2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA hood release

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.Next, push to the left the safety catch located under the
front edge of the hood, near the center.
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Catch
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the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once
the engine is running smoothly. Do not overspeed en-
gine.
If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15
second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal
held to the floor, the“NORMAL STARTING”procedure
should be repeated.
After Starting
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER—IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord
to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on
the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that
is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power
Module.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.
Damage to the 110-115 volt electrical cord could
cause electrocution.
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Continued operation could result in failure of the univer-
sal joint due to water and dirt contamination of the
grease. This would require complete replacement of the
joint assembly.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, liftgate and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be
wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MoparLock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield
should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-
mulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
338 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Garage Door Opener..................... 138
GasCap ...........................290,323
Gasoline.............................. 287
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 287
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 288
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 165
Fuel................................ 166
Speedometer......................... 166
Tachometer.......................... 169
Gearshift.............................. 253
General Information..................15,23,284
Glass Cleaning.......................... 357
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 115
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 292
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 292
Hands-Free Phone........................ 79
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 300Head Phones........................... 211
Head Restraints......................... 104
Headlights............................ 365
Bulb Replacement...................... 364
High Beam........................... 125
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 125
Passing............................. 125
Replacing............................ 364
Switch.............................. 122
Time Delay.......................... 124
Heated Seats........................... 105
Heater............................... 223
Heater, Engine Block..................... 250
Holder, Cup........................... 150
Homelink Transmitter.................... 138
Hood Release.......................... 119
Hoses.............................345,349
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