 151
Fluid Capacities......................... 368
Fluid Leaks............................. 69
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 350
Brake............................347,370
Power Steering.....................336,370
Fluids................................ 369
Fog Light Service........................ 366Fog Lights.......................124,171,366
Folding Rear Seat........................ 113
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 312
Fuel................................. 287
Adding............................. 290
Additives............................ 289
Clean Air............................ 287
Filler Cap............................ 290
Filter............................... 332
Gasoline............................ 287
Gauge.............................. 166
Hoses.............................. 349
Octane Rating......................287,369
Requirements......................287,368
Tank Capacity........................ 368
Fuel System Caution..................... 289
Fueling............................... 290
Fuses................................ 359
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Tread Wear Indicators................... 278
Towing............................... 294
Disabled Vehicle....................... 313
Recreational.......................298,314
Trailering............................ 294
Traction Control...................130,168,262
Traction Control Switch.................130,262
Trailer Towing.......................... 294
Minimum Requirements................. 295
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 295
Transaxle............................. 251
Automatic........................... 251
Autostick......................135,253,254
Operation........................... 251
Overdrive........................... 253
Selection of Lubricant................349,370
Transmission........................... 349
Automatic........................... 349
Filter............................... 351Fluid............................... 349
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 138
Transmitter Programming................... 22
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry............ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 66
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 278
Trip Odometer.......................... 169
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 169
Turn Signals...................125,166,366,367
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 401
Universal Joints......................... 337
Universal Transmitter..................... 138
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 287
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 39
Vanity Mirrors........................... 78
Variance, Compass....................... 181
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