2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA Owners Manual

Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the second
detent for parking light and instrument panel light
operation. Rotate the headlight switch to the third detent
for headlight, parking light and instrument panel opera-
tion.
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns your headlights on or off
based on ambient light levels. To turn the system on, turn
the headlight switch to the extreme clockwise position
aligning the indicator with the AUTO on the headlight
switch. When the system is on, the Headlight Time Delay
feature is also on. This means your headlights will stay
on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch
OFF. To turn the Automatic System off, turn the headlight
switch counterclockwise to the O (OFF) position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the headlights
will come on in the Automatic mode.
Headlight Switch
1 — Rotate Headlight Switch
2 — Ambient Dimmer Control
3 — Instrument Panel Dimmer
4 — Fog Lamps Button
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Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped
When your headlights are in the AUTO mode and the
engine is running, the headlights will automatically turn
on when the wiper system is also turned on. Headlights
on when windshield wipers are on may be found on
vehicles equipped with an automatic headlight system.
NOTE:The Headlights with Wipers feature can be
turned on or off through the Uconnect system. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further infor-
mation.
Headlight Delay — If Equipped
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination
for up to 90 seconds after exiting your vehicle.
To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch
while the headlights are still on. The 90 second delay
interval begins when headlight switch is turned off. If the headlights or parking lights are turned back on or the
ignition switch is turned ON, the delay will be cancelled.
When exiting the vehicle the driver can choose to have
the headlights remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds or not
remain on. To change the timer setting, select the proper
setting through the Uconnect System.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they
will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:
The headlights must be turned off within 45
seconds of turning the ignition OFF to activate this
feature.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or the parking lights are left on after the
ignition switch is turned OFF, a chime will sound when
the driver’s door is opened.
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Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The headlights or LED light bars on your vehicle will
illuminate when the engine is started. This provides a
constant lights on condition until the ignition is turned
OFF. If the parking brake is applied, the Daytime Run-
ning Lights (DRL) will turn off. Also, if a turn signal is
activated, the DRL lamp on the same side of the vehicle
will turn off for the duration of the turn signal activation.
Once the turn signal is no longer active, the DRL lamp
will illuminate.
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights
or the low beam headlights and push in the headlight
switch control knob. Pushing the headlight switch con-
trol knob in a second time will turn the front fog lights
off.Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the
steering column. The multifunction lever controls the
turn signals, headlight beams and flash-to-pass func-
tions.
Fog Lights Switch
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Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE:If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.
Turn Signal Warning
If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has
traveled at over 18 mph (29 km/h) for about 1 mile
(1.6 km) with the turn signals on, a chime will sound and
a message will display in the cluster to alert the driver.Multifunction Lever
1 — Turn Signals
2 — Headlight Beams Low/High
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Lane Change Assist — If Equipped
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times then automatically turn off.
High/Low Beam Switch
When the headlights are turned on, pushing the multi-
function lever toward the instrument panel will switch
from low beams to high beams. Pulling back to the
neutral position returns the headlights to the low beam
operation.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and
remain on until the lever is released.
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped
The Automatic High Beam system provides increased
forward lighting at night by automating high beam
control through the use of a digital camera mounted on
the windshield. This camera detects vehicle specific light
and automatically switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
NOTE:Broken, muddy or obstructed headlights and
taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause
headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle).
Also, dirt, film and other obstructions on the windshield
or camera lens will cause the system to function improp-
erly.
To Activate
1. Select “Automatic High Beams — ON” through the Uconnect system. Refer to Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information.
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2. Rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to theAUTO (A) position.
3. Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to the high beam position. Refer to
“Multifunction Lever” in this section for further infor-
mation.
NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is
at, or above, 25 mph (40 km/h).
To Deactivate
Perform either of the following steps to deactivate the
Automatic High Beam system.
1. Select “Automatic High Beams — OFF” through the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information. 2. Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the
headlights from the high beam to the low beam
position.
3. Rotate the headlight switch clockwise from the AUTO to the on position.
Battery Protection
This feature provides battery protection to avoid wearing
down the battery if the headlights or parking lights are
left on for extended periods of time when the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position. After eight minutes of the
ignition switch being in the LOCK position and the
headlight switch in any position other than OFF or
AUTO, the lights will turn off automatically until the next
cycle of the ignition switch or headlight switch.
The battery protection feature will be disabled if the
ignition switch is turned to any other position other than
LOCK during the eight minute delay.
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy/Interior Lighting
The courtesy light switches are used to turn the courtesy
lights On/Off.To operate the courtesy lights, push either the driver ’s or
passenger light switch.
NOTE:
•
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that the interior
lights are turned off. This will prevent the battery from
discharging once the doors are closed.
• If a light is left on, it will automatically be turned off
approximately 10 minutes after the ignition is in the
STOP/OFF position.
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped
Located above the rear passengers are courtesy/reading
lights. The lights turn on when a front door, a sliding
door or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped
with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn
on when the UNLOCK button ON the RKE Key Fob is
pushed.
Courtesy Light Switches
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The courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Push
the lens to turn these lights ON while inside the vehicle.
Push the lens a second time to turn each light OFF.Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
The instrument panel dimmer control is part of the
headlight switch and is located on the driver ’s side of the
instrument panel.
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the
instrument panel dimmer control upward will increase
the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Reading Lights
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