2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA jump start

WARNING!
²Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get
it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way. Un-
burned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and
once the engine has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
charged battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly. See section 6 of
this manual for the proper jump starting proce-
dures and follow them carefully.
²Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
If Engine Fails to Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
ªNORMAL STARTINGº procedure, it may be flooded.
Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and
hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear
any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
STARTING AND OPERATING 199
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flasher..................250
mIf Your Engine Overheats.................251
mJacking And Tire Changing................252
NJack Location........................253
NSpare Tire Stowage....................253
NPreparations For Jacking................254
NJacking Instructions....................255
mJump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low....258
mDriving On Slippery Surfaces..............259NAcceleration.........................259
NTraction............................260
mFreeing A Stuck Vehicle..................260
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle................261
NWith Ignition Key.....................261
NWithout The Ignition Key...............263
NTowing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................263
NTowing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolley....................263
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JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES IF BATTERY IS
LOW
WARNING!
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever
the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition
switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan.
WARNING!
²Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmis-
sion cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could
enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If
the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may
be used to obtain a start from another vehicle. This type
of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow
this procedure carefully.
²Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow
battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Don't lean
over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps
to touch each other. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin,
flush contaminated area immediately with large quan-
tities of water.
²A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Keep flame or spark away from the vent
holes. Do not use a booster battery or any other booster
source with an output that exceeds 12 volts.
258 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach and
without letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake,
place the automatic transmission in PARK and turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position for both vehicles.
3. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the other end
of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery andthen to the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.Make sure you have
a good contact on the engine.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati-
cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when
there is a difference in the surface traction under the front
(driving) wheels.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 259
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Special Additives...................... 298
Autostick........................ 112,203,204
Ball Joints............................. 283
Battery............................... 279
Jump Starting......................... 258
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 23
Bearings.............................. 300
Belts, Drive............................ 276
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 284
B-Pillar Location........................ 218
Brake, Parking.......................... 206
Brake System........................208,292
Anti-Lock........................... 208
Fluid Check.......................293,313
Hoses.............................. 292
Warning Light........................ 140
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 201
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 61Bulb Replacement....................... 307
Bulbs, Light............................ 306
Calibration, Compass..................... 152
Capacities, Fluid........................ 311
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 240
Radiator............................ 289
Car Washes............................ 301
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 239
Cargo Area Cover....................... 127
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 130
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 128
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 180
Cassette Tape Player...................160,164
Catalytic Converter...................... 278
CD Changer......................159,168,170
CD Player..................155,157,160,166,170
INDEX 347
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Holder, Cup........................... 126
Homelink Transmitter..................... 115
Hood Release.......................... 100
Hoses.............................291,294
Ignition
Key ................................. 11
Illuminated Entry........................ 15
Immobilizer............................ 12
Indicator, Traction Control................. 141
Infant Restraint.......................... 56
Information Center, Vehicle................. 145
Instrument Cluster....................137,138
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 136
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 303
Integrated Power Module.................. 305
Interior Appearance Care.................. 302
Interior Fuses.......................... 305
Interior Lights.......................103,104Intermittent Wipers...................... 108
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 253
Jack Operation.......................252,255
Jump Starting.......................... 258
Key, Programming........................ 14
Key, Replacement........................ 14
Key, Sentry............................. 12
Key-In Reminder......................... 12
Keyless Entry System...................... 19
Keys.................................. 11
Knee Bolster..........................47,50
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 32
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren).........................53,55
352 INDEX