jacking CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2005 1.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher..................300

If Your Engine Overheats.................301

Jacking And Tire Changing................302
▫Jack Location........................303
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................304
▫Preparations For Jacking................305
▫Jacking Instructions....................306

Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low....309

Driving On Slippery Surfaces..............311
▫Acceleration.........................311▫Traction............................311

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..................312

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................313
▫With Ignition Key.....................313
▫Without The Ignition Key...............314
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................314
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolley....................315
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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7, Maintenance, of this
manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never get any part of your
body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need
to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
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Spare Tire Removal
Fit the jack-handle over the drive nut. Rotate the nut to
the left until the spare is on the ground with enough slack
cable to allow you to pull the tire out from under the
vehicle.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
jack handle only. Use of an air wrench or other
power tools is not recommended and can damage the
winch.
When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of the
cable and pull it through the center of the wheel.
Preparations For Jacking
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or
slippery areas,set the parking brakeand place the gear
selector in PARK. Turn OFF the ignition.Lowering Spare Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 305
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WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
•Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
1. Remove the spare wheel, scissors jack and jack-handle
from stowage.
2. Carefully pry off the wheel center cap if equipped,
using the tip of the jack handle.
3. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by
turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still
on the ground.
4. There are two jack engagement locations on each side
of the body—refer to the following illustration.
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DVD Player............................ 203
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 78
Electrical Power Outlets................... 148
Electronic Speed Control................... 134
Electronic Vehicle Information Center......... 174
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 300
Jacking............................. 302
Jump Starting......................... 309
Overheating.......................... 301
Emission Control System Maintenance......323,372
Engine............................320,321
Air Cleaner.......................... 331
Air Cleaner Filter...................... 331
Block Heater......................... 250
Break-In Recommendations................ 67
Checking Oil Level..................... 326
Compartment......................320,321Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 369
Cooling............................. 340
Exhaust Gas Caution..................30,290
Fails to Start.......................... 249
Fuel Requirements..................287,368
Oil ...........................326,368,369
Oil Change Interval.................... 327
Oil Disposal.......................... 330
Oil Filler Cap......................328,329
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 330
Oil Selection.......................328,368
Oil Synthetic......................... 330
Overheating.......................... 301
Temperature Gauge..................... 165
Exhaust Gas Caution..............30,68,290,340
Exhaust System......................... 339
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 43
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 76
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Ignition
Key ................................. 11
Illuminated Entry........................ 15
Immobilizer............................ 12
Indicator, Traction Control................. 168
Infant Restraint.......................... 62
Information Center, Vehicle................. 174
Instrument Cluster.................163,164,165
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 162
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 357
Integrated Power Module.................. 359
Interior Appearance Care.................. 356
Interior Lights.......................121,122
Intermittent Wipers...................... 127
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 303
Jack Operation.......................302,306
Jacking Instructions...................... 306Jump Starting.......................... 309
Key, Programming........................ 14
Key, Replacement........................ 14
Key, Sentry............................. 12
Key-In Reminder......................... 12
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys.................................. 11
Knee Bolster............................ 49
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 33
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................59,61
Latches
Hood............................... 119
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 287
Liftgate................................ 27
Lights..............................69,120
Airbag........................48,58,69,173
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Mirrors.............................. 78
Outlet.............................. 148
Seats............................102,103
Steering............................. 261
Steering, Checking..................... 336
Sunroof............................. 145
Windows............................. 30
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 42
Preparation for Jacking.................... 305
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 41
Programmable Electronic Features......139,144,176
Programming Transmitters............22,139,144
Radial Ply Tires......................... 276
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......341,343
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 219
Radio Operation......................194,222
Radio Remote Controls.................205,218Radio, Satellite.......................... 214
Radio (Sound Systems).................183,193
Rear Liftgate............................ 27
Rear Seating Flexibility.................... 113
Rear Window Defroster................... 243
Rear Window Features.................... 127
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 127
Rearview Mirrors........................ 75
Reclining Front Seats..................... 107
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 369
Recreational Towing...................298,314
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 41
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 20
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 218
Replacement Keys........................ 14
Replacement Parts....................... 325
Replacement Tires....................279,281
Reporting Safety Defects................... 399
INDEX 415
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System, Navigation...................... 222
Tachometer............................ 169
Tape Player............................ 198
Temperature Control, Automatic............. 232
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......165,301
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............59,61
Theft Alarm............................ 25
Theft System............................ 25
Theft System Arming...................... 25
Theft System Disarming.................... 26
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 153
Tilt Steering Column..................... 129
Tire and Loading Information Placard......268,269
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 267
Tire Markings.......................... 263
Tire Safety Information.................... 263
Tires ............................69,272,401
Air Pressure.......................... 272Alignment........................... 280
Chains.............................. 284
Changing............................ 302
Compact Spare........................ 276
General Information.................... 272
High Speed.......................... 275
Inflation Pressures..................... 273
Jacking............................. 302
Load Capacity.....................268,269
Pressure Monitor System................. 281
Quality Grading....................... 401
Radial.............................. 276
Replacement.......................279,281
Rotation............................. 286
Safety...........................263,272
Sizes............................... 265
Snow Tires........................... 285
Spare Tire........................... 304
Spinning............................ 278
418 INDEX