2008 CHRYSLER PACIFICA Owners Manual

4. Grasp the center portion of the cover flap. Pull it over
the cargo area.
5. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover flap into the
slots on the rear trim panel.
6. The liftgate may be opened or closed with the cargo
cover in place.
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
The tie-downs located on cargo area floor and on the rear
trim panels should be used to safely secure loads when
vehicle is moving.
WARNING!
²Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision
a hook could pull loose and allow the child seat to
come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use
only the anchors provided for child seat tethers.
²The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve-
hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting
in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
²Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
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²Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.
²Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING!
To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK Ð IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the
weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The
load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be
uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
Roof Rack
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Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars.
The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo
inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not
exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
To move the cross bars, press the upper edge of each
cross bar button, then move the cross bar to the desired
position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame.
This is can be done with one person standing on each
side of the vehicle, moving the cross bar at the same time.
Once the cross bar is in place, press the lower edge of the
cross bar button to lock it into position.Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has
properly locked into position.
NOTE:To reduce the amount of wind noise when the
cross bars are not in use, move both cross bars next to
each other towards the rear of the vehicle in the rear most
position.
The tie down holes on the cross bar ends should always
be used to tie down the load. Check the straps frequently
to be sure that the load remains securely attached.
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CAUTION!
²Crossbars should remain equally spaced or parallel
at any luggage rack position for proper function.
Noncompliance could result in damage to the lug-
gage rack, cargo and/or vehicle.
²To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150
lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as evenly
as possible and secure the load appropriately.
²Long loads which extend over the windshield, such
as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large
frontal area should be secured to both the front and
rear of the vehicle.
²Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.
Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck
traffic, can add sudden upward lift to loads. This is
especially true on large flat loads and may result in
damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your ve-
hicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle,
particularly at high speeds, resulting in personal in-
jury or property damage. Follow the Roof Rack Cau-
tions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM
The automatic load leveling system will provide a level
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.
A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.
If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15
hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstrument Panel And Controls.............184
mBase Instrument Cluster..................185
mPremium Instrument Cluster...............186
mInstrument Cluster Descriptions............187
mElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Ð
If Equipped...........................199
NOil Change Required...................202
NCustomer Programmable Features Ð
If Equipped.........................203
NCompass Display Ð If Equipped..........207NMini-Trip Functions Ð If Equipped........208
mSetting The Analog Clock.................209
mElectronic Digital Clock..................209
NClock Setting Procedure.................210
mRadio General Information................210
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................210
NTwo Types Of Signals..................211
NElectrical Disturbances..................211
NAM Reception.......................2114

NFM Reception........................211
mSales Code RAH Ð AM & FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD/DVD Changer Controls....212
NRadio Operation......................212
NCD Player Operation...................216
NCD/DVD Changer Operation.............218
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............218
NOperation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
Audio Play).........................220
mSales Code REV Ð AM & FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD/DVD Changer Controls....222
NRadio Operation......................222
NCD Player Operation...................226
NCD/DVD Changer Operation.............228NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............228
NOperation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
Audio Play).........................230
NOperating Instructions Ð MP3 Player, Portable
Walkman...........................231
NOperating Instructions Ð Video
Games/Camcorders...................231
m6 Disc CD/DVD Changer (RDV) Ð If Equipped . 232
NOperating Instructions Ð CD/DVD Changer . . 233
NEject (EJT) Button.....................235
NOperating Instructions Ð Remote Control....235
NOperating Instructions Ð Video Screen......239
NOperating Instructions Ð Headphones......241
NOperating Instructions Ð Auxiliary Input....243
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mNavigation System Ð If Equipped...........244
mSatellite Radio Ð If Equipped..............245
Nystem Activation......................245
NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................245
NSelecting Satellite Mode In RBB, RAH, REV
And RBK Radios......................246
NSelecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ,
RB1 And RBQ Radios..................246
NSelecting a Channel....................247
NStoring And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......247
NUsing The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................247
NPTY Button9Scan9.....................247
NPTY Button9Seek9.....................248NSatellite Antenna......................248
NReception Quality.....................248
mRemote Sound System Controls.............249
NRadio Operation......................249
NCD Player..........................249
mCD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............250
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........250
mClimate Controls.......................250
NManual Air Conditioning And Heating
System.............................251
NMode Control........................252
NManual Air Conditioning Operation........256
NDual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control . . . 259
NElectric Rear Window Defroster...........269
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
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