instrument panel DODGE CARAVAN 2010 Owner's Guide

Courtesy/Interior Lighting
At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights
(standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on
when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened.
If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK
button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
The courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press
in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the
vehicle. Press a second time to turn each light off. You
may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing the
outside ring, which is identified with four directional
arrows (LED lamps only).
The area around the instrument panel cupholders is also
illuminated from a light in the overhead console (pre-
mium console only). This light is turned on when the
headlight switch is on, and will adjust in brightness when
the dimmer control is rotated up or down.
Sunglass Storage (non-sunroof only)
At the rear of the front overhead console, a compartment
is provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.
From the closed position, press the door over-travel latch
to open the compartment. The door will slowly rotate to
the full open position. From this position, the door can be
fully closed or, by rotating upward about 3/4 of the way
and releasing, positioned for conversation mirror use.
From theconversation mirror position, the door can
only be closed. To return to the full open position, the
door must first be closed and then opened by pressing
the over-travel latch again to release.
NOTE: The front overhead console supplied with fac-
tory sunroof, incorporates a sunroof switch.
Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped
The rear overhead storage system is available in two
versions: with or without sunroof.
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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
Two 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets are located on the
lower instrument panel, next to the open storage bin. The
upper power outlet is controlled by the ignition switch
and the lower power outlet is connected directly to the
battery. The upper power outlet will also operate a
conventional cigar lighter unit (if equipped with an
optional Smoker’s Package).
NOTE:
•To ensure proper operation a MOPARcigar knob and
element must be used.
•Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13
Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power
rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will
need to be replaced.
One outlet in the removable floor console shares a fuse
with the lower outlet in the instrument panel and is also
12 Volt Power Outlets
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connected to the battery. Do not exceed a maximum
power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) shared between the lower
panel outlet and the removable floor console outlet.
The outlet in the rear quarter panel near the liftgate and
the upper outlet in the instrument panel are both con-
trolled by the ignition switch. Each of these outlets can
support 160 Watts (13 Amps). Do not exceed 160 Watts
(13 Amps) for each of these outlets.
The power outlets include tethered caps, labeled with a
key or battery symbol indicating the power source. The
power outlet, located on the lower instrument panel, is
powered directly from the battery. Items plugged into
this power outlet may discharge the battery and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
•Do not touch with wet hands.
•Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
•If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
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 the engine from starting.(Continued)
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To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings
on electrical devices prior to using the inverter.
The power inverter switch is located near the center of
the instrument panel below the two 12 Volt power
outlets.To turn on the power outlet, press the switch once. Press
the switch a second time to turn the power outlet off.
Power Inverter OutletPower Inverter Switch
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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 “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information.
Instrument Panel Cupholders
The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull-out
drawer just above the lower storage bin.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.Front Cupholders
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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.
The left rear trim panel cupholder is designed to accom-
modate a second ash receiver, if desired.
STORAGE
Glove Compartments
There are both upper and lower glove compartments.
Upper Glove Compartment
To open the upper compartment, press in on the upper
latch. The door will spring open about 1 in (2.54 cm).
Manually lift the front edge of the door upward until
fully opened and the detent is engaged.To close the compartment door, firmly push downward
on the door’s surface to release the detent and latch the
door closed.Glove Compartment Features
1 — Lower Compartment 3 — Upper Latch
2 — Lower Latch/Lock 4 — Upper Compartment
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 223
 Instrument Cluster – Base ............... 224
 Instrument Cluster – Premium ............ 225
 Instrument Cluster — Anniversary ......... 226
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 227
 Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) —
If Equipped .......................... 241
▫ CMTC Reset Buttons .................. 241
▫ Compass/Temperature Display .......... 243
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .......................... 244
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 246
▫ Trip Functions ...................... 248
▫ Compass Display / ECO
(Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped ........ 250
▫ Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) ....... 252
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Media Center 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) —
AM/FM Stereo Radio And CD/DVD/HDD/
NAV — If Equipped .................... 257
▫ Operating Instructions — Voice Command
System (VR) — If Equipped ............. 258
▫ Operating Instructions — Uconnect™
Phone — If Equipped ................. 258
▫ Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio ..... 258
▫ Clock Setting Procedure —
RER/REN Radio ..................... 260
 Media Center 130 (RES) — AM/FM Stereo
Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) ....... 262
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 263
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 266 ▫
Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 268
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 270
 Media Center 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM
Stereo Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)
And Sirius Radio ...................... 271
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 271
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 277
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 279
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 281
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 282
▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 283
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Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) 0.5 —
If Equipped .......................... 283
▫ Connecting The iPod ................. 284
▫ Using This Feature ................... 284
▫ Controlling The iPod Using
Radio Buttons ....................... 285
▫ Play Mode ......................... 285
▫ List Or Browse Mode ................. 286
 Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped (REN/RER/RBZ/RES Radios
Only) ............................... 288
▫ System Activation .................... 288
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 289▫
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite)
Mode ............................. 289
▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 289
▫ Reception Quality .................... 290
▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™
Multimedia (Satellite) Mode ............. 290
▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 292
 Uconnect™ Multimedia
(Sirius Backseat TV™) — If Equipped ........ 293
 Video Entertainment System (VES)™ —
If Equipped .......................... 293
 Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped .......................... 295
▫ Radio Operation ..................... 296
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▫CD Player ......................... 296
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 296
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 297
 Climate Controls ...................... 297
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
System — If Equipped ................. 298
▫ Three-Zone Temperature Control —
If Equipped ........................ 302
▫ Rear Manual Climate Control —
If Equipped ........................ 304 ▫
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ........................ 306
▫ Summer Operation ................... 314
▫ Winter Operation .................... 315
▫ Vacation/Storage .................... 315
▫ Window Fogging .................... 315
▫ Outside Air Intake ................... 315
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 316
▫ A/C Air Filter— If Equipped ............ 316
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