steering wheel CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced power steering
assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
Prolonged operation of the steering system at the
end of the steering wheel travel will increase the
steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided
when possible. Damage to the power steering pump
may occur.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati-
cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when
there is a difference in the surface traction under the front
(driving) wheels.
WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger-
ous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of
the front wheels. You could lose control of the
vehicle and possibly have an accident. Accelerate
slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be
poor traction (ice, snow, wet mud, loose sand, etc.).
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WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that
specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of un-
approved tires and wheels may change suspension
dimensions and performance characteristics, resulting
in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your
vehicle. This can cause unpredictable handling and
stress to steering and suspension components. You
could lose control and have an accident resulting in
serious injury or death. Use only the tire and wheel
sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle.
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have an accident.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having ad-
equate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
Alignment And Balance
Poor suspension alignment may result in:
•Fast tire wear.
•Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided
wear.
•Vehicle pull to right or left.
Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right.
Alignment will not correct this condition. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
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WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing
as safe as possible:
Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have an accident.
•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-
sis structure or tires.
•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 orchockthe 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
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WARNING!
Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the
discharge battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode.
During cold weather when temperatures are below
freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery
may freeze. Do not attempt jump starting because
the battery could rupture or explode. The battery
temperature must be brought up above freezing
point before attempting jump start.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
WARNING!
Any procedure other than above could result in:
1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting
out the battery vent;
2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion;
3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
of immobilized vehicle.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between Reverse
and Drive. Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to
maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels is most effective.
356 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

▫Front & Rear Suspension Ball Joints........380
▫Steering Shaft Seal....................380
▫Steering Linkage......................380
▫Drive Shaft Universal Joints..............380
▫Body Lubrication.....................381
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................381
▫Windshield And Rear Window Washers.....382
▫Exhaust System......................382
▫Cooling System.......................383
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......388
▫Brakes.............................389
▫Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check . . 390
▫Fuel System Hoses....................391▫Automatic Transmission................392
▫All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped.....395
▫Front And Rear Wheel Bearings...........396
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................396
▫Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders . . . 401

Fuses (Integrated Power Module)...........402

Vehicle Storage........................405

Replacement Light Bulbs.................406

Bulb Replacement......................406
▫Standard Quad Headlights...............406
▫High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) —
If Equipped.........................407
362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Oil Pressure.......................... 186
Park............................... 408
Reading............................. 153
Rear Servicing........................ 409
Rear Tail............................ 409
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 186
Service.............................. 406
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 185
Side Marker.......................... 409
Turn Signal..................134,137,408,409
Voltage............................. 180
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 180
Washer Fluid......................... 189
Load Leveling System.................... 172
Loading Vehicle......................326,328
Capacities........................... 328
Tires ............................... 293
Locks
Door................................ 27Steering Wheel......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH).....................71,74
Lubrication, Body....................... 381
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 169
Maintenance, Airbag...................... 64
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 376
Maintenance Procedures................... 369
Maintenance Schedule.................... 416
Schedule “A”......................... 430
Schedule “B”......................... 419
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 163
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 185,367
Manual, Service......................... 442
Map/Reading Lights..................... 153
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 127
Memory Seat.........................91,127
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 199
INDEX 455
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Engine Fails to Start.................... 268
Starting and Operating.................... 266
Starting Procedures...................... 266
Steering
Linkage............................. 380
Power...........................286,379
Shaft Seal............................ 380
Tilt Column.......................... 141
Wheel Lock........................... 14
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 237
Storage............................166,405
Storage, Vehicle......................258,405
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 405
Sun Roof.............................. 160
Sun Visor Extension....................... 91
Sunglasses Storage....................... 153
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 163
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 50Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 373
System, Navigation...................... 232
Tachometer............................ 184
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 249
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......180,345
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............71,74
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 168
Tilt Steering Column..................... 141
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 293
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 292
Tire Markings.......................... 288
Tire Safety Information.................... 288
Tires ............................81,297,443
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 304
Air Pressure.......................... 297
Alignment........................... 305
Chains.............................. 306
Changing............................ 346
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