roof rack CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2006 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
•Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers
or attempt to manually open them. You may damage
the airbags and you could be injured because the
airbags are not there to protect you. These protec-
tive covers for the airbag cushions are designed to
open only when the airbags are inflating.
•If your vehicle is equipped with left and right
window bags, do not stack luggage or other cargo up
high enough to block the location of the side curtain
airbag. The area where the side curtain airbag is
located should remain free from any obstructions.
•If your vehicle is equipped with left and right
window bags, do not have any accessory items
installed which will alter the roof, including adding
a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that
require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for
installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the
roof of the vehicle for any reason.
Along with seat belts, and front seat belt buckle preten-
sioners, front airbags work with the instrument panel
knee blockers to provide improved protection for the
driver and front passenger. Left and right window bags
also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection.
The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to
severe frontal collisions.
NOTE: The passenger front airbag may not deploy even
when the driver front airbag has if the Occupant Classi-
fication System (refer to “Occupant Classification Sys-
tem” in this section) has determined the seat is empty or
is occupied by a child.
If your vehicle is equipped, the window bag on the crash
side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side
collisions. But even in collisions where the airbags inflate,
you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position
for the airbags to protect you properly.
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▫Courtesy/Reading Lights ................142
▫ Sunglasses Storage ....................142

Garage Door Opener — If Equipped .........142
▫ Programming HomeLink ................144
▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 146
▫ Using HomeLink .....................147
▫ Erasing HomeLinkButtons ...............147
▫ Reprogramming a Single HomeLinkButton . . . 147
▫ Security ............................148

Power Sunroof — If Equipped .............149
▫ Express Open Feature ..................150
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................151
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................151

Electrical Power Outlets ..................152
▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off .......153

Cupholders ...........................154
▫ Front Seat Cupholders ..................154
▫ Second Row Seat Cupholders .............154
▫ Third Row Seat Cupholders — If Equipped . . . 155

Storage ..............................155
▫ Console Features ......................155
▫ Rear Cargo Storage Bin — If Equipped ......155
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Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped. . 156
▫ Cargo Tie-Down Hooks .................157

Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ..........158

Load Leveling System ...................160
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•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.
•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING!
To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the
weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The
load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be
uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
Roof Rack
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Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars.
The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo
inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not
exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
To move the cross bars, press the upper edge of each
cross bar button, then move the cross bar to the desired
position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame.
This is can be done with one person standing on each
side of the vehicle, moving the cross bar at the same time.
Once the cross bar is in place, press the lower edge of the
cross bar button to lock it into position. Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has
properly locked into position.
NOTE:
To reduce the amount of wind noise when the
cross bars are not in use, move both cross bars next to
each other towards the rear of the vehicle in the rear most
position.
The tie down holes on the cross bar ends should always
be used to tie down the load. Check the straps frequently
to be sure that the load remains securely attached.
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CAUTION!
•Crossbars should remain equally spaced or parallel
at any luggage rack position for proper function.
Noncompliance could result in damage to the lug-
gage rack, cargo and/or vehicle.
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150
lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as evenly
as possible and secure the load appropriately.
•Long loads which extend over the windshield, such
as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large
frontal area should be secured to both the front and
rear of the vehicle.
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.
Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck
traffic, can add sudden upward lift to loads. This is
especially true on large flat loads and may result in
damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your ve-
hicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle,
particularly at high speeds, resulting in personal in-
jury or property damage. Follow the Roof Rack Cau-
tions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM
The automatic load leveling system will provide a level
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.
A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.
If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15
hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
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Tires ............................... 278
Locks Door ................................ 16
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 61,63
Lubrication, Body ....................... 356
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 158
Maintenance, Airbag ...................... 58
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 351
Maintenance Procedures ................... 344
Maintenance Schedule .................... 390
Schedule “A” ......................... 406
Schedule “B” ......................... 393
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 151
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 173,341
Manual, Service ......................... 418
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 142
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 119 Memory Seat
......................... 82,119
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 185
Mirrors ................................ 79
Automatic Dimming ..................... 80
Electric Remote ........................ 82
Exterior Folding ........................ 80
Heated .............................. 82
Memory ............................. 119
Outside .............................. 81
Rearview ............................. 79
Vanity ............................... 82
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 291
Mopar Parts ......................... 343,417
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 126
Navigation System ....................... 233
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 71
INDEX 431
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Restraint, Head......................... 108
Restraints, Child ....................... 60,68
Restraints, Infant ......................... 65
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 156
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 330
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 158
Rotation, Tires .......................... 295
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 72
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 73
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 417
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 31
Safety Information, Tire ................... 274
Safety Tips ............................. 71
Satellite Radio .......................... 225
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 228
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 390
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 376
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 43 Seat Belts
.............................. 33
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 40
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 40
And Pregnant Women ................... 44
Child Restraint ......................... 60
Extender ............................. 44
Front Seat ............................ 35
Pretensioners .......................... 42
Rear Seat ............................. 35
Reminder ............................ 174
Untwisting Procedure .................... 41
Seats ................................. 106
Adjustment .......................... 111
Easy Entry ........................ 1 13,122
Heated ............................. 108
Memory ............................. 119
Power ........................... 106,107
Reclining ............................ 110
Tilting .............................. 113
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