DRIVING TIPS; Driving On Slippery Surfaces; Acceleration- Page 185

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CLIMATE CONTROLS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
STARTING AND OPERATING
MULTIMEDIA
SAFETY
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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STARTING AND OPERATING

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4. Place the transmission in PARK.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, 

following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.

7. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN mode, but do 

not start the vehicle.

8. Press and hold the brake pedal.
9. Release the parking brake.
10. Turn the ignition OFF.
11. Release the brake pedal.

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the 

ground, or using a towing dolly) is NOT ALLOWED. 

The only acceptable method for towing this vehicle 

(behind another vehicle) is on a vehicle trailer with 

all four wheels OFF the ground.

DRIVING TIPS

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RIVING

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N

 S

LIPPERY

 S

URFACES

Information in this section will aid in safe 

controlled launches in adverse conditions.

Acceleration

Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other 

slippery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to 

pull erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon 

occurs when there is a difference in the surface 

traction under the front (driving) wheels.

Traction

When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible 

for a wedge of water to build-up between the tire 

and road surface. This is hydroplaning and may 

cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control 

and stopping ability. To reduce this possibility, the 

following precautions should be observed:

Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads 

are slushy.

Slow down if the road has standing water or 

puddles.

Replace the tires when tread wear indicators 

first become visible.

Keep tires properly inflated.

Maintain sufficient distance between your 

vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a 

collision in a sudden stop.

D

RIVING

 T

HROUGH

 W

ATER

 

Driving through water more than a few inches/

centimeters deep will require extra caution to 

ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.

CAUTION!

Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on the 

ground can cause severe transmission and/or 

power transfer unit damage. Damage from 

improper towing is not covered under the New 

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

WARNING!

Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is 

dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sudden 

pulling of the front wheels. You could lose 

control of the vehicle and possibly have a 

collision. Accelerate slowly and carefully 

whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice, 

snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.).

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  • 4. Place the transmission in PARK.
  • 5. Turn the ignition OFF.
  • 6. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
  • 7. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN mode, but do not start the vehicle.
  • 8. Press and hold the brake pedal.
  • 9. Release the parking brake.
  • 11. Release the brake pedal.

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