2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA engine overheat

WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7, Maintenance, of this
manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never get any part of your
body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need
to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
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2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles.
3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become
visible.
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between Reverse
and Drive. Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to
maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels is most effective.
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).
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Fuel Filter
A plugged fuel filter can cause stalling, limit the speed at
which a vehicle can be driven or cause hard starting.
Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the
fuel tank, filter replacement may be necessary. See your
local dealer for service.
Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel
only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the
catalyst as an emission control device.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
CAUTION!
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In
the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv-
ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-
mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin-
ued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and the
vehicle.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
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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:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do 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.
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The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of
corrosion protection in the engine cooling system.
Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
NOTE:Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the
engine coolant and will require more frequent coolant
changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of
coolant, and to insure that coolant will return to the
radiator from the coolant recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•The warning words“DO NOT OPEN HOT”on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add coolant when the engine is
overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to
cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure
to build up in the cooling system. To prevent
scalding or injury, do not remove the pressure cap
while the system is hot or under pressure.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or
engine damage may result.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343
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DVD Player............................ 203
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 78
Electrical Power Outlets................... 148
Electronic Speed Control................... 134
Electronic Vehicle Information Center......... 174
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 300
Jacking............................. 302
Jump Starting......................... 309
Overheating.......................... 301
Emission Control System Maintenance......323,372
Engine............................320,321
Air Cleaner.......................... 331
Air Cleaner Filter...................... 331
Block Heater......................... 250
Break-In Recommendations................ 67
Checking Oil Level..................... 326
Compartment......................320,321Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 369
Cooling............................. 340
Exhaust Gas Caution..................30,290
Fails to Start.......................... 249
Fuel Requirements..................287,368
Oil ...........................326,368,369
Oil Change Interval.................... 327
Oil Disposal.......................... 330
Oil Filler Cap......................328,329
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 330
Oil Selection.......................328,368
Oil Synthetic......................... 330
Overheating.......................... 301
Temperature Gauge..................... 165
Exhaust Gas Caution..............30,68,290,340
Exhaust System......................... 339
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 43
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 76
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Occupant Restraints....................... 32
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 287
Odometer............................. 169
Oil, Engine.........................326,369
Capacity............................ 368
Change Interval....................... 327
Checking............................ 326
Disposal............................ 330
Filter............................330,369
Filter Disposal........................ 330
Identification Logo..................... 328
Materials Added to..................... 330
Recommendation...................328,368
Synthetic............................ 330
Viscosity.......................328,329,368
Onboard Diagnostic System..............322,323
Opener, Garage Door..................... 138
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)........... 4
Overdrive............................. 253Overhead Console....................... 137
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 137
Overheating, Engine...................165,301
Owner’s Manual.......................4,400
Panic Alarm............................ 22
Parking Brake.......................... 256
Parking On Hill......................... 257
Passing Light........................... 125
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 133
Pets, Transporting........................ 66
Phone, Cellular.......................... 79
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 79
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 269
Power
Brakes.............................. 258
Distribution Center..................... 359
Door Locks........................... 17
Lift Gate............................. 28
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