instrument panel DODGE CARAVAN 2009 Owner's Manual

The Power Inverter switch is located near the center of
the instrument panel below the two 12-Volt power out-
lets. Press the switch to turn the power on for the outlet,
press the switch a second time to turn the power off.CUPHOLDERS
There are nine cupholders in the interior. Two cupholders
in the center front instrument panel, four in the floor
consoles and three more are located in the third row
quarter trim panel.
All liners are removable for cleaning. Pull the flexible
liner from the cupholder drawer or tray starting at one
edge for easy removal. Refer to “Cleaning The Instru-
ment Panel Cupholders” in Section 7.
Instrument Panel Cupholders
The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull-out
drawer just above the lower storage bin.
Power Inverter Switch
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Pull the drawer out firmly until it stops, and place the
container to be held in either one of the cupholder wells.
The cupholders are designed to accommodate a wide
variety of container types and sizes. Press down on the
container to engage the cupholder retention features.
Interior Bottle Holders
There are four bottle holders located in the interior. One
bottle holder is molded into each front interior door trim
panels, and one bottle holder is molded into each side
sliding interior door trim panel. Each holder accommo-
dates up to a 20 oz (1 L) plastic bottle.
Two outboard mesh pockets are on intermediate seating.
The mesh pockets are flexible enough to hold juice boxes,
toys, games or MP3 players, etc.
Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped
With the optional authorized dealer-installed Smoker’s
Package Kit, a removable ash receiver is inserted into one
of the two cupholders in the center front instrument
panel. To install the ash receiver, align the receiver so the
thumb grip on the lid is facing rearward. Press the ash
receiver into either of the cup wells to secure. Pull
upward on the ash receiver to remove for cleaning
and/or storage.
Front Cupholders
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features................ 233
Instrument Cluster – Base................ 234
Instrument Cluster – Premium............ 235
Instrument Cluster Descriptions............ 236
Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) — If
Equipped............................ 248
▫CMTC Odometer Display............... 249
▫CMTC Reset Buttons.................. 249▫Compass/Temperature Display........... 250
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped........................... 252
▫EVIC Displays....................... 254
▫Trip Functions....................... 255
▫Compass Display..................... 257
▫Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)........................... 2594
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AM/FM/CD/DVD Multimedia System Radio
(RER/REN) – If Equipped................ 263
▫Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) — If Equipped............. 263
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect)—
If Equipped......................... 263
▫Clock Setting Procedure................ 263
Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)................ 266
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode...... 266
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play.................. 269
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............. 271
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.... 274Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius
Radio............................... 274
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode...... 275
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play.................. 280
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............. 282
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 285
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 285
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) — If
Equipped............................ 286
▫Connecting The iPod................. 287
▫Using This Feature................... 287
▫Controlling The iPodUsing Radio
Buttons............................ 288
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▫Play Mode......................... 288
▫List Or Browse Mode.................. 289
Satellite Radio — If Equipped
(REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios Only)..... 291
▫System Activation.................... 292
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID)......... 292
▫Selecting Satellite Mode................ 293
▫Satellite Antenna..................... 293
▫Reception Quality.................... 293
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Mode.... 293
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped)........................ 296▫Operating Instructions — Video
Entertainment System (VES)™
(If Equipped)........................ 296
Sirius Backseat TV™ — If Equipped........ 297
Video Entertainment System (VES)™ — If
Equipped............................ 297
Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped........................... 299
▫Radio Operation..................... 299
▫CD Player.......................... 300
CD/DVD Maintenance.................. 300
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones....... 301
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Climate Controls...................... 301
▫Manual Heating, Ventilation And Air
Conditioning (HVAC) System............ 301
▫Rear Manual Climate Control Zone — If
Equipped.......................... 308
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped.......................... 310
▫Summer Operation................... 318▫Winter Operation..................... 319
▫Vacation/Storage..................... 319
▫Window Fogging..................... 319
▫Outside Air Intake.................... 319
▫Operating Tips...................... 320
▫A/C Air Filter— If Equipped............ 320
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 - Air Vent 5 - Storage Bin 9 - Storage or DVD 13 - Hazard Switch
2 - Instrument Cluster 6 - Upper Glove Compartment 10 - Cup Holders 14 - Ignition Switch
3 - Shift Lever 7 - Lower Glove Compartment 11 - Storage Bin 15 - Dimmer Switch
4 - Radio 8 - Climate Controls 12 - Power Supply – 12V 16 - Headlight SwitchUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – BASE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – PREMIUM
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
2. Fuel Door Reminder
The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the
Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the
vehicle.
3. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads
“H“, pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H”, and you hear continuous chimes,
turn the engine off immediately, and call an autho-
rized dealer for service.
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