tire CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2008 1.G Manual PDF

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire's
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, andmay depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Adding Fuel........................... 329
Adding Washer Fluid..................142,387
Additives, Fuel......................... 327
Adjustable Pedals....................... 159
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 383
Air Conditioning.....................251,256
Air Conditioning Controls................. 251
Air Conditioning Filter.................269,384
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 383
Air Conditioning System..........251,256,259,383
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 252
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 304
Airbag................................ 50
Airbag Deployment....................... 62
Airbag Light...................54,55,64,79,197
Airbag Maintenance....................... 64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............... 51
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 18
Alignment and Balance.................... 311All Wheel Drive (AWD)................284,400
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 248
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........390,391,416
Disposal............................ 392
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............153,288
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 188
Anti-Theft System........................ 18
Appearance Care........................ 401
Auto Down Power Windows................ 32
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 86
Automatic Door Locks...................27,28
Automatic Headlights.................... 137
Automatic Oil Change Indicator..........192,202
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 259
Automatic Transaxle....................12,278
Adding Fluid......................... 418
Interlock System.....................15,280
438 INDEX

Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 329
Oil (Engine).......................... 378
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 391
Car Washes............................ 402
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 328
Cargo Area Cover....................... 176
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 178
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 177
Catalytic Converter...................... 380
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................78,388
CD (Compact Disc) Changer..........218,228,232
CD (Compact Disc) Player......212,216,222,226,232
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 250
Cellular Phone........................89,250
Chains, Tire............................ 312
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 352
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 296Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light).............................193,373
Child Restraint........................67,69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............71,74
Child Safety Locks........................ 30
Child Seat.............................. 75
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 326
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 403
Climate Control......................... 250
Clock................................ 209
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 250
Compact Spare Tire...................... 307
Compass.............................. 207
Compass Calibration..................... 207
Compass Variance....................... 207
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 208
Console.............................. 175
Console, Floor.......................... 175
440 INDEX

Jack Location........................... 352
Jack Operation.......................352,356
Jacking Instructions...................... 356
Jump Starting.......................... 360
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 55
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 139
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 39
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................71,74
Latches
Hood............................... 133Lead Free Gasoline...................... 325
Life of Tires............................ 309
Liftgate................................ 34
Lights..............................80,134
Airbag........................54,64,79,197
Anti-Lock........................... 188
Automatic Headlights................... 137
Back-Up............................. 415
Brake Warning........................ 189
Bulb Replacement................... 411,412
Courtesy/Reading..................... 134
Cruise.............................. 193
Daytime Running...................... 138
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 136
Door Ajar........................... 197
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................156,158
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 197
Fog ..........................138,194,414
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Hazard Warning Flasher................. 350
Headlight Switch...................... 136
Headlights.....................136,412,413
High Beam Indicator.................... 193
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................... 136
Interior............................. 136
License............................. 415
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 197
Lights On Reminder.................... 138
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 193
Oil Pressure.......................... 194
Park............................... 413
Reading............................. 168
Rear Servicing........................ 415
Rear Tail............................ 415
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 194
Service........................... 411,412
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 193Side Marker.......................... 415
Traction Control....................... 156
Turn Signal..................136,139,413,415
Voltage............................. 187
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 187
Washer Fluid......................... 197
Load Leveling System.................... 180
Loading Vehicle......................331,333
Capacities........................... 333
Tires ............................... 299
Locks
Door................................ 26
Steering Wheel......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................71,74
Lubrication, Body....................... 386
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 178
Maintenance, Airbag...................... 64
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Maintenance Free Battery.................. 382
Maintenance Procedures................... 376
Maintenance Schedule.................... 420
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 172
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 193,373
Manual, Service......................... 432
Map/Reading Lights..................... 168
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 129
Memory Seat.........................89,129
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 208
Mirrors................................ 86
Automatic Dimming..................... 86
Electric Remote........................ 88
Exterior Folding........................ 87
Heated.............................. 89
Memory............................. 129
Outside.............................. 87
Rearview............................. 86
Vanity............................... 89Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 314
Mopar Parts.........................375,431
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 136
Navigation System....................166,244
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 77
Occupant Restraints....................... 38
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 325
Odometer............................. 191
Trip ................................ 191
Oil Change Indicator..................192,202
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............192,202
Oil, Engine.........................376,417
Capacity............................ 416
Change Interval..................192,202,377
Checking............................ 376
Disposal............................ 379
448 INDEX

Filter............................379,417
Filter Disposal........................ 379
Identification Logo..................... 378
Materials Added to..................... 379
Recommendation...................377,416
Synthetic............................ 378
Viscosity..........................378,416
Onboard Diagnostic System..............372,373
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 146
Overdrive............................. 281
Overhead Console....................... 168
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 168
Overheating, Engine...................187,351
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 432
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear................... 160
Parking Brake.......................... 285
Parking On Hill......................... 285Passing Light........................... 139
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 159
Pets, Transporting........................ 77
Phone, Cellular.......................... 89
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)............. 89
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 299
Power
Brakes.............................. 287
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 407
Door Locks........................... 27
Lift Gate............................. 35
Mirrors.............................. 88
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 172
Seats............................ 115,116
Steering............................. 290
Steering, Checking..................... 385
Sunroof............................. 169
Windows............................. 32
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............48,49
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Preparation for Jacking.................... 355
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 47
Programmable Electronic Features.........147,203
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)..............................24,147
Radial Ply Tires......................... 306
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......390,391
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 210
Radio Operation........................ 250
Radio Remote Controls.................235,249
Radio, Satellite.......................... 245
Radio (Sound Systems).................212,222
Rear Camera........................... 166
Rear Liftgate............................ 34
Rear Park Sense System................... 160
Rear Seating Flexibility.................... 126
Rear Window Defroster................... 269Rear Window Features.................... 141
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 141
Rearview Mirrors........................ 86
Reclining Front Seats..................... 120
Recorder, Event Data...................... 65
Recreational Towing...................348,365
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 47
Remote Control......................... 235
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 249
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 375
Replacement Tires....................... 310
Reporting Safety Defects................... 431
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........192,202
Restraint, Head......................... 117
Restraints, Child.......................67,75
Restraints, Infant......................... 68
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 176
450 INDEX

Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 362
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................. 178
Rotation, Tires.......................... 313
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 80
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 431
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 37
Safety Information, Tire................... 294
Safety Tips............................. 78
Satellite Radio.......................... 245
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 248
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 420
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 406
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 47
Seat Belts............................38,39
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 44
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 44
And Pregnant Women.................48,49Child Restraint.......................67,69
Extender............................. 49
Front Seat............................ 39
Pretensioners.......................... 47
Rear Seat............................. 39
Reminder............................ 194
Untwisting Procedure.................... 45
Seats................................. 115
Adjustment.......................... 121
Cleaning............................ 405
Easy Entry........................123,132
Heated.............................. 118
Memory............................. 129
Power........................... 115,116
Reclining............................ 120
Tilting.............................. 123
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........390,417
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
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