traction control CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2019 User Guide

WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You
could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or
death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a
“mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire sidewall.If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the origi-
nal equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling
of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not
be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).
For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original
equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended
safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation
pressures. While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and
traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer
than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit stud-
ded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked before
using these tire types.
Spare Tires — If Equipped
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead
of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit” in “In Case
Of Emergency” for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact or limited use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.
Refer to the “Towing Requirements - Tires” in “Starting
And Operating” for restrictions when towing with a spare
tire designated for temporary emergency use.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And
Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel
equivalent in look and function to the original equipment
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CAUTION!(Continued)
Only car wash soap, Mopar Wheel Cleaner or equiva-
lent is recommended.
NOTE: If you intend parking or storing your vehicle for an
extended period after cleaning the wheels with wheel
cleaner, drive your vehicle and apply the brakes to remove
the water droplets from the brake components. This activ-
ity will remove the red rust on the brake rotors and prevent
vehicle vibration when braking.
Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Chrome, or Low Gloss
Clear Coat Wheels
CAUTION!
If your vehicle is equipped with these specialty
wheels, DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives, or
polishing compounds. They will permanently damage
this finish and such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. HAND WASH ONLY US-
ING MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT
CLOTH. Used on a regular basis; this is all that is
required to maintain this finish.
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clear-
ance. Follow these recommendations to guard against
damage:
• Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
• Install on front tires only.
• For a 235/65R17 or 235/60R18 tire, use of a snow
traction device with a maximum projection of 9 mm
beyond the tire profile is recommended.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
• Because of restricted traction device clearance be-
tween tires and other suspension components, it is
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established
by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manu-
facturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the
tires on your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle 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
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
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, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop
on wet pavement, as measured under controlled condi-
tions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
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include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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 pas-
senger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent 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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle should remain stationary for more than a
month, observe the following precautions:
• Park your vehicle in a covered, dry and possibly airy
location the windows open slightly.
• Check that the Electric Park Brake is not engaged.
• Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the battery
post and be sure that the battery is fully charged. During
storage check battery charge quarterly.
• If you do not disconnect the battery from the electrical
system, check the battery charge every 30 days.
• Clean and protect the painted parts by applying protec-
tive waxes.
• Clean and protect polished metal parts by applying
protective waxes.
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Points To Remember..................... .534
Pressure Cap ........................... .533
Radiator Cap .......................... .533
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......531, 576, 577
Corrosion Protection ....................... .563
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................348
Cruise Light .......................... .214, 215
Customer Assistance ....................... .694
Cybersecurity ............................ .585
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ..............104
Daytime Running Lights ......................97
Dealer Service ............................ .516
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .313
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...................105
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................216
Dimmer Switch Headlight ...............................97
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................... .514
Disable Vehicle Towing ..................... .503
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................534
Disturb ................................. .687
Door Ajar ............................ .206, 208Door Ajar Light
....................... .206, 208
Drag And Drop Menu ...................... .584
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt ........................50
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .439
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) .........641
Electric Brake Control System ..................221
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................220
Traction Control System ....................221
Electric Parking Brake ...................... .328
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................94
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........346
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............224
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........207
Emer

gency, In Case Of
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................443
Jacking ........................ .466, 468, 538
Jump Starting .......................... .495
Overheating ........................... .499
Towing ............................... .503
Emission Control System Maintenance ............217
Engine ................................. .513
Air Cleaner ............................ .518
Block Heater ........................... .327
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Bulb Replacement.....................449, 453
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .455
Cruise ............................ .214, 215
Daytime Running .........................97
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................97
Engine Temperature Warning ................207
Exterior ........................... .315, 453
Fog .............................. .100, 454
Headlights ....................... .97, 99, 451
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................97
Instrument Cluster ........................97
Intensity Control ........................ .103
Interior ............................... .101
Lights On Reminder ....................97, 100
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........211
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ............104
Park ................................. .215
Passing ............................. .97, 99
Reading .............................. .101
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .208
Security Alarm ......................... .209
Service ............................... .449
Side Marker ........................... .453
SmartBeams .............................98
Traction Control ........................ .226Turn Signals
...................97, 215, 315, 453
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . .207, 215
Load Floor, Cargo ......................... .152
Loading Vehicle ....................... .152, 424
Tires................................. .544
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode .................202
Load Shed Battery Saver On ...................202
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .............202
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor .............202
Low Tire Pressure System .....................241
Lubrication, Body ......................... .523
Luggage Carrier .......................... .180
Lug

Nuts ............................... .571
Maintenance Free Battery .....................515
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .509
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .....211,217
Manual Park Release ........................... .500
Service ............................... .698
Map/Reading Lights ....................... .101
Marker Lights, Side ........................ .453
Media Hub .............................. .640
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) ................50
Memory Seat ........................... .50, 94
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Sun Roof............................... .141
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag ..........265
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .229
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .517
System, Remote Starting ......................30
Telescoping Steering Column ...................90
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........135
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ..................... .152
Tilt Steering Column .........................90
Time Delay Headlight ...............................97
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............544
Tire Markings ............................ .538
Tires......................... .315, 548, 555, 561
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .552
Air Pressure ........................... .548
Chains ............................... .559
Changing .......................... .466, 538
Compact Spare ......................... .556
General Information ...................548, 555
High Speed ............................ .550
Inflation Pressure ....................... .549
Jacking ........................ .466, 468, 538
Life Of Tires ........................... .552Load Capacity
...................... .544, 545
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . .197, 212, 241
Quality Grading ........................ .561
Radial ............................... .550
Replacement ........................... .553
Rotation .............................. .560
Safety ............................ .538, 548
Sizes ................................ .540
Snow Tires ............................ .555
Spare Tires ..................... .467, 555, 557
Spinning .............................. .551
Trailer Towing .......................... .433
Tread Wear Indicators .....................552
Wheel

Nut Torque ....................... .571
Tire Safety Information ...................... .538
Tire Service Kit ........................... .484
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................432
To Open Hood ........................... .145
Towing ................................. .426
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .503
Guide ................................ .429
Recreational ........................... .437
Weight ............................... .429
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................437
Traction ............................. .438, 439
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Traction Control.......................... .221
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................229
Trailer Towing ............................ .426
Cooling System Tips ..................... .437
Hitches ............................... .428
Minimum Requirements ....................432
Tips ................................. .436
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................432
Wiring ............................... .435
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .429
Trailer Weight ............................ .429
Transaxle Automatic ............................ .333
Operation ............................. .333
Transmission ............................. .335
Automatic ......................... .335, 536
Maintenance ........................... .536
Transporting Pets ...........................311
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .552
Turn Signals ....................... .97, 215, 453
Uconnect Theater ............................... .641
Uconnect Settings ..................... .33, 586
Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With 8.4-Inch Display ........613Uconnect 4 With 7-Inch Display
................587
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features ..........33, 586
Uconnect Voice Command ....................675
Umbrella Holder .......................... .169
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................561
Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........160
Universal Transmitter ....................... .160
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .572
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................253
USB................................... .640
Vacuum ................................ .152
Stow ‘n Vac ........................... .152
V

anity Mirrors .............................96
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............570
Vehicle Loading ....................... .424, 545
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................5
Vehicle Storage ........................... .136
Vehicle User Guide In Vehicle Help ...........................18
Navigation ..............................18
Operating Instructions ......................18
Searching User Guide ......................18
Viscosity, Engine Oil ....................... .517
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