air conditioning CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID 2017 2.G Owners Manual

General Information
The vehicle is also equipped with a Battery Management
System that is designed to:
•Ensure safe operation
• Maximize driving range
• Maximize the life expectancy of the high voltage battery
NOTE:
• During vehicle start up and shut down a clicking noise
may be heard from within the vehicle. When the ignition
is in the ON position, the high voltage battery contactors
inside the battery are closed to make the stored electric-
ity inside available for vehicle use. The clicking noise
observed is the sound of these contactors as they open
and close and is for normal operation.
• In extreme temperatures, the High Voltage Battery may
need to be conditioned and therefore may require the
vehicle to be plugged-in. When the vehicle is not
plugged-in, the following message, “Plug In Vehicle for
Battery Conditioning” might appear in the instrument
cluster display. When the High Voltage Battery is not
ready to crank the vehicle at start up, due to conditions
including extreme temperatures, the message “Battery
Conditioning Leave Ignition In Run” will be displayed in the instrument cluster display. Keep the ignition in the
ON/RUN position for the battery to recover. Switch the
ignition back to the OFF position when the message
disappears, and then start the vehicle. When the “Bat-
tery Conditioning Leave Ignition in Run” message is
displayed on the instrument cluster display, do not
operate any air conditioning controls.
Battery Conditioning Instrument Cluster Display Message
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Climate Control Functions
A/C (Air Conditioning)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator to
manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning sys-
tem. When the air conditioning system is turned on, cool
dehumidified air will flow through the outlets into the
cabin. For improved fuel economy, press the A/C button to
turn off the air conditioning and manually adjust the
blower and airflow mode settings. Also, make sure to select
only Panel, Bi-Level or Floor modes.
NOTE:
•If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass,
select Defrost mode and increase blower speed if
needed.
• If your air conditioning performance seems lower than
expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (located
in front of the radiator), for an accumulation of dirt or
insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from the front of
the radiator and through the condenser. MAX A/C
MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling perfor-
mance.
Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the
prior settings. The button illuminates when MAX A/C is
on.
In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be
adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other settings
will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to the selected
setting and MAX A/C to exit.
Recirculation
When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humidity,
or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish to recirculate
interior air by pressing the Recirculation control button.
The recirculation indicator will illuminate when this button
is selected. Press the button a second time to turn off the
Recirculation mode and allow outside air into the vehicle.
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Operating Tips
NOTE:Refer to the chart at the end of this section for
suggested control settings for various weather conditions.
Summer Operation
The engine cooling system must be protected with a
high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion
protection and to protect against engine overheating. OAT
coolant (conforming to MS.90032) with deionized, or dis-
tilled water for proper corrosion protection is recom-
mended.
Winter Operation
To ensure the best possible heater and defroster perfor-
mance, make sure the engine cooling system is functioning
properly and the proper amount, type, and concentration
of coolant is used. Use of the air Recirculation mode during
Winter months is not recommended, because it may cause
window fogging.
Vacation/Storage
Before 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 fresh air with the blower setting on high. This will ensure adequate system
lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor dam-
age when the system is started again.
Window Fogging
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy
and/or humid weather. To clear the windows, select De-
frost or Mix mode and increase the front blower speed. Do
not use the Recirculation mode without A/C for long
periods, as fogging may occur.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves
collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they
enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In
winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice,
slush, and snow.
Cabin Air Filter
The climate control system filters out dust and pollen from
the air. Contact your authorized dealer to service your
cabin air filter, and to have it replaced when needed.
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Mileage:20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pul-
ley, and replace if necessary. X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. XX X XX
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs. ** X
Flush and replace the engine, power electronics, and
battery coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km), whichever comes first. *** XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.*** Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant
properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to
severe internal damage. If any coolant is needed to be
added to the system please contact your local authorized
dealer.
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•Noise (objectionable squeal, squeak, or rumble is heard
or felt while drive belt is in operation)
Some conditions can be caused by a faulty component such
as a belt pulley. Belt pulleys should be carefully inspected
for damage and proper alignment.
Belt replacement on some models requires the use of
special tools, we recommend having your vehicle serviced
at an authorized dealer.
Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner should
be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the
start of each warm season. This service should include
cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test.
WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants ap-
proved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning
system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable
and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved re-
frigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail,
requiring costly repairs. Refer to Warranty Information
Book, located in your owner ’s information kit, for
further warranty information.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•The air conditioning system contains refrigerant un-
der high pressure. To avoid risk of personal injury or
damage to the system, adding refrigerant or any
repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be
done by an experienced technician.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air condition-
ing components. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R–1234yf
R–1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluo-
roolefin (HFO) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-friendly substance with
a low global-warming potential. The manufacturer recom-
mends that air conditioning service be performed by
authorized dealer using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system
POE compressor oil, and refrigerants.
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Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is normally
a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity
accumulating on the radiator and being vaporized when
the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine coolant (anti-
freeze) to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
• Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
• Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the
coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze)
needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion
bottle must also be protected against freezing.
• If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
• Maintain coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a mini-
mum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) and
deionized, or distilled water. •
Use only high purity water such as deionized, or dis-
tilled water when mixing the water/engine coolant
(antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water will
reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the cooling
system.
• Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY
the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in
unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) performance,
poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.
• The coolant freeze point in the battery and power
electronics loop should be checked by a dealer as a
special tool is required to remove the cap from those
expansion bottles.
• Electric/Battery coolant system must be serviced by
your authorized dealer. If the coolant level is below what
is specified on the reservoir, contact your authorized
dealer for service. These systems require the use of high
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WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
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.
• Apply talcum powder to the front and rear wiper blades
and leave raised from the glass.
• Cover the vehicle with an appropriate cover taking care
not to damage the painted surface by dragging across
dirty surfaces. Do not use plastic sheeting which will not
allow the evaporation of moisture present on the surface
of the vehicle.
• Inflate the tires at a pressure of +7.25 psi (+0.5 bar)
higher than recommended on the tire placard and check
it periodically.
• Do not drain the vehicle cooling system.
• Whenever you leave the vehicle is stationary for two
weeks or more, run idle the vehicle for approximately
five minutes, with the air conditioning system on and
high fan speed. This will ensure a proper lubrication of
the system, thus minimizing the possibility of damage to
the compressor when the vehicle is put back into opera-
tion.
• Plug in the vehicle when not using it whenever possible.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .299
Additives, Fuel........................... .486
Adjust Forward ................................81
Rearward ...............................81
AirBag ................................ .236
Air Bag Operation ....................... .238
Air Bag Warning Light .................235, 239
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .246
Enhanced Accident Response .............251, 426
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................426
FrontAirBag .......................... .239
If A Deployment Occurs ....................250
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .245
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............252
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............236
Side Air Bags .......................... .246
Transporting Pets ....................... .274
Air Bag Light ...................... .168, 235, 276
Air Bag Maintenance ....................... .252
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......438
Air Conditioning Filter .......................118
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...............118
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ...................115
Air Conditioning System .....................111 Air Filter
............................... .438
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .464
Alarm Arm The System ..........................53
Disarm The System ........................54
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................... .175
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................449, 489
Disposal .............................. .451
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................194
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................177
Ashtray ................................ .143
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .201
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .495
Automatic Dimming Mirror ....................
89
Automatic Headlights ........................94
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............111
Automatic Transaxle ....................... .289
Automatic Transmission ..................... .455
Adding Fluid ....................... .455, 492
Fluid Change .......................... .455
Fluid Level Check .....................454, 455
Fluid Type ............................ .492
Special Additives ........................ .454
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........138
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DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .382
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) .........523
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .........138
Electric Parking Brake ...................... .285
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................90
Electronic Brake Control System ................195
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................194
Traction Control System ....................195
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........297
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............198
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........172
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ...................386
Jacking ............................... .455
Jump Starting .......................... .417
Overheating ........................... .421
Towing ............................... .423
Engine Air Cleaner ............................ .438
Break-In Recommendations .................284
Checking Oil Level ...................... .434
Compartment .......................... .433Compartment Identification
.................433
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .490
Cooling .............................. .447
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................275, 488
Fuel Requirements ....................... .486
Oil ........................... .436, 489, 490
Oil Filter .............................. .438
Oil Selection ........................ .436, 489
Oil Synthetic ........................... .437
Overheating ........................... .421
Starting .............................. .282
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .437
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................437
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........251,
426
Ethanol ................................. .487
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................275, 488
Exhaust System ....................... .275, 446
Exterior Lighting .......................... .396
Exterior Lights ...................94, 278, 392, 396
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .438
Air Conditioning .........................118
Engine Oil ......................... .438, 490
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .438
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Pregnant Women And Seat Belts................232
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .232
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .465
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............451
Radio Frequency General Information .....................40, 52
Radio Operation .......................... .552
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .520
Rear Air Conditioning .......................115
Rear Camera ......................... .368, 370
Rear Cross Path ........................... .208
Rear ParkSense System ...................319, 329
Rearview Mirrors ...........................89
Reclining Front Seats .........................70
Recreational Towing ........................ .380
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .486
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .221
Remote Control Starting System ...........................49
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..........................53
Disarm The Alarm ........................54
Key Fob Battery Replacement .................43 Remote Battery Replacement
.................43
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........520
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................51
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . . .52, 514
Uconnect Settings ..................... .52, 514
Remote Starting System .......................49
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .392
Replacement Tires ......................... .468
Reporting Safety Defects .....................573
Restraint, Head .............................84
Restraints, Child .......................... .253
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ....................144
Rotation, Tires ............................ .475
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................276
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................278
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................573
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .275
Safety

Information, Tire ..................... .455
Safety Tips .............................. .275
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .429
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......226
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........233
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