2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA Owners Manual

WARNING!
²Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion a hook could pull loose and allow the child
seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured.
Use only the anchors provided for child seat
tethers.
²The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and
vehicle handling. To avoid loss of control result-
ing in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
²Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
²Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.
²Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING!
To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
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ROOF LUGGAGE RACK Ð IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the
weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The
load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be
uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars.
The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo
inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not
exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
To move the cross bars, press the upper edge of each
cross bar button, then move the cross bar to the desired
position. This is can be done with one person standing on
each side of the vehicle, moving the cross bar at the same
time. Once the cross bar is in place, press the lower edge
of the cross bar button to lock it into position.
Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has
properly locked into position.
NOTE:To reduce the amount of wind noise when the
cross bars are not in use, move both cross bars next to
each other towards the rear of the vehicle in the rear most
position.
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The tie down holes on the cross bar ends should always
be used to tie down the load. Check the straps frequently
to be sure that the load remains securely attached.CAUTION!
²To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do
not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity
of 150 lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads
as evenly as possible and secure the load appro-
priately.
²Long loads which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with
large frontal area should be secured to both the
front and rear of the vehicle.
²Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care-
fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the
roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or
nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward
loads. This is especially true on large flat loads
and may result in damage to the cargo or your
vehicle.
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WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in
personal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof
Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM
The automatic load leveling system will provide a level
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.
If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15
hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstruments And Controls.................136
mInstrument Cluster......................137
mInstrument Cluster Descriptions............138
mElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . 145
NCustomer Programmable Features
Ð If Equipped.......................148
NCompass Display Ð If Equipped..........151
NMini-Trip Functions Ð If Equipped........153
mSetting The Analog Clock.................154mElectronic Digital Clock..................154
NClock Setting Procedure.................154
mSales Code RAHÐAM & FM Stereo Radio With CD
Player And CD/DVD Changer Controls.......155
NRadio Operation......................155
NCD Player Operation...................157
NCD/DVD Changer Operation.............159
mSales Code RBPÐAM & FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player, And Optional
CD/DVD Changer Controls...............1604

NRadio Operation......................160
NTape Player Operation..................164
NCD Player Operation...................166
NCD/DVD Changer Operation Ð If Equipped . 168
m6 Disc CD/Digital Video Disc (DVD) Changer . . 170
NOperating Instructions Ð CD/DVD Changer . . 170
NEject (EJT) Button.....................171
NOperating Instructions Ð Remote Control....172
NOperating Instructions Ð Video Screen......174
NOperating Instructions Ð Headphones......175
NOperating Instructions Ð MP3 Player.......177
NOperating Instructions Ð Video
Games/Camcorders...................177mRemote Sound System Controls.............178
NRadio Operation......................178
NTape Player.........................178
NCD Player..........................179
mRadio General Information................179
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................179
NTwo Types Of Signals..................179
NElectrical Disturbances..................179
NAM Reception.......................180
NFM Reception........................180
mCassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......180
mCD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............181
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........182
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mNavigation System Ð If Equipped...........182
mClimate Controls.......................183NDual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control . . . 183
NElectric Rear Window Defroster...........193
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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