engine overheat CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2005 1.G User Guide

Coolant Pressure Cap
The coolant pressure cap must be fully tightened to
prevent loss of coolant, and to insure that coolant will
return to the coolant bottle from the overflow tank. The
coolant pressure cap should be inspected and cleaned if
there is any accumulation of foreign material on the
sealing surfaces.WARNING!
•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on
the coolant pressure cap are a safety precaution.
Never add coolant to the cooling system when the
engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the
coolant pressure cap to cool an overheated engine.
Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling
system. To prevent scalding or injury, do not
remove the coolant pressure cap while the system
is hot or under pressure.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or
engine damage may result.
Disposal of Used Engine Coolant
Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated
substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your
local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 301
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Cruise Control.......................... 119
Cruise Light........................... 149
Cup Holder.........................133,316
Customer Assistance..................... 350
Dealer Service.......................... 283
Defroster, Rear Window................... 205
Defroster, Windshield...................61,200
Delay Wipers........................... 114
Deploying, Airbag........................ 49
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 281
Digital Video Disc Player.................. 175
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 113
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 308
Disarming, Theft System................... 25
Disposal
Antifreeze........................... 301
Door Locks............................. 16Door Locks, Automatic.................... 17
Door Opener, Garage..................... 123
Drive Belts............................ 288
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 295
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 272
DVD Player............................ 175
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 69
Electrical Power Outlets................... 131
Electronic Speed Control................... 119
Electronic Vehicle Information Center......... 151
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 264
Overheating.......................... 263
Emission Control System Maintenance......282,330
Engine............................... 280
Air Cleaner.......................... 289
Air Cleaner Filter...................... 289
INDEX 363
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Block Heater......................... 212
Break-In Recommendations................ 59
Checking Oil Level..................... 284
Compartment......................... 280
Coolant............................. 326
Cooling............................. 298
Exhaust Gas Caution..................29,251
Fails to Start.......................... 211
Fuel Requirements..................248,325
Oil ...........................284,325,326
Oil Change Interval.................... 286
Oil Selection.......................286,325
Oil Synthetic......................... 288
Overheating.......................... 263
Temperature Gauge..................... 144
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 287
Exhaust Gas Caution..............29,60,251,298
Exhaust System......................... 297
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 41Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 68
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 289
Air Conditioning....................204,294
Automatic Transaxle.................... 309
Engine Fuel.......................... 289
Engine Oil........................288,326
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 288
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 262
Turn Signal.....................145,322,324
Floor Console.......................... 133
Fluid Capacities......................... 325
Fluid Leaks............................. 62
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 308
Brake............................... 327
Power Steering.....................294,327
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Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 122
Overheating, Engine...................144,263
Owner’s Manual.......................4,356
Panic Alarm............................ 21
Parking Brake.......................... 218
Parking On Hill......................... 218
Passing Light........................... 113
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 118
Pets.................................. 59
Phone, Cellular.......................... 71
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 71
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 229
Power
Brakes.............................. 219
Distribution Center..................... 316
Door Locks........................... 16
Lift Gate............................. 27
Mirrors.............................. 69Outlet.............................. 131
Seats................................ 93
Steering............................. 222
Steering, Checking..................... 294
Sunroof............................. 129
Windows............................. 29
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 41
Preparation for Jacking.................... 266
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 39
Programmable Electronic Features......124,128,154
Programming Transmitters............21,124,128
Radial Ply Tires......................... 237
Radiator Cap........................... 301
Radio.............................161,165
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 191
Radio Operation......................166,194
Radio Remote Controls.................178,190
370 INDEX