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2023 Chrysler Pacifica Owners Manual - Starting the Engine



Owner’s Manuals 2023 Starting the Engine

Starting the Engine

Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.

WARNING:

  • When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.

  • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

  • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.

  • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

  • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may cause serious injury or death.

Start the engine with the gear selector in the NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P) position. Apply the brake before shifting to any driving range.

NORMAL STARTING

To Turn On The Engine Using the ENGINE START/STOP Button

  1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.

  2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.

  3. The system starts the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.

  4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again.

ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot Off The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)

The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an ignition switch. It has three positions; OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. To change the ignition positions without starting the vehicle and to use the accessories, follow these steps:

  • Start with the ignition in the OFF position.

  • Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to place the ignition to the ACC position (instrument cluster will display “ACC”).

  • Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to place the ignition to the ON/RUN position (instrument cluster will display “ON/RUN”).

  • Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF position (instrument cluster will display “OFF”).

Note:

Only press one pedal at a time while driving the vehicle. Torque performance of the vehicle could be reduced if both pedals are pressed at the same time. If pressure is detected on both pedals simultaneously, a warning message will display in the instrument cluster "⇨Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls".

AUTOPARK

AutoPark is a supplemental feature to assist with placing the vehicle in PARK under certain situations. It is a back-up system and should not be relied upon as the primary method by which the driver shifts the vehicle into PARK.

The conditions under which AutoPark will engage are outlined on the following pages.

WARNING:

  • Driver inattention could lead to failure to place the vehicle in PARK. ALWAYS DO A VISUAL CHECK that your vehicle is in PARK by verifying that a solid (not blinking) “P” is indicated in the instrument cluster display and near the gear selector. If the “P” indicator is blinking, your vehicle is not in PARK. As an added precaution, always apply the parking brake when exiting the vehicle.

  • AutoPark is a supplemental feature. It is not designed to replace the need to shift your vehicle into PARK. It is a back-up system and should not be relied upon as the primary method by which the driver shifts the vehicle into PARK.

ALWAYS DO A VISUAL CHECK that your vehicle is in PARK by looking for the “P” in the instrument cluster display and on the gear selector. As an added precaution, always apply the parking brake.

If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver attempts to turn off the engine, if certain conditions are met, the vehicle will AutoPark, automatically shifting the vehicle’s transmission to the PARK position. The gear selector will automatically reset itself to the PARK position. The vehicle’s ignition will then move to the OFF position (engine off). When AutoPark is activated the instrument cluster will display the message “AutoPark Engaged”.

AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions are met:

  • Vehicle is equipped with a gear selector

  • Vehicle is not in PARK

  • Vehicle speed is 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) or less

  • Driver has pushed the ENGINE START/STOP button

If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver exits the vehicle with the engine running, if certain conditions are met, the vehicle will AutoPark, automatically shifting the vehicle’s transmission to the PARK position. The Electric Park Brake SAFE HOLD feature will also activate in some conditions "⇨SafeHold".

CAUTION:

Engine will remain running.

AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions are met:

  • Vehicle is equipped with a gear selector

  • Vehicle is not in PARK

  • Vehicle speed is 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) or less

  • Driver’s door is ajar

  • Driver’s seat belt is unbuckled

  • Brake pedal is not pressed

The message “AutoPark Engaged” will display in the instrument cluster.

AutoPark In Stop/Start Autostop Mode

AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions are met:

  • Vehicle is equipped with a gear selector

  • Vehicle is not in PARK

  • Vehicle speed is 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) or less

  • Driver’s door is ajar

  • Driver’s seat belt is unbuckled or brake pedal is not pressed

The message “AutoPark Engaged” will display in the instrument cluster.

WARNING:

  • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when exiting the vehicle to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.

  • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not in PARK. Check by trying to move the transmission gear selector out of PARK with the brake pedal released. Make sure the transmission is in PARK before exiting the vehicle.

  • The transmission may not engage PARK if the vehicle is moving. Always bring the vehicle to a complete stop before shifting to PARK, and verify that the transmission gear position indicator solidly indicates PARK (P) without blinking. Ensure that the vehicle is completely stopped, and the PARK position is properly indicated, before exiting the vehicle.

  • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.

  • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a complete stop, then apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and turn the ignition OFF. When the ignition is in the OFF position, the transmission is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against unwanted movement.

  • When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the ignition is in the OFF position, remove the key fob from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.

  • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.

  • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children), and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

CAUTION:

Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed:

  • Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

  • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed.

  • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.

To Turn On The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button

  1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.

  2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.

To release the parking brake manually, the ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position. Press on the brake pedal, then push the parking brake switch momentarily.

If the driver shifts into PARK while moving, the vehicle may Park.

PARK will engage ONLY when vehicle speed is 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) or less.

The message “Vehicle Speed Is Too High To Shift To P” will display in the instrument cluster display if vehicle speed is above 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h). The gear position indicator will blink continuously until the gear selector is returned to the proper position, or the requested shift can be completed.

WARNING:

If vehicle speed is not below 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) when the driver shifts into PARK, the transmission will default to NEUTRAL until the vehicle speed drops below 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) and the conditions are met, enabling AutoPark. A vehicle left in the NEUTRAL position can roll. As an added precaution, always apply the parking brake when exiting the vehicle.

COLD WEATHER OPERATION (BELOW –22°F OR −30°C)

To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from an authorized dealer) is recommended.

AFTER STARTING — WARMING UP THE ENGINE

The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up.

IF ENGINE FAILS TO START

WARNING:

  • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury.

  • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.

  • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly "⇨JUMP STARTING".

TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE USING THE ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON

  1. Place the gear selector in PARK, then push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button.

  2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.

  3. If the gear selector is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two seconds or three short pushes in a row with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off. The ignition switch position will remain in the ACC position until the gear selector is in PARK and the button is pushed twice to the OFF position. If the gear selector is not in PARK and the ENGINE START/STOP button is pushed once, the instrument cluster will display a “Vehicle Not In Park” message and the engine will remain running. Never leave a vehicle out of the PARK position, or it could roll.

Note:

If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or ON/RUN (engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position.

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