2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA jump start

WARNING!
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get
it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way. Un-
burned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and
once the engine has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
charged battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly. See section 6 of
this manual for the proper jump starting proce-
dures and follow them carefully.
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
If Engine Fails to Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“NORMAL STARTING” procedure, it may be flooded.
Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and
hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear
any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
STARTING AND OPERATING 259
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher ..................318

If Your Engine Overheats .................319

Jacking And Tire Changing ................320
▫ Jack Location ........................321
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ....................322
▫ Preparations For Jacking ................323
▫ Jacking Instructions ....................324

Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low ....327

Driving On Slippery Surfaces ..............329 ▫
Acceleration .........................329
▫ Traction ............................329

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................330

Towing A Disabled Vehicle ................331
▫ With Ignition Key .....................331
▫ Without The Ignition Key ...............332
▫
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
. 332
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolly .....................333
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•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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 327
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WARNING!
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started.
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot
be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic
converter and once the engine has started, ignite and
damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a
discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a
start from another vehicle. This type of start can be danger-
ous if done improperly, so follow this procedure carefully.
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow
battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean
over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to
touch each other. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush
contaminated area immediately with large quantities of
water.
•A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Keep flame or spark away from the vent holes.
Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source
with an output that exceeds 12 volts.
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach and
without letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake,
place the automatic transmission in PARK and turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position for both vehicles.
3. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the other end
of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
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5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then to the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have
a good contact on the engine.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati-
cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when
there is a difference in the surface traction under the front
(driving) wheels.
WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger-
ous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of
the front wheels. You could lose control of the
vehicle and possibly have an accident. Accelerate
slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be
poor traction (ice, snow, wet mud, loose sand, etc.).
Traction
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
surface. This is known as hydroplaning and may cause
partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping
ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precau-
tions should be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are
slushy.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 329
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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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Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 82
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 152
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 138
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 176
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 318
Jacking ............................. 320
Jump Starting ......................... 327
Overheating .......................... 319
Emission Control System Maintenance ......341,390
Engine ............................ 338,339
Air Cleaner .......................... 349
Air Cleaner Filter ...................... 349
Block Heater ......................... 260
Break-In Recommendations ................ 71
Checking Oil Level ..................... 344
Compartment ...................... 338,339
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 387
Cooling ............................. 358 Exhaust Gas Caution
.................. 31,299
Fails to Start .......................... 259
Fuel Requirements .................. 296,386
Oil ........................... 344,386,387
Oil Change Interval .................... 345
Oil Disposal .......................... 348
Oil Filler Cap ...................... 346,347
Oil Filter Disposal ...................... 348
Oil Selection ....................... 346,386
Oil Synthetic ......................... 348
Overheating .......................... 319
Temperature Gauge ..................... 168
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............31,71,299,358
Exhaust System ......................... 357
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 44
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 80
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 349
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Illuminated Entry........................ 15
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 12
Indicator, Traction Control ................. 171
Infant Restraint .......................... 65
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 176
Instrument Cluster ................. 166,167,168
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 165
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 375
Integrated Power Module .................. 377
Interior Appearance Care .................. 374
Interior Lights ....................... 126,127
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 131
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 321
Jack Operation ....................... 320,324
Jacking Instructions ...................... 324
Jump Starting .......................... 327 Key, Programming
........................ 14
Key, Replacement ........................ 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 12
Key-In Reminder ......................... 12
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys .................................. 11
Knee Bolster ............................ 50
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 35
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....61,63
Latches Hood ............................... 123
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 296
Life of Tires ............................ 289
Liftgate ................................ 28
Lights .............................. 73,125
Airbag ........................ 49,59,72,175
Anti-Lock ........................... 169
INDEX 429
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