traction control CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2021 User Guide

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE373
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
characteristics 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 conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
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 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.STORING THE VEHICLE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than three
weeks, we recommend that you take the following
steps to minimize the drain on your vehicle's
battery:
Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at idle for about
five minutes in the fresh air and high blower
setting. This will ensure adequate system lubri-
cation to minimize the possibility of compressor
damage when the system is started again.
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.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation,
or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
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390 Corrosion Protection
...................................... 374Cruise Control................................................ 147Cruise Control (Speed Control)...................... 149Cruise Light......................................... 129, 130Customer Assistance..................................... 384Cybersecurity................................................. 188
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Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 67Daytime Running Lights................................... 63Dealer Service............................................... 333Defroster, Windshield.................................... 292Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.............................. 68Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 130Dimmer Switch Headlight..................................................... 63DipsticksOil (Engine)................................................ 332Disable Vehicle Towing.................................. 324DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 344Door Ajar.............................................. 124, 125Door Ajar Light..................................... 124, 125Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.............................. 32, 33DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or ShallowStanding Water
..................................... 187DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 214
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 235Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 234Traction Control System........................... 239Electric Parking Brake................................... 137Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 58Electronic Stability Control (ESC).................. 236Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 124Emergency Braking....................................... 246Emergency, In Case OfHazard Warning Flasher........................... 295Jacking............................................ 298, 301Jump Starting........................................... 318Overheating.............................................. 321Towing...................................................... 324Emission Control System Maintenance........ 131Engine........................................................... 331Air Cleaner................................................ 334Block Heater............................................. 136Break-In Recommendations..................... 136Checking Oil Level.................................... 332Compartment........................................... 331Compartment Identification...................... 331Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 382Cooling..................................................... 342Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 294Fails To Start............................................ 135Flooded, Starting...................................... 135
Fuel Requirements................................... 378Oil...........................................333, 381, 382Oil Filler Cap............................................. 331Oil Filter.................................................... 334Oil Selection..................................... 333, 381Oil Synthetic.............................................. 334Overheating.............................................. 321Starting..................................................... 132Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 272, 326Ethanol.......................................................... 379Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 294Exhaust System................................... 294, 341Exterior Lighting..................................... 63, 355Exterior Lights...................... 63, 293, 354, 355
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 334Air Conditioning................................. 82, 336Engine Oil........................................ 334, 382Engine Oil Disposal................................... 334FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 295Turn Signals..................... 63, 129, 293, 355Flash-To-Pass............................................ 63, 65Flat Tire Changing.......................298, 355, 367Flat Tire Stowage........................ 306, 355, 367

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Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness)
............. 67Park........................................................... 129Passing................................................. 63, 65Reading....................................................... 66Seat Belt Reminder................................... 125Security Alarm........................................... 126Service...................................................... 354Service Automatic Emergency Braking...... 127Service AWD.............................................. 127Service LaneSense.................................... 127Service Stop Start System......................... 127Side Marker............................................... 355SmartBeams............................................... 64Stop Start Active........................................ 129Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............... 128Traction Control......................................... 238Turn Signals.................... 63, 129, 293, 355Load Floor, Cargo.......................................... 101Load Shed Battery Saver Mode..................... 121Load Shed Battery Saver On.......................... 121Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction............ 121Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............ 121Loading Vehicle................................... 101, 176Tires.......................................................... 360Low Tire Pressure System............................. 247Lubrication, Body........................................... 337Lug Nuts........................................................ 377Luggage Carrier............................................. 106
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Maintenance.................................................... 96Maintenance Free Battery............................ 332Maintenance Schedule................................. 327Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)..................................... 127, 131Manual Park Release............................................ 321Service..................................................... 387Map/Reading Lights........................................ 66Marker Lights, Side....................................... 355Media Hub....................................................... 87Memory Feature (Memory Seats).................... 32Memory Seat..................................... 31, 32, 58Memory Seats And Radio................................. 32Methanol...................................................... 379Mini-Trip Computer....................................... 122Mirrors............................................................. 57Automatic Dimming..................................... 57Electric Remote........................................... 58Exterior Folding............................................ 60Heated.................................................. 57, 60Memory....................................................... 31Outside................................................. 57, 58Rearview.............................................57, 295Vanity.......................................................... 57Modifications/AlterationsVehicle......................................................... 10
Monitor, Tire Pressure System...................... 247Mopar Parts.................................................. 386MP3 Control.....................................................87Multi-Function Control Lever............................63
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New Vehicle Break-In Period......................... 136
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Occupant Restraints..................................... 250Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............. 378, 382Oil Change Indicator...................................... 114Reset........................................................ 114Oil Filter, Change........................................... 334Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 334Oil Pressure Light.......................................... 125Oil, Engine............................................ 333, 382Capacity.................................................... 381Checking................................................... 332Dipstick..................................................... 332Disposal.................................................... 334Filter................................................ 334, 382Filter Disposal........................................... 334Identification Logo.................................... 333Materials Added To................................... 334Pressure Warning Light............................. 125Recommendation............................ 333, 381Synthetic................................................... 334Viscosity.................................................... 381
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Telescoping Steering Column
.......................... 30Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............ 81Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................................. 101Tilt Steering Column........................................ 30Time Delay Headlight..................................................... 63Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 360Tire Markings................................................. 356Tire Safety Information.................................. 355Tire Service Kit.................................... 306, 312Tire Stowage.................................................. 306Tires..........................293, 363, 367, 368, 372Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 366Air Pressure............................................... 363Chains....................................................... 370Changing................................................... 298Compact Spare......................................... 368General Information............... 363, 367, 368High Speed................................................ 364Inflation Pressure...................................... 363Jacking............................................ 298, 301Life Of Tires............................................... 366Load Capacity............................................ 360Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)........................................ 128, 247
Quality Grading......................................... 372Radial....................................................... 364Replacement............................................ 366Rotation.................................................... 372Safety.............................................. 355, 363Sizes......................................................... 357Snow Tires................................................ 367Spare Tires....................299, 367, 368, 369Spinning................................................... 365Trailer Towing........................................... 183Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 365Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 377To Open Hood.................................................. 97Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 182Towing.......................................................... 177Disabled Vehicle....................................... 324Guide........................................................ 179Recreational............................................. 185Weight...................................................... 179Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 185Traction......................................................... 186Traction Control............................................ 239Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 240Trailer Towing............................................... 177Hitches..................................................... 179
Minimum Requirements........................... 182Tips........................................................... 184Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 182Wiring....................................................... 183Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 179Trailer Weight................................................ 179TransaxleAutomatic................................................. 139Operation.................................................. 139Transmission................................................. 141Automatic........................................ 141, 345Maintenance............................................ 345Transporting Pets.......................................... 292Tread Wear Indicators................................... 365Turn Signals.................................. 63, 129, 355
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UconnectTheater
..................................................... 214Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With 8.4-Inch
Display.......................................................... 189Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features..............24Passive Entry Programming.........................24Umbrella Holder...............................................84Uniform Tire Quality Grades.......................... 372Unleaded Gasoline........................................ 378Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.................... 254USB..................................................................87

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