traction control CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2004 1.G Owners Manual

NFog Lights Ð If Equipped...............106
NTurn Signals.........................106
NHighbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........107
NPassing Light........................107
mWindshield Wipers And Washers...........107
NWindshield Washers...................107
NMist Feature.........................108
NWindshield Wiper Operation.............108
NIntermittent Wiper System...............108
NRear Window Wiper/Washer.............108
mTilt Steering Column....................110
mTraction Control Switch Ð If Equipped.......110
mElectronic Speed Control..................111NTo Activate..........................112
NTo Set At A Desired Speed...............112
NTo Deactivate........................112
NTo Resume Speed.....................113
NTo Vary The Speed Setting...............113
NTo Accelerate For Passing...............113
mOverhead Console Ð If Equipped...........114
NCourtesy/Reading Lights................114
NSunglasses Storage....................115
mGarage Door Opener Ð If Equipped.........115
NProgramming Homelink................116
NCanadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 118
NUsing Homelink......................119
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TILT STEERING COLUMN
To tilt the column, pull the lever, located behind the turn
signal control, toward you and move the steering wheel
up or down, as desired. Release the lever to lock the
steering wheel firmly in place.WARNING!
Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-
umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-
hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.
TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH Ð IF EQUIPPED
The traction control Indicator, located in the instrument
cluster, will light up when the Traction Control is in use.
To turn the system OFF, press the Traction Control switch
located on center console next to the ash tray, until the
traction control Indicator in the instrument cluster lights
up.
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To turn the system back ON, press the switch a second
time until the traction control Indicator turns OFF.
NOTE:
²The traction control Indicator comes on each time the
ignition switch is turned ON. This will occur even if
you used the switch to turn the system OFF.
²The Traction Control system will make buzzing or
clicking sounds when in operation.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator
operation at speeds greater than 30 mph (50 km/h). The
speed control switches are located on the steering wheel.
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Vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock brakes (ABS), are also
equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD).
In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light
will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair
to the ABS system is required.
The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked
by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to
the ON position. The light should illuminate for approxi-
mately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless
the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected.
If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected
by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON position.
NOTE:This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.8. Traction Control Indicator Ð If Equipped
This display indicator illuminates momentarily
as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON.
The traction control Indicator will turn on if:
²The traction control system is in use.
²The Traction Control switch has been used to turn
the system OFF.
²There is a Traction Control System malfunction.
²The system has been deactivated to prevent damage
to the brake system due to overheated brake tem-
peratures.
NOTE:Extended heavy use of Traction Control may
cause the system to deactivate and turn on the Traction
Control Light. This is to prevent overheating of the brake
system and is a normal condition. The system will remain
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disabled for about 4 minutes until the brakes have
cooled. The system will automatically reactivate and turn
off the Traction Control Light.
9. Tachometer
The red segments indicate the maximum permissible
engine revolutions-per-minute (r.p.m. x 1000) for each
gear range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the
accelerator.
10. Trip Odometer Button
Press this button to change the display from odometer to
either of the two trip odometer settings. The word TRIP
and either ªAº or ªBº will appear when in the trip
odometer mode. Push in and hold the button for two
seconds to reset the trip odometer to 0 miles or kilome-
ters. The odometer must be in trip mode to reset.
11. Transmission Range Indicator
This display indicator shows the automatic transmission
gear selection.12. AutoStick Light
This display indicator illuminates when the gearshift
lever is moved to the AutoStick position.
13. Odometer/Trip Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There-
fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or
replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading
before and after the service so that the correct mileage can
be determined.
The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To
switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and
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²SERVICE TIRE SYSTEM SOON (Refer to ªStarting
And Operating, Tire Sectionº)
²TIRE PRESSURE UNAVAILABLE (Refer to ªStarting
And Operating, Tire Sectionº)
²TCS SUSPENDED (Traction Control System, with a
graphic and single chime)
²TCS ACTIVE (Traction Control System, with a
graphic)
²SERVICE TCS SYSTEM (Traction Control System, with
a graphic and single chime)
Customer Programmable Features Ð If Equipped
Press the MENU button until one of the following
display choices appears:
Language?
When in this display you may select one of three lan-
guages for all display nomenclature, including the tripcomputer functions and navigation system. Press the
STEP button while in this display selects English,
Francais, or Espanol. As you continue the displayed
information will be shown in the selected language.
Display U.S. or Metric?
Pressing the US/M button will change the EVIC, odom-
eter, navigation system and A/C Control units from US
to Metric.
Use factory Settings?
When in this display you may select to use the factory
settings and no programmable features will be offered.
Auto Door Locks?
When this feature is selected, all doors and the liftgate
lock automatically when the speed of the vehicle reaches
15 mph (25 km/h). Pressing the STEP button when in this
display will select ªYesº or ªNo.º
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
mStarting Procedures.....................198
NNormal Starting......................198
mEngine Block Heater Ð If Equipped.........200
mAutomatic Transmission..................201
NBrake/Transmission Interlock System.......201
NAutomatic Transmission Ignition Interlock
System.............................202
NFour Speed Automatic Transmission........202
mAutoStick............................204NAutoStick Operation...................204
NAutoStick General Information............204
mAll Wheel Drive Ð If Equipped............205
mParking Brake.........................206
mBrake System..........................208
NAnti-Lock Brake System................208
mPower Steering........................211
mTraction Control Ð If Equipped............212
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²You can start out in first, second, or third gear. Shifting
into fourth gear can occur only after vehicle speed
reaches 15 mph (24 km/h).
²The transmission will automatically downshift to first
gear when coming to a stop.
²Starting out in third gear is helpful in snowy or icy
conditions.
²While in the Autostick mode, Speed Control will only
function in third or fourth gear.
Downshifting out of third gear will turn off the speed
control.
²If the system detects powertrain overheating, the
transmission will revert to the automatic shift mode
and remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off.
²If the system detects a problem it will disable the
Autostick mode and the transmission will return to the
automatic mode until the problem is corrected.
ALL WHEEL DRIVE Ð IF EQUIPPED
This feature provides full time, on-demand, All Wheel
Drive (AWD). The system is automatic with no driver
inputs or additional driving skills required. Under nor-
mal driving conditions, the front wheels provide most of
the traction. If the front wheels begin to lose traction,
power is shifted automatically to the rear wheels. The
greater the front wheel traction loss, the greater the
power transfer to the rear wheels.
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TRACTION CONTROL Ð IF EQUIPPED
The Traction Control System reduces wheel slip and
maintains traction at the driving (front) wheels. The
system reduces wheel slip by engaging the brake on the
wheel that is losing traction (spinning). The system will
operate at speeds below 35 mph (56 km/h).
The system is always in the ªstand byº mode unless,
²The Traction Control Switch has been used to turn the
system OFF
²There is a Traction Control System malfunction
²The system has been deactivated to prevent damage to
the brake system due to overheated brake tempera-
tures
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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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