DODGE CARAVAN 2007 4.G Owners Manual

NOTE:The cupholder must be in the closed position
before the seat can be tumbled into the floor.
4. Pull rearward on the release strap located at the rear of
the seat and tumble the seat forward into the storage bin. 5. Close the storage bin cover.
Second Row Seatback Release LeverSecond Row Seat Release Strap
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CAUTION!
NOTE: The storage bin cover must be locked and flat
to avoid damage from contact with the front seat
tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.
To Unfold Second Row Seats
1. Slide storage bin locking mechanism to the Locked
position and then pull up on the storage bin latch to open
cover.
2. Pull up on the handle to lift the seat out of the storage
bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors. 3. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on the
outboard side of the seat, to return the seatback to its full
upright position.
Second Row Seat Release Handle
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4. Close the storage bin cover and adjust the head
restraint to the desired position.
To Fold Third Row Seats
1. Lower the head restraint to its full down position. 2. Pull release strap marked “1” located on the rear of the
seat to lower the seatback.
Second Row Seatback Release Lever
Third Row Seatback Release Strap 1
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3. Pull release strap marked “2” to release the anchors.
4. Pull release strap marked “3” and tumble the seat
rearward into the storage bin.
To Unfold Third Row Seats
1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the
storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors
latch.
Third Row Seatback Release Strap 2
Third Row Seat Release Strap 3
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2. Pull release strap marked “1” to unlock the recliner.
3. Pull release strap marked “3” to return the seatback to
its full upright position. 4. Adjust the head restraint to the desired position.
Third Row Seatback Lift Assist StrapThird Row Seat Release Strap 3
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WARNING!
In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be
injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor
attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully
latched.
Tailgate Mode
1. Pull release strap “2”, then pull release strap “3” to
rotate the entire seat rearward. 2. To restore the seat to its upright position, lift up on the
seatback and push forward until the anchors latch.
Tailgate Positioning Release Strap s2&3
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death, never operate the
vehicle with occupants in the third row seat, while in
the tailgate mode.
Easy Access Seating
The passenger’s and driver’s side second row seats can
be tilted forward for easy access to the third row seat or
rear cargo area.
To tilt the seat on vehicles equipped with quad seats, pull
up on the release handle located on the outboard side of
the seat and tilt the seat fully forward. To return the seat,
lower the seat and ensure that it is fully latched.
Tilting Second Row Quad Seat
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To tilt the seat on vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go
seating, pull forward on the release strap located on the
front of the seat between the seat back and seat cushion
and tilt the seat fully forward. To return the seat, lower
the seat and ensure that it is fully latched.WARNING!
In the event of a collision you could be injured if the
seat is not fully latched.
Middle Quad Fold & Tumble Seat Removal
1. Remove any obstructions from the floor in front of the
seat.
2. Lower the head restraint to its full downward position
and ensure that the cupholder is closed.
3. Pull up on the seatback release lever located on the
outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down. If
the head restraint contacts the rear of the front seat, move
the front seat forward on its tracks.
Tilting Second Row Stow ’n Go Seat
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4. Pull up on the release handle and tumble the seat fully
forward.
Seatback Release LeverSeat Release Handle
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5. Pull the release bar located at the bottom front edge of
the seat to disengage the front attachments.
6. The seat assembly can now be removed from the
vehicle and moved on its Easy Out Rollers. To reinstall the seat, remove any obstructions from the
floor in front of the seat and ensure the head restraint is
in its full downward position. Align the seat in the floor
tracks and tilt the seat forward to engage the front floor
attachments, then tilt the seat rearward and push down
to engage the rear attachments. Pull the seatback release
lever to return the seatback to its full upright position.
Ensure that the seatback is fully latched in the upright
position.
WARNING!
In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be
injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor
attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully
latched.
Release Bar Location
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