2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA fuel pressure

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 objects
lodged 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.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73
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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7 of this manual. Follow
the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure
Cap paragraph.
3. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.The Low Fuel Light will turn on when the fuel level
reaches approximately 2 to 4 gallons (7 to 15 liters)
this light will remain on until fuel is added. 4. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.
If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has
traveled about one mile with the turn signals on, a chime
will sound to alert you to turn the signals off. If either
indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective
outside light bulb.
5. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
6. Anti-Lock Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem. The light will turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position and may
stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it
indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
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21. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp — If
EquippedEach tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
22. Airbag Light
This light turns on and remains on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light is not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the system inspected by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
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▫Tire Markings ........................274
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ..........277
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........278

Tires—General Information ................282
▫ Tire Pressure .........................282
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................283
▫ Radial-Ply Tires ......................285
▫ Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped .........286
▫ Limited Use Spare — If Equipped .........287
▫ Tire Spinning ........................287
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................288
▫ Life Of Tire .........................289
▫ Replacement Tires .....................289 ▫
Alignment And Balance .................290

All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped .......291

Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped . . . 291
▫ 1,2,3, Or 4 Tire(s) Low Pressure ...........292
▫ Check TPM System ....................292
▫ General Information ...................293

Tire Chains ...........................294

Snow Tires ...........................295

Tire Rotation Recommendations ............295

Fuel Requirements ......................296
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................297
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............297
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................298
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2. Economy—
Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear
patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal
wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for
earlier tire replacement. Underinflation also increases tire
rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption.
3. Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability—
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride.
Overinflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride.
Tire Inflation Pressures
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either
the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “B” pillar.
Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure
Information for vehicle loads that are less than the
maximum loaded vehicle condition. These pressure con-
ditions will be found in the “Supplemental Tire Pressure
Information” section of this manual. The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as
inspecting for signs of tire wear or visible damage at least
once a month. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to
check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement
when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they are under inflated.
Tire Placard Location
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CAUTION!
Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid, all brake seal components could be
damaged causing partial or complete brake failure.
Fuel System Hoses
Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are
designed with hoses and quick connect fittings which
have unique material characteristics to provide adequate
sealing and resist attack by deteriorated gasoline.
You are urged to use only the manufacture specified
hoses with quick connect fittings, or their equivalent in
material and specification, in any fuel system servicing. It
is mandatory to replace any damaged hoses or quick
connect fittings that have been removed during service. Care should be taken in installing quick connect fittings
to insure they are properly installed and fully connected.
See your authorized dealer for service.
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission and differential assembly are
contained within a single housing.
All automatic transmissions are equipped with a conven-
tional filler tube and dipstick. If fluid is added, it should
be added through the dipstick hole in the case.
The dipstick is located just behind the radiator, lower
right side.
Selection of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the
transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor-
mance. Use only manufacturers recommended transmis-
sion fluid, refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
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Adding Fuel........................... 300
Adding Washer Fluid .................. 132,357
Additives, Fuel ......................... 298
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 137
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 353
Air Conditioning ..................... 235,240
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 235
Air Conditioning Filter .................253,354
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 353
Air Conditioning System ..........235,240,243,353
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 236
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 283
Airbag ................................ 45
Airbag Deployment ....................... 57
Airbag Light ................... 49,50,59,72,175
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 58
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 46
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 26
Alignment and Balance ................... 290 All Wheel Drive (AWD)
.............266,291,370
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 228
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........359,360,386
Disposal ............................ 362
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 269
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 169
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 26
Appearance Care ........................ 372
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 26
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 32
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 80
Automatic Door Locks ................... 17,18
Automatic Headlights .................... 128
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 243
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 261
Adding Fluid ......................... 388
Interlock System ....................... 262
Reset Mode .......................... 262
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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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