2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA tire pressure

Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6
to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the LED is not lit
during starting, have it checked. If the light
stays on or comes on while driving, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objectslodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid or brake
fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and
corrected immediately.
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21. Tire Pressure Monitor Warning Light—If
Equipped
This light will turn on when there is a Low tire
pressure condition. The light will remain on
until the tire pressure is properly set. The light
will also flash if a problem exist with any tire
sensor. The light will flash for approximately three sec-
onds every 10 minutes or until the problem with the
sensor is corrected.
This light will turn on momentarily as a bulb check when
the engine is started.
When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light
is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly underin-
flated. You should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure as
indicated on the tire and loading information placard.
Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes thetire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinfla-
tion also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Each tire, including the spare, should be checked
monthly when cold and set to the recommended inflation
pressure as specified in the tire and loading information
placard and owner’s manual.
NOTE:If one of the vehicle active tires has been
replaced by the spare or a wheel rim not equipped with
a TPM sensor, the tire pressure monitor warning light
will flash for approximately three seconds every 10
minutes. Repair or replace the tire or sensor as soon as
possible.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)—IF EQUIPPED
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) con-
sists of the following:
•Vehicle information warning message displays
•Tire Pressure Monitor System—If Equipped
•Customer programmable features
•Compass display
•Mini-Trip functions
Pressing the MENU button will change the displayed
programming features. Pressing the STEP button will
display the available choices. Pressing the MENU button
a second time accepts a selected choice.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following
messages.
•LEFT/RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ON (with a continuous
warning chime)
•INVALID KEY & FOB (with a single chime)
•PARK ASSIST DISABLED
•SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM
•SERVICE IMMOBILIZER (with a single chime)
•KEY FOB BATTERY LOW (with a single chime)
•KEY & FOB PROGRAMMED (with a single chime)
•PROGRAM KEY & FOB
•MEMORY #1/#2 POSITION SET (with a single chime)
•MEMORY #1/#2 POS SELECTED
•MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED VEHICLE NOT IN
PARK (with a single chime)
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•CHANNEL 1, 2, OR 3 TRAINING (with a single
chime)
•CHANNEL 1, 2, OR 3 TRAINED (with a single chime)
•CLEARING CHANNELS
•CHANNELS CLEARED
•CHANNELS DEFAULTED
•DID NOT TRAIN
•1,2,3 OR 4 TIRE(S) LOW PRESSURE (Refer to“Starting
And Operating, Tire Section”)
•1,2,3 OR 4 TIRE(S) HIGH PRESSURE (Refer to“Start-
ing And Operating, Tire Section”)
•SERVICE TIRE SYSTEM SOON (Refer to“Starting
And Operating, Tire Section”)
•TCS SUSPENDED (Traction Control System, with a
graphic and single chime)
•TCS ACTIVE (Traction Control System, with a
graphic)
•SERVICE TCS SYSTEM (Traction Control System, with
a graphic and single chime)
Customer Programmable Features—If Equipped
Press the MENU button until one of the following
display choices appears:
Language?
When in this display you may select one of three lan-
guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
computer functions and navigation system. Press the
STEP button while in this display selects English,
Francais, or Espanol. As you continue the displayed
information will be shown in the selected language.
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▫Tire Markings........................263
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)..........267
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........268

Ti re s—General Information................272
▫Tire Pressure.........................272
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................273
▫Radial-Ply Tires......................276
▫Compact Spare Tire—If Equipped.........276
▫Limited Use Spare—If Equipped.........277
▫Tire Spinning........................278
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................278
▫Replacement Tires.....................279
▫Alignment And Balance.................280
All Wheel Drive (AWD)—If Equipped.......281

Tire Pressure Monitor System—If Equipped . . . 281
▫1,2,3, Or 4 Tire(s) Low Pressure...........282
▫1,2,3, Or 4 Tire(s) High Pressure...........282
▫Service Tire Pressure System/See Owner’s
Manual............................282
▫General Information...................284

Tire Chains...........................284

Snow Tires...........................285

Tire Rotation Recommendations............286

Fuel Requirements......................287
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................287
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............288
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•European Metric tire sizing is based on European
design standards. Tires designed to this standard have
the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with
the section width. The letterPis absent from this tire
size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H
•LT(Light Truck)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric
tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the
letters“LT”that are molded into the sidewall preced-
ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16.
•Temporary Spare tires are high pressure compact
spares designed for temporary emergency use only.
Tires designed to this standard have the letter“T”
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-
tion. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
•High Flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design
standards and begins with the tire diameter molded
into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
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EXAMPLE:
Service Description:
95= Load Index
—A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry.
H= Speed Symbol
—A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load
index under certain operating conditions.
—The maximum speed corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be achieved under specified
operating conditions. (ie. tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions and posted speed limits).
Load Identification:
....blank....= Absence of any text on sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) Tire
Extra Load (XL)= Extra Load (or Reinforced) Tire
Light Load= Light Load Tire
C,D,E= Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure
Maximum Load—Maximum Load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry.
Maximum Pressure—Maximum Pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this
tire.
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Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
Tire Placard Location
NOTE:The proper cold tire inflation pressure for pas-
senger cars is listed on either the face of the driver’s door
or the driver’s side“B”pillar. For vehicles other than
passenger cars, the cold tire inflation pressures are listed
on either the“B”pillar, the Certification Label or in the
Tire Inflation Pressures brochure in the glove compart-
ment.
Tire Placard Location
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