weight CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2017 2.G Owner's Guide

WARNING!(Continued)
cause a loss of control, poor performance or dam-
age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,
suspension, chassis structure or tires.
• Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
the 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 transmission in
PARK. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure
the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always,
block or chockthe trailer wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.
Towing Requirements — Tires
• Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
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Tire And Loading Information PlacardThis placard tells you important information about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and
spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard in “Vehicle Loading” in the “Starting
And Operating” section of this manual.
Tire And Loading Information Placard8
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NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to
“Vehicle Loading” in the “Starting And Operating” sec-
tion of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or
XXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed
the weight referenced here. Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or
XXX kg” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg.
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4. The resulting figure equals the available amount ofcargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if
“XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will
be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 lbs (68 kg) = 750 lbs
(340 kg), and 1400 lbs (635 kg) – 750 lbs (340 kg) =
650 lbs [295 kg]).
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in step 4. NOTE:
•
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The follow-
ing table shows examples on how to calculate total
load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your
vehicle with varying seating configurations and num-
ber and size of occupants. This table is for illustration
purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating
and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
• For the following example, the combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
(392 kg).
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Gasoline, Clean Air....................... .678
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................678
Gear Ranges ............................ .398
Glass Cleaning .......................... .672
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................507
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................507
GVWR ................................ .504
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .524
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................529
Headlights Bulb Replacement ...................... .540
Cleaning ............................ .668
Lights On Reminder .....................112
Passing ..............................115
Replacing ............................ .540
Time Delay ............................112 Washers
..............................112
Head Restraints ...........................98
Heated Mirrors .......................... .107
Heater ................................ .124
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .386
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ....115
Hill Start Assist .......................... .275
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .510
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..............175
Hood Prop ............................. .158
Hood Release ........................... .158
Hook, Coat ............................. .192
Inside Rearview Mirror ..................104, 529
Instrument Cluster ..............214, 239, 246, 254
Instrument Cluster ..................... .217
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............671
Interior And Instrument Lights ................117
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Rotation............................. .663
Safety ........................... .639, 649
Snow Tires ........................... .658
Spare Tire ...................560, 659, 660, 661
Spinning ............................ .654
Trailer Towing ........................ .516
Tread Wear Indicators ....................654
Tire Safety Information .....................639
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................514
Towing ............................... .506
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .605
Guide ...............................511
Recreational .......................... .521
Weight ...............................511
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........521
Traction ............................... .523
Traction Control ......................... .268
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................278
Trailer Towing .......................... .506Cooling System Tips
.....................520
Hitches ............................. .510
Minimum Requirements ..................515
Tips................................ .520
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................514
Wiring .............................. .518
Trailer Towing Guide .......................511
Trailer Weight ............................511
Transaxle .............................. .394
Automatic ........................... .394
Operation ............................ .394
Transmission ........................... .396
Automatic ........................ .396, 637
Maintenance .......................... .637
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .....175
Transporting Pets ........................ .373
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .654
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