flat tire CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2005 1.G User Guide

WARNING!
The limited use spare tires are for emergency use
only. Installation of this limited use spare tire affects
vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more
than 60 mph (100 km/h). Keep inflated to the cold
tire inflation pressure listed on either your tire
placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assembly.
Replace (or repair) the original tire at the first
opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure
to do so could result in loss of vehicle control.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not
spin your vehicle’s wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h).
See the paragraph on Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in Section
6 of this manual.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-
age or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster
than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. And
don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter
what the speed.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires
to help you in determining when your tires should be
replaced.
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These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
grooves and will appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the indicators appear
in 2 or more adjacent grooves, the tire should be replaced.
Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this
point.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva-
lent to the originals in size, quality and performance
when replacement is needed (see the paragraph on tread
wear indicators). Refer to the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion placard for the size designation of your tire. The
service description and load identification will be found
on the original equipment tire. Failure to use equivalent
replacement tires may adversely affect the safety, han-
dling, and ride of your vehicle. We recommend that you
contact your original equipment or an authorized tire
dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifi-
cations or capability.
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1,2,3, OR 4 TIRE(S) LOW PRESSURE
Low tire pressure levels of 26 psi [1.79 bars] (179 kPa) or
less detected in one or more tires.
Inspect all tires for proper inflation pressure, once the
proper tire pressure has been set, the TPM system
warning will reset automatically when the vehicle has
been driven for at least 2 minutes at or above 20 mph (32
km/h).
1,2,3, OR 4 TIRE(S) HIGH PRESSURE
High tire pressure levels of 45 psi [3.10 bars] (310 kPa) or
more detected in one or more tires.
Inspect all tires for proper inflation pressure, once the
proper tire pressure has been set, the TPM system
warning will reset automatically when the vehicle has
been driven for at least 2 minutes at or above 20 mph (32
km/h).
SERVICE TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM/SEE
OWNER’S MANUAL
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPM) system requires
service.
See your authorized dealer for service.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher..................300

If Your Engine Overheats.................301

Jacking And Tire Changing................302
▫Jack Location........................303
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................304
▫Preparations For Jacking................305
▫Jacking Instructions....................306

Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low....309

Driving On Slippery Surfaces..............311
▫Acceleration.........................311▫Traction............................311

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..................312

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................313
▫With Ignition Key.....................313
▫Without The Ignition Key...............314
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................314
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolley....................315
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7. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with wheel
covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand. Do not
pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off the hub.
8. Install the spare wheel, for vehicles with wheel covers,
align the notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on
the wheel. Install the cover on the wheel by hand only
and install the wheel lug nuts with the cone shaped end
of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not
tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been
lowered.
NOTE:Do not install the wheel cover on the compact
spare.
Do not use a hammer or force to install the wheel covers.
9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternatelug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct
wheel nut tightness is 130 N·m (95 ft. lbs). If in doubt
about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your dealer or at a service station.
11. Lower the jack to its fully closed position.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
12. Secure the flat or spare tire as follows:
•If your vehicle is equipped with cast aluminum
wheels, the center cap of the wheel must be re-
moved prior to flat tire stowage. Store the center cap
inside the glove box or other storage compartment.
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•Turn the wheel so that the valve-stem is down. Slide
the wheel retainer through the center of the wheel
and position it properly across the wheel opening.
•For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation,
stow with the valve-stem toward the rear of the
vehicle.
•Using the jack-handle, rotate the drive nut to the
right until the wheel is drawn into place against the
underside of the vehicle.
•Continue to rotate the nut until you hear the mecha-
nism click three times. It cannot be overtightened.
Push against the tire several times to be sure it is
securely in place.
13. Stow the jack and jack handle.
14. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct
pressure as required.NOTE:When reinstalling the wheel center cap, insure
that the valve stem symbol on the back of the cap is
pointed toward the wheel valve stem. Install the center
cap using hand pressure only. Do not use a hammer.
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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2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles.
3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become
visible.
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between Reverse
and Drive. Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to
maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels is most effective.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-
age or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster
than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. And
don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter
what the speed.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It
can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 35 mph (55 km/h).
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WARNING!
The traction grade is based on braking (straight-
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering
(turning) performance.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre-
senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
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Car Washes............................ 355
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 290
Cargo Area Cover....................... 152
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 155
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 153
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 220
Cassette Tape Player...................193,198
Catalytic Converter...................... 332
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................68,339
CD Changer......................189,201,203
CD Player..................183,187,193,200,203
CD Player Maintenance................... 221
Cellular Phone........................79,222
Chains, Tire............................ 284
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 302
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 265
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light).............................170,323Child Restraint.......................... 59
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............59,61
Child Safety Locks........................ 19
Child Seat.............................. 65
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 287
Climate Control......................... 223
Clock.............................182,183
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 221
Compact Spare Tire...................... 276
Compass.............................. 180
Compass Calibration..................... 180
Compass Variance....................... 181
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 182
Console.............................. 151
Console, Floor.......................... 151
Console, Overhead....................... 137
Contract, Service........................ 396
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 343
Cooling System......................... 340
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System, Navigation...................... 222
Tachometer............................ 169
Tape Player............................ 198
Temperature Control, Automatic............. 232
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......165,301
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............59,61
Theft Alarm............................ 25
Theft System............................ 25
Theft System Arming...................... 25
Theft System Disarming.................... 26
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 153
Tilt Steering Column..................... 129
Tire and Loading Information Placard......268,269
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 267
Tire Markings.......................... 263
Tire Safety Information.................... 263
Tires ............................69,272,401
Air Pressure.......................... 272Alignment........................... 280
Chains.............................. 284
Changing............................ 302
Compact Spare........................ 276
General Information.................... 272
High Speed.......................... 275
Inflation Pressures..................... 273
Jacking............................. 302
Load Capacity.....................268,269
Pressure Monitor System................. 281
Quality Grading....................... 401
Radial.............................. 276
Replacement.......................279,281
Rotation............................. 286
Safety...........................263,272
Sizes............................... 265
Snow Tires........................... 285
Spare Tire........................... 304
Spinning............................ 278
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