2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA service indicator

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM—OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the“Malfunction Indicator Light.”It will
also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your dealer for service as soon as
possible.CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the“Malfunction Indica-
tor Light”on could cause further damage to the
emission control system. It could also affect fuel
economy and driveability. The vehicle must be
serviced before any emissions tests can be per-
formed.
•If the“Malfunction Indicator Light”is flashing
while the engine is running, severe catalytic con-
verter damage and power loss will soon occur.
Immediate service is required.
322 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly
installed, or damaged. A loose fuel filler cap message will
be displayed in the instrument cluster. Tighten the gas
cap until aclickingsound is heard. This is an indication
that the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the odometer
reset button to turn the message off. If the problem
persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). Resolving
the problem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 323
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Car Washes............................ 355
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 290
Cargo Area Cover....................... 152
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 155
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 153
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 220
Cassette Tape Player...................193,198
Catalytic Converter...................... 332
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................68,339
CD Changer......................189,201,203
CD Player..................183,187,193,200,203
CD Player Maintenance................... 221
Cellular Phone........................79,222
Chains, Tire............................ 284
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 302
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 265
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light).............................170,323Child Restraint.......................... 59
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............59,61
Child Safety Locks........................ 19
Child Seat.............................. 65
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 287
Climate Control......................... 223
Clock.............................182,183
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 221
Compact Spare Tire...................... 276
Compass.............................. 180
Compass Calibration..................... 180
Compass Variance....................... 181
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 182
Console.............................. 151
Console, Floor.......................... 151
Console, Overhead....................... 137
Contract, Service........................ 396
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 343
Cooling System......................... 340
406 INDEX

Anti-Lock........................... 166
Automatic Headlights................... 123
Back-Up............................. 367
Brake Warning........................ 167
Bulb Replacement...................363,364
Courtesy/Reading..................... 120
Cruise.............................. 170
Daytime Running...................... 124
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 122
Door Ajar........................... 173
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 173
Fog ..........................124,171,366
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 300
Headlight Switch...................... 122
Headlights.....................122,364,365
High Beam Indicator.................... 171
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Instrument Cluster..................... 122
Interior............................. 122License............................. 367
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 173
Lights On Reminder.................... 124
Malfunction Indicator................... 170
Oil Pressure.......................... 171
Park............................... 366
Reading............................. 138
Rear Servicing........................ 367
Rear Tail............................ 367
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 171
Service...........................363,364
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 170
Side Marker.......................... 367
Turn Signal..................122,125,366,367
Voltage............................. 165
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 165
Washer Fluid......................... 173
Load Leveling System.................... 157
Loading Vehicle......................292,293
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Capacities........................... 293
Tires ............................... 268
Locks
Door................................ 16
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................59,61
Lubrication, Body....................... 338
Luggage Rack.......................... 155
Maintenance, Airbag...................... 58
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 333
Maintenance Procedures................... 326
Maintenance Schedule.................... 372
ScheduleA......................... 387
ScheduleB.......................... 375
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 148
Malfunction Indicator Light..............170,323
Manual, Service......................... 400
Map/Reading Lights..................... 138Memory Feature........................ 116
Memory Seat.........................78,116
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 182
Mirrors................................ 75
Automatic Dimming..................... 76
Electric Remote........................ 78
Exterior Folding........................ 76
Heated.............................. 78
Memory............................. 116
Outside.............................. 77
Rearview............................. 75
Vanity............................... 78
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 281
Mopar Parts.........................325,399
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 122
Navigation System....................... 222
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 67
INDEX 413
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Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 25
Selection of Coolant...................341,369
Sentry Key............................. 12
Sentry Key Programming................... 14
Service Assistance....................... 394
Service Contract......................... 396
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . 170
Service Manuals........................ 400
Setting the Clock.....................182,183
Shoulder Belts........................... 33
Signals, Turn.....................166,366,367
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 311
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 284
Snow Tires............................ 285
Spare Tire.......................276,277,304
Spark Plugs............................ 331
Speed Control.......................... 134
Speedometer........................... 166
Starting............................... 248Engine Fails to Start.................... 249
Starting and Operating.................... 248
Starting Procedures...................... 248
Steering
Linkage............................. 337
Power...........................261,336
Shaft Seal............................ 337
Tilt Column.......................... 129
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 218
Storage............................151,362
Storage, Vehicle......................242,362
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 362
Sun Roof.............................. 145
Sun Visor Extension....................... 79
Sunglass Storage........................ 138
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 148
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 44
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 330
INDEX 417
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Tread Wear Indicators................... 278
Towing............................... 294
Disabled Vehicle....................... 313
Recreational.......................298,314
Trailering............................ 294
Traction Control...................130,168,262
Traction Control Switch.................130,262
Trailer Towing.......................... 294
Minimum Requirements................. 295
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 295
Transaxle............................. 251
Automatic........................... 251
Autostick......................135,253,254
Operation........................... 251
Overdrive........................... 253
Selection of Lubricant................349,370
Transmission........................... 349
Automatic........................... 349
Filter............................... 351Fluid............................... 349
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 138
Transmitter Programming................... 22
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry............ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 66
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 278
Trip Odometer.......................... 169
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 169
Turn Signals...................125,166,366,367
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 401
Universal Joints......................... 337
Universal Transmitter..................... 138
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 287
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 39
Vanity Mirrors........................... 78
Variance, Compass....................... 181
INDEX 419
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