Chrysler 2006 Pacifica

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3.8L ENGINES

Engine Compartment 3.8L Engines

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 339

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Introduction1
Table of Contents3
Introduction4
How to Use this Manual4
Vehicle Identification Number6
Warnings and Cautions6
Vehicle Modifications / Alterations7
A Word about Your Keys11
Ignition Key Removal11
Key-In-Ignition Reminder12
Sentry Key12
Replacement Keys14
Customer Key Programming14
General Information15
Illuminated Entry System15
Door Locks16
Manual Door Locks16
Power Door Locks17
Child Protection Door Lock19
Remote Keyless Entry20
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate21
To Lock the Doors and Liftgate22
Using the Panic Alarm22
To Program Transmitters23
To Open/Close Power Liftgate - if Equipped23
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 2323
To Turn off "Flash Lights on Lock/Unlock23
General Information24
Transmitter Battery Service24
Vehicle Theft Alarm26
Liftgate28
Power Liftgate - if Equipped29
Windows32
Power Windows32
Occupant Restraints33
Lap/Shoulder Belts35
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure41
Seat Belt Pretensioners42
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert)43
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women44
Seat Belt Extender44
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag45
Child Restraint60
Engine Break-In Recommendations71
Safety Tips71
Exhaust Gas71
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle72
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle73
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle75
Mirrors79
Inside Day / Night Mirror79
Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped80
Driver's Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - if Equipped80
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature80
Outside Mirror - Driver's Side81
Outside Mirror - Passenger's Side81
Power Remote-Control Mirrors82
Heated Remote Control Mirrors82
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors82
Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect™)83
If Equipped83
Operations85
Phone Call Features91
Uconnect™ System Features94
Advanced Phone Connectivity98
Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ System100
Seats106
10-Way Driver's Power Seat - if Equipped106
8-Way Driver's Power Seat - if Equipped107
4-Way Passenger's Power Seat107
Adjustable Head Restraints108
Heated Seats - if Equipped108
Second Row Manual Seat Recliner - if Equipped110
Second Row Manual Seat Adjuster - if Equipped111
Second Row Bench Seating - if Equipped112
Second Row Fold & Tumble Seats - if Equipped113
Third Row Easy Exit - if Equipped114
Third Row Seating - if Equipped116
Load Floor - if Equipped117
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer118
Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped119
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only)122
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse - if Equipped123
To Open and Close the Hood123
Lights125
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights125
Interior Lights126
Multi-Function Lever126
Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights126
Automatic Headlights128
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)128
Lights-On Reminder128
Headlight Time Delay128
Fog Lights - if Equipped129
Turn Signals129
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch130
Passing Light130
Windshield Wipers and Washers130
Windshield Washers130
Mist Feature131
Windshield Wiper Operation131
Intermittent Wiper System131
Rear Window Wiper/Washer131
Tilt Steering Column133
Traction Control Switch - if Equipped134
Rear Park Assist System - if Equipped135
Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped137
Electronic Speed Control138
To Activate139
To Set at a Desired Speed139
To Deactivate140
To Resume Speed140
To Vary the Speed Setting140
To Accelerate for Passing140
Overhead Console - if Equipped141
Courtesy/Reading Lights142
Sunglasses Storage142
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped142
Programming Homelink144
Canadian Programming/Gate Programming146
Using Homelink147
Erasing Homelinkbuttons147
Reprogramming a Single Homelinkbutton147
Security148
Power Sunroof - if Equipped149
Express Open Feature150
Wind Buffeting151
Sunroof Maintenance151
Electrical Power Outlets152
Electrical Outlet Use with Engine off153
Cupholders154
Front Seat Cupholders154
Second Row Seat Cupholders154
Third Row Seat Cupholders - if Equipped155
Storage155
Console Features155
Rear Cargo Storage bin - if Equipped155
Retractable Cargo Area Cover - if Equipped156
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks157
Roof Luggage Rack - if Equipped158
Load Leveling System160
Instruments and Controls165
Base Instrument Cluster166
Premium Instrument Cluster167
Instrument Cluster Descriptions168
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped176
Customer Programmable Features - if Equipped179
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse? (Available with Memory Seat Only)183
Compass Display - if Equipped183
Mini-Trip Functions - if Equipped185
Setting the Analog Clock186
Electronic Digital Clock186
Clock Setting Procedure186
Sales Code RAH-AM & FM Stereo Radio with CD Player and CD/DVD Changer Controls187
Radio Operation187
CD Player Operation191
Understanding Your Instrument Panel 191191
CD/DVD Changer Operation193
Notes on Playing MP3 Files193
Operation Instructions195
Audio Play)195
Sales Code Rev am & FM Stereo Radio with CD Player and CD/DVD Changer Controls197
Radio Operation197
CD Player Operation201
CD/DVD Changer Operation203
Notes on Playing MP3 Files203
Operation Instructions205
Audio Play)205
Sales Code RBP-AM & FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player, CD Player, and Optional CD/DVD Changer Controls207
Radio Operation207
Tape Player Operation211
CD Player Operation213
CD/DVD Changer Operation - if Equipped215
Remote Control Operating Instructions216
Headphone Transmitter Button (1)218
Arrow Buttons (2, 3, 15, 16)218
Rtn Button (4)218
Setup Button (5)218
Pause/Play Button (6)219
Mute Button (7)219
Disp Button (8)219
Mode Button (9)219
Prog Up/Down Buttons (10, 11)219
Slow Button (12)219
Stop Button (13)219
Menu Button (14)219
Next/Prev Buttons (2, 15)220
FF/RW Buttons (3, 16)220
Enter Button (17)220
Light Button (18)220
Remote Control Battery Service220
Operating Instructions - Video Screen221
Operating Instructions - Headphones222
Operating Instructions - MP3 Player, Portable Walkman224
224 Understanding Your Instrument Panel224
Operating Instructions - Video Games/Camcorders225
Satellite Radio - if Equipped225
System Activation225
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)226
Selecting Satellite Mode in RBB, Rev and RBK Radios226
Selecting Satellite Mode in RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1 and RBQ Radios227
Selecting a Channel227
Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels228
Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if Equipped)228
PTY Button Scan228
PTY Button Seek228
Satellite Antenna228
Reception Quality229
Remote Sound System Controls229
Radio Operation230
Tape Player230
CD Player230
Radio General Information231
Radio Broadcast Signals231
Two Types of Signals231
Electrical Disturbances231
AM Reception231
FM Reception231
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance232
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance233
Radio Operation and Cellular Phones233
Navigation System - if Equipped233
Climate Controls234
System235
Mode Control236
Manual Air Conditioning Operation240
Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control243
Electric Rear Window Defroster253
Starting and Operating255
Starting Procedures258
Normal Starting258
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped260
Automatic Transmission261
Brake/Transmission Interlock System261
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System262
Four Speed Automatic Transmission262
Autostick264
Autostick Operation264
Autostick General Information265
All Wheel Drive - if Equipped266
Parking Brake266
Brake System268
Anti-Lock Brake System269
Power Steering271
Traction Control - if Equipped272
Tire Safety Information274
Tire Markings274
Tire Identification Number (TIN)277
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure278
Tires-General Information282
Tire Pressure282
Tire Inflation Pressures283
Radial-Ply Tires285
Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped286
Limited Use Spare - if Equipped287
Tire Spinning287
Tread Wear Indicators288
Life of Tire289
Replacement Tires289
Alignment and Balance290
All Wheel Drive (AWD) - if Equipped291
Tire Pressure Monitor System - if Equipped291
1,2,3, or 4 Tire(S) Low Pressure292
Check TPM System292
General Information293
Tire Chains294
Snow Tires295
Tire Rotation Recommendations295
Fuel Requirements296
Reformulated Gasoline297
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends297
MMT in Gasoline298
Materials Added to Fuel298
Fuel System Cautions298
Carbon Monoxide Warnings299
Adding Fuel300
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)300
Vehicle Loading302
Vehicle Certification Label302
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)302
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)302
Overloading303
Loading303
Trailer Towing304
Common Towing Definitions305
Trailer Hitch Classification307
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)307
Trailer and Tongue Weight308
Towing Requirements310
Towing Tips314
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)315
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing with All Four Wheels on the Ground)315
What to Do in Emergencies317
Hazard Warning Flasher318
If Your Engine Overheats319
Jacking and Tire Changing320
Jack Location321
Spare Tire Stowage322
Preparations for Jacking323
Jacking Instructions324
Jump-Starting Procedures if Battery Is Low327
Driving on Slippery Surfaces329
Acceleration329
Traction329
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle330
Towing a Disabled Vehicle331
With Ignition Key331
Without the Ignition Key332
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing with All Four Wheels on the Ground)332
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle with a Tow Dolly333
Maintaining Your Vehicle335
3.5L Engines338
L Engines339
Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II340
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message341
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs341
Replacement Parts343
Dealer Service343
Maintenance Procedures344
Engine Oil344
Engine Oil Filter348
Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension348
Spark Plugs349
Engine Air Cleaner Filter349
Catalytic Converter350
Maintenance-Free Battery351
Air Conditioner Maintenance353
Power Steering - Fluid Check354
Front & Rear Suspension Ball Joints355
Steering Shaft Seal355
Steering Linkage355
Drive Shaft Universal Joints355
Body Lubrication356
Windshield Wiper Blades356
Windshield and Rear Window Washers357
Exhaust System357
Cooling System358
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses363
Brakes364
Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check365
Fuel System Hoses367
Automatic Transmission367
All Wheel Drive (AWD) - if Equipped370
Front and Rear Wheel Bearings372
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion372
Cleaning the Center Console Cup Holders376
Integrated Power Module (IPM)377
Vehicle Storage380
Replacement Light Bulbs381
Bulb Replacement382
Standard Quad Headlights382
High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID)383
If Equipped383
Front Park/Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lights384
Front Fog Light384
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Back-Up Lights385
License Light385
Fluids and Capacities386
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts387
Engine387
Chassis388
Emission Control System Maintenance390
Maintenance Schedules390
Schedule "B393
406 Schedule "A406
If You Need Consumer Assistance413
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle414
Prepare for the Appointment414
Prepare a List414
Be Reasonable with Requests414
If You Need Assistance414
Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)417
Mopar Parts417
Reporting Safety Defects417
In Canada417
Publication Order Forms418
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades419
Treadwear419
Traction Grades420
Temperature Grades420

Chrysler 2006 Pacifica - L Engines

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