CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID 2018 Manual Online

3. The release strap is located on the front of the seat, nearthe floor.
4. To remove the seat, pull the release strap to release the rear latches. 5. Tilt the back of the seat to the upward position.
Seat Release Strap
Tilt Seat Forward
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6. The seat assembly can now be removed from thevehicle. Grab the front seatback edge located near the
head restraint and the grab bar on the rear side of the
seat cushion for easy removal.
Reinstalling Seat
1. To reinstall the seat, align the seats front attachments 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.
Seat Removal
In Floor Seat Detents
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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”
Stowed Third Row Seat
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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.
2. Pulling strap “2” releases the seatback to return to its full 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.
• Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered
position could result in serious injury or death in a
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Assist Straps
Strap “2”
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collision. Always make sure the head restraints are in
their upright positions when the seat is to be occu-
pied.
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.
WARNING!
•All occupants, including the driver, should not oper-
ate 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.
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 on the head restraint. Front head restraints are
also adjustable forward and rearward. To adjust the head
Front Head Restraint
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
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restraint forward, pull forward on the top of the head
restraint to desired position. To adjust the head restraint
rearward, pull forward on the head restraint to furthest
forward position and head restraint will reset to furthest
rearward position.
Normal Position
Forward Adjustment
Full Forward Position
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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.
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 re-
moved 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
re-installation instructions above prior to operating
the vehicle or occupying a seat.
Head Restraints — Second Row
The second row outboard head restraints are adjustable. 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 down-
ward on the head restraint.
Head Restraint
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
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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.
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 re-
moved 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
re-installation instructions above prior to operating
the vehicle or occupying a seat.
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.
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.
Release Strap
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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 infor-
mation.
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.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.
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
Adjustment Button
Tilt/Telescoping Lever
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steering column in position, push the lever upward until
fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing 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.
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 shut-
ting 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.
The heated steering wheel control button is located within
the Uconnect system. You can gain access to the control
button through the climate screen or the controls screen.•
Press the heated steering wheel button
once to turn
the heating element on.
• Press the heated steering wheel buttona second time
to turn the heating element off.
NOTE: The vehicle must be running for the heated steering
wheel to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated
steering wheel can be programmed to come on during a
remote start through the Uconnect system. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further informa-
tion.
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 conditions must exercise care
when using the steering wheel heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods.
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