2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA battery

WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex-
haust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in
areas where your exhaust system can contact any-
thing that can burn.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may indicate severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, the
vehicle should be stopped, the engine shut off and the
vehicle allowed to cool. Thereafter, service, including a
tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications, should be ob-
tained immediately. To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idling or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Maintenance-Free Battery
The top of the MAINTENANCE-FREE battery is perma-
nently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is
periodic maintenance required.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351
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WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water.
•Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Don’t use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 volts. Don’t allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
•Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
CAUTION!
•It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached to
the negative post. Battery posts are marked posi-
tive (+) and negative (-) and identified on the
battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal posts and free of corrosion.
•If a “fast charger” is used while battery is in
vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables
before connecting the charger to battery. Do not
use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage.
352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM)
An Integrated Power Module is located in the engine
compartment near the battery. This center contains maxi
fuses, mini fuses and relays. A label that identifies each
component is printed on the inside of the cover.
Cavity Maxi Fuse Description
1 40 Amp Green Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) Pump
2 Spare
3 30 Amp Pink Ignition Off Draw (IOD)
4 40 Amp Green Body Control Module
(BCM) Feed 1
5 40 Amp Green Electronic Back Light (EBL)
6 30 Amp Pink Front Wipers
7 40 Amp Green Starter
8 40 Amp Green Power Seat C/B
9 40 Amp Green Power Sunroof
Integrated Power Module (IPM)
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CAUTION!
•When installing the Integrated Power Module
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-
erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
may allow water to get into the Integrated Power
Module, and possibly result in a electrical system
failure.
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage
rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than
indicated may result in a dangerous electrical
system overload. If a properly rated fuse contin-
ues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit
that must be corrected.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days you may want to take steps to protect your battery.
You may:
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant bottle, brake master
cylinder and transmission, add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation. At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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Selection Of Lubricant................367,388
Shifting ............................. 263
Special Additives ...................... 370
Automatic Transmission ................... 367
Adding Fluid ......................... 368
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 369
Fluid Change ......................... 369
Fluid Level Check ...................... 368
Fluid Type ........................... 367
Autostick ........................... 139,264
Ball Joints ............................. 355
Battery ............................... 351
Gas Caution .......................... 352
Jump Starting ......................... 327
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24
Bearings .............................. 372
Belts, Drive ............................ 348
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 356 B-Pillar Location
........................ 278
Brake, Parking .......................... 266
Brake System ........................ 268,364
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 269
Fluid Check ....................... 365,388
Hoses .............................. 364
Warning Light ........................ 170
Brakes ............................. 268,364
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 261
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 71
Bulb Replacement ....................... 382
Bulbs, Light ............................ 381
Calibration, Compass ..................... 184
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 386
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ 300
Oil (Engine) ....................... 346,347
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 361
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Tires ............................... 278
Locks Door ................................ 16
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 61,63
Lubrication, Body ....................... 356
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 158
Maintenance, Airbag ...................... 58
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 351
Maintenance Procedures ................... 344
Maintenance Schedule .................... 390
Schedule “A” ......................... 406
Schedule “B” ......................... 393
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 151
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 173,341
Manual, Service ......................... 418
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 142
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 119 Memory Seat
......................... 82,119
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 185
Mirrors ................................ 79
Automatic Dimming ..................... 80
Electric Remote ........................ 82
Exterior Folding ........................ 80
Heated .............................. 82
Memory ............................. 119
Outside .............................. 81
Rearview ............................. 79
Vanity ............................... 82
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 291
Mopar Parts ......................... 343,417
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 126
Navigation System ....................... 233
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 71
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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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