2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA sliding door

to the handles and buttons just inside the sliding doors.
The power off LED, in the overhead console, will be lit
when the handles are manual. When the LED is lit, pushing
the power sliding door power off button will return the
handles to power operation.
NOTE:
•If anything obstructs the power sliding side door while
it is closing or opening, the door will automatically
reverse to the closed or open position and an audible
tone will sound, provided it meets sufficient resistance.
The turn signals will flash with sliding door movements.
• If the power sliding door stops in the middle due to
obstacles, it will power open on the next command.
Driver Side Power Sliding Side Door Switch
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WARNING!
Personal injury or cargo damage may occur if caught in
the path of the sliding door. Make sure the door path is
clear before closing the door.
WARNING!
Before driving off, check the instrument cluster for a
sliding door or door open message or warning indica-
tor. Failure to do this could result in unintentionally
leaving the sliding door open while driving.
Hands-Free Sliding Doors — If Equipped
To open the Hands-Free Sliding Doors, use a straight in
and out kicking motion under the vehicle in the general
Passenger Side Power Sliding Side Door Switch
Hands-Free Sliding Doors
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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.
When a valid kicking motion is completed, the sliding door
will chime, the hazard lights will flash and the sliding door
will open almost instantaneously. This assumes all options
are enabled in the radio settings.
NOTE:
•To open the Hands-Free Sliding Doors requires a valid
Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the door
handle. If a valid Passive Entry key fob is not within 5 ft
(1.5 m), the door will not respond to any kicks.
• The Hands-Free Sliding Door will only operate when the
transmission is in PARK.
• With every movement of the Hands-Free sliding doors,
an audible tone will sound and the turn signals will
flash. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information on turning these alerts on or off.
• If anything obstructs the power sliding side door while
it is closing or opening, the door will automatically
reverse to the closed or open position and an audible
tone will sound, provided it meets sufficient resistance.
The turn signals will flash with sliding door movements. •
If the power sliding doors encounters multiple obstruc-
tions within the same cycle, the system will automati-
cally stop.
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 Vehicle Service.
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.
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 en-
gage the Child Protection Door Lock.
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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 Protection
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 Sliding Door Power
Off button, located in the overhead console. When the
overhead console power OFF 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 cannot be opened
from the inside door handle 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 Protec-
tion Door Lock.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door.
Child Protection Door Locks
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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 Protection
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
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) — If Equipped
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
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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•Press the heated seat buttona second time to turn
the LO setting on.
• Press the heated seat buttona third time to turn the
heating elements off.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automati-
cally switch to LO-level after approximately 60 minutes of
continuous operation. At that time, the display will change
from HI to LO, indicating the change. The LO-level setting
will turn off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
NOTE:
• Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within
two to five minutes.
• The engine must be running for the heated seats to
operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated
seats can be programmed to come on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect
system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in
a seat that has been overheated could cause serious
burns due to the increased surface temperature of the
seat.
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
On some models, the second row seats are equipped with
heaters. There are two heated seat switches that allow the
second row passengers to operate the seats independently.
The heated seat switches are located on the sliding side
door handle trim panels.
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Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the venti-
lated seats can be programed to come on during a remote
start.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect
system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information.
Stow ’n Go Seating
On vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go seating, the second
and third row seats can be folded into the floor for
convenient storage.
Auto Advance ‘n Return — If Equipped
On vehicles equipped with the Auto Advance ‘n Return
feature, the front seat will move forward automatically to a
location that will allow the second row Stow ‘n Go seat
movement, without interference by the front seat. After the
second row seat is stowed, the front seat will move back to
the previous location once the Auto Advance ‘n Return
button is pushed again.
The Auto Advance ‘n Return feature is available to both the
front driver and passenger power seats, if equipped.
WARNING!
During power seat operation, personal injury or cargo
damage may occur. Ensure the front seat is not occu-
pied and the seat travel path is clear.
A one-touch Auto Advance ‘n Return button is located on
the B-pillar trim panel, just in front of the power sliding
door.
Auto Advance ‘n Return Button
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Using the Auto Advance ‘n Return Feature
NOTE:
•The button is only functional when the power sliding
door is open and the vehicle is in PARK. If the door is
not open or the vehicle is not in PARK when the button
is pushed, the front seat will not move and a message
will be displayed in instrument cluster display.
• If the power sliding door is closing when the button is
pushed, the front seat will not move and a message will
be displayed in the instrument cluster display.
1. Push and release the Auto Advance ‘n Return button. The front seat cushion and seat back will move as
necessary to a location that will allow space for the
second row Stow ‘n Go seat movement.
2. Perform the second row Stow ‘n Go seat movement. Refer to “Second Row Stow ‘n Go” for further informa-
tion.
3. Push and release the Auto Advance ‘n Return button a second time. The front seat cushion and seat back will
return to the original starting location. NOTE:
•
To abort seat operation while seat is in motion, push the
Auto Advance ‘n Return button, or push the front power
seat button to stop the seat movement. Pushing the Auto
Advance ‘n Return button again will return the front
seat to the original starting location.
• The Auto Advance ‘n Return system includes obstacle
detection. When the system detects an obstacle, the seat
will stop, reverse direction, and return to the previous
location. A message will be displayed in the instrument
cluster indicating that an obstacle has been detected.
• If the front seat is already in a location that will allow
space for Stow ‘n Go of the second row seat, the front
seat will not move and a message will be displayed in
the instrument cluster.
• If calibration of the front seat is lost, the seat will
automatically re-calibrate when the Auto Advance ‘n
Return button is pushed. This may result in the seat
cushion moving forward and downward, before moving
to the location that will allow space for the second row
Stow ‘n Go seat movement.
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