sunroof DODGE CARAVAN 2011 Owners Manual

•For security, power window and power sunroof op-
eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is
in the Remote Start mode.
•The engine can be started two consecutive 15-minute
cycles with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition
switch must be turned to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter the Vehicle After Remote Start
To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a
Remote Start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the
UNLOCK button on the transmitter. After the vehicle is
unlocked, you can enter the vehicle, insert the Key Fob
into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON/RUN
position, otherwise the engine will shut off at the end of
15-minute cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock
the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (ifequipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle,
insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch and turn the
switch to the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
•The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position
in order to drive the vehicle.
•The message “Remote Start Active — Key To Run”
will display in the EVIC until you insert and turn the
key to ON/RUN position. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” for further information.
Cancel Remote Start
Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following
occur:
•The engine stalls or engine speed exceeds 2500 rpm
•Any engine warning lights come on
•Fuel lamp turns on
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NOTE:The switches will not operate if the driver has
activated the Power Window Lockout.
NOTE: The sliding door windows do not fully open,
stopping several inches above the window sill.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 rear windows are
open and buffeting occurs, open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun-
roof opening to minimize the buffeting.
SLIDING SIDE DOOR
The sliding door may be opened from the inside or the
outside. Pull outward on the exterior handle to open the
sliding door. The sliding door inside handle functions by
rocking forward and back. Rocking the handle back-
wards opens the door and rocking forward releases the
hold open latch in order to close the door.
Sliding Door Power Window Switch
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▫To Accelerate For Passing .............. 181
 Parksense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 182
▫ Parksense Sensors................... 182
▫ Parksense Warning Display ............ 182
▫ Parksense Display................... 183
▫ Enabling/Disabling Parksense .......... 187
▫ Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist
System ............................ 187
▫ Cleaning The Parksense System......... 188
▫ Parksense System Usage Precautions ...... 188
 Parkview Rear Back Up Camera — If
Equipped ............................ 191
▫ Turning Parkview On Or Off — With
Navigation/Multimedia Radio ........... 192▫
Turning Parkview On Or Off — Without
Navigation/Multimedia Radio ........... 193
 Overhead Consoles .................... 193
▫ Front Overhead Console ............... 193
▫ Courtesy/Interior Lighting ............. 194
▫ Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) ...... 194
▫ Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If
Equipped .......................... 196
▫ Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped .... 196
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 197
▫ Programming HomeLink .............. 199
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 201
▫ Using HomeLink ................... 202
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▫Reprogramming A Single HomeLink
Button ............................ 202
▫ Security ........................... 202
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 203
▫ General Information .................. 203
 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 204
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ............ 205
▫ Opening The Sunroof — Manual Mode ..... 205
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 205
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 205
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 205
▫ Pinch Protect Override ................ 206
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 206▫
Sunshade Operation .................. 206
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 206
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 206
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 207
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed .................. 207
 Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped ...... 207
 Power Inverter — If Equipped ............ 212
 Cupholders .......................... 213
▫ Instrument Panel Cupholders ............ 214
▫ Super Console — If Equipped ........... 214
▫ Premium Console Cupholders —
If Equipped ........................ 215
▫ Interior Bottle Holders ................ 216
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4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting
“enable rear camera in reverse” soft key and pressing the
“save” soft-key.
Turning ParkViewOn Or Off — Without
Navigation/Multimedia Radio
1. Press the “menu” hard-key.
2. Select “system setup” soft-key.
3. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting
“enable rear camera in reverse” soft-key.
OVERHEAD CONSOLES
Front Overhead Console
Two versions of the overhead console are available. The
base front overhead console model featured fixed incan-
descent courtesy/reading lights, flip-down sunglass stor-
age and conversation mirror. The premium front over-
head console model features a LED focused light that illuminates the instrument panel cupholders, two swiv-
eling LED lights, flip-down sunglass storage, conversa-
tion mirror, optional power sliding door switches and an
optional power liftgate switch.
NOTE:
Premium sunroof console models include all of
above except sunglass storage.
Overhead Console
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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 front of the overhead console, a compartment is
provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.
From the closed position, press the door latch to open the
compartment.
Over Door Latch
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Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped
The overhead console has two sets of courtesy lights. 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 the lens 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.
Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped
The rear overhead storage system is available in two
versions: with or without sunroof.
An additional LED at the front of the rear console shines
down on the front foot-well area while in courtesy mode,
for added convenience.
Reading Lights
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POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located between the sun
visors on the overhead console.WARNING!
•Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
•In a collision, there is 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 passen-
gers are properly secured.
•Do not allow small children to operate the sun-
roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or
any object, to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Power Sunroof Switch
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Opening Sunroof — Express
Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half
second and the sunroof will open automatically from any
position. The sunroof will open fully and stop automati-
cally. This is called “Express Open”. During Express
Open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch
will stop the sunroof.
Opening The Sunroof — Manual Mode
To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward
to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the
movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially
opened condition until the switch is pushed and held
rearward again.
Closing Sunroof — Express
Press the switch forward and release it within one-half
second, and the sunroof will close automatically from
any position. The sunroof will close fully and then stopautomatically. This is called “Express Close”. During
Express Close operation, any movement of the sunroof
switch will stop the sunroof.
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in the
forward position. Any release of the switch will stop the
movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially
closed condition until the switch is pushed and held
forward again.
Pinch Protect Feature
This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of
the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob-
struction is detected, the sunroof will automatically re-
tract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs. Next, press
the switch forward and release to Express Close.
NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in
Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be a
Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.
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Pinch Protect Override
If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing
the sunroof, press the switch forward and hold for two
seconds after the reversal occurs. This allows the sunroof
to move toward the closed position.
NOTE:Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is
pressed.
Venting Sunroof — Express
Press and release the “Vent” button, and the sunroof will
open to the vent position. This is called “Express Vent”,
and will occur regardless of sunroof position. During
Express Vent operation, any movement of the switch will
stop the sunroof.
Sunshade Operation
The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the
sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. NOTE:
The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is
open.
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) is in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the 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.
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