2020 CHRYSLER PACIFICA Blind spot monitoring

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER..................................... 125
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ...............126
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ................... 127
Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls ......................................................128 Oil Life Reset ..............................................129
Fuel And Oil Refresh Mode .......................129
KeySense Cluster Messages —
If Equipped .................................................130 Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items ..131
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped ................................138 Instrument Cluster Display Programmable
Features Screen Setup.............................. 139
TRIP COMPUTER ............................................... 140
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ............... 141
Red Warning Lights....................................141
Yellow Warning Lights ...............................144
Yellow Indicator Lights...............................147
Green Indicator Lights ...............................148
Blue Indicator Lights ..................................149White Indicator Lights................................149
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II .... 150
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity..............................................150
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ........................................................ 151
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................152 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................. 152
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ... 153
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS.........................159 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped ................................................. 159 Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation — If Equipped............................ 164 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) .......................................... 167
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................. 171 Occupant Restraint Systems Features .... 171
Important Safety Precautions ................... 172
Seat Belt Systems ..................................... 172
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)... 184
Child Restraints ......................................... 198
Transporting Pets ...................................... 215
SAFETY TIPS ....................................................... 216 Transporting Passengers .......................... 216Exhaust Gas .............................................. 216
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................ 217 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ................................... 218
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE .....................................219 Normal Starting.......................................... 219Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F
Or −30°C) ................................................. 223 After Starting — Warming Up The
Engine ........................................................ 223 If Engine Fails To Start ............................. 223
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button .................................. 223
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ....... 224
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 224
PARK BRAKE...................................................... 225 Electric Park Brake (EPB) ......................... 225
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ........................... 228 Ignition Park Interlock ............................... 229Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System........................................................ 229 Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission ...... 230
Gear Ranges .............................................. 230
ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION ........................ 234
POWER STEERING............................................. 234
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........... 235
Auto Stop/Start.......................................... 235
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop ..................................................... 235 To Start The Engine While In Auto
Stop/Start .................................................. 236 To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System........................................................ 236 To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start
System........................................................ 237 System Malfunction................................... 237

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to “Trailer Towing” in “Starting And Operating”
for further information. When TSC is
functioning, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light” will flash, the engine power may
be reduced and you may feel the brakes being
applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop
the trailer from swaying. TSC is disabled when
the ESC system is in the “Partial Off” mode.
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses
two radar-based sensors, located inside the
rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks,
motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot
zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.

Rear Detection Zones

When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning
light will momentarily illuminate in both outside
rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the
system is operational. The BSM system sensors
operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear
or REVERSE (R) and enters stand-by mode when
the vehicle is in PARK (P). The BSM detection zone covers approximately
one lane width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft
(3.7 m). The zone length starts at the outside
rear view mirror and extends approximately
10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear bumper of the
vehicle. The BSM system monitors the
detection zones on both sides of the vehicle
when the vehicle speed reaches approximately
6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the
driver of vehicles in these areas.
NOTE:
The BSM system DOES NOT alert the driver
about rapidly approaching vehicles that are
outside the detection zones.

The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT
change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. There
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fore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear
for both your vehicle and trailer before making
a lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e.,
bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the
side of your vehicle, this may result in false
detections. The BSM warning light may even
remain illuminated the entire time the vehicle
is in a forward gear.

WARNING!
If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle
down, stop at the nearest safe location, and
adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer
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The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system may
experience drop outs (blinking on and off) of
the side mirror Warning Indicator lamps
when a motorcycle or any small object
remains at the side of the vehicle for
extended periods of time (more than a couple
of seconds).
The area on the rear fascia where the radar
sensors are located must remain free of snow,
ice, and dirt/road contamination so that the
BSM system can function properly. Do not block
the area of the rear fascia where the radar
sensors are located with foreign objects
(bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.).

Sensor Location

If the system detects degraded performance
due to contamination or foreign objects, a
message will warn you of a blocked sensor and the warning indicators in side view mirrors will
be on. The warning indicators will remain
illuminated until blockage clearing conditions
are met. First clear the fascia area around the
sensors of the blockage. After removing the
blockage, cycle the ignition from on to off and
then back on again to reset the system.
If the blockage message is still present after
cycling the ignition and driving in traffic, check
again for a blockage.
The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in
the detection zones by illuminating the BSM
warning light located in the outside mirrors in
addition to sounding an audible (chime) alert
and reducing the radio volume. Refer to “Modes
Of Operation” in this section for further
information.

Warning Light Location
The BSM system monitors the detection zone
from three different entry points (side, rear,
front) while driving to see if an alert is
necessary. The BSM system will issue an alert
during these types of zone entries.
Entering From The Side
Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes
from either side of the vehicle.

Side Monitoring

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Entering From The Rear
Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle
on either side and enter the rear detection zone
with a relative speed of less than 30 mph
(48 km/h).

Rear Monitoring

Overtaking Traffic
If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative
speed less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the
vehicle remains in the blind spot for
approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light
will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than
15 mph (24 km/h), the warning light will not
illuminate.

Overtaking/Approaching
Overtaking/Passing
The BSM system is designed not to issue an
alert on stationary objects such as guardrails,
posts, walls, foliage, berms, snow banks, car
washes etc. However, occasionally the system
may alert on such objects. This is normal
operation and your vehicle does not require
service.
The BSM system will not alert you of objects that
are traveling in the opposite direction of the
vehicle in adjacent lanes.

Opposing Traffic

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Rear Cross Path (RCP)
The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is intended
to aid the driver when backing out of parking
spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles
may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously
out of the parking space until the rear end of the
vehicle is exposed. The RCP system will then
have a clear view of the cross traffic and if an
oncoming vehicle is detected, alert the driver.
RCP Detection Zones

RCP monitors the rear detection zones on both
sides of the vehicle, for objects that are moving
toward the side of the vehicle with a minimum
speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h), to
objects moving a maximum of approximately
20 mph (32 km/h), such as in parking lot
situations. NOTE:
In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can
be obscured by vehicles parked on either side.
If the sensors are blocked by other structures or
vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the
driver. Additionally, if the host vehicle is
obscured by a flat object on one side the system
can falsely alert on vehicles approaching from
the opposite direction.
When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE
(R), the driver is alerted using both the visual
and audible alarms, including reducing the
radio volume.
WARNING!
The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an
aid to help detect objects in the blind spot
zones. The BSM system is not designed to
detect pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals.
Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM
system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors,
glance over your shoulder, and use your turn
signal before changing lanes. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING!
Rear Cross Path Detection (RCP) is not a back
up aid system. It is intended to be used to
help a driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a
parking lot situation. Drivers must be careful
when backing up, even when using RCP.
Always check carefully behind your vehicle,
look behind you, and be sure to check for
pedestrians, animals, other vehicles,
obstructions, and blind spots before backing
up. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury or death.

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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes......................................... 388Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control).......................................................... 239Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 362Additives, Fuel............................................... 390AdjustDown........................................................... 49Forward....................................................... 49Rearward..................................................... 49Up................................................................ 49Air Bag........................................................... 185Air Bag Operation...................................... 187Air Bag Warning Light...................... 184, 187Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 192Enhanced Accident Response......... 196, 344Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 344Front Air Bag............................................. 187If Deployment Occurs................................ 195Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 192Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 197Maintenance............................................. 197Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............185Side Air Bags............................................. 192Transporting Pets...................................... 215Air Bag Light............................... 141, 184, 217
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner
Filter)............................................................ 353Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 354Air Conditioner Refrigerant........................... 354Air Conditioner System................................. 354Air Conditioning Filter..............................92, 354Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 91Air Filter........................................................ 353Air PressureTires......................................................... 375AlarmArm The System.......................................... 24Disarm The System..................................... 24Security Alarm.......................................... 144Alterations/ModificationsVehicle......................................................... 11Android Auto................................................. 497Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 361, 393Disposal................................................... 363Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 152Anti-Lock Warning Light................................ 144Apple CarPlay................................................ 497Ashtray.......................................................... 120Assist, Hill Start............................................. 157Audio Jack..................................................... 468Audio Settings............................................... 444
Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 397Automatic Dimming Mirror........................59, 60Automatic Headlights.......................................64Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............90Automatic Transaxle..................................... 228Automatic Transmission................................ 230Adding Fluid..................................... 366, 396Fluid And Filter Change............................. 366Fluid Change............................................. 366Fluid Level Check...................................... 365Fluid Type........................................ 365, 396Special Additives...................................... 365AUX Cord....................................................... 468Aux Mode...................................................... 448Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)....... 118Axle Lubrication............................................ 396
B
Back-Up Camera........................................... 283Battery................................................. 143, 350Charging System Light.............................. 143Jump Starting........................................... 337Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................15Battery Saver Feature......................................66Belts, Seat.................................................... 217Blind Spot Monitoring................................... 159
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