CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2017 2.G Owners Manual

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CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................383
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .383
▫ Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or 30°C) ................384
▫ Extended Park Starting ..................384
▫ After Starting — Warming Up The Engine . . . .385
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................385
▫ To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button ..................386
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .386 
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .388
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .389
▫ Electric Park Brake (EPB) ................389
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............394
▫ Ignition Park Interlock ..................396
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .396
▫ Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission ........396
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ .398
 ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION ...........404
 POWER STEERING .....................404
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SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .........405
▫ To Activate ......................... .406
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................407
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............407
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...............409
▫ To Resume Speed .....................409
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .409
 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .409
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . . .411
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . . .412
▫ To Activate/Deactivate ..................413
▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed .............414▫
To Cancel .......................... .415
▫ ToTurnOff......................... .415
▫ To Resume ......................... .416
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............416
▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC ......419
▫ Overtake Aid ....................... .423
▫ ACC Operation At Stop .................423
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu .......424
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ........425
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC .......428
▫ General Information ....................432
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control
Mode ............................. .432
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PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .436
▫ ParkSense Sensors .....................438
▫ ParkSense Visual Alert ..................438
▫ ParkSense Display .....................438
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .........443
▫ Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist
System ............................ .444
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System ...........445
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions ........445
 PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .447
▫ ParkSense Sensors .....................449
▫ ParkSense Visual Alert ..................449 ▫
ParkSense Display .....................450
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .........459
▫ Service The ParkSense Park Assist System . . . .460
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System ...........461
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions ........461
 PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .464
▫ Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense Active
Park Assist System .....................465
▫ Parallel Parking Space Assistance
Operation/Display .....................467
▫ Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance
Operation/Display .....................477
 LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED .............487
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▫LaneSense Operation ...................487
▫ Turning LaneSense ON Or OFF ............489
▫ LaneSense Warning Message ..............490
▫ Changing LaneSense Status ..............494
 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .494
 SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .497
 REFUELING THE VEHICLE ...............502
 VEHICLE LOADING ....................504
▫ Certification Label ....................504
 TRAILER TOWING .....................506
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............507
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...............510 ▫
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings) ............................511
▫ Vehicle Loading Chart ..................512
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............514
▫ Towing Requirements ..................515
▫ Towing Tips ........................ .520
 RECREATIONAL TOWING ...............521
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .521
▫ Recreational Towing — All Models .........522
 DRIVING TIPS ........................ .523
▫ Driving On Slippery Surfaces .............523
▫ Driving Through Water .................524
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key
Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selec-
tor.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
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WARNING! (Continued)
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
Start the engine with the gear selector in the NEUTRAL
or PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.
Normal Starting
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
To Turn On The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP
Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.
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2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing theENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again.
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driv-
er ’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL
Position)
The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four positions, OFF, ACC, RUN
and START. To change the ignition positions without
starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these
steps:
• Starting with the ignition in the OFF position, •
Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to place
the ignition to the ACC position (EVIC/DID will
display “ACC”),
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time
to place the ignition to the RUN position (EVIC/DID
will display “ON/RUN”),
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to
return the ignition to the OFF position (EVIC/DID will
display “OFF”).
Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or 30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
Extended Park Starting
NOTE: Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle
has not been started or driven for at least 30 days.
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1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the batteryto ensure a full battery charge during the crank cycle.
2. Cycle the ignition in the START position and release it when the engine starts.
3. If the engine fails to start within ten seconds, cycle the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait five
seconds to allow the starter to cool, then repeat the
Extended Park Starting procedure.
4. If the engine fails to start after eight attempts, allow the starter to cool for at least 10 minutes, then repeat
the procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank con-
tinuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. Wait 10
to 15 seconds before trying again.
After Starting — Warming Up The Engine
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster
cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster
battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type
of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer
to “Jump-Starting” in “In Case Of Emergency” for
further information.
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button
1. Place the gear selector in PARK, then push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
3. If the gear selector is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two seconds or
three short pushes in a row with the vehicle speed
above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off. The ignition switch position will remain in the ACC
position until the gear selector is in PARK and the
button is pushed twice to the OFF position. If the gear
selector is not in PARK and the ENGINE START/
STOP button is pushed once, the EVIC/DID will
display a “Vehicle Not In Park” message and the
engine will remain running. Never leave a vehicle out
of the PARK position, or it could roll.
NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN
(engine not running) position and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30
minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine and permits
quicker starts in cold weather.
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Connect the cord to a 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet
with a grounded, three-wire extension cord.
For ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), the engine
block heater is recommended. For ambient temperatures
below -20°F (-29°C), the engine block heater is required.
The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood,
behind to the passenger ’s side headlamp. Follow the
steps below to properly use the engine block heater:
1. Locate the engine block heater cord (behind the pas-senger ’s side headlamp).
2. Undo the Velcro strap that secures the heater cord in place.
3. Pull the cord to the front of the vehicle and plug it into a grounded, three-wire extension cord. 4. After the vehicle is running, reattach the cord to the
Velcro strap and properly stow away behind the
passenger ’s side headlamp.
NOTE:
• The engine block heater cord is a factory installed
option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heater cords
are available from your authorized MOPAR dealer.
• The engine block heater will require 110 Volts AC and
6.5 Amps to activate the heater element.
• The engine block heater must be plugged in at least
one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the
engine.
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WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the engine block heater
cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt
electrical cord could cause electrocution.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Dealer Service” in “Maintaining And Caring For Your
Vehicle.”CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its
first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and
not interpreted as a problem.
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