warning CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2017 2.G User Guide

Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)
WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust
the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
• 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 and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Manual Recline
To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push
back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean
forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position. Using body pressure, lean forward and
rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched.
Recline Lever
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WARNING!
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.
Fold-Flat
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.NOTE:
•The seatback may lock into the fold flat position. Use
the recline lever to unlock the seatback.
Fold-Flat Seat Recline Lever
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WARNING!
Do not use this feature with a child in seat. Serious
injury or death my occur.
Easy Entry — With The Seat Folded Flat
The seats can be folded and tilted for more accessibility
for passengers to enter and exit the third row.
1. Without a child seat installed, you can fold the seat by pulling the recliner handle on the bottom part of the
seat. Before pulling the recliner lever, make sure the
arm rests are folded up.
2. Pull the strap on the back of the seat and the seat willtilt forward.
Recliner Lever
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NOTE:This process is for when there is no child seat
installed. Use the easy entry lever if a child seat is
installed.
Stow ’n Go Seating
On vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go seating, the
second and third row seats can be folded into the floor for
convenient storage.
Stow ‘n Go Assist — If Equipped
On vehicles equipped with the Stow ‘n Go Assist feature,
the front seat will move forward automatically to a
location that will allow the second row Stow ‘n Go seat
movement, without interference by the front seat. After
the second row Stow ‘n Go seat movement is completed,
the front seat will automatically move back to the previ-
ous location once the Stow ‘n Go Assist button is pushed
again. The Stow ‘n Go Assist feature is available to both the
front driver and passenger power seats.
WARNING!
During power seat operation, personal injury or
cargo damage may occur. Ensure the front seat is not
occupied and the seat travel path is clear.
A one-touch Stow ‘n Go Assist button is located on the
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CAUTION!
•The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to
avoid damage from contact with the front seat
tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.
• Do not sit on the second row seat when it is in the
stowed position with the seatback upright other-
wise damage to the seat may occur.
WARNING!
In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat
storage bin covers are not properly latched:
• Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers
open.
• Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched
while the vehicle is in motion.
• Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down. 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 Stow ‘n Go Assist button
located on the B pillar trim (if equipped). Refer to Stow
’n Go Assist - If Equipped in this section for instructions.
1. To access the storage bin, place the lock rod in the locked position.
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WARNING!
•In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could
be injured if seats are not properly latched to their
floor attachments. Always be sure the seats are
fully latched.
• Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its
lowered position could result in serious injury or
death in a collision. Always make sure the head
restraints are in their upright positions when the
seat is to be occupied.
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. 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.
Second Row 8th Seat Fold Flat Strap
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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 posi-
tions on the floor. Tilt seat rearward to lock the seat back
into its original position.WARNING!
If not properly latched, the seat could become loose.
Personal injuries could result.
Release StrapIn Floor Detent Guides
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WARNING!
•In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could
be injured if seats are not properly latched to their
floor attachments. Always be sure the seats are
fully latched.
• Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its
lowered position could result in serious injury or
death in a collision. Always make sure the head
restraints are in their upright positions when the
seat is to be occupied.
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped
Some models may be equipped with eight-way power
seats for the driver and front passenger. The power seat
switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. The
switches control the movement of the seat cushion and
the seatback.
Driver Power Seat Switches
1 — Seat Switch
2 — Seatback Switch
3 — Lumbar Switch
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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.
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.
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward.
Push the seat switch forward or rearward. The seat will
move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch
when the desired position has been reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat
will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position has been reached.
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Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four
directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front
or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat
cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Release
the switch when the desired position has been reached.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or
rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward,
the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release
the switch when the desired position is reached.
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
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movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s
path.
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.
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