open liftgate CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2017 2.G User Guide

vehicle in the general location below the door handle(s).
Do not move your foot sideways or in a sweeping motion
or the sensors may not detect the motion.
NOTE:To open or close the Hands-Free Sliding Doors
requires a valid Passive Entry RKE Key Fob within 3 ft
(1 m) of the door handle. If a valid Passive Entry RKE
Key Fob is not within 3 ft (1 m), the door will not respond
to any kicks.
NOTE: The Hands-Free Sliding Doors feature may be
turned off through Uconnect Settings. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information. The
Hands-Free Sliding Doors feature should be turned off
during Jacking, Tire Changing, and Service.
NOTE:
• The sliding doors will not power open or close if the
gear selector is in gear or the vehicle speed is above
0 mph (0 km/h). •
If anything obstructs the power sliding doors while it
is closing or opening, the sliding doors will automati-
cally reverse to the closed or open position, provided it
meets sufficient resistance.
• If the power sliding doors encounters multiple ob-
structions within the same cycle, the system will
automatically stop. If this occurs, the liftgate must be
opened or closed manually.
Safe Lock Device — If Equipped
To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the second row sliding door switches
may be overridden by pushing the OFF side of the Power
Switch located in the front overhead console.
When the power sliding door power switch is in the OFF
position, the power sliding side door may not be opened
or closed by pushing the switch located on the B-Pillar
trim panel, just in front of the sliding door or activating
the inside power sliding door handle.
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Child Locks
To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a
Child Protection Door Lock system.
NOTE:When the Child Safety Locks have been engaged
the sliding side doors can be unlocked from the outside
using the hands free RKE or Passive Entry system.
To Engage The Child Protection Door Lock
1. Open the sliding side door.
2. On the rear of the sliding door, slide the Child Protection Door Lock control inward (toward the
vehicle) to engage the Child Protection Door Lock.
Overhead Console Buttons
1 — Liftgate
2 — Right Sliding Door
3 — Power Door Power Off
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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 off the seat. Refer to
Head Restraints - Third Row inHead Restraints 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.
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
1 — Open To Normal 3 — Fold Forward/Rearward
2 — Stow 4 —Right/Left Seats/Both Seats
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy/Interior Lighting
The courtesy light switches are used to turn the courtesy
lights On/Off.To operate the courtesy lights, push either the driver ’s or
passenger light switch.
NOTE:
•
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that the interior
lights are turned off. This will prevent the battery from
discharging once the doors are closed.
• If a light is left on, it will automatically be turned off
approximately 10 minutes after the ignition is in the
STOP/OFF position.
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped
Located above the rear passengers are courtesy/reading
lights. The lights turn on when a front door, a sliding
door or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped
with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn
on when the UNLOCK button ON the RKE Key Fob is
pushed.
Courtesy Light Switches
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Interior Lighting Off
Rotate the right (instrument panel) dimmer control to the
off position (extreme bottom). The interior lights will
remain off when the doors or liftgate are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control upward to
the first detent. This feature brightens all text displays
such as the odometer, EVIC/DID, and radio when the
position lights or headlights are on.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch within
the wiper lever. Rotate the end of the wiper lever to select
the desired wiper speed.NOTE:
Always remove any buildup of snow that pre-
vents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the
off position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off
and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage
to the wiper motor may occur.Washer And Wiper Controls
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 in (30 cm)
and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle unless
hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIFTGATE
Opening
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate may be released in several ways:
•Overhead console liftgate button
• RKE Key Fob
• Outside handle
Push the liftgate button on the RKE transmitter twice
within five seconds to release the liftgate.
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NOTE:If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”’ is programmed
in Uconnect Settings, all doors will unlock with a Passive
Entry handle activation. If ‘Unlock Driver Door 1st Press”
is programmed in Uconnect Settings, only the liftgate
will unlock. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multime-
dia” for further information.
Closing
To Close The Vehicle
Grasp the liftgate closing handle and initiate lowering the
liftgate. Release the handle when the liftgate takes over
the closing effort.
The liftgate can also be closed using the Rear Power
Liftgate button (If Equipped), located in the upper left
trim in the liftgate opening. Pushing button will only
close the liftgate. This button cannot be used to open the
liftgate. To Lock The Vehicle
With a valid Passive Entry RKE Key Fob within 3 ft (1 m)
of the liftgate, pushing the passive entry lock button
located to the right of the outside handle will lock the
vehicle.
Rear Power Liftgate Switch
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WARNING!
•Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the liftgate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
• If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
Do not use the recirculation mode.
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
The power liftgate may be opened or closed in several
ways:
• Overhead console liftgate button •
RKE Key Fob
• Outside handle (opens liftgate only)
• Button just inside the liftgate on the upper left trim
(when liftgate is open)
• Hands-Free Liftgate – If Equipped
Using the above ways:
• when the liftgate is fully closed, the liftgate will open
• when the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate will close
• when the liftgate is moving, the liftgate will reverse
Push the Power Liftgate button on the Overhead Console
to open or close the liftgate.
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The RKE Key Fob and the overhead console button will
operate the liftgate when the liftgate is locked. Theoutside handle requires the liftgate to be unlocked. If the
vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, pulling the out-
side handle or Hands-Free Liftgate foot activation (if
equipped) will unlock and open the liftgate, with a valid
Passive Entry RKE Key Fob within 3 ft (1 m) of the
liftgate handle.
NOTE:
To open or close the liftgate, the Hands-Free
Liftgate foot activation (if equipped) requires a valid
Passive Entry RKE Key Fob within 3 ft (1 m) of the door
handle.
NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed
in Uconnect Settings, all doors will unlock with a Passive
Entry handle activation. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st
Press” is programmed in Uconnect Settings, only the
liftgate will unlock. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information.
Overhead Console Power Liftgate Power Switch
1 — Liftgate
2 — Right Sliding Door
3 — Side Door Lock Switch
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NOTE:Tones are sounded and the turn signals are
flashed with liftgate movements. These alerts can be
turned on or off in Uconnect Settings. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.
Lock The Vehicle
With a valid Passive Entry RKE Key Fob within 3 ft (1 m)
of the liftgate, pushing the passive entry lock button
located to the right of the outside handle will lock the
vehicle.Hands-Free Liftgate — If Equipped
To open or close the liftgate using hands-free activation,
use a gentle straight forward and back kicking motion
under the vehicle activation zone in the general location
Hands-Free Liftgate Activation Zone
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