towing CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2018 Owner's Guide

NOTE:Push the ESC Off switch to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Offmode, before
rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control” in
“Safety” for further information. Once the vehicle has been
freed, push the ESC Offswitch again to restore ESC On
mode.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated
by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even
failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels
faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30
seconds continuously without stopping when you are
stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no
matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead
to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the
engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL
for at least one minute after every five rocking-
motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and
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CAUTION! (Continued)
reduce the risk of transmission failure during pro-
longed efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
•
When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between
DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving 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 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmis-
sion shifting occurring).
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service.
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Towing ConditionWheel OFF The Ground ALL MODELS
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow FrontOK
Rear NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALLBEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment
manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is man-
datory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main
structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or
associated brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles
under tow must be observed.
NOTE:
• You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is
disabled before towing this vehicle (if rear wheels are on
the ground), to avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake
engagement. The Auto Park Brake feature is enabled or
disabled via the customer programmable features in the
Uconnect Settings. •
Vehicles with a discharged battery or total electrical
failure when the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is en-
gaged, will need a wheel dolly or jack to raise the rear
wheels off the ground when moving the vehicle onto a
flatbed.
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must be
towed with the front wheels OFF the ground (using a
towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front wheels
raised).
NOTE: Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and
remains released, while being towed.
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CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Vehicle Recovery Tow Points
Your vehicle is equipped with Vehicle Recovery Points that
can be used to recover a disabled vehicle, located on the
underbody of the vehicle.
NOTE:
• Ensure that the towing service tow hooks are properly
seated and secured in the attachment points.
• This recovery tow feature should be used by a trained
professional only.
• Use approved receptacle location to free the disabled
vehicle from its environment.
CAUTION!
Recovery feature:
•Is to be used by a professional ONLY.
• Is used only to provide recovery of the vehicle.
• Is NOT to be used to recover secondary vehicle.
• Is NOT to be used for transporting the vehicle over
the road, i.e. “Flat Towing”.
Recovery load should:
• Be applied at constant speed.
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Front Recovery Points
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•Be applied parallel to the center line of the length of
the vehicle.
• Not be an abrupt acceleration.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
mode, not the ACC mode.
NOTE: The Safehold feature will engage the Electric Park
Brake whenever the driver’s door is opened (if the ignition
is ON, transmission is not in PARK, and brake pedal is
released). If you are towing this vehicle with the ignition in
the ON/RUN mode, you must manually disable the Elec-
tric Park Brake each time the driver’s door is opened, by
pressing the brake pedal and then releasing the EPB.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Manual Park Release” in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK in
order to move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Do not use sling-type equipment when towing. Ve-
hicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
• Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and
remains released, while being towed.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident
Response System.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety”
for further information on the Enhanced Accident Re-
sponse System (EARS) function.
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In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and
abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the
vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool. Service,
including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications,
should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage:
•Do not interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in
gear and the vehicle is in motion.
• Do not try to start the vehicle by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any ignition components
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough idle
or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
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WARNING! (Continued)
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
• Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry away from
the radiator cooling fan when the hood is raised. The
fan starts automatically and may start at any time,
whether the engine is running or not.
• When working near the radiator cooling fan, discon-
nect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition to the
OFF mode. The fan is temperature controlled and can
start at any time the ignition is in the ON mode.
Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where appli-
cable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the system
should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT
coolant (conforming to MS.90032) by an authorized dealer.
Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumula-
tion of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying
water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the
condenser.
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Tire And Loading Information Placard
This 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 sparetires.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 Operat-
ing” section of this manual.
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” section 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 kg or
XXX lbs” 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.
Tire And Loading Information Placard
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Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” 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
passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750
(5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(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.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consultthis manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and there will
be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-
340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
•
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The following
table shows examples on how to calculate total load,
cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle
with varying seating configurations and number 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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Corrosion Protection........................542
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................332
Cruise Light ........................206, 207, 208
Customer Assistance ........................672
Cybersecurity ............................ .563
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ..............101
Daytime Running Lights ......................94
Dealer Service ............................ .496
Defroster, Windshield ........................302
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...................102
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................209
Dimmer Switch Headlight ...............................94
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ............................494
Disable Vehicle Towing ..................... .482
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................513
Disturb ................................. .665
Door Ajar ............................ .199, 200
Door Ajar Light ........................199, 200
Drag And Drop Menu .......................562
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt ........................48 Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .................................420
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) .........617
Electric Brake Control System ..................215
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................214
Electric Parking Brake .......................313
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................91
Electronic Brake Control System Traction Control System ....................215
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........330
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............218
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........199
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ...................425
Jacking ........................ .446, 448, 517
Jump Starting .......................... .475
Overheating ............................479
T owing ............................... .482
Emission

Control System Maintenance ............210
Engine ................................. .493
Air Cleaner ............................ .498
Block Heater ............................311
Break-In Recommendations .................312
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Clean Air............................. .551
Ethanol ...............................551
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .404
Gasoline ...............................550
Materials Added ........................ .551
Methanol ............................. .551
Octane Rating ........................550, 555
Requirements .......................... .550
Specifications .......................... .555
Tank Capacity .......................... .555
Fuses .................................. .438
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ...............154
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .....................404
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .551
Gasoline, (Fuel) ............................550
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .551
Gear Ranges ............................. .320
Glass Cleaning ............................546
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................408
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................407
GVWR ................................. .406Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ..........................420
Hazard Warning Flashers .....................425
Headlights ................................94
Bulb Replacement ........................433
Cleaning ...............................543
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........94
Lights On Reminder .....................94, 97
Passing ............................. .94, 96
Replacing ............................. .433
Switch .................................94
Time Delay ..............................94
Washers ................................96
Head Restraints ............................82
Heated Mirrors ..........................89, 92
Heater, Engine Block ........................311
Hill Start

Assist ............................221
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .409
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............154
Hood Prop ...............................139
Hood Release ............................ .139
Hook, Coat ...............................167
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PowerBrakes ............................... .548
Inverter ...............................171
Mirrors ................................91
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............168
Seats ............................... .51, 53
Steering ...............................325
Power Seats Down .................................52
Forward ................................52
Rearward ...............................52
Up....................................52
Power Sliding Door On / Off Switch .......................42, 142
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................252
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .448
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .252
Radial Ply Tires ............................529
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............513
Radio Frequency General Information ................26, 31, 32, 41
Radio Operation .......................... .650
Rear Air Conditioning ....................114,126 Rear Camera
............................. .401
Rear Cross Path ............................228
Rear ParkSense System ...................351, 360
Rear Seat Removal ..........................77
Rear View ................................89
Reclining Front Seats .........................49
Recreational Towing ........................ .418
Reformulated Gasoline .......................551
Refrigerant ...............................500
Release, Hood ............................ .139
Reminder, Lights On .........................94
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .241
Remote Control Starting System ...........................28
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..........................33
Disarm The Alarm ........................34
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........24, 32
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................30
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ......3
1
Uconnect Settings .........................31
Remote Starting System .......................28
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .431
Replacement Keys ...........................32
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