Traction CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2004 1.G User Guide

NOTE:
²The Traction Control system will make buzzing or
clicking sounds when in operation.
²Extended heavy use of Traction Control may cause the
system to deactivate and turn on the traction control
indicator located in the instrument cluster.
This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and
is a normal condition. The system will remain disabled
for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled. The
system will automatically reactivate and turn off the
traction control indicator.
²If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, ice, or snow,
turn the Traction Control System OFF before at-
tempting to ªrockº the vehicle free.
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire Markings
NOTE:
²P(Passenger)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design
standards. P-Metric tires have the letter ªPº molded
into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex-
ample: P215/65R15 95H.
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General Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
²This device may not cause harmful interference.
²This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the
following licenses:
United States.....................KR5S120123
Canada........................2671-S120123
TIRE CHAINS
Use only compact chains, or other traction aids that meet
SAE type ªClass Sº specifications. Chains must be the
proper size for the vehicle, as recommended by the chain
manufacturer.
NOTE:Do not use tire chains on a compact spare tire.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the following
precautions:
²Because of restricted chain clearance between tires and
other suspension components, it is important that only
chains in good condition are used. Broken chains can cause
serious damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise
occurs that could indicate chain breakage. Remove the
damaged parts of the chain before further use.
²Install chains on the front wheels as tightly as possible and
then retighten after driving about1¤2mile (0.8 km).
²Do not exceed 45 mph (70 km/h).
²Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps,
especially with a loaded vehicle.
²Do not use on rear wheels of All Wheel Drive (AWD)
vehicles.
²Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pavement.
²Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instructions on the
method of installation, operating speed, and conditions for
use. Always use the lower suggested operating speed of the
chain manufacturer if different than the speed recom-
mended by the manufacture.
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NOTE:In order to avoid damage to tires, chains, and
your vehicle do not drive for a prolonged period of time
on dry pavement. Observe the tire chain manufacturer's
instructions on method of installation, operating speed,
and conditions for usage.
Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both
the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufacture suggest
a maximum speed. This notice applies to all chain
traction devices, including link and cable (radial) chains.
SNOW TIRES
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during winter. Standard tires are of the all season type
and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S
designation on the tire side wall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and
type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of 4, 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).
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates, and tend to develop irregular wear pat-
terns.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type
tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain
mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your
type of driving found in the ªMaintenance Schedulesº
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flasher..................250
mIf Your Engine Overheats.................251
mJacking And Tire Changing................252
NJack Location........................253
NSpare Tire Stowage....................253
NPreparations For Jacking................254
NJacking Instructions....................255
mJump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low....258
mDriving On Slippery Surfaces..............259NAcceleration.........................259
NTraction............................260
mFreeing A Stuck Vehicle..................260
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle................261
NWith Ignition Key.....................261
NWithout The Ignition Key...............263
NTowing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................263
NTowing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolley....................263
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1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach and
without letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake,
place the automatic transmission in PARK and turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position for both vehicles.
3. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the other end
of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery andthen to the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.Make sure you have
a good contact on the engine.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati-
cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when
there is a difference in the surface traction under the front
(driving) wheels.
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WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger-
ous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of
the front wheels. You could lose control of the
vehicle and possibly have an accident. Accelerate
slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be
poor traction (ice, snow, wet mud, loose sand, etc.).
Traction
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
surface. This is known as hydroplaning and may cause
partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping
ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precau-
tions should be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are
slushy.2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles.
3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become
visible.
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between Reverse
and Drive. Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to
maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels is most effective.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CONTENTS
mSuggestions For Obtaining Service For Your
Vehicle..............................336
NPrepare For The Appointment............336
NPrepare A List........................336
NBe Reasonable With Requests.............336
mIf You Need Assistance...................336
mWarranty Information....................339
mMopartParts.........................339mReporting Safety Defects..................340
NIn Canada..........................340
mPublication Order Forms..................340
mDepartment Of Transportation Uniform Tire
Quality Grades........................342
NTreadwear..........................342
NTraction Grades......................342
NTemperature Grades...................343
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire's
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, andmay depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade is based on braking (straight-
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering
(turning) performance.
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Holder, Cup........................... 126
Homelink Transmitter..................... 115
Hood Release.......................... 100
Hoses.............................291,294
Ignition
Key ................................. 11
Illuminated Entry........................ 15
Immobilizer............................ 12
Indicator, Traction Control................. 141
Infant Restraint.......................... 56
Information Center, Vehicle................. 145
Instrument Cluster....................137,138
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 136
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 303
Integrated Power Module.................. 305
Interior Appearance Care.................. 302
Interior Fuses.......................... 305
Interior Lights.......................103,104Intermittent Wipers...................... 108
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 253
Jack Operation.......................252,255
Jump Starting.......................... 258
Key, Programming........................ 14
Key, Replacement........................ 14
Key, Sentry............................. 12
Key-In Reminder......................... 12
Keyless Entry System...................... 19
Keys.................................. 11
Knee Bolster..........................47,50
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 32
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren).........................53,55
352 INDEX

Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 128
Tilt Steering Column..................... 110
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 218
Tire Markings.......................... 213
Tire Safety Information.................... 213
Tires ............................63,222,342
Alignment........................... 229
Chains.............................. 233
Changing............................ 252
Compact Spare........................ 226
High Speed.......................... 225
Inflation Pressures..................... 223
Jacking............................. 252
Load Capacity.....................218,219
Pressure Monitor System................. 230
Quality Grading....................... 342
Radial.............................. 226
Replacement.......................228,230
Rotation............................. 234Safety...........................213,222
Sizes............................... 215
Snow Tires........................... 234
Spare Tire........................... 253
Spinning............................ 227
Tread Wear Indicators................... 228
Towing............................... 244
Disabled Vehicle....................... 261
Trailering............................ 244
Traction Control................... 110,141,212
Trailer Towing.......................... 244
Minimum Requirements................. 245
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 245
Transaxle...........................201,295
Automatic........................201,295
Autostick...................... 112,203,204
Filter............................... 297
Operation........................... 201
Overdrive........................... 203
INDEX 359
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