CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2020 Workshop Manual

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Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and
rearward. Push the seat switch forward or
rearward, and 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
rear of seat switch, the seat will move in the
direction of the switch. Release the switch when
the desired position has been reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted
in two directions. Pull upward or push
downward on the front of the seat switch, the
front 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.
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.
WARNING! (Continued)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.
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Power Lumbar — If Equipped
Vehicles equipped with power driver or
passenger seats may be equipped with power
lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on
the outboard side of the power seat. Push the
switch forward or rearward to increase or
decrease the lumbar support. Push the switch
upward or downward to raise or lower the
lumbar support.
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory
Settings Only)
This feature provides automatic driver seat
positioning to enhance driver mobility when
entering and exiting the vehicle.
The distance the driver seat moves depends on
where you have the driver seat positioned when
you place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF
position.
When the ignition is placed in the OFF posi -
tion, the driver seat will move about
2.4 inches (60 mm) rearward if the driver seat position is greater than or equal to
2.7 inches (67.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to its previously set
position when the ignition is cycled out of the
OFF position.
When the ignition is placed in the OFF posi -
tion, the driver seat will move to a position
0.3 inches (7.7 mm) forward of the rear stop if the driver seat position is between 0.9 –
2.7 inches (22.7 – 67.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to its previously
set position when the ignition is cycled out of
the OFF position.
The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled
when the driver seat position is less than
0.9 inches (22.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no benefit to
the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or
Easy Entry.
Each stored memory setting will have an
associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit Position.
NOTE:
The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be
enabled or disabled through the programmable
features in the instrument cluster display. For
further information, refer to “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel”.
Power Adjustment (Rear Seats) — If
Equipped
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.
Do not place the seat belt webbing behind
the third row stow clip when using the seat
belt to restrain an occupant. The seat belt
will not be positioned properly on the occu -
pant and they could be more seriously
injured in an accident as a result.

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Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped

The power recline feature, located on the trim
panel next to the seat, adjusts the seatback angle
forward/rearward for occupant comfort.

Reclining The Seatback

The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward
or rearward. Push and hold the forward or
rearward button, the seat will move in the
direction of the button push. Release the button
when the desired position is reached.
Third Row Power Seat Switch

Third Row Power Stow ‘n Go Seat — If
Equipped
A one-touch power folding seat switch is located
in the right rear trim panel as part of a switch
bank.
NOTE:
The third row outboard seat belts may interfere
with the power folding of the seat. Place the
seat belt webbing behind the stow clip before
stowing or opening the seat. When the seat is in
the desired position, remove the webbing from the stow clip so that it is ready for use. Never
leave the seat belt in the stow clip when it is
used to restrain an occupant.
NOTE:
The outer head restraints will lower automat
-
ically 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 of the seat. Refer to "Head Restraints -
Third Row" in "Head Restraints" in this
chapter 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.
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.

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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

To move the selected seat(s) to the normal
(seated) position, push and release the
“Normal” button. The seat will automatically
stop when the Normal position is reached. To move the selected seat(s) to the stow
position, push and release the “Stow” button.
The seat will automatically stop when the Stow
position is reached.
To move the selected seat(s) back in the
forward or reverse direction, push and hold the
“Fold Forward/Back” button. Release the
button when the desired position is reached.
NOTE:

1. Disconnect the center shoulder belt from
the mini-buckle before attempting to fold/
stow the power third row seats.

2. Before pushing the “Normal” or “Stow” button, place the outboard seat belt
webbing behind the stow clips, located on
the rear trim panel. When the seat reaches
the desired position, remove the webbing
from the clip so it is ready for use to restrain
an occupant.
Seat Belt Stowage Clip

3. To abort seat operation while seat is in motion, push a different seat position
selector switch to stop the seat. Once the
seat stops moving, then the desired
position can be selected.
4. The third row power seat system includes obstacle detection. When the system
detects an obstacle, the motors will stop
and reverse direction. Should this occur,
remove the obstacle before pushing the
button again.
1 — Open To Normal
2 — Stow
3 — Fold Forward/Rearward
4 — Right/Left Seats/Both Seats

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Heated Seats
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 button a second
time to turn the LO setting on.
Press the heated seat button a third time
to turn the heating elements off.
The level of heat selected will stay on until the
operator changes it.
NOTE:
Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be
felt within two to five minutes.
The engine 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.
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
On some models, the second row seats are
equipped with heaters. There are two heated
seat switches that allow the second row
passengers to operate the seats independently.
The heated seat switches are located on the
sliding side door handle trim panels.

Second Row Heated Seat Switch

You can choose from HI, LO or off heat settings.
Amber 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.
Push the switch once to select HI-level heating.
Push the switch a second time to select LO-level
heating. Push the switch a third time to shut the
heating elements off.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medica -
tion, alcohol use, exhaustion or other phys -
ical 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.
Do not place anything on the seat or seat -
back 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.
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NOTE:
Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.

When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater
will provide a boosted heat level during the initial
stages of operation. Then, the heat output will
drop to the normal HI-level. The level of heat
selected will stay on until the operator changes it.

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 button a second
time to choose LO.
Press the ventilated seat button a third
time to turn the ventilated seat off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the ventilated
seats to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start,
the ventilated 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.
Adjustable Armrest (Front Seats) — If
Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with adjustable
armrests on the front seats. The armrest can be
adjusted by moving it up or down. To adjust the
armrest below the normal height, push and hold the button and lower to the desired position.
Push the button a second time to lock the
armrest into place.

Adjustable Armrest

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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HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk
of injury by restricting head movement in the
event of a rear impact. Head restraints should
be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint
is located above the top of your ear.
Head Restraints — Front Seats
The front driver and passenger seats are
equipped with four-way head restraints.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the
head restraint. To lower the head restraint,
push the adjustment button, located at the
base of the head restraint, and push downward.
The front head restraints are also adjustable
forward and rearward. To tilt forward, pull the
top of the head restraint toward the front of the
vehicle to the desired position. To adjust the
head restraint rearward, continue pulling
forward on the top of the head restraint to the
furthest forward position and the head restraint
will return to the upright position.
NOTE:
To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it
can go. Then, push the release button and the
adjustment button at the base of each post
while pulling the head restraint up. Seatback
angle may need to be adjusted to fully remove
the head restraint. To reinstall the head
restraint, put the head restraint posts into the
holes and push downward. Then, adjust the
head restraint to the appropriate height.
Front Head Restraint
Normal Position

WARNING!
All occupants, including the driver, should
not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s
seat until the head restraints are placed in
their proper positions in order to minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improperly
adjusted or removed could cause serious
injury or death in the event of a collision.
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
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Forward Adjustment

Head Restraints — Second Row Quad Seats
The second row outboard head restraints, as
well as the removable 8th passenger seat (if
equipped) have adjustable head restraints.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the
head restraint. To lower the head restraint,
push the adjustment button, located at the
base of the head restraint, and push downward.
NOTE:
If equipped with Stow ‘n Go seating, the head
restraints are non-adjustable. Do not pull on
non-adjustable head restraints when folding.
Head Restraints — Second Row Bench
The second row bench seat is equipped with
adjustable head restraints.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the
head restraint. To lower the head restraint,
push the adjustment button, located at the
base of the head restraint, and push downward.
Bench Seat Head Restraint

To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it
can go. Then, push the release button and the
adjustment button at the base of each post
while pulling the head restraint up. Seatback
angle may need to be adjusted to fully remove
the head restraint. To reinstall the head
restraint, put the head restraint posts into the
holes and push downward. Then, adjust the
head restraint to the appropriate height.
WARNING!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head
restraints in a location outside the occu -
pant compartment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be rein -
stalled in the vehicle to properly protect the
occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button

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NOTE:
For child restraint tethering, refer to “Occupant
Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for further infor -
mation.
Head Restraints — Third Row
The outboard head restraints can be manually
folded forward for improved rearward visibility.
Pull the release strap to fold them forward.

Release Straps

NOTE:
The head restraints must be raised manually
when occupying the third row.
Do not fold if there are passengers seated in
the third row seats.
The head restraint in the center position can be
raised and lowered for tether routing or height
adjustment. Refer to “Occupant Restraint
Systems” in “Safety” for further information. NOTE:
To remove the center head restraint, raise it as
far as it can go. Then, push the release button
and the adjustment button at the base of each
post while pulling the head restraint up. To rein
-
stall the head restraint, put the head restraint
posts into the holes and push downward. Then,
using the adjustment button, adjust the head
restraint to the appropriate height.

Adjustment Button

WARNING!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head
restraints in a location outside the occu -
pant compartment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be rein -
stalled in the vehicle to properly protect the
occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
WARNING!
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled
in the vehicle to properly protect the
occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
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Power Folding Third Row Head Restraints — If
Equipped
For improved visibility, the third row outboard
head restraints can be folded using the
Uconnect System.
Press the “Controls” button located on the
bottom of the Uconnect display.
Press the Head Restraint Fold button to
power fold the third row head restraints.
NOTE:
The head restraints can be folded downward
using the Head Restraint button or using the
manual release strap. The head restraints
must be raised manually when occupying the
third row.
Do not fold if there are passengers seated in
the third row seats.
STEERING WHEEL
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
This feature allows you to tilt the steering
column upward or downward. It also allows you
to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is located left of the
steering wheel at the end of the steering
column.

Tilt/Telescoping Lever

To unlock the steering column, push the lever
downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering
column, move the steering wheel upward or
downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten
the steering column, pull the steering wheel
outward or push it inward as desired. To lock
the steering column in position, push the lever
upward until fully engaged.
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 shutting 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.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column while
driving or driving 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.

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