warning CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2023 Owner's Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE35
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.
Manually Folding Third Row Seats —
If Equipped
NOTE:
You may experience deformation in the seat cushion
from the seat belt buckles, or wrinkling of the seat
fabric if the seats are left folded for an extended period
of time. This is normal and by simply unfolding the
seats to the open position, over time the seat cushion
may return to its normal shape. Having an occupant sit
in the seat, or massaging the fabric by hand may
smooth away any excess wrinkling.
 Permanent wrinkles may still result.

1. Lower the center head restraint down to the seatback by pushing the button on the guide and
pushing the head restraint down.

2. Pull release strap marked “1” to release the anchors.

Release Strap “1”

3. Pull release strap marked “2” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin.

Strap “2” Stowed Third Row Seat

To Unfold Third Row Seats

1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the
storage bin and push the seat forward until the
anchors latch.

Assist Straps

WARNING!
If not properly latched, the seat could become loose.
Personal injuries could result.
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2. Pulling strap “2” releases the seatback to return to its
full upright position.

Strap “2”

3. Raise the head restraint to its upright position.
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).
A one-touch Auto Advance ‘n Return button is located on
the B-pillar trim panel, just in front of the power sliding
door.

Auto Advance ‘n Return Button (Left Side Shown)

Using the Auto Advance ‘n Return Feature
NOTE:
The button is only functional when the power sliding
door is open and the vehicle is in PARK. If the door is
not open or the vehicle is not in PARK when the button
is pushed, the front seat will not move and a message
will be displayed in the instrument cluster display.
 If the power sliding door is closing when the button is
pushed, the front seat will not move and a message will
be displayed in the instrument cluster display.
 The Auto Advance ‘n Return feature will not function if
the front doors are open.

1. Push and release the Auto Advance ‘n Return button.

2. Perform the second row Stow ‘n Go seat movement
Úpage 37.
3. Push and release the Auto Advance ‘n Return button a second time. The front seat cushion and seatback
will return to the original starting location.
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 occu -
pied.
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 when
operating the power seat.

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5. Fold the armrest upward and stow the seat by
grabbing the strap on the lower part of the seatback,
and guide the seat into the storage area.

Pull Strap

6. Push down on the seatback to lock the seat into the storage area.

Push To Lock

7. Close the floor by pulling the floor panel backwards by the bottom corner edge of the panel.

Extend Floor Panel

8. Push down on floor panel to lock into place.

Push To Lock

9. Readjust the front seat as needed, and replace the floor mat (if equipped).
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.
CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must be latched 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 otherwise
damage to the seat may occur.

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7. Lay the floor panel flat and push down until it clicks
into position.

Push Down To Lock

8. Readjust the front seat as needed, and replace the floor mat (if equipped).
POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) —
I
F 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

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward by
using the seat switch. The seat will move in the direction
of the switch. Release the switch when the desired
position has been reached.
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 occu -
pied.
1 — Seat Switch
2 — Seatback Switch
3 — Lumbar Switch
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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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.
Power Lumbar — If Equipped

Power Lumbar Switch Location

The front driver’s seat may be equipped with a four way
lumbar adjustment. The power lumbar switch is located on
the outboard side of the equipped 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.
The front passenger’s seat may be equipped with either a
two way or a four way lumbar adjustment. Push the switch
forward or rearward to increase or decrease the lumbar
support, and if equipped, push the switch upward or
downward to raise or lower the lumbar support.
Easy Entry/Exit Seat — If Equipped
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 position, the
driver seat will move about 2.4 inches (6.8 cm) rear -
ward if the driver seat position is greater than or equal
to 2.7 inches (6 cm) forward of the rear stop. The seat
will return to its previously set position when the igni -
tion is cycled out of the OFF position.
 When the ignition is placed in the OFF position, the
driver seat will move to a position 0.3 inches (0.7 cm)
forward of the rear stop if the driver seat position is
between 0.9 – 2.7 inches (2.3 – 6.8 cm) forward of the
rear stop. The seat will return to its previously set posi -
tion 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 (2.3 cm)
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.
When enabled within Uconnect Settings, Easy Entry and
Easy Exit positions are stored in each memory setting
profile (if equipped)
Úpage 27.
NOTE:The Easy Entry/Exit feature is enabled or disabled within
the Uconnect system Úpage 157.
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 ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS) —
I
F EQUIPPED
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

NOTE:
The third row power recline buttons can be locked out
using the Third Row Lockout setting within the Uconnect
system
Úpage 157.
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 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 of the seat
Úpage 46.
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.
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 prop -
erly on the occupant and they could be more seri -
ously injured in an accident as a result.
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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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.
For information on use with the Remote Start system, see
Úpage 18.
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 (Left Side Shown)

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.
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 in
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.
For information on use with the Remote Start system, see
Úpage 18.
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.
 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.

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PLASTIC GROCERY BAG RETAINER HOOKS

Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles
are built into the seatbacks of the second row rear seats,
and if equipped, the backs of the front row seats. The floor
supports the partial weight of the bagged goods.
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 farthest 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 appro
-
priate height.

Front Head Restraint Normal Position
Forward Adjustment

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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Head Restraints — Second Row Quad
Seats
The second row outboard head restraints, as well as the
removable 8th passenger seat (if equipped), may have
adjustable head restraints.
NOTE:If equipped with Stow ‘n Go seating, the head restraints
are non-adjustable and non-removable. Do not pull on
non-adjustable head restraints when folding the seat.
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.
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.
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
Úpage 200.
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 reinstall 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 occu -
pants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed
head restraints in a location outside the occupant
compartment.
 ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the
vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the
reinstallation instructions 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 prior to operating the vehicle
or occupying a seat.

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OUTSIDE MIRRORS
The outside mirror(s) can be adjusted to the center of the
adjacent lane of traffic to achieve the optimal view.

OUTSIDE MIRRORS WITH TURN SIGNAL —
I
F EQUIPPED

Driver and passenger outside mirrors with turn signal
lighting contain LEDs, which are located in the upper outer
corner of each mirror.
The LEDs are turn signal indicators, which flash with the
corresponding turn signal lights in the front and rear of the
vehicle. Turning on the Hazard Warning flashers will also
activate these LEDs.
DRIVER'S OUTSIDE AUTOMATIC
D
IMMING MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED
The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for
glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled
by the inside automatic dimming mirror and will
automatically adjust for headlight glare when the inside
mirror adjusts.
CONVERSATION MIRROR
Located in the overhead console there is a conversation
mirror to view all the passengers in the vehicle. Push the
panel to release the drop down mirror. Raise the mirror
and push to latch it back in the stowed position.

Conversation Mirror

POWER MIRRORS — IF EQUIPPED
The power mirror controls are located on the driver-side
door trim panel.

Power Mirror Controls

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.
Left and Right side power mirror positions can be saved as
part of the driver memory profile (if equipped)
Úpage 27.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside convex
mirror will look smaller and farther away than they
really are. Relying too much on side convex mirrors
could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other
object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle seen in a side convex mirror.
1 — Left Mirror Select
2 — Mirror Control Switch
3 — Right Mirror Select
2

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