tires CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2007 1.G Owner's Guide

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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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.
When replacing tires refer to the Tires–General Infor-
mation section of this manual on Replacement Tires for
proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires
with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase
the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes

Donotinterconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
338 STARTING AND OPERATING

Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
•Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never get any part of your
body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start
or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge
of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
raised.
•Apply the parking brake firmly before jacking.
•Never start the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated.
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful
of motor traffic.
•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated are securely
stowed, spares must be stowed with the value stem
facing the ground.
350 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-
age or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster
than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. And
don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter
what the speed.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It
can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 35 mph (55 km/h).
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Front Wheel Drive
Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-
tions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the
distance to be traveled must not exceed 100 miles (160
km), the towing speed must not exceed 44 mph (72
km/h), and both front and rear wheels must be on the
ground. Exceeding these towing limits may cause a
transmission geartrain failure. If the transmission is not
operative, or if the vehicle is to be towed more than 100
miles (160 km), the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels off the ground.
All Wheel Drive
Your vehicle may be towed under the following conditions:
The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the distance to be
traveled must not exceed 100 miles (160 km), the towing
speed must not exceed 44 mph (72 km/h), and both front
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Miles 3, 000 6, 000 9, 000 12, 000 15, 000 18, 000
(Kilometers) (5 000 ) (10 000 ) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) (29 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXXX
Rotate TiresXXX
Inspect the brake linings.XX
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. *XXX X X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.*X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power
transfer unit fluid. (See note at the end of this
chart)X
Replace the air conditioning filter.X
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Miles 21, 000 24, 000 27, 000 30, 000 33, 000 36, 000
(Kilometers) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) (53 000) (58 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate TiresXX X
Inspect the brake linings.XX
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. *XXX X X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. (Front &
Rear)X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace as necessary.*X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power
transfer unit fluid. (See note at the end of this
chart)X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) rear carrier
fluid. (See the note at the end of this chart)X
Replace the air conditioning filter.XX
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Miles 39, 000 42, 000 45, 000 48, 000 51, 000 54, 000
(Kilometers) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate TiresXX X
Inspect the brake linings.XX
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. *XX XX X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.*X
Change the All Wheel Drive power transfer
unit fluid. (See the note at the end of this
chart.)X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) rear car-
rier fluid. (See note at the end of this chart)X
Replace the air conditioning filter.X
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Miles 57, 000 60, 000 63, 000 66, 000 69, 000 72, 000
(Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXXX
Rotate TiresXXX
Inspect the brake linings.XX
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. *X XXXX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. (Front & Rear)X
Inspect thePCV valve
and replace if necessary.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt, replace if necessary. ‡X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power transfer unit
fluid. (See note at the end of this chart)XX
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) rear carrier fluid.
(See note at the end of this chart)X
Replace the air conditioning filter.XX
SCHEDULE “B” 423
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Miles 75, 000 78, 000 81, 000 84, 000 87, 000 90, 000
(Kilometers) (120 000) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXXX
Rotate TiresXXX
Inspect the brake linings.XX
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. *XXXX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter X X
Replace thespark plugs. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. (Front & Rear)X
Check thePCV valve
and replace if necessary. Not re-
quired if previously changed.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt, replace if necessary. ‡XX
Change the All Wheel Drive power transfer unit fluid.
(See the note at the end of this chart.)XX
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) rear carrier fluid.
(See note at the end of this chart)X
Replace the air conditioning filter.X
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Miles 93, 000 96, 000 99, 000 100, 000 102, 000 105, 000
(Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXX XX
Rotate TiresXX
Inspect the brake linings.X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. *XXX X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter
*X
Replace engine timing belt.X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power transfer unit
fluid. (See note at the end of this chart)X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) rear carrier fluid.
(See note at the end of this chart)X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt, replace if necessary. ‡X
Flush and replace the engine coolant.X
Replace the air conditioning filter.X
Engine Coolant — Flush and replace at 5 years of 100,000
miles whichever occurs first.X
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