2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Owners Manual - Exterior Lights

Exterior Lights

The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. The multifunction lever controls the turn signals, headlight high/low beams, and flash-to-pass functions.

Multifunction Lever

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. The switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, interior lights, and the fog lights.

Headlight Switch

Headlight Switch (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)

Note:

Vehicles sold in Canada are equipped with a headlight switch with an AUTO and ON detent but without an OFF detent. Headlights will be deactivated when the headlight switch is placed in the parking lights position. However, the Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) will be activated along with the front and rear marker lights. The DRLs may be deactivated when the parking brake is engaged.

From the O (off) position, rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation. Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for headlight, parking light and instrument panel operation.

Note:

For vehicles sold in Canada, rotate the headlight switch clockwise from the parking light and instrument panel light position to the first detent to turn on the headlights also. Rotate to the second detent, AUTO position, to turn on automatic headlights, parking lights, and instrument panel lights.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLS) — IF EQUIPPED

The headlights or LED light bars on your vehicle will illuminate when the engine is started. This provides a constant lights on condition until the ignition is placed in the OFF position. If the parking brake is applied, the Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) will turn off.

Note:

• For vehicles sold in Canada, the Daytime Running Lights will automatically deactivate when the front fog lights are turned on.

• If allowed by law in the country in which the vehicle was purchased, the Daytime Running Lights can be turned on and off using the Uconnect system.

• On some vehicles, the Daytime Running Lights may deactivate, or reduce intensity, on one side of the vehicle (when a turn signal is activated on that side), or on both sides of the vehicle (when the hazard warning lights are activated).

HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH

Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlights to high beams. Pulling the multifunction lever back will turn the low beams on.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM — IF EQUIPPED

The Automatic High Beam system provides increased forward lighting at night by automatically controlling the high beams through the use of a camera mounted on the windshield. This camera detects vehicle specific light and automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.

Note:

Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film and other obstructions on the windshield or camera lens will cause the system to function improperly.

TO ACTIVATE

1. Select “Auto Dim High Beams” through the Uconnect system to enable the feature .

2. Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the AUTO position.

3. Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to the high beam position. Refer to “Multifunction Lever” in this section for further information.

Note:

This system will not activate until the vehicle is at, or above 16 mph (25 km/h).

TO DEACTIVATE

Perform either of the following steps to deactivate the Automatic High Beam system.

1. Deselect “Auto Dim High Beams” through the Uconnect system .

2. Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights from the high beam to the low beam position.

3. Rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise from the AUTO to the on position.

Note:

Once active, the Automatic High Beam system will stop functioning below 12 mph (20 km/h).

FLASH-TO-PASS

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on, and remain on, until the lever is released.

AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED

This system automatically turns your headlights on or off based on ambient light levels. To turn the system on, turn the headlight switch to the extreme clockwise position aligning the indicator with the AUTO on the headlight switch. When the system is on, the Headlight Time Delay feature is also on. This means your headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after the ignition is placed in the OFF position. To turn the automatic system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position.

Note:

The engine must be running before the headlights will come on in the Automatic mode.

HEADLIGHTS ON WITH WIPERS — IF EQUIPPED

When your headlights are in the AUTO mode and the engine is running, the headlights will automatically turn on when the wiper system is also turned on. Headlights on when windshield wipers are on may be found on vehicles equipped with an automatic headlight system.

Note:

The Headlights with Wipers feature can be turned on or off through the Uconnect system.

HEADLIGHT TIME DELAY — IF EQUIPPED

This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for up to 90 seconds after exiting your vehicle.

To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the OFF position while the headlights are still on. The 90 second delay interval begins when headlight switch is turned off. If the headlights or parking lights are turned back on or the ignition is placed in the ON position, the delay will be canceled.

When exiting the vehicle the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 30, 60, or 90 seconds or not remain on. You can change the timer setting through the Uconnect system .

If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they will turn off in the normal manner.

Note:

The headlights must be turned off within 45 seconds of placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate this feature.

LIGHTS-ON REMINDER

If the headlights or the parking lights are left on after the ignition is placed in the OFF position, the vehicle will chime when the driver's door is opened.

FRONT FOG LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED

To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and push the headlight switch control knob. Pushing the headlight switch control knob a second time will turn the front fog lights off.

Fog Light Switch

Fog Light Switch (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)

TURN SIGNALS

Move the multifunction lever up or down to activate the turn signals. The arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation.

Note:

If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.

TURN SIGNAL WARNING

If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has traveled for about 1 mile (1.6 km) with the turn signals on, a chime will sound and a message will display in the cluster to alert the driver.

LANE CHANGE ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED

Tap the multifunction lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off.

BATTERY SAVER

Timers are set to both the interior and exterior lights to protect the life of your vehicle’s battery.

After 10 minutes, if the ignition is in the OFF position, and any door is left open or the dimmer control is rotated all the way up to the dome light on position, the interior lights will automatically turn off.

Note:

Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is placed in the ON position.

If the headlights remain on while the ignition is placed in the OFF position, the exterior lights will automatically turn off after eight minutes. If the headlights are turned on and left on for eight minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior lights will automatically turn off.