park assist CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2007 1.G User Guide

WARNING!
•Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-
ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage
or injury. Also be certain to leave an automatic
transmission in Park, a manual transmission in
Reverse or first gear. Failure to do so may allow
the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury.
•NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for
a number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. 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
problems due to excessive heating of the rear
brakes.
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.
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•The system has been deactivated to prevent damage to
the brake system due to overheated brake tempera-
tures
NOTE:
•The Traction Control system will make buzzing or
clicking sounds when in operation.
•Extended heavy use of Traction Control may cause the
system to deactivate and turn on the traction control
indicator located in the instrument cluster.
This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and
is a normal condition. The system will remain disabled
for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled. The
system will automatically reactivate and turn off the
traction control indicator.
•If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, ice, or snow,
turn the Traction Control System OFF before at-
tempting to “rock” the vehicle free.
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 do not indicate
that there is a problem with the power steering system.
Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steering
pump may make noise for a short amount of time. This is
due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering system. This
noise should be considered normal, and does not in any
way damage the steering system.
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Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 46
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 46
And Pregnant Women................... 49
Child Restraint.......................67,69
Extender............................. 49
Front Seat............................ 41
Pretensioners.......................... 47
Rear Seat............................. 41
Reminder............................ 186
Untwisting Procedure.................... 47
Seats................................. 114
Adjustment.......................... 119
Easy Entry........................121,130
Heated.............................. 116
Memory............................. 127
Power........................... 114,115
Reclining............................ 118
Tilting.............................. 121
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........384,412
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Service Assistance....................... 438
Service Contract......................... 440
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . 185
Service Manuals........................ 442
Setting the Clock.....................199,200
Shoulder Belts........................... 41
Signals, Turn.....................181,408,409
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 287
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 306
Snow Tires............................ 307
Spare Tire.......................301,302,348
Spark Plugs............................ 374
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 150
Speedometer........................... 181
Starting............................... 266
Automatic Transmission................. 267
INDEX 459
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