Safety; Safety Features; Regenerative Braking System (Rbs); Audible Pedestrian Warning System - Chrysler PACIFICA HYBRID 2023 Manual

SAFETY FEATURES

R B S
EGENERATIVE RAKING YSTEM
(RBS)
The RBS replenishes the vehicle's high voltage battery
during deceleration, and is particularly useful in
stop-and-go city traffic. The electric motors that propel the
vehicle forward can operate as generators when braking.
The RBS recharges the high voltage battery under certain
braking conditions by recapturing energy that would
otherwise be lost while braking. The electric power that is
generated goes back into the high voltage battery for later
use, for example when acceleration is desired.
The RBS uses conventional hydraulic friction brakes,
regenerative braking, or a combination to slow the vehicle.
If the system detects slippery conditions while braking,
ONLY friction is used to slow the vehicle. The RBS can
result in extended life of the hydraulic service brakes;
however, all inspection, scheduled maintenance, and
service intervals for the vehicle service brakes must be
followed.

SAFETY

A P W
UDIBLE EDESTRIAN ARNING
S
YSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with an Audible Pedestrian
Warning system. The Audible Pedestrian Warning system
uses distinct sounds to alert pedestrians that your vehicle
is approaching. In addition, the module will indicate
changes in vehicle speed by varying the relative volume.
The system uses an in-vehicle sound synthesizer with two
external speakers. One is located in the under-hood
compartment and the other is in the rear of the vehicle.
The Audible Pedestrian Warning system is active when the
vehicle is not in PARK and is stopped or traveling at lower
speeds. Depending on the selected gear (REVERSE,
DRIVE, LOW or NEUTRAL), the system activates the
corresponding speaker location based on the intended
direction of travel.
NOTE:
The system is active when driving in Electric mode only.
WARNING!
The Audible Pedestrian Warning system is not intended
to avoid a collision. It is always the driver's responsibility
to be attentive to the vehicle's distance between other
vehicles, people, and objects, and most importantly
brake operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle
under all road conditions. Your complete attention is
always required while driving to maintain safe control of
your vehicle. Failure to follow this warning could result
in a collision or serious personal injury.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

S B S
EAT ELT YSTEMS
This supplement describes the features of the seat belt
systems that are unique to your hybrid vehicle. The vehicle
Owner's Manual contains the complete instructions for
these important safety features. Please read the complete
instructions for the seat belt systems in the vehicle
Owner's Manual.
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