airbag CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

•The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh-
ing more than 18 kg (40 lbs), but who are still too small
to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child can
not sit with knees bent over the vehicles seat cushion
while the child’s back is against the seat back, they
should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child
and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/
shoulder belt. (Some booster seats are equipped with a
front shield and are held in the vehicle by the lap
portion.)
NOTE: For additional information, refer to
www.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK .WARNING!
•Improper installation can lead to failure of an
infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a
collision. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex-
actly when installing an infant or child restraint.
•A rearward facing child restraint should only be
used in a rear seat. A rearward facing child re-
straint in the front seat may be struck by a
deploying passenger airbag which may cause se-
vere or fatal injury to the infant.
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WARNING!
Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or
child restraint. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint.
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt
comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend
over the front of the seat when their back is against the
seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.
•Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.
•The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug
as possible.
•Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or
slouching can move the belt out of position.
•If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the
child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a
child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind
their back.
Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet could be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
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If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
WARNING!
If you are required to drive with the deck lid/liftgate
open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt buckle pretensioners must be replaced
after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be re-
placed after a collision if they have been damaged (bent
retractor, torn webbing, etc. If there is any question
regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6
to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the LED is not lit
during starting, have it checked. If the light
stays on or comes on while driving, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
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21. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp — If
EquippedEach tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
22. Airbag Light
This light turns on and remains on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light is not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the system inspected by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175
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Adding Fuel........................... 300
Adding Washer Fluid .................. 132,357
Additives, Fuel ......................... 298
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 137
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 353
Air Conditioning ..................... 235,240
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 235
Air Conditioning Filter .................253,354
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 353
Air Conditioning System ..........235,240,243,353
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 236
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 283
Airbag ................................ 45
Airbag Deployment ....................... 57
Airbag Light ................... 49,50,59,72,175
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 58
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 46
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 26
Alignment and Balance ................... 290 All Wheel Drive (AWD)
.............266,291,370
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 228
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........359,360,386
Disposal ............................ 362
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 269
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 169
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 26
Appearance Care ........................ 372
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 26
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 32
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 80
Automatic Door Locks ................... 17,18
Automatic Headlights .................... 128
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 243
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 261
Adding Fluid ......................... 388
Interlock System ....................... 262
Reset Mode .......................... 262
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Illuminated Entry........................ 15
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 12
Indicator, Traction Control ................. 171
Infant Restraint .......................... 65
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 176
Instrument Cluster ................. 166,167,168
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 165
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 375
Integrated Power Module .................. 377
Interior Appearance Care .................. 374
Interior Lights ....................... 126,127
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 131
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 321
Jack Operation ....................... 320,324
Jacking Instructions ...................... 324
Jump Starting .......................... 327 Key, Programming
........................ 14
Key, Replacement ........................ 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 12
Key-In Reminder ......................... 12
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys .................................. 11
Knee Bolster ............................ 50
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 35
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....61,63
Latches Hood ............................... 123
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 296
Life of Tires ............................ 289
Liftgate ................................ 28
Lights .............................. 73,125
Airbag ........................ 49,59,72,175
Anti-Lock ........................... 169
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Tires ............................... 278
Locks Door ................................ 16
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 61,63
Lubrication, Body ....................... 356
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 158
Maintenance, Airbag ...................... 58
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 351
Maintenance Procedures ................... 344
Maintenance Schedule .................... 390
Schedule “A” ......................... 406
Schedule “B” ......................... 393
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 151
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 173,341
Manual, Service ......................... 418
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 142
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 119 Memory Seat
......................... 82,119
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 185
Mirrors ................................ 79
Automatic Dimming ..................... 80
Electric Remote ........................ 82
Exterior Folding ........................ 80
Heated .............................. 82
Memory ............................. 119
Outside .............................. 81
Rearview ............................. 79
Vanity ............................... 82
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 291
Mopar Parts ......................... 343,417
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 126
Navigation System ....................... 233
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 71
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Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 26
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........359,387
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 12
Sentry Key Programming ................... 14
Service Assistance ....................... 414
Service Contract ......................... 416
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . 173
Service Manuals ........................ 418
Setting the Clock ........................ 186
Shoulder Belts ........................... 35
Signals, Turn ..................... 169,384,385
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 329
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 294
Snow Tires ............................ 295
Spare Tire ....................... 286,287,322
Spark Plugs ............................ 349
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 138
Speedometer ........................... 169
Starting ............................... 258 Engine Fails to Start
.................... 259
Starting and Operating .................... 258
Starting Procedures ...................... 258
Steering Linkage ............................. 355
Power ........................... 271,354
Shaft Seal ............................ 355
Tilt Column .......................... 133
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ............................. 229
Storage ............................ 155,380
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 252,380
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 380
Sun Roof .............................. 149
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 83
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 142
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 151
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 45
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 348
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