Service tire CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2008 1.G Owners Manual

²Airbag deployment level (if applicable)
²Impact acceleration and angle
²Seatbelt status
²Brake status (service and parking brakes)
²Accelerator status (including vehicle speed)
²Engine control status (including engine speed)
²Transmission gear selection
²Cruise control status
²Traction/stability control status
²Tire pressure monitoring system status ± If Equipped
Child Restraint
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all
times Ð babies and children, too. Every state in the
United States and all Canadian provinces require that
small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the
law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck-
led up in a seat appropriate for their age and size.
According to crash statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seats, rather than in the
front.
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If(SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM(appears in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) after mak-
ing sure the rear bumper is clean please see your autho-
rized dealer.
Cleaning the Rear Park Assist System
Clean the Rear Park Assist Sensors with water, car wash
soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do
not scratch or poke the sensors, otherwise, you could
damage the sensors.
REAR CAMERA Ð IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Rear Camera
system that allows you to see an on-screen image (located
in the center of the instrument cluster) of the rear of your
vehicle whenever it is put into R (Reverse). The camera is
located in the light bar over the rear license plate.NOTE:Refer to ªSetting Display Propertiesº under
ªSystem Settingsº in the Navigation User's Manual for
instructions regarding navigation screen brightness ad-
justments.
Use the following steps to access the Rear Backup Cam-
era feature:
1. Start the engine.
2. Place shift lever in R (Reverse).
3. Wait one to two seconds, and the camera view will
display on the instrument cluster.
NOTE:The camera view will display only while the
vehicle is in R (Reverse).
4. Perform a visual check of the rear area.
NOTE:CHECK ENTIRE SURROUNDINGS before
backing up.
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For additional information on Tire Pressures, refer to
Section 5 Ð Starting and Operating, ªTire Inflation
Pressuresº of this manual.
22. Airbag Light
This light turns on and remains on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light is not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the system inspected by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
23. Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display Ð If
Equipped
When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
messages.
24. Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. If this light is accompanied by a continuouschime, the engine temperature is critically hot, and the
vehicle should be turned off immediately. The vehicle
should be serviced as soon as possible.
25. Liftgate Ajar Ð If Equipped
This light turns on if the liftgate is not com-
pletely closed.
26. Door Ajar Light Ð If Equipped
This light turns on if a door is not completely
closed.
27. Washer Fluid Light Ð If Equipped
This light turns on when the washer fluid level
falls below approximately 1/4 filled. The light will
remain on until fluid is added.
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When lit solid:There is an AWD system fault. AWD
performance will be at a reduced level. Service the AWD
system soon.
When blinking:The AWD system is temporarily dis-
abled due to overload condition.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) Ð IF EQUIPPED
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) con-
sists of the following:
²Vehicle information warning message displays
²Tire Pressure Monitor System Ð If Equipped
²Customer programmable features
²Compass display
²Mini-Trip functionsPressing the MENU button will change the displayed
programming features. Pressing the STEP button will
display the available choices. Pressing the MENU button
a second time accepts a selected choice.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following
messages.
²LEFT/RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ON (with a continuous
warning chime)
²INVALID KEY & FOB (with a single chime)
²PARK ASSIST DISABLED
²SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM
²SERVICE IMMOBILIZER (with a single chime)
²KEY FOB BATTERY LOW (with a single chime)
²KEY & FOB PROGRAMMED (with a single chime)
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²WASHER FLUID LOW (with a single chime)
²PEDAL ADJUST DISABLED CRUISE ENGAGED
²PEDAL ADJUST DISABLED VEHICLE IN REVERSE
²CHANNEL 1, 2, OR 3 TRANSMIT (with a single
chime)
²CHANNEL 1, 2, OR 3 TRAINING (with a single
chime)
²CHANNEL 1, 2, OR 3 TRAINED (with a single chime)
²CLEARING CHANNELS
²CHANNELS CLEARED
²CHANNELS DEFAULTED
²DID NOT TRAIN
²1,2,3 OR 4 TIRE(S) LOW PRESSURE (Refer to ºTire
Pressure Monitor Systemº in the ªStarting And Oper-
ating, Tire Sectionº)
²SERVICE TIRE SYSTEM SOON (Refer to ºTire Pres-
sure Monitor Systemº in the ªStarting And Operating,
Tire Sectionº)
²TCS SUSPENDED (Traction Control System, with a
graphic and single chime)
²TCS ACTIVE (Traction Control System, with a
graphic)
²SERVICE TCS SYSTEM (Traction Control System, with
a graphic and single chime)
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mSnow Tires...........................313
mTire Rotation..........................313
mTire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........314
NBasic TPMS Without EVIC Ð If Equipped....317
NBasic TPMS With EVIC Ð If Equipped......319
NPremium TPMS ± If Equipped............320
NTire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure
Warnings...........................321
NService Tire System Soon................322
NGeneral Information...................324
mFuel Requirements......................325
N3.8L Gasoline Engines..................325
N4.0L Gasoline Engines..................325NReformulated Gasoline.................326
NGasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............326
NMMT In Gasoline.....................327
NMaterials Added To Fuel................327
NFuel System Cautions..................327
NCarbon Monoxide Warnings..............328
mAdding Fuel..........................329
NFuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)...............329
NLoose Fuel Filler Cap Message............330
mVehicle Loading........................331
NVehicle Certification Label...............331
NGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).......332
NGross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).........332
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EXAMPLE:
Service Description:
95= Load Index
ÐA numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry.
H= Speed Symbol
ÐA symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding
to its load index under certain operating conditions.
ÐThe maximum speed corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be achieved un-
der specified operating conditions (i.e. tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions, and
posted speed limits).
Load Identification:
(....blank....(= Absence of any text on sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) Tire
Extra Load (XL)= Extra Load (or Reinforced) Tire
Light Load= Light Load Tire
C,D,E= Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure
Maximum LoadÐ Maximum Load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry.
Maximum PressureÐ
Maximum Pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire.
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Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires
to help you in determining when your tires should be
replaced.These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this
point.
Life of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including but not limited to:
²Driving style
²Tire pressure
²Distance driven
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WARNING!
Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years,
regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow
this warning can result in sudden tire failure. You
could lose control and have an accident resulting in
serious injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact
with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva-
lent to the originals in size, quality and performance
when replacement is needed (refer to the paragraph on
ªTread Wear Indicatorsº). Refer to the ªTire and Loading
Informationº placard for the size designation of your tire.
The service description and load identification will be
found on the original equipment tire. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle. We recommend
that you contact your original equipment or an autho-
rized tire dealer with any questions you may have on tire
specifications or capability.
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Basic TPMS with EVIC Ð If Equipped
The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim
mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev-
els. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve
stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver
Module.
NOTE:It is particularly important, for you to check the
tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and too main-
tain the proper pressure.
The Basic TPMS consists of the following components:
²Receiver Module
²4 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
²Various TPMS Messages, which display in the Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
²Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale LampThe TPMS Telltale Lamp will illuminate in the instru-
ment cluster, and an audible chime will be activated
when one or more of the four active road tire pressures
are low. In addition, EVIC will display the number of
tire(s) that are low, followed by the ªTire Low Pressureº
text message. Should this occur, you should stop as soon
as possible, check the inflation pressure of each tire on
you vehicle, and inflate each tire to the vehicle's recom-
mended cold placard pressure value. The system will
automatically update and the TPMS Lamp will extin-
guish one the updated tire pressures have been received.
The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes
above 15 mph (25 km/h) for the TPMS to receive this
information.
The TPMS Telltale Lamp will flash on and off for 75
seconds, and remain on solid when a system fault is
detected. The system fault will also sound a chime. In
addition, EVIC will display a ªSERVICE TIRE SYSTEM
SOONº text message. If the ignition key is cycled, this
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