2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA Owners Manual

vehicle in the general location below the door handle(s).
Do not move your foot sideways or in a sweeping motion
or the sensors may not detect the motion.
NOTE:To open or close the Hands-Free Sliding Doors
requires a valid Passive Entry RKE Key Fob within 3 ft
(1 m) of the door handle. If a valid Passive Entry RKE
Key Fob is not within 3 ft (1 m), the door will not respond
to any kicks.
NOTE: The Hands-Free Sliding Doors feature may be
turned off through Uconnect Settings. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information. The
Hands-Free Sliding Doors feature should be turned off
during Jacking, Tire Changing, and Service.
NOTE:
• The sliding doors will not power open or close if the
gear selector is in gear or the vehicle speed is above
0 mph (0 km/h). •
If anything obstructs the power sliding doors while it
is closing or opening, the sliding doors will automati-
cally reverse to the closed or open position, provided it
meets sufficient resistance.
• If the power sliding doors encounters multiple ob-
structions within the same cycle, the system will
automatically stop. If this occurs, the liftgate must be
opened or closed manually.
Safe Lock Device — If Equipped
To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the second row sliding door switches
may be overridden by pushing the OFF side of the Power
Switch located in the front overhead console.
When the power sliding door power switch is in the OFF
position, the power sliding side door may not be opened
or closed by pushing the switch located on the B-Pillar
trim panel, just in front of the sliding door or activating
the inside power sliding door handle.
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Child Locks
To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a
Child Protection Door Lock system.
NOTE:When the Child Safety Locks have been engaged
the sliding side doors can be unlocked from the outside
using the hands free RKE or Passive Entry system.
To Engage The Child Protection Door Lock
1. Open the sliding side door.
2. On the rear of the sliding door, slide the Child Protection Door Lock control inward (toward the
vehicle) to engage the Child Protection Door Lock.
Overhead Console Buttons
1 — Liftgate
2 — Right Sliding Door
3 — Power Door Power Off
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3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door.NOTE:
•
After engaging (or disengaging) the Child Protection
Door Lock, always test the inside door handle with the
sliding door closed to make certain the Child Protec-
tion Door Lock is in the desired position. The inside
door handle will not open the sliding door when the
Child Protection Door Lock is engaged.
• The power sliding door will operate from the switch
located just inside the sliding door, regardless of the
Child Protection Door Lock lever position. To avoid
unintentional operation of the power sliding door
from the rear seats, push the power sliding door
power Off button, located in the overhead console, to
remove power to the handles and buttons just inside
the sliding doors. The power Off LED, in the over-
head console, will be lit when the handles are
manual and the buttons just inside the sliding doors
are disabled. When the overhead console power OFF
Child Protection Door Locks
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LED is lit, the sliding door may not be power opened
or closed by pushing the buttons just inside the sliding
doors or pulling on the handles.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened
from the outside door handle or the switches located
on the B-Pillar trim panel just in front of the power
sliding door when the Child Protection Door Locks
are engaged.
To Disengage The Child Protection Door Lock
1. Open the sliding side door.
2. Slide the Child Protection Door Lock control outward (away from the vehicle) to disengage the Child Pro-
tection Door Lock. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door.
NOTE:
•
After disengaging (or engaging) the Child Protection
Door Lock, always test the inside door handle with the
sliding door closed to make certain the Child Protec-
tion Door Lock is in the desired position. The inside
door handle will open the sliding door when the Child
Protection Door Lock is disengaged.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.
WARNING!
• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
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these areas are more likely to be seriously injured
or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats)
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
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adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust
the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Manual Front Adjuster
Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The
manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat
cushion at the front edge of each seat.
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While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide
the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you
have reached the desired position. Then, using body
pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be
sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.
Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death.
• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat
belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious
injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted
seat belt.
Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped
For models equipped with manual seats, the recline lever
is located on the outboard side of the seat.Manual Seat Adjuster
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To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push
back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean
forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its
normal position. Using body pressure, lean forward and
rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt,
which could result in serious injury or death.
Manual Recline Lever
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Seat Height Adjustment
The driver ’s seat height can be raised or lowered by
using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat.
Pump the lever upward to raise the seat height, or pump
the lever downward to lower the seat height.
1 — Seat Height Adjustment Lever
2 — Recline Lever
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