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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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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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JUMP STARTING

If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be 

jump started using a set of jumper cables and a 

battery in another vehicle or by using a portable 

battery booster pack. Jump starting can be 

dangerous if done improperly so please follow the 

procedures in this section carefully.

NOTE:

When using a portable battery booster pack follow 

the manufacturer’s operating instructions and 

precautions.

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The battery in your vehicle is located on the left 

side of the engine compartment.

Battery Location

NOTE:

The positive battery post may be covered with a 

protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to 

the positive battery post. Do not jump off fuses. 

Only jump directly off positive post which has a 

positive (+) symbol on or around the post.

Jump Starting Post Locations

See below steps to prepare for jump starting:
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic 

transmission into PARK (P) and place the 

ignition to OFF.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical 

accessories.

3. Pull upward and remove the protective cover 

over the remote positive (+) battery post.

4. If using another vehicle to jump start the 

battery, park the vehicle within the jumper 

cables reach, set the parking brake and make 

sure the ignition is OFF.

WARNING!

Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is 

frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause 

personal injury.

CAUTION!

Do not use a portable battery booster pack or 

any other booster source with a system voltage 

greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, 

starter motor, alternator or electrical system may 

occur.

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  • 1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK (P) and place the ignition to OFF.
  • 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical accessories.
  • 3. Pull upward and remove the protective cover over the remote positive (+) battery post.
  • 4. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.

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