seats CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2019 User Guide

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.
Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped
The second row bench seat can accommodate two passen-
gers, while providing easy access to the third row seats
without any folding of the second row seats.To recline the seatback, lean forward slightly, lift the recline
lever located on the outboard side of the seat cushion, and
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.
The bench seat does not stow in the floor, but is removable
for added cargo space.
Removing The Bench Seat
1. Adjust the driver and passenger seats forward to allow
room for the bench seat removal.
Recline Lever
Recline Lever
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4. Once the latches are released, tilt the entire seat towardthe front of the vehicle. The seat can now be removed
through either sliding side door, or through the lift gate.
NOTE:
• Due to the weight of the bench seat, it is recommended
that two people are utilized for its removal.
• When storing the removed bench seat, it is important to
keep the seatback in the folded position. Reinstalling The Bench Seat
1. To reinstall the bench seat, align the seats front attach-
ments into the detent positions on the floor.
2. Tilt seat rearward to lock the seat back into its original position.
NOTE: Push downward to ensure the rear latches are in
the locked position.
3. Lift the recline handle and return the seat back to the seating position.
WARNING!
If not properly latched, the seat could become loose.
Personal injuries could result.
Tilt Bench Seat Forward
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To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent positions
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.
Fold-Flat — Quad Seats
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.
In Floor Detent Guides
Fold-Flat Seat Recline Lever
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NOTE:
•The seatback may lock into the fold flat position. Use the
recline lever to unlock the seatback.
• When returning the seat to the original position, the
headrest must be folded back to the original position.Easy Entry
Easy Tilt Seat — With Or Without Child Seat Installed
The second row seats can be tilted forward for easy entry
into the third row with or without a child seat installed.
1. Located in the seatback of the second row seat is a handle that provides easier access to the third row by
tilting the seat forward.
Fold Headrest To Upward Position
Easy Tilt Seat Handle
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2. To put the seat back into original position, just pull backon the seatback and lock the seat into position.
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.
Seat Folded Forward With Child Seat Installed
Recliner Lever
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Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped
1. Lower the center head restraint down to the seatback bypushing the button on the guide and pushing the head
restraint down.
2. Pull release strap marked “1” to release the anchors. 3. Pull release strap marked “2” and tumble the seat
rearward into the storage bin.
Release Strap “1”
Strap “2”
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To Unfold Third Row Seats
1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of thestorage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors
latch.
Stowed Third Row Seat
Assist Straps
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2. Pulling strap “2” releases the seatback to return to itsfull upright position.
3. Raise the head restraint to its upright position.
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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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 occu-
pied.
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.
Auto Advance ‘n Return — If Equipped
On vehicles equipped with the Auto Advance ‘n Return
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 seat is stowed, the front seat will move back to
the previous location once the Auto Advance ‘n Return
button is pushed again.
The Auto Advance ‘n Return feature is available to both the
front driver and passenger power seats, if equipped.
Strap “2”
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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
automatically re-calibrate 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 seat back 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.) Refer to Auto
Advance ‘n Return - 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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NOTE:•Push the lock rod inward for the locked position.
• Pull outward on the lock rod for the unlocked position.
• For information on storage bin function with the seats
rearward refer to “Second Row Floor Storage Bins” in
“Internal Equipment” for further information. 2. Pull the latch located near the second row seat to open
the floor panel.
Lock Rod
Floor Latch
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