2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA roof rack

WARNING!
•Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers
or attempt to manually open them. You may damage
the airbags and you could be injured because the
airbags are not there to protect you. These protective
covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open
only when the airbags are inflating.
•If your vehicle is equipped with left and right
window bags, do not stack luggage or other cargo up
high enough to block the location of the side curtain
airbag. The area where the side curtain airbag is
located should remain free from any obstructions.
•If your vehicle is equipped with left and right
window bags, do not have any accessory items in-
stalled which will alter the roof, including adding a
sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that
require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for
installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the
roof of the vehicle for any reason.
Along with seat belts, and pretensioners, front airbags
work with the instrument panel knee blockers to provide
improved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Left and right window bags also work with seat belts to
improve occupant protection.
The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to
severe frontal collisions.
NOTE:The passenger front airbag may not deploy even
when the driver front airbag has if the Occupant Classi-
fication System (refer to“Occupant Classification Sys-
tem”in this section) has determined the seat is empty or
is occupied by a child.
If your vehicle is equipped, the window bag on the crash
side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side
collisions. But even in collisions where the airbags inflate,
you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position
for the airbags to protect you properly.
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Garage Door Opener—If Equipped.........138
▫Programming Homelink................139
▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 143
▫Using Homelink......................144
▫Erasing Homelink Buttons...............144
▫Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button . . . 144
▫Security............................145

Power Sunroof—If Equipped.............145
▫Express Open Feature..................146
▫Wind Buffeting.......................148
▫Sunroof Maintenance...................148

Electrical Power Outlets..................148▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off.......150

Cupholders...........................150
▫Front Seat Cupholders..................150
▫Second Row Seat Cupholders.............151
▫Third Row Seat Cupholders—If Equipped . . . 151

Storage..............................151
▫Console Features......................151
▫Rear Cargo Storage Bin—If Equipped......152
▫Retractable Cargo Area Cover—If Equipped . 152
▫Cargo Tie-Down Hooks.................153

Roof Luggage Rack—If Equipped..........155

Load Leveling System...................157
74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

ROOF LUGGAGE RACK—IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the
weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The
load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be
uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars.
The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo
inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not
exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
To move the cross bars, press the upper edge of each
cross bar button, then move the cross bar to the desired
position. This is can be done with one person standing on
each side of the vehicle, moving the cross bar at the same
time. Once the cross bar is in place, press the lower edge
of the cross bar button to lock it into position.
Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has
properly locked into position.
Roof Rack
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NOTE:To reduce the amount of wind noise when the
cross bars are not in use, move both cross bars next to
each other towards the rear of the vehicle in the rear most
position.
The tie down holes on the cross bar ends should always
be used to tie down the load. Check the straps frequently
to be sure that the load remains securely attached.CAUTION!
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do
not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity
of 150 lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads
as evenly as possible and secure the load appro-
priately.
•Long loads which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with
large frontal area should be secured to both the
front and rear of the vehicle.
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care-
fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the
roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or
nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward
loads. This is especially true on large flat loads
and may result in damage to the cargo or your
vehicle.
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WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in
personal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof
Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM
The automatic load leveling system will provide a level
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.
If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15
hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
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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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Restraint, Head......................... 104
Restraints, Child.......................59,65
Restraints, Infant......................... 62
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 152
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 312
Roof Rack............................. 155
Rotation, Tires.......................... 286
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 68
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 69
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 399
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 30
Safety Information, Tire................... 263
Safety Tips............................. 68
Satellite Radio.......................... 214
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 217
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 372
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 358
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 41Seat Belts.............................. 32
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 38
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 38
And Pregnant Women................... 42
Child Restraint......................... 59
Extender............................. 43
Front Seat............................ 33
Pretensioners.......................... 41
Rear Seat............................. 33
Reminder............................ 171
Untwisting Procedure.................... 39
Seats................................. 102
Adjustment.......................... 108
Easy Entry........................... 110
Heated............................. 105
Memory............................. 116
Power...........................102,103
Reclining............................ 107
Tilting.............................. 110
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