weight CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in
P for Park. Always, block or chockthe trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).
Towing Requirements — Tires

Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to the
Tires–General Information section of this manual on
Tire Pressures for proper tire inflation procedures.
Also, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to the Tires–General
Information section of this manual on Tread Wear
Indicators for the proper inspection procedure.
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Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 296
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 297
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................... 168
Fuel ................................ 169
Speedometer ......................... 169
Tachometer .......................... 172
Gearshift .............................. 263
General Information .................. 15,24,293
Glass Cleaning .......................... 375
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 118
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............302,305
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............302,305
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) .............. 83
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 318
Head Phones ........................... 222
Head Restraints ......................... 108
Headlights ............................ 383 Bulb Replacement
...................... 382
High Beam ........................... 130
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 130
Passing ............................. 130
Replacing ............................ 382
Switch .............................. 126
Time Delay .......................... 128
Heated Seats ........................... 108
Heater ............................... 235
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 260
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 307
Holder, Cup ........................... 154
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 142
Hood Release .......................... 123
Hoses ............................. 363,367
Ignition Key ................................. 11
428 INDEX

Spare Tire........................... 322
Spinning ............................ 287
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 288
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 308
Towing ............................... 304
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 331
Guide .............................. 307
Recreational ....................... 315,332
Weight .............................. 307
Traction Control ................... 134,171,272
Traction Control Switch .................134,272
Trailer Towing .......................... 304
Cooling System Tips .................... 315
Hitches ............................. 307
Minimum Requirements ................. 310
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 308
Wiring .............................. 313
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 307
Trailer Weight .......................... 307 Transaxle
............................. 261
Automatic ........................... 261
Autostick ......................... 139,264
Operation ........................... 261
Overdrive ........................... 264
Selection of Lubricant ................367,388
Transmission ........................... 367
Automatic ........................... 367
Filter ............................... 369
Fluid ............................... 367
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . 142
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 70
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 288
Trip Odometer .......................... 172
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 172
Turn Signals ................... 129,169,384,385
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