2008 CHRYSLER PACIFICA check oil

Windshield Wiper Blades
The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield
should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-
mulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Windshield and Rear Window Washers
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. It is located in the engine
compartment and should be checked for fluid level at
regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshieldwasher solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the
system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.
The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid
when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates.
Washer Fluid Reservoir
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387
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NOTE:
²The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil
if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.
²Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
²Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message
after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sched-
uled oil change is performed by someone other than your
dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under ªOil Change Requiredº in ªUse FactorySettingsº of the EVIC section in this manual or under
ªOdometer/Trip Odometerº in the ªInstrument Cluster
Descriptions section of this manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
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²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 329
Oil (Engine).......................... 378
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 391
Car Washes............................ 402
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 328
Cargo Area Cover....................... 176
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 178
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 177
Catalytic Converter...................... 380
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................78,388
CD (Compact Disc) Changer..........218,228,232
CD (Compact Disc) Player......212,216,222,226,232
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 250
Cellular Phone........................89,250
Chains, Tire............................ 312
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 352
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 296Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light).............................193,373
Child Restraint........................67,69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............71,74
Child Safety Locks........................ 30
Child Seat.............................. 75
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 326
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 403
Climate Control......................... 250
Clock................................ 209
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 250
Compact Spare Tire...................... 307
Compass.............................. 207
Compass Calibration..................... 207
Compass Variance....................... 207
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 208
Console.............................. 175
Console, Floor.......................... 175
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Drive Belts............................ 379
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 386
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 291
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 292
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 232
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 88
Electrical Power Outlets................... 172
Electronic Brake Control System............. 154
Brake Assist System.................... 154
Electronic Stability Program............... 155
Traction Control System................. 154
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 144
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 155
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................166,199Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 350
Jacking............................. 352
Jump Starting......................... 360
Overheating.......................... 351
Emission Control System Maintenance......373,420
Engine..........................77,370,371
Air Cleaner.......................... 380
Air Cleaner Filter...................... 380
Block Heater......................... 278
Break-In Recommendations................ 77
Checking Oil Level..................... 376
Compartment......................370,371
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 417
Cooling............................. 389
Exhaust Gas Caution..................37,328
Flooded, Starting...................... 277
Fuel Requirements..................325,416
Oil ...........................376,416,417
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Oil Change Interval...............192,202,377
Oil Disposal.......................... 379
Oil Filler Cap......................... 378
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 379
Oil Selection.......................377,416
Oil Synthetic......................... 378
Operation............................ 77
Overheating.......................... 351
Temperature Gauge..................... 187
Event Data Recorder...................... 65
Exhaust Gas Caution..............37,78,328,388
Exhaust System......................... 388
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 49
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 87
Fabric Care.........................404,405
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 380
Air Conditioning....................269,384Automatic Transaxle.................... 400
Engine Oil........................379,417
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 379
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 350
Turn Signal..................139,188,413,415
Flooded Engine Starting................... 277
Floor Console.......................... 175
Fluid Capacities......................... 416
Fluid Leaks............................. 80
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 399
Brake............................396,418
Power Steering.....................385,418
Fluids................................ 417
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 417
Fog Light Service........................ 414
Fog Lights.......................138,194,414
Folding Rear Seat........................ 126
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Hazard Warning Flasher................. 350
Headlight Switch...................... 136
Headlights.....................136,412,413
High Beam Indicator.................... 193
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................... 136
Interior............................. 136
License............................. 415
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 197
Lights On Reminder.................... 138
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 193
Oil Pressure.......................... 194
Park............................... 413
Reading............................. 168
Rear Servicing........................ 415
Rear Tail............................ 415
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 194
Service........................... 411,412
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 193Side Marker.......................... 415
Traction Control....................... 156
Turn Signal..................136,139,413,415
Voltage............................. 187
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 187
Washer Fluid......................... 197
Load Leveling System.................... 180
Loading Vehicle......................331,333
Capacities........................... 333
Tires ............................... 299
Locks
Door................................ 26
Steering Wheel......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................71,74
Lubrication, Body....................... 386
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 178
Maintenance, Airbag...................... 64
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Maintenance Free Battery.................. 382
Maintenance Procedures................... 376
Maintenance Schedule.................... 420
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 172
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 193,373
Manual, Service......................... 432
Map/Reading Lights..................... 168
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 129
Memory Seat.........................89,129
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 208
Mirrors................................ 86
Automatic Dimming..................... 86
Electric Remote........................ 88
Exterior Folding........................ 87
Heated.............................. 89
Memory............................. 129
Outside.............................. 87
Rearview............................. 86
Vanity............................... 89Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 314
Mopar Parts.........................375,431
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 136
Navigation System....................166,244
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 77
Occupant Restraints....................... 38
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 325
Odometer............................. 191
Trip ................................ 191
Oil Change Indicator..................192,202
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............192,202
Oil, Engine.........................376,417
Capacity............................ 416
Change Interval..................192,202,377
Checking............................ 376
Disposal............................ 379
448 INDEX