park assist CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2005 1.G Owners Manual

The parking brake should always be applied when the
driver is not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
•Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan-
gerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be injured. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the
gear selector lever. Don’t leave the keys in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
•Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving: failure to do so can lead to brake
failure, and an accident.
BRAKE SYSTEM
In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for
example, repeated brake applications with the engine
off), the brakes will still function. The effort required to
brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required
with the power system operating.
Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic
brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic
systems lose normal capability, the remaining
system will still function. There will be some
loss of overall braking effectiveness. This may be evident
by increased pedal travel during application, greater
pedal force required to slow or stop, and potential
activation of the Brake Warning Lamp.
STARTING AND OPERATING 219
5

•and a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the
end of the stop.
These are all normal characteristics of ABS.
WARNING!
The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticated
electronic equipment that may be susceptible to
interference caused by improperly installed or high
output radio transmitting equipment. This interfer-
ence can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking
capability. Installation of such equipment should be
performed by qualified professionals.
All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and
type and tires must be properly inflated to produce
accurate signals for the computer.
POWER STEERING
The standard power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical
steering capability if power assist is lost.
If for some reason, the power assist is interrupted, it will
still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi-
tions you will observe a substantial increase in steering
effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during
parking maneuvers.
NOTE:Increased noise levels at the end of the steering
wheel travel are considered normal and does not indicate
that there is a problem with the power steering system.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced power steering
assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
222 STARTING AND OPERATING

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 36
And Pregnant Women................... 41
Child Restraint......................... 51
Extender............................. 41
Front Seat............................ 31
Pretensioners.......................... 39
Rear Seat............................. 31
Reminder............................ 150
Untwisting Procedure.................... 37
Seats................................. 93
Adjustment........................... 97
Easy Entry............................ 98
Heated.............................. 94
Memory............................. 104
Power............................... 93
Reclining............................. 96
Tilting............................... 98
Security Alarm.......................... 24
Selection of Coolant...................... 326Sentry Key............................. 12
Sentry Key Programming................... 14
Service Assistance....................... 350
Service Contract......................... 352
Service Engine Soon Light................. 149
Service Manuals........................ 356
Setting the Clock........................ 160
Shoulder Belts........................... 31
Side Airbag............................. 48
Signals, Turn.....................145,322,324
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 272
Snow Chains........................... 245
Snow Tires............................ 246
Spare Tire.......................237,238,265
Spark Plugs............................ 289
Speed Control.......................... 119
Speedometer........................... 145
Starting............................... 210
Engine Fails to Start.................... 211
372 INDEX