DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2004 Manual Online

WARNING!Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured.
Your vehicle may be equipped with side airbags.
Refer to section 2 ( Occupant Restraints -- Side Air-
bags ( for more information.
8±Way Driver's Power Seat Ð If Equipped
The driver's power seat switches are located on the
outboard side of the seat. The front switch controls
up/down, forward/rearward, and tilt adjustment. The
rear switch controls the seatback recline adjustment. 4±Way Passenger's Power Seat Ð If Equipped
The passenger's power seat switches are located on the
outboard side of the seat. The front switch controls
forward and rearward adjustment. The rear switch con-
trols the seatback recline adjustment. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81
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CAUTION!Do not place any article under a power seat or
impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to
the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if
movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat's
path.
Adjustable Head Restraints Ð If Equipped
Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in
the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down
on the head restraint so that the upper edge is as high as
practical. To raise the head restraint, pull up on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, depress the release
tab located at the base of the head restraint and push
down on the head restraint. Heated Seats Ð If Equipped
This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats.
The controls for the heated seats are located on the
instrument panel above the radio. You may choose LOW,
HIGH or No Heat. The switch position as well as an
indicator light will show when the LOW or HIGH heat is
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Manual Reclining Seats Ð If Equipped
The recliner mechanism control is on the outboard side of
the seat. To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever,
then push back to the desired position and release the
lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position. Using body pressure, lean
forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback
has latched. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83
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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 Ð If Equipped
The lumbar adjustment handle is located inboard under
the armrest. To increase the support, rotate the handle
down.
Middle Rear Bench Seat Recline Ð If Equipped
Pull up on the handle located on the side of the seat to
release the seatback. This allows the seatback to be either
reclined or folded forward.84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Middle Quad Fold & Tumble Seating
The passenger's and driver's side middle quad seats can
be tilted forward for easy access to the third seat or rear
cargo area. To tilt the seat, pull up on the release handle and tilt the
seat fully forward. To return the seat, lower the seat and
ensure that it is latched. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85
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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. 4. Pull up on the release handle and tumble the seat fully
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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 t 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 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87
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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.
50/50 Fold & Tumble Rear Seat Removal
1. Lower the head restraint and pull up on release lever
ª1º to fold the seatback down. 2. Pull up on release lever ª2º and tumble the seat fully
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3. Pull the release strap ª3º located at the bottom of the
seat to disengage the front attachments. 4. The seat assembly can now be removed from the
vehicle and moved on its Easy Out t Rollers.
To reinstall the 50/50 rear seat, lower the head restraint to
the full down position, tilt the seat forward and engage
the front floor attachments, then tilt the seat rearward to
engage the rear attachments. Pull the seatback release UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89
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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.
2 ± Passenger and 3 ± Passenger Bench Seats
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 Out t Rollers. 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.90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE