fuel specifications CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2018 Owners Manual

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ...................548
▫ Vehicle Identification Number .............548
 BRAKE SYSTEM ........................548
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . .549
▫ Torque Specifications ....................549
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ...................550
▫ 3.6L Engine ..........................550
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ..................551
▫ Materials Added To Fuel .................551
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ...............551 ▫
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles . . . .552
▫ CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ......552
▫ MMT In Gasoline .......................553
▫ Fuel System Cautions ....................553
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ...............554
 FLUID CAPACITIES ..................... .555
 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................555
▫ Engine ............................. .555
▫ Chassis ............................ .557
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After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be
sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated against
the wheel.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not tighten the lug nuts/bolts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
3.6L Engine
Do not use E-85 flex fuel or ethanol blends greater than
15% in this engine.These engines are designed to meet all
emissions regulations and provide opti-
mum fuel economy and performance
when using high quality unleaded
“Regular” gasoline having a posted oc-
tane number of 87 as specified by the
(R+M)/2 method. The use of higher
octane “Premium” gasoline is not required, as it will not
provide any benefit over “Regular” gasoline in these
engines.
While operating on gasoline with an octane number of 87,
hearing a light knocking sound from the engine is not a
cause for concern. However, if the engine is heard making
a heavy knocking sound, see your dealer immediately. Use
of gasoline with an octane number lower than 87 can cause
engine failure and may void or not be covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Torque Patterns
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Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experience these
symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consider-
ing service for the vehicle.
Reformulated Gasoline
Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner
burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are specifi-
cally blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air
quality.
The use of reformulated gasoline is recommended. Prop-
erly blended reformulated gasoline will provide improved
performance and durability of engine and fuel system
components.
Materials Added To Fuel
Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane
rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion and
stability additives are recommended. Using gasolines that
have these additives will help improve fuel economy,
reduce emissions, and maintain vehicle performance.Designated TOP TIER Detergent Gaso-
line contains a higher level of detergents
to further aide in minimizing engine
and fuel system deposits. When avail-
able, the usage of TOP TIER Detergent
gasoline is recommended. Visit
www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline Retailers.
Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning agents should be
avoided. Many of these materials intended for gum and
varnish removal may contain active solvents or similar
ingredients. These can harm fuel system gasket and dia-
phragm materials.
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxygen-
ates such as ethanol.
CAUTION!
DO NOT use E-85, gasoline containing methanol, or
gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol (E-15). Use
of these blends may result in starting and drivability
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CAUTION!(Continued)
problems, damage critical fuel system components,
cause emissions to exceed the applicable standard,
and/or cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light” to
illuminate. Please observe pump labels as they should
clearly communicate if a fuel contains greater than 15%
ethanol (E-15).
Problems that result from using gasoline containing more
than 15% ethanol (E-15) or gasoline containing methanol
are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may
void or not be covered under New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gasoline
containing up to 15% ethanol (E-15). Use of gasoline with
higher ethanol content may void the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 fuel,
the engine will have some or all of these symptoms:
•
Operate in a lean mode.
• OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on.
• Poor engine performance.
• Poor cold start and cold drivability.
• Increased risk for fuel system component corrosion.
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
Modifications that allow the engine to run on compressed
natural gas (CNG) or liquid propane (LP) may result in
damage to the engine, emissions, and fuel system compo-
nents. Problems that result from running CNG or LP are
not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may void or
not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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MMT In Gasoline
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) is
a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended
into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended
with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond
gasoline of the same octane number without MMT. Gaso-
line blended with MMT reduces spark plug life and
reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles.
The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without
MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content of
gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump;
therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether
the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal
and California reformulated gasoline.
Fuel System Cautions
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
performance:
•The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by Federal
law. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor-
mance and damage the emissions control system.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or
malfunctioning and may require immediate service.
Contact an authorized dealer for service assistance.
• The use of fuel additives, which are now being sold
as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Most of
these products contain high concentrations of metha-
nol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems resulting from the use of such fuels or
additives is not the responsibility of the manufac-
turer and may void or not be covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control
system can result in civil penalties being assessed against
you.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
3.6L Engines 19 Gallons71 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-20 , API
Certified) 5 quarts
4.7 liters
Cooling System*
3.6 Liter Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/
Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
(240,000 km) Formula) 13.1 Quarts — Standard Duty Cool-
ing
13.4 Quarts — Heavy Duty Cooling 12.4 Liters — Standard Duty Cooling
12.7 Liters — Heavy Duty Cooling
* Includes heater and coolant reservoir filled to MAX level.
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula OAT (Organic
Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the require-
ments of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 0W-20 Engine
Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard
MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to
your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a Mopar Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol (Do not use E-85).
CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine dam-
age and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic
Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is differ-
ent and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (anti-
freeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (anti-
freeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is
introduced into the cooling system in an emergency,
the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed,
and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to
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CAUTION! (Continued)
MS.90032), by an authorized dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (anti-
freeze) is not recommended.
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Clean Air............................. .551
Ethanol ...............................551
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .404
Gasoline ...............................550
Materials Added ........................ .551
Methanol ............................. .551
Octane Rating ........................550, 555
Requirements .......................... .550
Specifications .......................... .555
Tank Capacity .......................... .555
Fuses .................................. .438
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ...............154
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .....................404
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .551
Gasoline, (Fuel) ............................550
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .551
Gear Ranges ............................. .320
Glass Cleaning ............................546
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................408
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................407
GVWR ................................. .406Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ..........................420
Hazard Warning Flashers .....................425
Headlights ................................94
Bulb Replacement ........................433
Cleaning ...............................543
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........94
Lights On Reminder .....................94, 97
Passing ............................. .94, 96
Replacing ............................. .433
Switch .................................94
Time Delay ..............................94
Washers ................................96
Head Restraints ............................82
Heated Mirrors ..........................89, 92
Heater, Engine Block ........................311
Hill Start

Assist ............................221
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .409
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............154
Hood Prop ...............................139
Hood Release ............................ .139
Hook, Coat ...............................167
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