2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA flat tire

•Turn the wheel so that the valve-stem is down. Slide
the wheel retainer through the center of the wheel
and position it properly across the wheel opening.
•For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation,
stow with the valve-stem toward the rear of the
vehicle.
•Using the jack-handle, rotate the drive nut to the
right until the wheel is drawn into place against the
underside of the vehicle.
•Continue to rotate the nut until you hear the mecha-
nism click three times. It cannot be overtightened.
Push against the tire several times to be sure it is
securely in place.
13. Stow the jack and jack handle. 14. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct
pressure as required.
NOTE:
When reinstalling the wheel center cap, insure
that the valve stem symbol on the back of the cap is
pointed toward the wheel valve stem. Install the center
cap using hand pressure only. Do not use a hammer.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES IF BATTERY IS
LOW
WARNING!
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever
the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition
switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan.
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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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Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
420 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Car Washes............................ 373
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................. 299
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 156
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ....................... 158
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 157
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ......... 232
Cassette Tape Player ................... 207,211
Catalytic Converter ...................... 350
Caution, Exhaust Gas ................... 71,357
CD (Compact Disc) Changer ..........193,203,215
CD (Compact Disc) Player . . . 187,191,197,201,207,213
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ........ 233
Cellular Phone ........................ 83,233
Chains, Tire ............................ 294
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 320
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 275
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............173,341 Child Restraint
.......................... 60
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............61,63
Child Safety Locks ........................ 19
Child Seat .............................. 68
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 297
Climate Control ......................... 234
Clock ................................ 186
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 233
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 286
Compass .............................. 183
Compass Calibration ..................... 184
Compass Variance ....................... 184
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 185
Console .............................. 155
Console, Floor .......................... 155
Console, Overhead ....................... 141
Contract, Service ........................ 416
Coolant Pressure Cap ..................... 361
Cooling System ......................... 358
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System, Navigation...................... 233
Tachometer ............................ 172
Tape Player ............................ 211
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 243
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......168,319
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .............61,63
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 26
Theft System Arming ...................... 26
Theft System Disarming .................... 26
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 26
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 157
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 133
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 278
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 277
Tire Markings .......................... 274
Tire Safety Information .................... 274
Tires ............................ 73,282,419
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 289 Air Pressure
.......................... 282
Alignment ........................... 290
Chains .............................. 294
Changing ............................ 320
Compact Spare ........................ 286
General Information .................... 282
High Speed .......................... 284
Inflation Pressures ..................... 283
Jacking ............................. 320
Life of Tires .......................... 289
Load Capacity ..................... 278,279
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 291
Quality Grading ....................... 419
Radial .............................. 285
Replacement ....................... 289,291
Rotation ............................. 295
Safety ........................... 274,282
Sizes ............................... 275
Snow Tires ........................... 295
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