2019 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID Maintenance

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................443
▫ Maintenance Plan ...................... .444
▫ Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle ............446
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — HYBRID ........447
▫ Checking Oil Level .................... .448
▫ Adding Washer Fluid .................. .448
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .................449
 DEALER SERVICE ...................... .450
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .450
▫ Engine Oil Filter ...................... .451
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................452
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............452
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............453
▫ Body Lubrication ..................... .457▫
Windshield Wiper Blades .................457
▫ Exhaust System ....................... .462
▫ Cooling System ....................... .463
▫ Brake System ........................ .469
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................470
 RAISING THE VEHICLE ..................472
 TIRES ............................... .472
▫ Tire Safety Information ..................472
▫ Tires — General Information ..............481
▫ Tire Types ........................... .487
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ................488
▫ Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..............491
▫ T

ire Chains (Traction Devices) .............492
▫ Tire Rotation Recommendations ............493
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..................493
▫ Treadwear ........................... .494
▫ Traction Grades ....................... .494
▫ Temperature Grades .................... .494
 STORING THE VEHICLE ..................495
 BODYWORK .......................... .496
▫ Protection From Atmospheric Agents ........496▫
Body And Underbody Maintenance ..........496
▫ Preserving The Bodywork .................497
 INTERIORS ........................... .498
▫ Seats And Fabric Parts .................. .498
▫ Plastic And Coated Parts ..................499
▫ Leather Parts ......................... .499
▫ Glass Surfaces ........................ .500
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that service
is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as
frequent short-trips, or extremely hot or cold ambient
temperatures will influence when the “Oil Change Re-
quired” message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi-
tions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as
early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500
miles (805 km).
NOTE:Even though the vehicle may not have been driven,
both the fuel in the tank and oil in the engine will still
degrade over time. Additionally, there will be a notification
to the driver if the engine is being run to maintain the oil
and fuel systems.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than
your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to “Vehicle Info” in “Instrument Cluster Display”
in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), 12 months or 350
hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350
hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern
for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or 350 hours of
engine run time if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment or is operated predominately at idle or
only very low engine RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is
considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and brake
master cylinder, fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
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Maintenance Plan
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page
for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires
Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if nec-
essary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if
necessary. X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. X X X X X
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs.(**) X
Flush and replace the engine, power electronics, and battery coolant
at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km), whichever comes first.(***) XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
(**) The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply. (***)Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant
properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to
severe internal damage. If any coolant is needed to be added
to the system please contact your local authorized dealer.
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WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle
could result in a component malfunction and effect
vehicle handling and performance. This could cause
an accident.
Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or 350 hours of
engine run time if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered
Severe Duty.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — HYBRID
1 — Battery Coolant Reservoir*6 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
2 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Engine Air Cleaner
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Power Electronics Coolant Reservoir*
5 — Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal 10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
* See your authorized dealer for service.
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Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be
maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut OFF.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain the
oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding one quart or one liter of oil when the
reading is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on
these engines.
CAUTION!
•Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration, or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
• Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine
compartment. Be sure to check the fluid level in the
reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with wind-
shield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate
the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual
washer fluid.
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some
washer fluid, apply it to a cloth or towel, and wipe clean
the wiper blades; this will help blade performance.
Windshield Washer Fluid Cap
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