2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA heating

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
²On the highways Ð Slow down.
²In city traffic Ð While stopped, put transmission in
neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner
is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, and
the fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads ªHº, pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the
air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the ªHº, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 251
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-
age or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster
than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. And
don't let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter
what the speed.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It
can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 35 mph (55 km/h).
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Front Wheel Drive
Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-
tions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the
distance to be traveled must not exceed 100 miles (160
km), and the towing speed must not exceed 44 mph (72
km/h). Exceeding these towing limits may cause a trans-
mission geartrain failure. If the transmission is not op-
erative, or if the vehicle is to be towed more than 100
miles (160 km), the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels off the ground.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 261
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WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex-
haust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in
areas where your exhaust system can contact any-
thing that can burn.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may indicate severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, the
vehicle should be stopped, the engine shut off and the
vehicle allowed to cool. Thereafter, service, including a
tune-up to manufacturer's specifications, should be ob-
tained immediately.To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:
²Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
²Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
²Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idling or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Maintenance-Free Battery
The top of the MAINTENANCE-FREE battery is perma-
nently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is
periodic maintenance required.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 279
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Defroster, Rear Window................... 193
Defroster, Windshield...................63,188
Delay Wipers........................... 108
Digital Video Disc Player.................. 170
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 107
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 296
Disposal
Antifreeze........................... 290
Door Locks............................. 16
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 17
Door Opener, Garage..................... 115
Drive Belts............................ 276
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 283
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 259
DVD Player............................ 170
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 72Electrical Power Outlets................... 124
Electronic Speed Control................... 111
Electronic Vehicle Information Center......... 145
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 252
Overheating.......................... 251
Emission Control System Maintenance......270,316
Engine............................... 268
Air Cleaner.......................... 277
Air Cleaner Filter...................... 277
Block Heater......................... 200
Break-In Recommendations................ 61
Checking Oil Level..................... 272
Compartment......................... 268
Coolant............................. 312
Cooling............................. 286
Exhaust Gas Caution..................29,239
Fails to Start.......................... 199
Fuel Requirements..................... 235
INDEX 349
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Oil ..............................272,312
Oil Change Interval.................... 274
Oil Selection.......................... 274
Oil Synthetic......................... 276
Overheating.......................... 251
Temperature Gauge..................... 138
Exhaust Gas Caution..............29,62,239,286
Exhaust System......................... 285
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 70
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 277
Air Conditioning....................192,282
Automatic Transaxle.................... 297
Engine Fuel.......................... 277
Engine Oil........................276,312
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 276
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 250Turn Signal.....................139,309,310
Floor Console.......................... 126
Fluid Capacities......................... 311
Fluid Leaks............................. 63
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 296
Brake............................... 313
Power Steering.....................282,313
Fog Light Service........................ 309
Fog Lights.......................106,143,309
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 260
Fuel................................. 235
Adding............................. 240
Additives............................ 238
Clean Air............................ 236
Filler Cap............................ 240
Filter............................... 277
Gasoline............................ 235
Gauge.............................. 139
350 INDEX

Occupant Restraints....................... 31
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 235
Odometer............................. 142
Oil, Engine.........................272,312
Capacity............................ 311
Change Interval....................... 274
Checking............................ 272
Disposal............................ 276
Filter............................276,312
Filter Disposal........................ 276
Identification Logo..................... 275
Materials Added to..................... 276
Recommendation...................... 274
Synthetic............................ 276
Viscosity............................ 275
Onboard Diagnostic System..............269,270
Opener, Garage Door..................... 115
Operator Manuals......................... 4
Overdrive............................. 203Overhead Console....................... 114
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 114
Overheating, Engine...................138,251
Owner's Manual.......................4,340
Panic Alarm............................ 21
Parking Brake.......................... 206
Parking On Hill......................... 207
Passing Light........................... 107
Pedals, Adjustable........................ 99
Pets.................................. 61
Phone, Cellular.......................... 73
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 73
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 218
Power
Brakes.............................. 208
Distribution Center..................... 305
Door Locks........................... 17
Lift Gate............................. 27
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