climate control CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID 2017 2.G Owners Manual

INTERIOR
Interior Features
1 — Power Window/Door Lock Switches
2 — Electronic Gear Selector
3 — Uconnect Radio
4 — Switch Panel5 — Door handle
6 — Climate Control
7 — Center Console
8 — Seats
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▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped .....93
▫ Conversation Mirror .....................93
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................94
▫ Headlight Switch .......................94
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .........94
▫ Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped .....94
▫ Headlight Delay — If Equipped .............95
▫ Lights-On Reminder .....................95
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .......95
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .............96
▫ Multifunction Lever .....................96
▫ Turn Signals ...........................97
▫ Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..........97
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ..................97
▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................97
▫ Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ........97
▫ Battery Protection .......................98 
INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................98
▫ Courtesy/Interior Lighting ................98
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer Control ..........100
 WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS ........101
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ................101
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ...............102
▫ Windshield Washers .....................102
▫ Mist Feature ......................... .102
▫ Rear Wiper And Washer ..................102
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped .........102
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ....................104
▫ Overview ........................... .104
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped ............................111
▫ Operating
Tips........................118
 WINDOWS ........................... .120
▫ Power Windows ....................... .120
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Power Flow
The first screen within the “Hybrid Electric App” is the
Power Flow screen. The Power Flow screen shows the
current power readings for all of the following:
•Engine - Shows the amount of power (in kW) the engine
is generating to charge the high voltage battery, or
providing to the drive wheels.
• Electric - Shows the amount of power (in kW) the battery
is currently providing/absorbing.
• Climate - Shows the amount of power (in kW) the
climate control system is using to maintain the current
interior temperature. Power Flow paths are indicated by the direction of the
arrows on the touchscreen.
Driving History
The second screen with the “Hybrid Electric” App is the
Driving History screen. The Driving History screen shows
the miles driven in both Full Electric and Hybrid modes for
both the previous week and the current week. The data is
displayed in two bar graphs, side by side.
Power Flow Screen
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The Remote Starting System also activates the Climate
Control, vented seats (if equipped) in temperatures above
80° F (26.7° C), the optional heated seats, optional heated
steering wheel, optional heated mirrors and rear defroster
in temperatures below 40° F (4.4° C).
NOTE:
•Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob may
reduce this range.
•
While plugged in the remote start feature for the vehicle
may not always start the engine. Temperature dependent.
Remote Start Cancel Message — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the instrument
cluster if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote
start prematurely:
• Remote Start Cancelled — Door Open (Prior to remote
start attempt)
• Remote Start Cancelled — Hood Open
• Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Cancelled — Liftgate Open
• Remote Start Cancelled — Time Expired
• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset The message will stay active until the ignition is placed in
the ON/RUN position.
How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
vehicle will remote start:
•
Gear Selector in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Liftgate closed
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• RKE PANIC button not pushed
• System not disabled from previous remote start event
• Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing
• Ignition in STOP/OFF position
• Fuel level meets minimum requirement
• MIL lamp is OFF, Vehicle is in propulsion system active
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Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
When Remote Start is activated, the Climate Control,
vented seats (if equipped) are also activated in tempera-
tures above 80° F (26.7° C), and the optional heated seats,
and optional heated steering wheel in temperatures below
40° F (4.4° C). These features will stay on through the
duration of Remote Start or until the ignition switch is
cycled to the ON/RUN position.
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer Activation
— If Equipped
When Remote Start is active and the outside ambient
temperature is less than 40° F (4.4° C), the Windshield
Wiper De-Icer will be enabled. Exiting Remote Start will
resume previous operation, except if the Windshield Wiper
De-Icer is active. The Windshield Wiper De-Icer timer and
operation will continue.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthorized
operation by disabling the vehicle. The system does not
need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic,
regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
The system uses key fob to prevent unauthorized vehicle
operation. Therefore, only key fob that are programmed to
the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The
system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an invalid
key fob is used to start the engine.
After turning the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position,
the vehicle security light will turn on for three seconds for
a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it
indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In
addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it
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Push the switch forward or rearward to increase or de-
crease the lumbar support. Push the switch upward or
downward to raise or lower the lumbar support.
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped
The front heated seats control buttons are located within
the climate or controls screen of 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 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 min-
utes. NOTE:
•
Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within
two to five minutes.
• The vehicle 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
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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.
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
Located in the first row seat cushions are small fans that
draw the air from the passenger compartment and move
air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep
the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient
temperatures. The fans operate at two speeds, HI and LO.
The front ventilated seats control buttons are located
within the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen.
• Press the ventilated seat button
once to choose HI.
•Press the ventilated seat buttona second time to
choose LO.
• Press the ventilated seat buttona third time to turn
the ventilated seat OFF.
NOTE: The vehicle must be running for the ventilated
seats to operate.
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.
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks
Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles
are built into the seatbacks of the first and third row rear
seats. The floor supports the partial weight of the bagged
goods.
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WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow
this warning may result in serious injury or death.
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps
warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering
wheel has only one temperature setting. Once the heated
steering wheel has been turned on, it will operate for an
average of 80 minutes or more before automatically shut-
ting off. This time may vary depending on the temperature
of the environment. The heated steering wheel can shut off
early or may not turn on when the steering wheel is
already warm.
The heated steering wheel control button is located within
the Uconnect system. You can gain access to the control
button through the climate screen or the controls screen.
•Press the heated steering wheel button
once to turn
the heating element on.
• Press the heated steering wheel buttona second time
to turn the heating element off.
NOTE: The vehicle must be running for the heated steering
wheel to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated
steering wheel can be programmed to come on during a
remote start through the Uconnect system. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further informa-
tion.
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 conditions must exercise care
when using the steering wheel heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods.
• Do not place anything on the steering wheel that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering
wheel covers of any type and material. This may
cause the steering wheel heater to overheat.
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The power mirror controls consist of mirror select buttons
and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror,
push either the L (left) or R (right) to select the mirror that
you want to adjust.NOTE:
A light in the selected button will illuminate
indicating the mirror is activated and can be adjusted.
Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the four
arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature will be activated whenever you turn on the
rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Climate
Controls” for further information.
Power Mirror Controls
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
Overview
The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the
temperature, air flow, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the
instrument panel below the radio.NOTE:
Heating and A/C are only available with the
vehicle running, unless the vehicle is plugged in.
8.4/8.4 NAV Temperature Controls
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