2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA weight

WARNING!
It is important that you do not exceed the maximum
front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition
can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
control of the vehicle and have an accident.
Tongue Weight (TW)
The downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the
trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% or
more than 15% of the trailer load. You must consider this
as part of the load on your vehicle.
Frontal Area
The maximum height and maximum width of the front of
a trailer.
Trailer Sway Control
The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be
installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associated with
the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer
swaying motions while traveling.
Weight-Carrying Hitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or
some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kind of
hitches are the most popular on the market today and
they’re commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized
trailers.
Weight-Distributing Hitch
A weight-distributing hitch includes a receiver attached
to the tow vehicle, plus a removable hitch head and
spring bar assembly that fits into the receiver opening
and hook up brackets that connect the spring bars to the
trailer frame.
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Trailer Hitch Classification
Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of
trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional
Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your dealer for package
content.
The following chart provides the industry standard for
the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can
tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the
correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) chart for the Max. GTW towable for your
given drivetrain.Trailer Hitch Classification
Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.)
Clas s I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1587 kg)
Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg)
Class IV - Extra Heavy
Duty 10,000 lbs (4540 kg)
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer
weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
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Engine/Transmission GCWR (Gross Com- bined Wt. Rating) Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross
Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt.
3.5L & 3.8L Auto-
matic 8,600 lbs (3900 kg) 40 SQ. FT. Up to 2 persons &
Luggage 3,500 lbs(1600 kg) 350 lbs (158 kg)
8,600 lbs (3900 kg) 40 SQ. FT. 3 to 4 persons & Luggage 3,000 lbs(1360 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg)
8,600 lbs (3900 kg) 40 SQ. FT. 5 to 6 persons & Luggage 1,000 lbs(454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as
part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard. Refer to the Tire–
Safety Information Section in this manual.
Trailer and Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the
rear can cause the trailer to sway severelyside to side
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which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer accidents.
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•The tongue weight of the trailer.
•The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
•The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options,
must be considered as part of the total load on your
vehicle. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information plac-
ard in the Tire Safety Information Section of this manual
for the maximum combined weight of occupants and
cargo for your vehicle.
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•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in
P for Park. Always, block or chockthe trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).
Towing Requirements — Tires

Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to the
Tires–General Information section of this manual on
Tire Pressures for proper tire inflation procedures.
Also, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to the Tires–General
Information section of this manual on Tread Wear
Indicators for the proper inspection procedure.
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Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 296
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 297
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................... 168
Fuel ................................ 169
Speedometer ......................... 169
Tachometer .......................... 172
Gearshift .............................. 263
General Information .................. 15,24,293
Glass Cleaning .......................... 375
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 118
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............302,305
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............302,305
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) .............. 83
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 318
Head Phones ........................... 222
Head Restraints ......................... 108
Headlights ............................ 383 Bulb Replacement
...................... 382
High Beam ........................... 130
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 130
Passing ............................. 130
Replacing ............................ 382
Switch .............................. 126
Time Delay .......................... 128
Heated Seats ........................... 108
Heater ............................... 235
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 260
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 307
Holder, Cup ........................... 154
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 142
Hood Release .......................... 123
Hoses ............................. 363,367
Ignition Key ................................. 11
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Spare Tire........................... 322
Spinning ............................ 287
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 288
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 308
Towing ............................... 304
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 331
Guide .............................. 307
Recreational ....................... 315,332
Weight .............................. 307
Traction Control ................... 134,171,272
Traction Control Switch .................134,272
Trailer Towing .......................... 304
Cooling System Tips .................... 315
Hitches ............................. 307
Minimum Requirements ................. 310
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 308
Wiring .............................. 313
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 307
Trailer Weight .......................... 307 Transaxle
............................. 261
Automatic ........................... 261
Autostick ......................... 139,264
Operation ........................... 261
Overdrive ........................... 264
Selection of Lubricant ................367,388
Transmission ........................... 367
Automatic ........................... 367
Filter ............................... 369
Fluid ............................... 367
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . 142
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 70
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 288
Trip Odometer .......................... 172
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 172
Turn Signals ................... 129,169,384,385
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