CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2007 1.G Owners Manual

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CONTENTS

Starting Procedures.....................266
▫Automatic Transmission................267
▫Normal Starting (Above 32°F / 0°C)........267
▫Extremely Cold Weather Starting
(Below
20°F / –29°C).................267
▫High Altitude Starting
(Above 4,000 Ft. / 1 219 m)..............267
▫If Engine Fails To Start.................268
▫After Starting........................269

Engine Block Heater — If Equipped.........270
Automatic Transmission..................270
▫Brake/Transmission Interlock System.......271
▫Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock
System.............................271
▫Four Speed Automatic Transmission........271

AutoStick............................274
▫AutoStick Operation...................274
▫AutoStick General Information............275

All Wheel Drive — If Equipped............276
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Parking Brake.........................276

Brake System..........................278
▫Anti-Lock Brake System................279

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)...........281
▫ESP Has The Following Operating Modes....283
▫ESP/BAS Warning Lamp And
ESP/TCS Indicator Light................283
▫Brake Assist System (BAS)...............284

Traction Control........................285

Power Steering........................286

Driving On Slippery Surfaces..............287
▫Acceleration.........................287
▫Traction............................288
Tire Safety Information...................288
▫Tire Markings........................288
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)..........292
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........293

Tires — General Information...............297
▫Tire Pressure.........................297
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................298
▫Radial-Ply Tires......................300
▫Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped.........301
▫Limited Use Spare — If Equipped.........302
▫Tire Spinning........................302
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................303
▫Life Of Tire.........................304
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▫Replacement Tires.....................304
▫Alignment And Balance.................305

Tire Chains...........................306

Snow Tires...........................307

Tire Rotation..........................307

Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped . . . 308
▫Tire Pressure Monitoring Base System Without
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped.........................309
▫Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure
Warnings...........................310
▫Base Tire Pressure Monitoring System With
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped.........................310
▫Service Tire System Soon................312▫Using Your Compact Spare —
Basic Tire Pressure Monitoring System Only . . 313
▫Tire Pressure Monitoring Premium System –
If Equipped.........................314
▫Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure
Warnings...........................314
▫Service Tire System Soon................315
▫General Information...................317

Fuel Requirements......................318
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................318
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............319
▫MMT In Gasoline.....................319
▫Materials Added To Fuel................320
▫Fuel System Cautions..................320
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▫Carbon Monoxide Warnings..............321

Adding Fuel..........................321
▫Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)...............321
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message............323

Flexible Fuel— (Fleet Vehicles Only).........324
▫E-85 General Information................324
▫Ethanol Fuel (E-85)....................324
▫Fuel Requirements....................324
▫Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles.......325
▫Starting............................325
▫Cruising Range.......................326
▫Replacement Parts.....................326▫Maintenance.........................326

Vehicle Loading........................326
▫Vehicle Certification Label...............327
▫Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).......327
▫Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).........327
▫Overloading.........................328
▫Loading............................328

Trailer Towing.........................329
▫Common Towing Definitions.............330
▫Trailer Hitch Classification...............333
▫Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings).........334
▫Trailer And Tongue Weight..............335
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▫Towing Requirements..................336
▫Towing Tips.........................340

Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . 342▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................342
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.WARNING!
•Be sure to turn off the engine if you want to rest or
sleep in your car. Accidents can be caused by
inadvertently moving the gear selection lever or by
pressing the accelerator pedal. This may cause ex-
cessive heat in the exhaust system, resulting in
overheating and vehicle fire which may cause seri-
ous or fatal injuries.
•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
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
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Automatic Transmission
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Depress the
brake pedal before shifting into any driving gear.
Normal Starting (Above 32°F / 0°C)
1. Do not depress the accelerator.
2. Turn and hold the ignition key in the START position
and release when engine starts.
3. If engine does not start after 3 seconds, depress the
accelerator lightly (while still cranking the engine).
4. If engine does not start after 15 seconds, turn the
ignition key off.
5. Wait 10 to 15 seconds, and repeat steps 1 — 5 shown
above.NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission
shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be
depressed to shift out of Park (P).
Extremely Cold Weather Starting (Below
20°F /
–29°C)
Follow the same instructions in the “Normal Starting
Process” as shown above.
To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your dealer) is recommended.
High Altitude Starting (Above 4,000 ft. / 1 219 m)
Follow the same instructions in the “Normal Starting
Process” as shown above.
To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your dealer) is recommended.
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If Engine Fails To Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
normal starting procedure, it may be flooded. Push the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there
while cranking the engine. This should clear any excess
fuel in case the engine is flooded.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
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WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a
booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This
type of start can be dangerous if done improperly.
See section 6 of this manual for the proper jump
starting procedures and follow them carefully.
If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not
have enough power to continue running when the key is
released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel-
erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the
accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running
smoothly.
If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15
second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal
held to the floor, the normal starting procedure should be
repeated.
After Starting
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.
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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord
to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on
the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that
is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power
Module.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.
Damage to the 110-115 volt electrical cord could
cause electrocution.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
•Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and the
engine is at idle speed.
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
•Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
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