jump start CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2005 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get
it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way. Un-
burned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and
once the engine has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
charged battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly. See section 6 of
this manual for the proper jump starting proce-
dures and follow them carefully.
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
If Engine Fails to Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“NORMAL STARTING” procedure, it may be flooded.
Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and
hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear
any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not
have enough power to continue running when the key is
released. If this occurs, continue cranking up to 15 seconds
with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor.
Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is
running smoothly. Do not overspeed engine.
STARTING AND OPERATING 211
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher..................262

If Your Engine Overheats.................263

Jacking And Tire Changing................264
▫Jack Location........................265
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................265
▫Preparations For Jacking................266
▫Jacking Instructions....................267

Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low....270

Driving On Slippery Surfaces..............272▫Acceleration.........................272
▫Traction............................272

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..................273

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................274
▫With Ignition Key.....................274
▫Without The Ignition Key...............275
▫
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
. 276
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With
A Tow Dolley........................276
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JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES IF BATTERY IS
LOW
WARNING!
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever
the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition
switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan.
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WARNING!
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start from
another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous
if done improperly, so follow this procedure care-
fully.
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not
allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing.
Don’t lean over battery when attaching clamps or
allow the clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes
in eyes or on skin, flush contaminated area immedi-
ately with large quantities of water.
•A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flam-
mable and explosive. Keep flame or spark away from
the vent holes. Do not use a booster battery or any
other booster source with an output that exceeds 12
volts.
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.
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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.
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.
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Selection Of Lubricant................307,327
Shifting............................. 215
Special Additives...................... 309
Autostick........................120,215,216
Ball Joints............................. 295
Battery............................... 291
Jump Starting......................... 270
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 23
Bearings.............................. 311
Belts, Drive............................ 288
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 296
B-Pillar Location........................ 229
Brake, Parking.......................... 218
Brake System........................219,304
Anti-Lock........................... 220
Fluid Check.......................305,327
Hoses.............................. 304
Warning Light........................ 146Brakes.............................219,304
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 213
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 59
Bulb Replacement....................... 321
Bulbs, Light............................ 320
Calibration, Compass..................... 158
Capacities, Fluid........................ 325
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 252
Radiator............................ 301
Car Washes............................ 312
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 251
Cargo Area Cover....................... 134
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 137
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 135
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 192
Cassette Tape Player...................165,170
INDEX 361
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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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