Ignition Park Interlock; Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (Btsi) System; Hybrid Transmission - Chrysler PACIFICA HYBRID 2023 Manual

42 STARTING AND OPERATING
WARNING!
 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 or the propulsion system is active. 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 igni-
tion is in the OFF position, the transmission is locked
in PARK, securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
 When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the igni-
tion 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 seri-
ously 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 PARK or into or out of REVERSE only after
the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
 Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal with the exception of
shifting between DRIVE and LOW. Shifting between
DRIVE and LOW can occur without any brake
application.
I P I
GNITION ARK NTERLOCK
Your vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Park Interlock
which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the
ignition can be turned to the OFF position. This helps the
driver avoid inadvertently leaving the vehicle without
placing the transmission in PARK. This system also locks
the transmission in PARK whenever the ignition is in the
OFF position.
B /T S
RAKE RANSMISSION HIFT
I (BTSI) S
NTERLOCK YSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with a BTSI system that holds the
transmission gear selector in PARK unless the brakes are
applied. To shift the transmission out of PARK, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN position (engine running or not)
and the brake pedal must be pressed. The brake pedal
must also be pressed to shift from NEUTRAL (N) into DRIVE
(D) or REVERSE (R) when the vehicle is stopped or moving
at low speeds.
H T
YBRID RANSMISSION
The transmission is controlled using a rotary electronic
gear selector located on the center console. The
transmission gear selector has PARK, REVERSE,
NEUTRAL, DRIVE, and LOW shift positions. Using the LOW
(L) position will increase the rate of deceleration along
with increasing regeneration of power into the vehicle's
High Voltage (HV) battery (in comparison to the DRIVE
position). The transmission gear range (PRNDL) is
displayed both above the gear selector and in the
instrument cluster display. To select a gear range, simply
rotate the gear selector. Push down on the gear selector,
and then rotate it, to access the L position. You must also
press the brake pedal to shift the transmission out of
PARK (or NEUTRAL, when the vehicle is stopped). To shift
past multiple gear ranges at once (such as PARK to
DRIVE), simply rotate the gear selector to the appropriate
detent. Select the DRIVE range for normal driving.
NOTE:
In the event of a mismatch between the gear selector
position and the actual transmission gear (for example,
driver selects PARK while driving), the transmission will
shift into NEUTRAL and the position indicator will blink
continuously until the selector is returned to the proper
position, or the requested shift can be completed.
Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the
accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped.