Safety - Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 2021 Supplement 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 Alert 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 manual contains the
complete instructions for these important
safety features. Please read the complete
instructions for the seat belt systems in the
vehicle owner manual.
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