instrument panel DODGE CARAVAN 2006 4.G Owner's Manual

WARNING!
In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also
be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are
properly secured too.
Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any
object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs withthe rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS—IF EQUIPPED
To the left of the instrument panel cup holder are two 12
volt power outlets. The upper outlet is controlled by the
ignition switch and the lower outlet is connected directly
to the battery. The upper outlet will also operate a
conventional cigar lighter unit (if equipped with an
optional Smoker’s Package).
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A third outlet is located on the driver’s side, just to the
rear of the sliding door and is also controlled by the
ignition switch. The lower and rear outlets will not
accommodate a conventional cigar lighter unit.The outlets include tethered caps labeled with a key or
battery symbol indicating the power source. The lower
instrument panel outlet is powered directly from the
battery, items plugged into this outlet may discharge the
battery and/or prevent engine starting.
The lower outlet is protected by an automatic reset circuit
breaker. The automatic circuit breaker restores power
when the overload is removed. The circuit breaker also
supplies power to the outlet in the removable floor
console, when in the front position. Refer to section 3
“Removable Floor Console”in this manual.
NOTE:If desired, all of the power outlets can be
converted by your authorized dealer to provide power
with the ignition switch in the OFF position.
Rear Power Outlet
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Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from
the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e. cellular
phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the
vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade
battery life and/or prevent engine starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers, vacuum
cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the battery even more
quickly. Only use these intermittently and with greater
caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or long
periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories
still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient
length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the
vehicle’s battery.
•Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not
hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the
plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage.
CONVENIENCE TRAY DRAWER AND CUP
HOLDERS
Instrument Panel Cup Holders
The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull out
drawer just below the climate controls.
Front Cupholders
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When the drawer is pulled out firmly, the arms of the
cupholders will spring out. Place the container to be held
into one of the cupholders and then push the arm toward
the container until the container is held stable. There are
adjustable positions for the arm so the cupholder can
accommodate a wide variety of container types and sizes,
including those with handles. The arms of the cupholder
can be adjusted in or out without damaging the detent
mechanism.
NOTE:Be sure the drawer is pulled out completely,
otherwise the adjustable arm detents will not engage and
the container will not be held stable.Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker’s
Package Kit
Located between the instrument panel cupholders is a
convenience tray that has been designed to hold miscel-
laneous small items.
NOTE:The convenience tray should never be used for
ashes without the optional ash receiver in place. Perma-
nent burn marks may result.
With the optional dealer installed Smoker’s package, a
removable ash receiver is inserted into the convenience
tray location. To install the ash receiver, slide the forward
edge into the convenience tray opening and push down
to lock it into position. For cleaning of the ash receiver, its
removal is accomplished by inserting the end of a key in
the pry slot that is molded into the rear edge of the ash
receiver and then twisting the key slightly.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls.................201

Base Instrument Cluster..................202

Instrument Cluster With Tach..............203

Instrument Cluster Descriptions............204

Electronic Digital Clock..................212
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................212

Radio General Information................212
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................212
▫Two Types Of Signals..................213▫Electrical Disturbances..................213
▫AM Reception.......................213
▫FM Reception........................213

Sales Code RAZ—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD Changer
Controls.............................214
▫Operating Instructions—Radio...........214
▫Power Switch, Volume Control............214
▫Seek Button (Radio Mode)...............214
▫Tuning.............................2154

▫Radio Data System (RDS)...............215
▫PTY (Program Type) Button..............215
▫Balance............................217
▫Fade..............................217
▫Tone Control........................217
▫AM/FM Selection.....................217
▫Scan Button.........................217
▫To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory......218
▫To Change From Clock To Radio Mode......218
▫Operating Instructions—Tape Player.......218
▫Seek Button.........................218
▫Fast Forward (FF).....................219
▫Rewind (RW)........................219▫Tape Eject...........................219
▫Scan Button.........................219
▫Changing Tape Direction................219
▫Metal Tape Selection...................219
▫Pinch Roller Release...................220
▫Noise Reduction......................220
▫Operating Instructions—CD Player........220
▫Inserting The Compact Disc..............220
▫Seek Button.........................221
▫EJT CD (Eject) Button..................221
▫FF/Tune/RW........................222
▫Program Button 4 (Random Play)..........222
▫Mode..............................222
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▫Tape CD Button......................222
▫Time Button.........................223
▫Scan Button.........................223
▫CD Changer Control Capability—
If Equipped.........................223

Sales Code Rev AM & FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD/DVD Changer Controls....224
▫Radio Operation......................225
▫CD Player Operation...................228
▫CD/DVD Changer Operation.............230
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............230
▫Operation Instructions -
(CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play)..........233
Sales Code RBP—AM & FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player, And Optional
CD/DVD Changer Controls...............234
▫Radio Operation......................234
▫Tape Player Operation..................238
▫CD Player Operation...................240
▫CD/DVD Changer Operation—
If Equipped.........................242

Sales Code RBQ—AM/FM Stereo Radio With 6 -
Disc CD Changer.......................244
▫Radio Operation......................244
▫CD Player Operation...................247

Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD Changer Controls........251
▫Radio Operation......................252
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▫CD Player Operation...................254
▫CD Changer Control Capability—
If Equipped.........................256

Sales Code RB1—AM/FM Stereo Radio With
DVD/GPS Navigation System..............257

Remote Control Operating Instructions.......258
▫Headphone Transmitter Button (1).........259
▫Arrow Buttons (2, 3, 15, 16)..............259
▫Rtn Button (4)........................260
▫Setup Button (5)......................260
▫Pause/Play Button (6)..................260
▫Mute Button (7)......................260
▫Disp Button (8).......................260
▫Mode Button (9)......................260▫Prog Up/Down Buttons (10, 11)...........261
▫Slow Button (12)......................261
▫Stop Button (13)......................261
▫Menu Button (14).....................261
▫Next/Prev Buttons (2, 15)...............261
▫FF/RW Buttons (3, 16)..................261
▫Enter Button (17).....................261
▫Light Button (18)......................262
▫Remote Control Battery Service...........262
▫Operating Instructions—Video Screen......262
▫Operating Instructions—Headphones......264
▫Operating Instructions—MP3 Player,
Portable Walkman.....................266
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▫Operating Instructions—Video
Games/Camcorders...................266

Satellite Radio—If Equipped..............266
▫System Activation.....................266
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................267
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In RBB, Rev And
RBK Radios.........................267
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ,
RB1 And RBQ Radios..................268
▫Selecting a Channel....................268
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......269
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................269
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................269▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................269
▫Satellite Antenna......................269
▫Reception Quality.....................270

Remote Sound System Controls—If Equipped . . 270
▫Radio Operation......................271
▫Tape Player.........................271
▫CD Player..........................272

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......272

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............273

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........274

Climate Controls.......................274
▫Manual Air Conditioning And Heating
System.............................274
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▫Front Mode Control...................276
▫Manual Air Conditioning Operation........279
▫Manual Rear Zone Climate Control—
If Equipped.........................282
▫Automatic Temperature Control—
If Equipped.........................284

Rear Window Features...................296
▫Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation—
Manual Temperature Control Only.........296
▫Rear Washer Operation—
Manual Temperature Control Only.........297▫Rear Wiper Operation—
Automatic Temperature Control Only.......298
▫Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation—
Automatic Temperature Control Only.......298
▫Rear Washer Operation—
Automatic Temperature Control Only.......298
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster—
If Equipped.........................300
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