2008 CHRYSLER PACIFICA battery replacement

mIlluminated Entry System..................20
mRemote Keyless Entry.....................20
NTo Unlock The Doors And Liftgate..........21
NTo Lock The Doors And Liftgate............22
NTo Open/Close Power Liftgate Ð If Equipped . .23
NFlash Lights On Lock/Unlock.............23
NUsing The Panic Alarm..................24
NProgramming Additional Transmitters........24
NBattery Replacement....................24
mDoor Locks............................26
NManual Door Locks.....................26
NPower Door Locks.....................27
NChild Protection Door Lock...............30mWindows.............................32
NPower Windows.......................32
mLiftgate...............................34
NPower Liftgate Ð If Equipped.............35
mOccupant Restraints......................38
NLap/Shoulder Belts.....................39
NLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.....45
NSeat Belt Pretensioners...................47
NEnhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert)...........................47
NSeat Belts And Pregnant Women............48
NAutomatic-Locking Retractor (ALR).........49
NSeat Belts And Pregnant Women............49
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Using The Panic Alarm:
To activate the Panic mode while the ignition is OFF press
and release the PANIC button on the transmitter once.
When the Panic mode is activated, the interior lights will
illuminate, the headlamps and parking lights will flash,
and the horn will sound.
To cancel the Panic mode press and release the PANIC
button on the transmitter a second time. Panic mode will
automatically cancel after 3 minutes or if the vehicle is
started and exceeds 15 mph. During the Panic Mode, the
door locks and remote keyless entry systems will func-
tion normally. Panic mode will not disarm the security
system on vehicles so equipped.
NOTE:When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing
the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be
closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of
the system.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Refer to SENTRY KEY ªCustomer Key Programming.º
NOTE:If you do not have a programmed transmitter,
contact your authorized dealer for assistance.
Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032 bat-
tery.
NOTE:Perchlorate Material Ð special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate
NOTE:Do not touch the battery terminals that are on
the back housing or the printed circuit board.
1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a small
screwdriver or similar flat object to pry the two halves of
the transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the
rubber gasket during removal.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Light Button (18)
Pressing this button illuminates the buttons on the re-
mote control.
Remote Control Battery Service
²
To replace the batteries for the remote control slide the
cover rearward.
The replacement batteries for the remote control are two
AAA batteries.
Operating Instructions Ð Video Screen
Push up on the release button to lower the video screen.
Lowering Video Screen
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
m3.8L Engines..........................370
m4.0L Engines..........................371
mOnboard Diagnostic System Ð OBD II........372
NLoose Fuel Filler Cap Message............373
mEmissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................373
mReplacement Parts......................375
mDealer Service.........................375
mMaintenance Procedures..................376NEngine Oil..........................376
NEngine Oil Filter......................379
NDrive Belt...........................379
NSpark Plugs.........................379
NEngine Air Cleaner Filter................380
NCatalytic Converter....................380
NMaintenance-Free Battery................382
NAir Conditioner Maintenance.............383
NPower Steering Ð Fluid Check............385
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Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
Should the ªLoose Fuel Filler Capº or ªgASCAPº mes-
sage appear, there may be a problem in the evaporative
system. Before taking the vehicle into a qualified Dealer-
ship Service center, check first to see if the fuel filler cap
is possibly loose, improperly installed, or damaged. A
loose fuel filler cap message will be displayed in the
instrument cluster. Tighten the gas cap until a9clicking9
sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is
properly tightened. Press the odometer reset button to
turn the message off. If the problem persists, the message
will appear the next time the vehicle is started. If the
problem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn
on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). Resolving the
problem will turn the MIL light off. Take your vehicle in
to a qualified Dealership Service center.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states, which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
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Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle's OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn off theignition key or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle's OBD system isnot readyand you shouldnot
proceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start
the engine. This means that your vehicle's OBD system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated
during normal vehicle operation, you should have your
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlights
1. Open hood, disconnect and isolate the battery nega-
tive cable.2. Remove the two screws securing the headlight mod-
ule to the vehicle and gently pull the headlight module
forward away from the vehicle, disengaging the assem-
bly from the lower attachment clip.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the rubber boot seal.
5. Rotate the bulb to the left and replace the bulb.
Reinstall the rubber boot seal and then the headlight
module.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
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Reset Mode.......................... 280
Selection Of Lubricant................398,418
Shifting............................. 281
Special Additives...................... 400
Automatic Transmission................398,400
Adding Fluid......................399,400
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 400
Fluid Change......................... 400
Fluid Level Check...................... 399
Fluid Type........................... 398
Autostick........................145,281,282
Ball Joints............................. 385
Battery............................... 382
Gas Caution.......................... 382
Jump Starting......................... 360
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 24
Bearings.............................. 401
Belts, Drive............................ 379Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 386
B-Pillar Location........................ 299
Brake Assist System...................... 154
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 154
Brake, Parking.......................... 285
Brake System........................287,394
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................153,288
Fluid Check.......................396,418
Hoses.............................. 395
Warning Light........................ 189
Brakes.............................287,394
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 279
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 77
Bulb Replacement....................... 412
Bulbs, Light............................ 411
Calibration, Compass..................... 207
Camera, Rear........................... 166
Capacities, Fluid........................ 416
INDEX 439
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