maintenance CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2023 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 7
2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ..................................................................................12
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................................................... 94
4 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................................................................. 111 5 MULTIMEDIA ............................................................................................................................... 157
6 SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 187 7 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .................................................................................................... 236
8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................... 259
9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................303
10 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE .....................................................................................................308 11 INDEX .............................................................................................................................................. 313

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS ..............................................................54Multifunction Lever ..................................................... 54
Headlight Switch ......................................................... 55
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) — If Equipped.......... 55
High/Low Beam Switch .............................................. 56
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ........................ 56
Flash-To-Pass .............................................................. 56
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ......................... 56
Headlights On With Wipers —If Equipped .................. 56
Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped .......................... 56
Lights-On Reminder .................................................... 57
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .................................. 57
Turn Signals................................................................. 57
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped............................. 57
Battery Saver .............................................................. 57
INTERIOR LIGHTS ...............................................................58 Interior Courtesy Lights .............................................. 58
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS .............................59 Windshield Wiper Operation....................................... 59
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........................... 60
Rear Wiper And Washer ............................................. 60
CLIMATE CONTROLS .........................................................60 Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions.............................................................. 61
Manual Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions.............................................................. 66
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ................................................................. 70
Climate Voice Commands .......................................... 70
Operating Tips ............................................................ 70 INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............................ 71
Storage ......................................................................... 71
Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped..............................74
Sun Screens — If Equipped ......................................... 74
USB/AUX Control ........................................................ 74
Power Outlets .............................................................. 75
Power Inverter — If Equipped ..................................... 77
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped......................... 77
WINDOWS............................................................................ 78 Power Windows............................................................ 78
Automatic Window Features ....................................... 79
Reset Auto-Up .............................................................. 79
Wind Buffeting ............................................................. 79
PANORAMIC SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED .......................... 80 Opening And Closing The Sunroof ..............................80
Opening And Closing The Power Sunshade —
If Equipped ................................................................... 81
Pinch Protect Feature.................................................. 81
Venting Sunroof ........................................................... 81
Ignition Off Operation .................................................. 81
Sunroof Maintenance.................................................. 81
HOOD.................................................................................... 82 Opening ........................................................................ 82
Closing .......................................................................... 82
LIFTGATE .............................................................................. 83 To Unlock/Open The Liftgate ......................................83
To Lock/Close The Liftgate ......................................... 83
Power Liftgate — If Equipped ......................................83
Hands-Free Liftgate — If Equipped ............................. 84
Cargo Area Features ................................................... 86 STOW ‘N PLACE ROOF RACK — IF EQUIPPED ............... 90
Deploying The Crossbars ............................................ 91
Stowing The Crossbars ............................................... 92
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..................................................... 94 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ................................ 96
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY .................................... 97 Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls ... 97
Engine Oil Life ............................................................. 98
KeySense Cluster Messages — If Equipped .............. 98
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items ................... 99
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped ... 101
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ..............................102 Red Warning Lights ................................................... 102
Yellow Warning Lights ............................................... 105Yellow Indicator Lights .............................................. 107Green Indicator Lights............................................... 107White Indicator Lights ............................................... 108Blue Indicator Lights ................................................. 109
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ................... 109 Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ............................................... 109
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ....................................................................... 110

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................ 259
Maintenance Plan ..................................................... 260
ENGINE COMPARTMENT................................................. 262 3.6L Engine ............................................................... 262
Checking Oil Level ..................................................... 263
Adding Washer Fluid ................................................ 263Maintenance-Free Battery ....................................... 263
Pressure Washing ..................................................... 264
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ................................................ 264 Engine Oil .................................................................. 264
Engine Oil Filter ......................................................... 265
Engine Air Cleaner Filter .......................................... 265
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............................... 265
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................................... 266
Body Lubrication ....................................................... 268Windshield Wiper Blades.......................................... 268
Exhaust System ........................................................ 270
Cooling System.......................................................... 271
Brake System ........................................................... 273
Automatic Transmission .......................................... 274
Fuses ......................................................................... 275
Bulb Replacement .................................................... 282
TIRES ................................................................................ 283 Tire Safety Information ............................................ 283
Tires — General Information .................................... 291
Tire Types................................................................... 294
Spare Tires — If Equipped ........................................ 295Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .................................... 296
Snow Traction Devices ............................................ 297
Tire Rotation Recommendations ............................. 298 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE
QUALITY GRADES ........................................................... 298
Treadwear ................................................................. 298Traction Grades ........................................................ 299Temperature Grades ................................................ 299
STORING THE VEHICLE ................................................... 299
BODYWORK ...................................................................... 300 Protection From Atmospheric Agents ...................... 300Body And Underbody Maintenance ......................... 300
Preserving The Bodywork ......................................... 300
INTERIORS ....................................................................... 301 Seats And Fabric Parts ............................................. 301
Plastic And Coated Parts .......................................... 301Leather Surfaces ...................................................... 302
Glass Surfaces ......................................................... 302
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)..................... 303
BRAKE SYSTEM ............................................................... 303
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .............. 303 Torque Specifications ............................................... 303
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 304 3.6L Engine ............................................................... 304Reformulated Gasoline ........................................... 304Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends .................................... 304Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ............ 305
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications.................. 305
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
(MMT) In Gasoline .................................................... 305
Materials Added To Fuel .......................................... 305Fuel System Cautions ............................................... 305
FLUID CAPACITIES .......................................................... 306
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .............................. 306
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............................ 307
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR
VEHICLE ............................................................................308 Prepare For The Appointment .................................. 308
Prepare A List ............................................................ 308Be Reasonable With Requests ................................. 308
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ..............................................308 Roadside Assistance ................................................. 308
FCA US LLC Customer Center ................................... 309
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center........................... 309
Mexico ........................................................................ 310
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands............................ 310
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired(TDD/TTY).................................................... 310
Service Contract ........................................................ 310
WARRANTY INFORMATION.............................................310
MOPAR® PARTS ..............................................................311
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ......................................311 In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C........ 311
In Canada................................................................... 311
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS .......................................311
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR ADDRESS.......................312
GENERAL INFORMATION................................................. 312

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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Chrysler vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
This Owner's Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is
supplemented by customer-oriented documents. Within this information, you will find a description of the services that FCA US LLC offers to its customers as well as the details of the
terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read all of these publications carefully before driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the instructions,
recommendations, tips, and important warnings in this manual will help ensure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
This Owner's Manual describes all versions of this vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore, you should
only consider the information that is related to the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced throughout the Owner's Information, which may or
may not be applicable to your vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped” or, if applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement” for additional information. All data contained
in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US LLC aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason, it reserves
the right to make changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For further information, contact an authorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that authorized dealers know your Chrysler vehicle best, have factory-trained technicians, genuine Mopar® parts, and care about your satisfaction.1

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OPENING AND CLOSING THE POWER
S
UNSHADE — IF EQUIPPED
The sunshade has two programmed open positions:
half-open and full-open. When opening the sunshade from
the closed position, the sunshade will always stop at the
half-open position regardless of express or manual open
operation. The switch must be actuated again to continue
to the full-open position.
Express Open/Close
Push the sunshade open switch and release it within one
second and the sunshade will open to the half-open
position and stop automatically. Push and release the
sunshade open switch again from the half-open position
and the sunshade will open to the full-open position and
stop automatically. This is called Express Open.
Push the sunshade close switch and release it within one
second and the sunshade will close automatically from
any position. If the sunroof is completely closed, the shade
will close fully and stop automatically. This is called
Express Close.
NOTE:
 During Express Open or Express Close operation, any
movement of the sunshade switch will stop the shade.
 If the sunroof is open, the shade will close to the
half-open position. Pushing the shade close button
again will automatically close both the sunroof and
shade completely.
Manual Open/Close
Push and hold the sunshade open switch and the shade
will open to the half-open position and stop automatically.
Push and hold the sunshade open switch again and the
shade will open automatically to the full-open position.
To close the shade, push and hold the sunshade close
switch.
Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the
sunshade will remain in a partially opened condition until
the switch is pushed again.
PINCH PROTECT FEATURE
This feature will detect an obstruction in the closing of the
sunroof during the Express Close operation. If an
obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the
sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruction
if this occurs.
NOTE:If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch
Protect reversals, Pinch Protect will disable and the
sunroof must be closed in Manual Mode.
VENTING SUNROOF
Push and release the Vent button within one second and
the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is called
Express Vent, and it will occur regardless of sunroof
position.
NOTE:If the sunshade is in the closed position when the vent
switch is pushed, the sunshade will automatically cycle to
the halfway open position prior to the sunroof opening to
the Vent position.
IGNITION OFF OPERATION
The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to
approximately 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position. Opening either front door will
cancel this feature.
NOTE:Ignition off timing is programmable through the Uconnect
system Úpage 157.
SUNROOF MAINTENANCE
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel. Periodically check for and clear out any
debris that may have collected in the tracks.
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Back / Left Arrow Button
Push and release the left arrow button to access
the information screens or submenu screens of a main
menu item.
 Up Arrow Button
Push and release the up arrow button to scroll
upward through the Main Menu items.
 Right Arrow Button
Push and release the right arrow button to access
the information screens or submenu screens of a main
menu item.
 Down Arrow Button
Push and release the down arrow button to scroll
downward through the Main Menu items.
 OK Button
Push the OK button to access/select the information
screens or submenu screens of a Main Menu item.
Push and hold the OK button for two seconds to reset
displayed/selected features that can be reset.
ENGINE OIL LIFE
Use this QR code to access your digital
experience.
 Your vehicle is equipped with an
engine oil change indicator system.
The “Oil Change Required”
message will display for approxi -
mately five seconds after a single
chime has sounded, to indicate it is
time to change the engine oil. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent
upon your personal driving style.
 Unless reset, this message will continue to display
each time the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position.
 To reset the oil change indicator after performing the
scheduled maintenance, refer to the following proce -
dure.
NOTE:This procedure should only be performed after scheduled
maintenance is completed. Resetting oil life other than
when associated with a scheduled maintenance may
result in damage due to not properly maintaining the
engine oil.
Oil Life Reset

1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and place the ignition in the
ON/RUN position (do not start the vehicle.)

2. Push the OK button to enter the instrument cluster
display menu screen.
3. Push and release the down arrow button to
access the ”Vehicle Info” menu screen.
4. Push the left arrow button or right arrow button
to access the “Oil Life” submenu.
5. Hold the OK button to reset the “Oil Life” to 100%.
6. Push the up arrow button to exit the instrument
cluster display menu screen. Secondary Method For Oil Life Reset Procedure

1. Without pushing the brake pedal, place the ignition
in the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, place the ignition in the OFF position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you start the
vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If
necessary, repeat this procedure.
KEYSENSE CLUSTER MESSAGES —
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F EQUIPPED
When the KeySense key is in use there will be:
 Continuous, dedicated telltale
 Unique Display Splash Screen
With KeySense in use there will be multiple associated
messages shown in the following table:
Setting Instrument Cluster Display
Message
None – With vehicle ignition ON “KeySense in use. Max
vehicle speed set to xx MPH/or km/h”

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Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly
underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires
as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly underinflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread
life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if underinflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When
the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
YELLOW INDICATOR LIGHTS
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) or
Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) OFF
Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator light illuminates to indicate that
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) or Pedestrian
Emergency Braking (PEB) is off.
GREEN INDICATOR LIGHTS
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With
Target Vehicle Detected Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when the
Adaptive Cruise Control speed is SET and the
vehicle in front is detected
Úpage 124.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With No
Target Detected Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when the
Adaptive Cruise Control speed is SET and there
is no vehicle in front detected
Úpage 124.
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when the
cruise control is set to the desired speed
Úpage 123.
CAUTION!
Do not continue driving with one or more flat tires as
handling may be compromised. Stop the vehicle,
avoiding sharp braking and steering. If a tire puncture
occurs, repair immediately using the dedicated tire
repair kit and contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system
operation or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may
cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
sensor to become inoperable. After using an
aftermarket tire sealant it is recommended that you
take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to have your
sensor function checked.
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EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an
inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M), this check verifies the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is functioning
and is not on when the engine is running, and
that the OBD II system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a depleted battery or a battery
replacement. If the OBD II system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you
can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your
vehicle's OBD II system is ready, you must do the following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do
not crank or start the engine.

NOTE:If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start this
test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
 The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that
your vehicle's OBD II system is not ready and you
should not proceed to the I/M station.
 The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illu -
minated until you place the ignition in the off posi -
tion or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle's OBD II system is ready and you can
proceed to the I/M station. If your OBD II system is
not ready, you should see an
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle
as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to
update. A recheck with the previously mentioned test
routine may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD II system is
ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle
operation you should have your vehicle serviced before
going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail your
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ACC Operation At Stop
In the event that the ACC system brings your vehicle to a
standstill while following the vehicle in front, your vehicle
will resume motion, without the need for any driver action,
if the vehicle in front starts moving within two seconds.
If the vehicle in front does not start moving within two
seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill, the driver
will either have to push the RES (resume) button, or apply
the accelerator pedal to reengage the ACC to the existing
set speed.
NOTE:After the ACC system holds your vehicle at a standstill for
approximately three consecutive minutes, the parking
brake will be activated, and the ACC system will be
canceled.
While the ACC system is holding your vehicle at a
standstill, if the driver seat belt is unbuckled or the driver
door is opened, the parking brake will be activated, and
the ACC system will be canceled.
Display Warnings And Maintenance
“WIPE FRONT RADAR SENSOR” WARNING
The “ACC/AEB Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”
warning will display and a chime will sound when
conditions temporarily limit system performance.
This most often occurs at times of poor visibility, such as
in snow or heavy rain. The ACC system may also become
temporarily blinded due to obstructions, such as mud, dirt
or ice. In these cases, the instrument cluster display will
show “ACC/AEB Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”
and the system will deactivate.
The “ACC/AEB Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”
message can sometimes be displayed while driving in
highly reflective areas (i.e. ice and snow, or tunnels with
reflective tiles). The ACC system will recover after the
vehicle has left these areas. Under rare conditions, when
the radar is not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path
this warning may temporarily occur.
NOTE:If the “ACC/AEB Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”
warning is active, Fixed Speed Cruise Control is still
available.
If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should
examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of
an obstruction. The sensor is located in the center of the
vehicle behind the lower grille. To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is important
to note the following maintenance items:

Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the
sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to
damage the sensor lens.
 Do not remove any screws from the sensor. Doing so
could cause an ACC system malfunction or failure and
require a sensor realignment.
 If the sensor or front end of the vehicle is damaged due
to a collision, see an authorized dealer for service.
 Do not attach or install any accessories near the
sensor, including transparent material or aftermarket
grilles. Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or
malfunction.
When the condition that deactivated the system is no
longer present, the system will return to the “Adaptive
Cruise Control Off” state and will resume function by
simply reactivating it.
NOTE:If the “ACC/AEB Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”
message occurs frequently (e.g. more than once on every
trip) without any snow, rain, mud, or other obstructions,
have the radar sensor realigned at an authorized dealer.WARNING!
When the ACC system is resumed, the driver must
ensure that there are no pedestrians, vehicles or
objects in the path of the vehicle. Failure to follow these
warnings can result in a collision and death or serious
personal injury.
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TRAILER AND TONGUE WEIGHT
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your fascia/bumper or trailer hitch.

Weight Distribution

Consider the following items when computing the weight
on the rear axle of the vehicle:
The tongue weight of the trailer.
 The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put
in or on your vehicle.
 The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE:Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds
to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must
be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle
Úpage 288.
TOWING REQUIREMENTS
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain
components, the following guidelines are recommended.
Perform the maintenance listed in “Scheduled Servicing”
Úpage 259. When towing a trailer, never exceed the
GAWR or GCWR ratings.
CAUTION!
 Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle
or other parts could be damaged.
 Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a
trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h)
and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps the
engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
WARNING!
Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo
that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can
occur that may be difficult for the driver to control.
You could lose control of your vehicle and have a
collision.
When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over -
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to
brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspen -
sion, 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
"chock" the trailer wheels.
 GCWR must not be exceeded.
 Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded :
 GVWR
 GTW
 GAWR
 Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
WARNING!
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