2020 CHRYSLER PACIFICA remove seats

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Push the button on the key fob twice
within five seconds to open, close, or
reverse a power sliding door.
The key fob and the overhead console
button will operate the door when the door is
locked. All other ways require the sliding door to
be unlocked. If the vehicle is equipped with
Passive Entry, pressing the button on the
outside handle or Hands-Free feature (if
equipped) will unlock and open the sliding door,
with a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the door handle.

Overhead Console Power Switches
There are power sliding side door switches
located on the B-Pillar trim panel, just in front of
the power sliding door for the rear seat
passengers.
To operate the sliding door manually with the
handles or to avoid unintentional operation of
the power sliding doors 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
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 move
-
ments.
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
Passenger Side Power Sliding Side Door Switch

1 — Liftgate
2 — Right Sliding Door
3 — Sliding Door Power Off
4 — Left Sliding Door
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38GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Removing The Bench Seat

1. Adjust the driver and passenger seats
forward to allow room for the bench seat
removal.

2. Raise the armrest completely, then lift the recline lever located on the outboard side of
the seat to fold the seatback flat against the
seat cushion.

Folded Position
3. Pull the release strap located behind the
seat, in the center near the floor to release
the latches.

Release Strap Location
4. Once the latches are released, tilt the entire
seat toward the front of the vehicle. The
seat can now be removed through either
sliding side door, or through the liftgate.

Tilt Bench Seat Forward

NOTE:
Due to the weight of the bench seat, it is
recommended that two people are utilized
for its removal.
When storing the removed bench seat, it is
important to keep the seatback in the folded
position.

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Reinstalling The Bench Seat

1. To reinstall the bench seat, align the seats
front attachments into the detent positions
on the floor.

2. Tilt seat rearward to lock the seatback into its original position.
NOTE:
Push downward to ensure the rear latches are
in the locked position.
3. Lift the recline handle and return the seatback to the seating position.Second Row Removable 8th Seat — If
Equipped
While the 8th seat does not stow in the floor, it
is foldable and removable for added cargo
space.

Second Row 8th Seat Fold Flat Strap
The release strap is located on the front of the
seat, near the floor. To remove the seat, pull the
release strap to release the rear latches. The
seat assembly can now be removed from the
vehicle by moving it in a rearward direction from
the detent positions in the floor.

Release Strap

WARNING!
If not properly latched, the seat could become
loose. Personal injuries could result.
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NOTE:
Seat can be removed easier with one outboard
seat stowed in the load floor.
To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the
detent positions on the floor. Tilt seat rearward
to lock the seatback into its original position.

In Floor Detent Guides
Fold-Flat — Quad Seats
If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement”
for additional information.
To fold the seat, lift the recliner lever to the full
upward position and push the seatback forward
until it rests on the seat cushion.
Fold-Flat Seat Recline Lever

NOTE:
The seatback may lock into the fold-flat posi -
tion. Use the recline lever to unlock the seat -
back.
When returning the seat to the original posi -
tion, the headrest must be folded back to the
original position.
Fold Headrest To Upward Position

Easy Entry
If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement”
for additional information.
Easy Tilt Seat — With Or Without Child Seat
Installed
The second row seats can be tilted forward for
easy entry into the third row with or without a
child seat installed.
WARNING!
If not properly latched, the seat could become
loose. Personal injuries could result.

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1. To access the storage area, remove the
floor mat (if equipped) and place the lock
rod in the locked position.

Lock Rod

NOTE:
Push the lock rod inward for the locked posi -
tion.
Pull outward on the lock rod for the unlocked
position.
For information on storage bin function with
the seats rearward refer to “Second Row
Floor Storage Bins” in “Internal Equipment”
in this chapter for further information. 2. Pull the latch located near the second row
seat to open the floor panel.

Floor Latch

3. Pull the floor panel and position it toward the front seats while folding the top half
down and rest it against the front seats.

Push Panel Forward
4. Remove the plastic storage bin from the
storage area, and store in a safe location.
5. Fold the armrest upward and stow the seat by grabbing the strap on the lower part of
the seatback, and guide the seat into the
storage area.

Pull Strap

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1. To access the storage area, remove the
floor mat (if equipped) and place the lock
rod in the locked position.

Lock Rod

NOTE:
Push the lock rod inward for the locked posi -
tion.
Pull outward on the lock rod for the unlocked
position.
2. Pull the latch located near the second row seat to open the floor panel.
Floor Latch

3. Pull the floor panel and position it toward the front seats while folding the top half
down and rest it against the front seats.

Push Panel Forward
4. Pull the strap located on the seat and pull
the seat out of the storage area. Push the
seat rearward making sure that it locks into
the floor. Fold the seatback into the upright
position and pull the headrest up.
NOTE:
The seatback may be locked, if it is, it will be
necessary to use the recliner handle to unlock
the back before folding into the upright position.

Pull Strap

5. Replace the plastic storage bin into the storage area.
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Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped

The power recline feature, located on the trim
panel next to the seat, adjusts the seatback angle
forward/rearward for occupant comfort.

Reclining The Seatback

The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward
or rearward. Push and hold the forward or
rearward button, the seat will move in the
direction of the button push. Release the button
when the desired position is reached.
Third Row Power Seat Switch

Third Row Power Stow ‘n Go Seat — If
Equipped
A one-touch power folding seat switch is located
in the right rear trim panel as part of a switch
bank.
NOTE:
The third row outboard seat belts may interfere
with the power folding of the seat. Place the
seat belt webbing behind the stow clip before
stowing or opening the seat. When the seat is in
the desired position, remove the webbing from the stow clip so that it is ready for use. Never
leave the seat belt in the stow clip when it is
used to restrain an occupant.
NOTE:
The outer head restraints will lower automat
-
ically as necessary when the power seat
begins to move.
The center head restraint raises and lowers
manually but will not lower automatically.
The head restraint can also be lowered
manually using the pull strap located at the
back of the seat. Refer to "Head Restraints -
Third Row" in "Head Restraints" in this
chapter for further information.
The switch is only functional when the liftgate is
open and the vehicle is in PARK.
The rear switch bank allows multiple power
folding and unfolding positions for the third row
seats.
CAUTION!

Do not place any article under a power seat or
impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may
become limited if movement is stopped by an
obstruction in the seat's path.

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52GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Left and right third row seats can be folded
individually or together. The third row power
folding seat adjusts to the following positions
using the switch bank located on the left rear
trim panel:

Rear Panel Power Switch Bank

To move the selected seat(s) to the normal
(seated) position, push and release the
“Normal” button. The seat will automatically
stop when the Normal position is reached. To move the selected seat(s) to the stow
position, push and release the “Stow” button.
The seat will automatically stop when the Stow
position is reached.
To move the selected seat(s) back in the
forward or reverse direction, push and hold the
“Fold Forward/Back” button. Release the
button when the desired position is reached.
NOTE:

1. Disconnect the center shoulder belt from
the mini-buckle before attempting to fold/
stow the power third row seats.

2. Before pushing the “Normal” or “Stow” button, place the outboard seat belt
webbing behind the stow clips, located on
the rear trim panel. When the seat reaches
the desired position, remove the webbing
from the clip so it is ready for use to restrain
an occupant.
Seat Belt Stowage Clip

3. To abort seat operation while seat is in motion, push a different seat position
selector switch to stop the seat. Once the
seat stops moving, then the desired
position can be selected.
4. The third row power seat system includes obstacle detection. When the system
detects an obstacle, the motors will stop
and reverse direction. Should this occur,
remove the obstacle before pushing the
button again.
1 — Open To Normal
2 — Stow
3 — Fold Forward/Rearward
4 — Right/Left Seats/Both Seats

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