2008 CHRYSLER PACIFICA brake

Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Automatic Transmission MopartATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
AWD Power Transfer Unit MopartGear Lubricant 75W-90 or equivalent.
AWD Rear Carrier MopartGear Lubricant 75W-90 or equivalent.
Brake Master Cylinder MopartDOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recom-
mended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MopartPower Steering Fluid +4 or MopartATF +4 Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid.
418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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.
422 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Required Maintenance Intervals
Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 6
Rotate Tires. 6,000 10 000 6
If using your vehicle for dusty or off-road conditions,
inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. 12,000 20 000 12
Replace the air conditioning filter. 12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the CV Joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect Exhaust System. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals, replace if necessary.24,000 40 000 24
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.30,000 50 000 30
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 423
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Adding Fuel........................... 329
Adding Washer Fluid..................142,387
Additives, Fuel......................... 327
Adjustable Pedals....................... 159
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 383
Air Conditioning.....................251,256
Air Conditioning Controls................. 251
Air Conditioning Filter.................269,384
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 383
Air Conditioning System..........251,256,259,383
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 252
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 304
Airbag................................ 50
Airbag Deployment....................... 62
Airbag Light...................54,55,64,79,197
Airbag Maintenance....................... 64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............... 51
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 18
Alignment and Balance.................... 311All Wheel Drive (AWD)................284,400
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 248
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........390,391,416
Disposal............................ 392
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............153,288
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 188
Anti-Theft System........................ 18
Appearance Care........................ 401
Auto Down Power Windows................ 32
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 86
Automatic Door Locks...................27,28
Automatic Headlights.................... 137
Automatic Oil Change Indicator..........192,202
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 259
Automatic Transaxle....................12,278
Adding Fluid......................... 418
Interlock System.....................15,280
438 INDEX

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
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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
442 INDEX

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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Jack Location........................... 352
Jack Operation.......................352,356
Jacking Instructions...................... 356
Jump Starting.......................... 360
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 55
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 139
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 39
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................71,74
Latches
Hood............................... 133Lead Free Gasoline...................... 325
Life of Tires............................ 309
Liftgate................................ 34
Lights..............................80,134
Airbag........................54,64,79,197
Anti-Lock........................... 188
Automatic Headlights................... 137
Back-Up............................. 415
Brake Warning........................ 189
Bulb Replacement................... 411,412
Courtesy/Reading..................... 134
Cruise.............................. 193
Daytime Running...................... 138
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 136
Door Ajar........................... 197
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................156,158
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 197
Fog ..........................138,194,414
446 INDEX