CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2020 Vehicle Warranty

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exceedXXXkgorXXX lbs”onthe Ti re and Loading Information placard.
The combined weightofoccupants, cargo/luggage andtrailer tongue
weight (ifapplicable) shouldneverexceed theweight referenced here.
StepsForDetermining CorrectLoadLimit
ûWü Locate thestatement “Thecombined weightofoccupants and
cargo should neverexceed XXXkgorXXX lbs.” onyour vehicle’s
placard.
ûXü Determine thecombined weightofthe driver andpassengers that
will beriding inyour vehicle.
ûYü Subtract thecombined weightofthe driver andpassengers from
XXX kgorXXX lbs.
ûZü The resulting figureequals theavailable amountofcargo and
luggage loadcapacity
.For example, if“XXX”

 amount equals1400lbs
and there willbefive 150lbpassengers inyour vehicle, theamount
of available cargoandluggage loadcapacity is650 lbs. (1400-750
(5x150) = 650 lbs.
û[ü Determine thecombined weightofluggage andcargo being
loaded onthe vehicle. Thatweight maynotsafely exceed the
available cargoandluggage loadcapacity calculated inStep 4.
û\ü Ifyour vehicle willbetowing atrailer, loadfrom yourtrailer

will
be transferred toyour vehicle. Consultthis manual todetermine how
this reduces theavailable cargoandluggage loadcapacity ofyour
vehicle.
Metric Example ForLoad Limit
For example, if“XXX” amount equals635kgand there willbefive 68kg
passengers inyour vehicle, theamount ofavailable cargoandluggage
load capacity is295 kg(635-340 (5x68)=295 kg)asshown instep 4.
NOTE: • Ifyour vehicle willbetowing atrailer, UIF loadfromyour
trailer
will betransferred toyour vehicle. Thefollowing tableshows
examples onhowtocalculate totalload, cargo/luggage, andtowing
capacities ofyourvehiclewithvarying seatingconfigurations and
number andsizeof occupants. Thistable isfor illustration purposes
only andmay notbe accurate forthe seating andload carry capacity
of your vehicle.
• For thefollowing example,thecombined weightofoccupants and
cargo should neverexceed 865

lbs (392 kg).
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WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase
your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
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Tires — General Information
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory
operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas are affected by improper
tire pressure:
•Safety and Vehicle Stability
• Economy
• Tread Wear
• Ride Comfort
Safety
WARNING!
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions.
• Underinflation increasestireflexing andcanresult inoverheating
and tirefailure.
• Overinflation reducesatire’s ability tocushion shock.Objects on
the road andchuckholes cancause damage thatresult intire
failure.
• Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle handling and
can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose
control of your vehicle.
• Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can
cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
• Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire
inflation pressure.
Both underinflation andoverinflation affectthestability ofthe vehicle
and canproduce afeeling ofsluggish r
esponseorover responsiveness in
the steering.
NOTE:
• Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause erratic and
unpredictable steering response.
• Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to drift
left or right.
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FuelEconomy
Underinflated tireswillincrease tirerolling resistance resultinginhigher
fuel consumption.
Tread Wear
Improper coldtireinflation pressures cancause abnormal wearpatterns
and reduced treadlife,resulting inthe need forearlier tirereplacement.
Ride Comfort AndVehicle Stability
Proper tireinflation contributes toacomfortable ride.Overinflation
produces ajarring anduncomfortable ride.
TireInflation Pressures
The proper coldtireinflation pressure islisted onthe driver’s side
B-Pillar orrear edge ofthe driver’s sidedoor.
At least once amonth:
• Check
andadjust tirepressure withagood quality pocket-type
pressure gauge.Donot make avisual judgement whendetermining
proper inflation. Tiresmaylookproperly inflatedevenwhen theyare
underinflated.
• Inspect tires for signs of

tire wear or visible damage.
CAUTION!
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always reinstall the
valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the
valve stem, which could damage the valve stem.
Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation
pressure”. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after
the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than
1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The cold tire
inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pressure
molded into the tire sidewall.
Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor
temperatures, as tire pressures vary with temperature changes.
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12°F (7°C) of air
temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure
inside a garage, especially in the Winter.
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Example:Ifgarage temperature =68°F (20°C) andtheoutside tempera-
ture =32°F (0°C) thenthecold tireinflation pressure shouldbeincreased
by 3psi (21 kPa), which equals 1psi (7kPa) forevery 12°F(7°C) forthis
outside temperature condition.
Ti re pressure mayincrease from2to 6psi (13 to40 kPa) during operation.
DO NOT reduce thisnormal pressur

e build uporyour tirepressure will
be too low.
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
Themanufacturer advocatesdrivingatsafe speeds andwithin posted
speed limits. Where speedlimitsorconditions aresuch thatthevehicle
can bedriven athigh speeds, maintaining correcttireinflation pressure is
very important. Increasedtirepressure andreduced vehicleloading may
be required forhigh speed vehicle operation. Refertoan authorized tire
dealer ororiginal equipment vehicledealerforrecommended safe
operating speeds,loading

 and cold tireinflation pressures.
WARNING!
High speed driving with your vehicle under maximum load is
dangerous. The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail.
You could have a serious collision. Do not drive a vehicle loaded to
the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h).
Radial Ply Tires
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle
will cause your vehicle to handle poorly. The instability could cause
a collision. Always use radial ply tires in sets of four. Never combine
them with other types of tires.
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Tire Repair
If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it meets the following
criteria:
•The tire has not been driven on when flat.
• The damage is only on the tread section of your tire (sidewall damage
is not repairable).
• The puncture is no greater thana¼ofaninch (6 mm).
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Consult anauthorized tiredealer fortire repairs andadditional informa-
tion.
Run FlatTires —IfEquipped
RunG lattires allow youthecapability todrive 50miles (80km) at50 mph
(80 km/h) afterarapid lossofinflation pressure. Thisrapid lossof
inflation isreferred toas theS unGlatmode. ASunG latmode occurs
when thetire inflation pressure isof/or below14 psi (96 kPa). Once a
SunG lattire reaches therun flatmode ithas limited driving capabilities
and needs tobe replaced immediately. ASunG lattire

is not repairable.
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It is not recommended drivingavehicle loadedatfull capacity ortotow
a trailer while atire isin the run flatmode.
See thetire pressure monitoring sectionformore information.
TireSpinning
When stuckinmud, sand, snow, orice conditions, donot spin your
vehicle’s wheelsabove30mph (48km/h) orfor longer than30seconds
continuously withoutstopping.
Refer to“Freeing AStuck Vehicle” in“In Case OfEmergency” inyour
Owner ’s Manualforfurther information.
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive
wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode
and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 seconds continuously when you
are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter
what the speed.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in
determining when your tires should be replaced.
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will
appear as bands when the tread depth becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm).
When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be
replaced.
Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further information.
Tire Tread
1—WornTire
2 — New Tire
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Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but
not limited to:
•˜ž›1 riving styleï
• Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause uneven
wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear
patterns will reduce tread life, resulting in the need for earlier tire
replacement.
• ‘Ž1 –’•Žœ driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or higher, and
Summer tires typically have a reduced tread life. Rotation of these tires
per the vehicle scheduled maintenance is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless
of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in
sudden tire failure. You could lose control and have a collision
resulting in serious injury or death.
TIRES
Keep dismounted tiresinacool, dryplace withaslittle exposure tolight
as possible. Protecttiresfrom contact withoil,grease, andgasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires onyour newvehicle provide abalance ofmany characteristics.
They should beinspected regularlyforwear andcorrect coldtire
inflation pressures. Themanufacturer stronglyrecommends thatyouuse
tires equivalent tothe originals insize, quality andperformance when
replacement isneeded. Refertothe paragraph on“Tread WearIndica-
tors” inthis section

UPEFUFSNJOFJGZPVSUJSFTBSFXPSO. Refertothe Tire and
Loading Information placardorthe Vehicle Certification Labelforthe
size designation ofyour tire.TheLoad Index andSpeed Symbol for
your tirewill befound onthe originalequipment tiresidewall.
See theTire Sizing Chartexample foundinthe “Tire Safety Information”
section ofthis manual formore information relatingtothe Load Index
and Speed Symbol ofatire.
It is recommended toreplace thetwo front tiresortwo rear tires asapair.
Replacing justonetire

 can seriously affectyourvehicle’s handling. Ifyou
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ever replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match
those of the original wheels.
It is recommended you contact an authorized tire dealer or original
equipment dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications
or capability. Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely
affect the safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved
tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and perfor-
mance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling,
and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable han-
dling and stress to steering and suspension components. You could
lose control and have a collision 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 a collision.
• 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 readings.
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TireTy p e s
All Season Tires —IfEquipped
All œeason tiresprovide tractionforallseasons (Spring, Summer, "VUVNO,
and Winter). Tractionlevelsmayvary between different allseason
tires. Allseason tirescanbeidentified bythe M+S, M&S, M/SorMS
designation onthe tire sidewall. Useallseason tiresonly insets offour;
failure todo somay adversely affectthesafety andhandling ofyour
vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires —IfEquipped
Summer tiresprovide tractioninboth wetand dryconditions, andare
not intended tobe driven insnow oron ice. Ifyour vehicle isequipped
with Summer tires,beaware thesetiresarenot designed forWinter or
cold driving conditions. Installinter tiresonyour vehicle
when ambient temperatures areless than 40°F(5°C) orifroads are
covered withiceorsnow. Formore information, contact

an authorized
dealer.
Summer tiresdonot contain theallseason designation ormountain/
snowflake symbolonthe tire sidewall. Useummer tiresonly insets
of four; failure todo somay adversely affectthesafety andhandling of
yourvehicle.
WARNING!
Do not use ummer tiresinsnow/ice conditions. Yo ucould
lose vehicle control, resulting insevere injuryordeath. Driving too
fast forconditions alsocreates thepossibility ofloss ofvehicle
control.
Snow Tires
Some areasofthe country requiretheuse ofsnow tiresduring theinter.
Snow tirescanbeidentified bya“mountain/snowflake” symbolonthe
tire sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size
and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow
tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely
affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than
what was originally equipped with your vehicle and
should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). For
speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original equipment or an
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