hood release CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2005 1.G Owners Manual

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Next, push to the left the safety catch located under the
front edge of the hood, near the center.Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 15
cm (6 inches) and then drop it. This should secure both
latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107
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Continued operation could result in failure of the univer-
sal joint due to water and dirt contamination of the
grease. This would require complete replacement of the
joint assembly.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, liftgate and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be
wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a smallamount of a high quality lubricant such as MoparLock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield
should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-
mulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
296 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Head Phones........................... 183
Head Restraints.......................... 94
Headlights............................ 322
Bulb Replacement...................... 321
High Beam........................... 113
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 113
Passing............................. 113
Replacing............................ 321
Switch.............................. 110
Time Delay........................... 111
Heated Seats............................ 94
Heater, Engine Block..................... 212
Holder, Cup........................... 133
Homelink Transmitter.................... 123
Hood Release.......................... 107
Hoses.............................303,306
Ignition
Key ................................. 11Illuminated Entry........................ 15
Immobilizer............................ 12
Indicator, Traction Control................. 147
Infant Restraint.......................... 55
Information Center, Vehicle................. 151
Instrument Cluster....................143,144
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 142
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 315
Integrated Power Module.................. 316
Interior Appearance Care.................. 314
Interior Fuses.......................... 316
Interior Lights.......................109,110
Intermittent Wipers...................... 114
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 265
Jack Operation.......................264,267
Jacking Instructions...................... 267
Jump Starting.......................... 270
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