2023 CHRYSLER PACIFICA remove seats

24GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR —
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F EQUIPPED
The power sliding door may be power opened or closed in
several ways:
 Key fob
 Inside or outside handles
 Buttons located:
 In the overhead console
 Just inside the sliding door
 On the outside handle
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, pushing 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 is a power sliding side door switch located on the
B-pillar trim panel on the driver’s and passenger’s side,
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 movements.
 If the power sliding door stops in the middle due to
obstacles, it will power open on the next command.

Power Sliding Side Door Switch (Left Side Shown)

1 — Liftgate
2 — Left Sliding Door
3 — Sliding Door Power Off
4 — Right Sliding Door
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.
 Before driving off, check the instrument cluster for a
sliding door or door open message or warning indi -
cator. Failure to do this could result in unintentionally
leaving the sliding door open while driving.

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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

NOTE:
The 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 And Stow ‘n Go Seats
NOTE:
 You may experience deformation in the seat cushion
from the seat belt buckles, or wrinkling of the seat
fabric if the seats are left folded for an extended period
of time. This is normal and by simply unfolding the
seats to the open position, over time the seat cushion
may return to its normal shape. Having an occupant sit
in the seat, or massaging the fabric by hand may
smooth away any excess wrinkling.
 Permanent wrinkles may still result.
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 position. Use
the recline lever to unlock the seatback.
 If equipped with Stow ‘n Go seating: when returning the
seat to the original position, the headrest must be
folded back to the original position.

Stow ‘n Go Seating Head Restraint

WARNING!
If not properly latched, the seat could become loose.
Personal injuries could result.
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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 auto -
matically recalibrate 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.
SECOND ROW STOW 'N GO
For Manual Seats: To stow the seat in the floor, move the
front seat all the way forward using the manual seat
adjustment bar. Move the seatback all the way forward
using the recliner handle located on the outboard side of
the cushion. Move the seat height to at least mid position
using the height adjuster handle in the outboard side of
the cushion. For Power Seats:
Push the Auto Advance ‘n Return button
located on the B-pillar trim (if equipped)
Úpage 36.

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 unlocked position.
 Pull outward on the lock rod for the locked
position.
 For information on storage bin function with the
seats rearward
Úpage 72.
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 (if equipped) from the storage area, and store in a safe location.
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TO UNSTOW SECOND ROW SEATS
For Manual Seats: To unstow the seat from the floor, move
the front seat all the way forward using the manual seat
adjustment bar.
For Power Seats: Push the Auto Advance ‘n Return button
located on the B-pillar trim (if equipped)
Úpage 36.

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

Lock Rod

NOTE:
 Push the lock rod inward for the unlocked position.
 Pull outward on the lock rod for the locked posi -
tion.
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.
6. To position the floor panel back into its original state, grab the bottom corner and extend it outward.

Extend Panel

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42GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
POWER ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS) —
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F EQUIPPED
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

NOTE:
The third row power recline buttons can be locked out
using the Third Row Lockout setting within the Uconnect
system
Úpage 157.
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 automatically 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
Úpage 46.
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.
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.
 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.
 Do not place the seat belt webbing behind the third
row stow clip when using the seat belt to restrain an
occupant. The seat belt will not be positioned prop -
erly on the occupant and they could be more seri -
ously injured in an accident as a result.
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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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.

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.
NOTE:
You may experience deformation in the seat cushion
from the seat belt buckles, or wrinkling of the seat
fabric if the seats are left folded for an extended period
of time. This is normal and by simply unfolding the
seats to the open position, over time the seat cushion
may return to its normal shape. Having an occupant sit
in the seat, or massaging the fabric by hand may
smooth away any excess wrinkling.
 Permanent wrinkles may still result.
HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped
The front heated seats control buttons are
located in the touchscreen.
You can choose from HI, LO or off heat settings.
The indicator lights in each switch indicate the
level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for
HI, one for LO and none for off.
 Press the heated seat button once to turn the HI setting
on.
 Press the heated seat button a second time to turn the
LO setting on.
 Press the heated seat button a third time to turn the
heating elements off.
1 — Open To Normal
2 — Stow
3 — Fold Forward/Rearward
4 — Right/Left Seats/Both Seats
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PLASTIC GROCERY BAG RETAINER HOOKS

Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles
are built into the seatbacks of the second row rear seats,
and if equipped, the backs of the front row seats. The floor
supports the partial weight of the bagged goods.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by
restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact.
Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the
head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
Head Restraints — Front Seats
The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with
four-way head restraints.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment
button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push
downward. The front head restraints are also adjustable forward and rearward. To tilt forward, pull the top of the
head restraint toward the front of the vehicle to the
desired position. To adjust the head restraint rearward,
continue pulling forward on the top of the head restraint to
the farthest forward position and the head restraint will
return to the upright position.
NOTE:To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go.
Then, push the release button and the adjustment button
at the base of each post while pulling the head restraint
up. Seatback angle may need to be adjusted to fully
remove the head restraint. To reinstall the head restraint,
put the head restraint posts into the holes and push
downward. Then, adjust the head restraint to the appro
-
priate height.

Front Head Restraint Normal Position
Forward Adjustment

WARNING!
 All occupants, including the driver, should not
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the
head restraints are placed in their proper positions in
order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event
of a crash.

 Head restraints should never be adjusted while
the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the
head restraints improperly adjusted or removed
could cause serious injury or death in the event of a
collision.

1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
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Head Restraints — Second Row Quad
Seats
The second row outboard head restraints, as well as the
removable 8th passenger seat (if equipped), may have
adjustable head restraints.
NOTE:If equipped with Stow ‘n Go seating, the head restraints
are non-adjustable and non-removable. Do not pull on
non-adjustable head restraints when folding the seat.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment
button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push
downward.
To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go.
Then, push the release button and the adjustment button
at the base of each post while pulling the head restraint
up. Seatback angle may need to be adjusted to fully
remove the head restraint. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes and push
downward. Then, adjust the head restraint to the
appropriate height.
Head Restraints — Third Row
The outboard head restraints can be manually folded
forward for improved rearward visibility. Pull the release
strap to fold them forward.

Release Straps

NOTE:
 The head restraints must be raised manually when
occupying the third row.
 Do not fold if there are passengers seated in the third
row seats.
The head restraint in the center position can be raised and
lowered for tether routing or height adjustment
Úpage 200.
NOTE:To remove the center head restraint, raise it as far as it
can go. Then, push the release button and the adjustment
button at the base of each post while pulling the head
restraint up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head
restraint posts into the holes and push downward. Then,
using the adjustment button, adjust the head restraint to
the appropriate height.

Adjustment Button

WARNING!
 A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occu -
pants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed
head restraints in a location outside the occupant
compartment.
 ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the
vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the
reinstallation instructions prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
WARNING!
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the
vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the
re-installation instructions prior to operating the vehicle
or occupying a seat.

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