CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID 2020 Service Manual

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Reinstalling The Bench Seat

1. To reinstall the bench seat, align the seats
front attachments into the detent positions
on the floor.

2. Tilt seat rearward to lock the seatback 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 seatback to the seating position.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.

Second Row 8th Seat Fold Flat Strap
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.

Release Strap

WARNING!
If not properly latched, the seat could become
loose. Personal injuries could result.
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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 positions on the floor. Tilt seat rearward
to lock the seatback into its original position.

In Floor Detent Guides
Fold-Flat — Quad Seats
If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement”
for additional information.
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.
Fold-Flat Seat Recline Lever

NOTE:
The seatback may lock into the fold-flat posi -
tion. Use the recline lever to unlock the seat -
back.
When returning the seat to the original posi -
tion, the headrest must be folded back to the
original position.
Fold Headrest To Upward Position

Easy Entry
If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement”
for additional information.
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.
WARNING!
If not properly latched, the seat could become
loose. Personal injuries could result.

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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.

Easy Tilt Seat Handle
Seat Folded Forward With Child Seat Installed
2. To put the seat back into original position,
just pull back on the seatback and lock the
seat into position.
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.

Recliner Lever

WARNING!
Do not use this feature with a child in seat.
Serious injury or death may occur.
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2. Pull the strap on the back of the seat and
the seat will tilt forward.

Pull Strap

3. To put it back into position, pull back on the folded seat and make sure that it locks into
position. Then, pull the seatback toward the
back and fold down the arm rests.
Exit For Third Row Passengers
For passengers seated in the third row, there is
a pull strap located on the outboard side of the
seat near the bottom of the seatback. Third row
passengers can pull on the strap and push the
seat forward for folding the seatback down and
tilting the seat to the floor.
Pull Strap For Third Row Passengers

NOTE:
This process is for when there is no child seat
installed. Use the easy entry lever if a child seat
is installed.
Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If
Equipped

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”

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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
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).
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.
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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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

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 instru -
ment 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. Refer to “Second Row Stow ‘n
Go” in this section for further information.
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.
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 direc -
tion, 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
seatback 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.

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1. To access the storage area, remove the
floor mat (if equipped) and place the lock
rod in the locked position.

Lock Rod

NOTE:
Push the lock rod inward for the locked posi -
tion.
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”
in this chapter for further information. 2. Pull the latch located near the second row
seat to open the floor panel.

Floor Latch

3. Pull the floor panel and position it toward the front seats while folding the top half
down and rest it against the front seats.

Push Panel Forward
4. Remove the plastic storage bin from the
storage area, and store in a safe location.
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

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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). 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 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.
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 clear -
ance 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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1. To access the storage area, remove the
floor mat (if equipped) and place the lock
rod in the locked position.

Lock Rod

NOTE:
Push the lock rod inward for the locked posi -
tion.
Pull outward on the lock rod for the unlocked
position.
2. Pull the latch located near the second row seat to open the floor panel.
Floor Latch

3. Pull the floor panel and position it toward the front seats while folding the top half
down and rest it against the front seats.

Push Panel Forward
4. Pull the strap located on the seat and pull
the seat out of the storage area. Push the
seat rearward making sure that it locks into
the floor. Fold the seatback into the upright
position and pull the headrest up.
NOTE:
The seatback may be locked, if it is, it will be
necessary to use the recliner handle to unlock
the back before folding into the upright position.

Pull Strap

5. Replace the plastic storage bin into the storage area.
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6. To position the floor panel back into its original state, grab the bottom corner and
extend it outward.

Extend Panel

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) — 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

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.
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.

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