Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 2022 Manual page 24

22 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Conditions Which May Cause The Engine To Run
While maintaining the Hybrid Battery State of

Charge (SOC)
When applying maximum vehicle acceleration
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When maximum passenger compartment

heating has been turned on
While maintaining the Exhaust System Catalyst
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Temperature (after engine start in current igni-
tion cycle - emissions requirement)
When the engine is temporarily operating in

Fuel and Oil Refresh Mode
When the hood is open with the ignition in ON/

RUN, post-START mode (eliminates unexpected
engine start-ups)
In case the ignition switch does not change with
the push of the button, the key fob may have a low
or depleted battery. In this situation, a back up
method can be used to operate the ignition switch.
Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency
key) of the key fob against the START/STOP
ignition button and push to operate the ignition
switch.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
WARNING!
When leaving 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 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 Keyless Enter 'n Go™ Ignition in the
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.
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always turn
the vehicle off, remove the key fobs from the
vehicle, and lock all the doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
NOTE:
If the brake is pressed and the ignition is placed in
the RUN position with an EVSE connected to the
vehicle, the instrument cluster display will not
display the READY state. When the Electric Vehicle
Supply Equipment (EVSE) is unplugged from the
vehicle, the vehicle will go into the READY state. If
the vehicle is not shifted out of PARK 30 minutes
after being unplugged, the vehicle will disable the
READY state and transition the ignition to OFF. For
more information on normal starting, see
Ú page 39.
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WARNING!
CAUTION!