roof DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2005 Owners Manual

Auto Down Feature — If Equipped
The driver ’ s window switch has an auto down feature.
Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the
window will go down automatically.
To open the window part way, press the window switch
part way and release it when you want the window to
stop.
The power window switches remain active for up to 45
seconds after the ignition switch has been turned off.
Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature. 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 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.40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!• Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers
or attempt to manually open them. You may dam-
age the airbags and you could be injured because
the airbags are not there to protect you. These
protective covers for the airbag cushions are de-
signed to open only when the airbags are inflating.
• If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do
not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to
block the location of the window bag. The area
where the window bag is located should remain
free from any obstructions.
• If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do
not have any accessory items installed which will
alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your
vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require perma-
nent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation
on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the
vehicle for any reason. Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the
instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved
protection for the driver and front passenger. Window
bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant
protection.
The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to
severe frontal collisions.
NOTE: The passenger front airbag may not deploy even
when the driver front airbag has if the Occupant Classi-
fication System (refer to “ Occupant Classification Sys-
tem ” in this section) has determined the seat is empty or
is occupied by a child.
If your vehicle is equipped, the window bag on the crash
side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side
collisions. But even in collisions where the airbags inflate,
you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position
for the airbags to protect you properly. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55
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▫ Sunglass Storage ......................151
▫ Compass/Temperature Display ...........151
▫ Mini-Trip Computer ...................154
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .........................155
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
If Equipped .........................156

Garage Door Opener — If Equipped .........159
▫ Programming Homelink ................160
▫ Canadian Programming/Gate
Programming ........................163
▫ Using Homelink ......................164
▫ Erasing Homelink Buttons ...............164
▫ Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button . . . 164 ▫ Security ............................165

Power Sunroof — If Equipped .............165
▫ Express Open Feature ..................166
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................167
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................167

Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped .......168
▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off .......169

Convenience Tray Drawer And Cup Holders . . . 170
▫ Instrument Panel Cup Holders ............170
▫ Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker ’ s
Package Kit .........................171
▫ Rear Cupholders ......................17290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Storage ..............................173
▫ Front Seat Storage Bin — If Equipped .......173
▫ Second Row Seat Storage Bins —
If Equipped .........................174
▫ Overhead Rail System — If Equipped .......175
▫ Removable Floor Console With Fold-In-Floor
Seating — If Equipped .................176
▫ Removable Floor Console Without Fold-In-Floor
Seating — If Equipped .................178 ▫ Rear Compartment Storage Bins ...........181
▫ Cargo/Tub Nets ......................181
▫ Cargo Area Storage ....................181

Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ..........182

Load Leveling System ...................185UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91
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turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects,
the “ CAL ” symbol will turn off and the compass will
function normally.
Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the “ CAL ” symbol
does not appear, you must put the compass into the
Calibration Mode manually.
To put into a Calibration Mode: Turn on the ignition
switch and set the display to Comp/Temp. Press the
RESET button on vehicles equipped with a Compass/
Mini Trip Computer for at least 10 seconds until the
“ CAL ” symbol appears. On vehicles equipped with
Compass/Temp press and hold the C/T and US/M
buttons for 10 seconds. Release the RESET button and
complete three 360 ° turns in an area free from large metal
objects. The “ CAL ” symbol will turn off and the compass
will function normally. CAUTION!Do not place any external magnets, such as magnetic
roof mount antennas, in the vicinity of the compass.
Do not use magnetic tools when servicing the over-
head console.
Compass Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic
North and Geographic North. In some areas of the
country, the difference between magnetic and geographic
North is great enough to cause the compass to give false
readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set.
NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from
the overhead console.152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Security
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies
by following the “ Erasing HomeLink Buttons ” instruc-
tions in this section.
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user ’ s authority to operate the equipment.
HomeLink  is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls,
Inc. POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof control is located between the sun
visors on the overhead console.
Press and hold the switch rearward to fully open the
sunroof. The sunroof can be stopped at any position
between closed and full open. Momentarily pressing the Power Sunroof SwitchesUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165
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switch rearward will activate the Express Open Feature,
causing the sunroof to open automatically.
Press and hold the button located to the right of the
sunroof switch, to open the vent. The sunroof can be
stopped at any position between closed and full vent. To
close the sunroof from the vent position, press and hold
the switch forward. Releasing the switch will stop the
movement of the sunroof and the sunroof will remain in
the partial vent position until the switch is pushed
forward again.
Express Open Feature
During the Express Open operation, any movement of
the switch will stop the sunroof and it will remain in a
partial open position. Again, momentarily pressing the
switch rearward will activate the Express Open Feature.
To close the sunroof, hold the switch in the forward
position. Again, any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial open
condition until the switch is pushed forward again.
The sunshade can be opened manually. It will also open
as the sunroof opens. The sunshade cannot be closed if
the sunroof is open.
WARNING!Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys 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.166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!In an accident, there is a 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 passengers are
properly secured too.
Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any
object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result. 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 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167
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closed. The front seats must be moved slightly forward of
the rearmost position. If the rear seats are removed no
front seat adjustment is needed and more than one 4x8
sheet of building material may be stored.
The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement
“ Load To This Line ” . This line indicates how far rearward
cargo can be placed without interfering with liftgate
closing.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the
weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The
load must not exceed 68 kg (150 lbs), and should be
uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars. Loading Limit182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars.
The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo
inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not
exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity. To move the cross bars, loosen the thumb screws located
at the upper edge of each cross bar approximately six
turns, then move the cross bar to the desired position.
Once the cross bar is in place, retighten the thumb screws
to lock the cross bar into position.
Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has
properly locked into position.
NOTE: To help control wind noise when installing the
cross bars make sure that the arrows marked on the front
side of the cross bars are facing the front of the vehicle.
Also, when the cross bars are not in use the notch on the
cross bars should be aligned with the arrows on the side
rails. This will help reduce the amount of wind noise
when the crossbars are not in use.
The tie down holes on the cross bar ends should always
be used to tie down the load. Check the straps frequently
to be sure that the load remains securely attached.Roof Rack UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183
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