towing capacity CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2005 1.G Owners Manual

Tire and Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about
the:
1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle
2) the total weight your vehicle can carry
3) the tire size designed for your vehicle4) the cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear
and spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard and the Vehicle Loading section of
this manual.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWR’s) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
GAWR’s, vehicle loading and trailer towing, see the
Vehicle Loading section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement“The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
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lbs.”on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The
combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed
the weight referenced here.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement“The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds”on
your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
sengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if“XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb.
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lb. (since 5 x 150 = 750,
and 1400–750 = 650 lb.)5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
NOTE:The following table shows examples on how to
calculate total load, cargo/luggage and towing capacities
of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and
number and size of occupants. This table is for illustra-
tion purposes only and may not be accurate for the
seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
NOTE:For the following example the combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs. (392
Kg).
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Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 342
Coolant Capacity...................... 368
Coolant Level......................341,344
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 344
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 341
Inspection........................... 344
Points to Remember.................... 344
Pressure Cap......................... 343
Radiator Cap......................... 343
Selection of Coolant...............341,368,369
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 134
Cruise Light........................... 170
Cup Holder.........................150,358
Customer Assistance..................... 394
Dealer Service.......................... 325
Defroster, Rear Window................... 243
Defroster, Windshield................69,228,239
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 127Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 322
Digital Video Disc Player.................. 203
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 125
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 350
Oil (Engine).......................... 326
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 313
Disarming, Theft System................... 26
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 344
Engine Oil........................... 330
Door Ajar Light......................... 173
Door Locks............................. 16
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 17
Door Opener, Garage..................... 138
Drive Belts............................ 330
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 337
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 311
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