2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA towing capacity

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Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front
and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front
and rear axles evenly. Make sure that you do not
exceed either front or rear GAWR Ú page 173.
Tongue Weight (TW)
The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch
ball by the trailer. You must consider this as part of
the load on your vehicle.
Trailer Frontal Area
The Frontal Area is the maximum height multiplied
by the maximum width of the front of a trailer.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
The TSC can be a mechanical telescoping link that
can be installed between the hitch receiver and the
trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable
friction associated with the telescoping motion to
dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions
while traveling.
The electronic TSC (if equipped), recognizes a
swaying trailer and automatically applies individual
wheel brakes and/or reduces engine power to
attempt to eliminate the trailer sway.
Weight-Carrying Hitch
A Weight-Carrying Hitch supports the trailer tongue
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch
ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle.
These kinds of hitches are commonly used to tow
small and medium sized trailers.
Weight-Distributing Hitch
A weight-distributing hitch works by applying
leverage through spring (load) bars. They are
typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer
tongue weight to the tow vehicle's front axle and
the trailer axle(s). When used in accordance with
the manufacturer’s directions, it provides for a
more level ride, offering more consistent steering
and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety. The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway
control also dampens sway caused by traffic and
crosswinds and contributes positively to tow
vehicle and trailer stability. TSC and a
weight-distributing (load equalizing) hitch are
recommended for heavier TW and may be required
depending on vehicle and trailer configuration/
loading to comply with GAWR requirements.
WARNING!
It is important that you do not exceed the
maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous
driving condition can result if either rating is
exceeded. You could lose control of the vehicle
and have a collision.
WARNING!
An improperly adjusted weight-distributing
hitch system may reduce handling, stability,
braking performance, and could result in a
collision.
Weight-distributing systems may not be
compatible with surge brake couplers. Consult
with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a
reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for
additional information.
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Towing Requirements — Tires
Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a
compact spare tire.
Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h) when
towing while using a full size spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to
the safe and satisfactory operation of your
vehicle.
Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire
damage before towing a trailer.
Replacing tires with a higher load carrying
capacity will not increase the vehicle's GVWR
and GAWR limits.
For further information Ú page 346.
WARNING!
Make certain that the load is secured in the
trailer and will not shift during travel. When
trailering cargo that is not fully secured,
dynamic load shifts can occur that may be
difficult for the driver to control. You could lose
control of your vehicle and have a collision.
When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading
can cause a loss of control, poor performance
or damage to brakes, axle, engine, transmis -
sion, steering, suspension, chassis structure
or tires.
Safety chains must always be used between
your vehicle and trailer. Always connect the
chains to the hook retainers of the vehicle
hitch. Cross the chains under the trailer
tongue and allow enough slack for turning
corners.
Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on
a grade. When parking, apply the parking
brake on the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle
transmission in PARK. For four-wheel drive
vehicles, make sure the transfer case is not in
NEUTRAL. Always, block or "chock" the trailer
wheels.
GCWR must not be exceeded.
Total weight must be distributed between the
tow vehicle and the trailer such that the
following four ratings are not exceeded :
GVWR
GTW
GAWR
Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch
utilized.
WARNING!
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Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system
or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of
the trailer. This could cause inadequate braking
and possible personal injury.
An electronically actuated trailer brake
controller is required when towing a trailer with
electronically actuated brakes. When towing a
trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated
brake system, an electronic brake controller is
not required.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers
over 1,000 lb (453 kg) and required for trailers
in excess of 2,000 lb (907 kg).
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And
Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer
size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are
required for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four and
seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved
trailer harness and connector.
NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s wiring
harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the
vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer
connector. Refer to the following illustrations.
NOTE:
Disconnect trailer wiring connector from the
vehicle before launching a boat (or any other
device plugged into vehicle’s electrical connect)
into water.
Be sure to reconnect once clear from water
area.
WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your
brake system and cause it to fail. You might
not have brakes when you need them and
could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing, you should allow for
additional space between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front of you. Failure to do so could
result in an accident.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lb (453 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do
this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear,
higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE343
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
NOTE:The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on
the driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of the
driver's side door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including
the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and
inflate to the recommended pressure for your
vehicle.

Example Tire Placard Location (Door) Example Tire Placard Location (B-pillar)

Tire And Loading Information Placard

Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about
the:

1. Number of people that can be carried in the
vehicle.

2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not
exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your
vehicle. You will not exceed the tire's load carrying
capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions,
tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified
on the Tire and Loading Information placard in this
manual Ú page 173.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Gross
Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded.
For further information on GAWR, vehicle loading,
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344SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
To determine the maximum loading conditions of
your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on the Tire and Loading
Information placard. The combined weight of
occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue
weight (if applicable) should never exceed the
weight referenced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs. (4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and
there will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 295 kg (635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as
shown in step 4.
NOTE:
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
The following table shows examples on how to
calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing
capacities of your vehicle with varying seating
configurations and number and size of occu
-
pants. This table is for illustration purposes only
and may not be accurate for the seating and
load carry capacity of your vehicle.
For the following example, the combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed
865 lbs (392 kg).

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Compact Spare Tire
....................................... 351Computer, Trip/Travel................................... 121Contract, Service........................................... 368Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).............326Cooling System.............................................. 324Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....................... 325Coolant Level............................................ 326Cooling Capacity........................................ 364Disposal Of Used Coolant.......................... 326Drain, Flush, And Refill.............................. 324Inspection....................................... 324, 326Points To Remember................................. 326Pressure Cap............................................. 326Radiator Cap............................................. 326Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)........................ 325, 364, 365Corrosion Protection...................................... 357Cruise Control................................................ 146Cruise Control (Speed Control)...................... 147Cruise Light......................................... 127, 128Customer Assistance..................................... 367Cybersecurity................................................. 187
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Daytime Running Lights................................... 65Dealer Service.............................................. 315Defroster, Windshield................................... 279Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.............................. 70Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 129Dimmer SwitchHeadlight..................................................... 65DipsticksOil (Engine)............................................... 314Disable Vehicle Towing................................. 306DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 326Door Ajar.............................................. 122, 123Door Ajar Light..................................... 122, 123Driver’s Seat Back Tilt...................................... 33DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or ShallowStanding Water
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 224Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 223Traction Control System........................... 228Electric Parking Brake................................... 136Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 59
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................... 225Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 123Emergency Braking....................................... 235Emergency, In Case OfHazard Warning Flasher........................... 282Jacking............................................. 286, 288Jump Starting........................................... 300Overheating.............................................. 303Towing...................................................... 306Emission Control System Maintenance......... 130Engine........................................................... 313Air Cleaner................................................ 316Block Heater............................................. 135Break-In Recommendations..................... 135Checking Oil Level.................................... 314Compartment........................................... 313Compartment Identification...................... 313Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 365Cooling...................................................... 324Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 281Fails To Start............................................. 134Flooded, Starting...................................... 134Fuel Requirements................................... 361Oil...........................................315, 364, 365Oil Filler Cap............................................. 313
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Modifications/Alterations Vehicle
........................................................ 10Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 236Mopar Parts................................................... 369MP3 Control.................................................... 87Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 65
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New Vehicle Break-In Period.......................... 135
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Occupant Restraints...................................... 239Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............ 361, 365Oil Change Indicator...................................... 114Reset......................................................... 114Oil Filter, Change........................................... 316Oil Filter, Selection......................................... 316Oil Pressure Light.......................................... 123Oil, Engine........................................... 315, 365Capacity.................................................... 364Checking................................................... 314Dipstick..................................................... 314Disposal.................................................... 316Filter................................................ 316, 365Filter Disposal........................................... 316Identification Logo..................................... 316
Materials Added To.................................. 316Pressure Warning Light............................ 123Recommendation............................ 315, 364Synthetic.................................................. 316Viscosity................................................... 364Onboard Diagnostic System.......................... 129Operating Precautions.................................. 129Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 370Outside Rearview Mirrors......................... 57, 58Overheating, Engine...................................... 303
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Paint Care..................................................... 357Parking Brake............................................... 136ParkSense Active Park Assist........................ 162ParkSense System, Rear.............................. 156Passive Entry................................................... 24Pets.............................................................. 279Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 343PowerBrakes...................................................... 360Inverter........................................................ 91Mirrors......................................................... 59Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)................ 89Seats.................................................... 47, 49Steering.................................................... 143
Power SeatsDown...........................................................47Forward.......................................................47Rearward.....................................................47Up................................................................47Power Sliding DoorOn / Off Switch.....................................28, 97Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 247Preparation For Jacking................................ 286PretensionersSeat Belts................................................. 247
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 347Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 326Radio Operation............................................ 222Rear Air Conditioning................................ 76, 81Rear Camera................................................. 169Rear Cross Path............................................ 232Rear ParkSense System................................ 156Rear Seat Entertainment.............................. 213Rear Seat Reminder...................................... 228Rear Seat Removal..........................................35Rear View.........................................................57Reclining Front Seats.......................................34Recreational Towing...................................... 184
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Specifications Oil
.............................................................. 365Speed ControlAccel/Decel (ACC Only)............................. 151Cancel....................................................... 147Resume..................................................... 147Speed Control (Cruise Control)...................... 147Starting................................................... 19, 131Button......................................................... 18Cold Weather............................................ 134Engine Fails To Start................................. 134Remote....................................................... 19Starting And Operating.................................. 131Starting Procedures....................................... 131Steering......................................................... 143Tilt Column.................................................. 31Wheel, Heated............................................. 31Wheel, Tilt................................................... 31Storage, Vehicle............................................... 83Stow ‘n Go (Fold In Floor) Seats....................... 42Stow ‘n Vac.................................................... 100Streaming...................................................... 213Stuck, Freeing............................................... 305Sun Roof................................................... 94, 96Sunglasses Storage......................................... 84Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag..... 251Sway Control, Trailer...................................... 229Symbol Glossary.............................................. 10
Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 316System, Remote Starting................................. 19
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Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 31Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............. 82Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................................. 100Tilt Steering Column........................................ 31Time DelayHeadlight..................................................... 65Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 343Tire Markings................................................ 339Tire Safety Information................................. 339Tire Service Kit.............................................. 294Tire Service Kit — If Equipped
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................ 294Tire Stowage................................................. 294Tires......................... 280, 346, 350, 351, 355Aging (Life Of Tires).................................. 349Air Pressure.............................................. 346Chains...................................................... 353Changing.................................................. 286Compact Spare......................................... 351General Information............... 346, 350, 351High Speed............................................... 347Inflation Pressure..................................... 347Jacking............................................ 286, 288Life Of Tires.............................................. 349
Load Capacity........................................... 343Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)................................116, 126, 236Quality Grading......................................... 355Radial....................................................... 347Replacement............................................ 349Rotation.................................................... 355Safety.............................................. 339, 346Sizes......................................................... 340Snow Tires................................................ 350Spare Tires................... 287, 350, 351, 352Spinning................................................... 348Trailer Towing........................................... 181Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 348Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 360To Open Hood..................................................96Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 180Towing........................................................... 174Disabled Vehicle....................................... 306Guide........................................................ 177Recreational............................................. 184Weight...................................................... 177Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 184Traction......................................................... 185Traction Control............................................ 228Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 229
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