tow DODGE CARAVAN 2009 User Guide

Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may
not be applicable with the available cellular service
and area.
•If supported, this number may be programmable on
some systems. To do this, press ‘Phone’ button and say
‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’.
•The UConnectsystem does slightly lower your
chances of successfully making a phone call as to that
for the cell phone directly.
WARNING!
Your phone must be turned on and paired to the
UConnectsystem to allow use of this vehicle feature
in emergency situations, when the cell phone has
network coverage and stays paired to the UConnect
system.
Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance:
•Press the PHONE button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Towing Assistance.
NOTE:
•The Towing Assistance number dialed is based on the
country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528-
2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-
3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside
Mexico City in Mexico).
•If supported, this number may be programmable on
some systems. To do this, press ‘Phone’ button and say
‘Setup’, followed by ‘Towing Assistance’.
Paging
To learn how to page, refer toWorking with Automated
Systems.Paging works properly except for pagers of
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Voice Commands
Primary Alternate(s)
language
list names
list phones
mobile
mute
mute off
new entry
no
pager
pair a phone
phone pairing pairing
phonebook phone book
previous
record again
redialVoice Commands
Primary Alternate(s)
return to main menu return or main menu
select phone select
send
set up phone settings or phone
set up
towing assistance
transfer call
UConnectTutorial
try again
voice training
work
yes
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WARNING!
DO NOT ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and
be seriously or fatally injured. Use the recliner only
when the vehicle is parked.
Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever — If Equipped
The lumbar adjustment lever is located on the outboard
side of the seat. To increase the support, rotate the lever
downward. To decrease the support, rotate the handle
upward.
Stow ’n Go Seating — If Equipped
On vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go seating, the
second and third row seats may be folded into the floor
for convenient storage.
Manual Lumbar Lever
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4. Adjust the head restraint to the desired position, close
the storage bin cover and slide the storage bin locking
mechanism to theUnlockedposition.
Easy Access Seating
The second row Stow ’n Go seats can be tilted forward for
easy access to the third row seat or rear cargo area.To tilt the seat, pull forward on the release strap located
on the front of the seat between the seatback and seat
cushion and tilt the seat fully forward.
To return the seat to its upright position, push rearward
on the seatback until it latches. Always ensure that it is
fully latched.
Second Row Seatback Release Lever
Tilting Second Row Stow ’n Go Seat
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WARNING!
In the event of a collision you could be injured if the
seat is not fully latched.
Swivel ’n Go Premium Seating — If Equipped
Premium second row Swivel ’n Go Seating features
include:
•A table that installs between the second and third row
seats. The table disassembles and stows in the hidden
second row floor storage bin
•Seats rotate to face forward or rearward
•Seat belts are integrated into the swivel seats
•Dual folding armrests
•A side storage pocket that will accommodate a phone
or handheld game
•Seats are removable
To swivel the seat: Pull the lower handle on the outboard
side of the seat and push the side of the seatback to begin
Swivel ’n Go Seating Features
1 — Moveable Armrest 4 — Fore-Aft Adjustment
2 — Seatback Release 5 — Seat Release
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•Occupants riding in Swivel ’n Go seating must be
wearing their seat belt and the seat must be locked
in either the forward-facing or rearward-facing
position.
•Make sure the Swivel ’n Go seat is in a locked
position with the release handle fully engaged.
Test the seat after it is locked to see that it doesn’t
swivel.
Removing Swivel ’n Go Premium Seating — If
Equipped
1. Remove any obstructions from the floor behind the
seat, and stow the third row seat.
2. Pull up on the release bar located at the bottom front
edge of the swivel seat.3. From behind the seat, lift up on the rear of the seat
cushion while pulling the seat in a rearward direction.
4. Remove the seat from vehicle through the liftgate.
Rollers are part of the seat frame and will ease the
removal process.
Release Bar
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Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks
Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag
handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and
some front seats. The floor supports the partial weight of
the bagged goods.
Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped
While the bench seat does not stow in the floor, it is
removable for added cargo space. Release levers are
located on the rear leg assemblies, near the floor. To
remove the seat, squeeze each release handle and rotate
downwards to deploy the wheels. A lock indicator button
pops up when the seat is unlocked. The seat assembly
can now be removed from the vehicle and moved on its
Easy OutRollers.To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent posi-
tions on the floor. Squeeze the release handle and rotate
upward until the lock indicator button returns into the
handle.
Release Handles
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WARNING!
If not properly latched, the bench seats could become
loose. Personal injuries could result. After reinstall-
ing these seats, be sure the red indicator button on
the release handles return into the handles.
Third Row Power Seat — If Equipped
The third row power seat offers the following features:
•The seatbacks can be folded forward for additional
cargo space if needed.
•Head restraints can be stowed with the seat.
•Tailgate mode flips the seat rearward to face out the
tailgate.
The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat
cushion, adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward
for occupant comfort.Third Row Power Seat Switch — If Equipped
A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in the
left rear trim panel as part of a switch bank.
Third Row Power Seat Switch
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The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding and
unfolding positions for the third row seats.
Left and right third row seats can be folded individually
or together. The third row power folding seat adjusts to
the following positions using the switch bank located on
the left rear trim panel:NOTE:The third row power seat system includes
obstacle detection for safe operation. When the system
detects an obstacle, the motors will stop and reverse the
One Touch Folding Seat Third RowRear Panel Power Switch Bank
1 — Open to Normal 4 — Fold Flat
2 — Stow 5 — Right/Left Seats
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High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
When the headlights are turned on, pushing the multi-
function lever toward the instrument panel will switch
from Low beams to High beams. Pulling back to the
neutral position returns the headlights to the Low beam
operation.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will cause the headlights to turn on at High beam and
remain on until the multifunction lever is released.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch within
the multifunction lever. Rotate the end of the multifunc-
tion lever to select the desired wiper speed.
NOTE:Always remove any buildup of snow that pre-
vents the windshield wiper blades from returning to theoff position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off
and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage
to the wiper motor may occur.
Washer And Wiper Controls
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