warning DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2011 5.G Owner's Manual

WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use isdangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than
you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the
Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions,
and you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use
Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,
snow-covered or slippery.
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)
• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allowsyou to limit the highest available
transmission gear, and can be
activated during any driving condition.
When towing a trailer or operating the
vehicle in off-road conditions, using
ERS shift control will help you
maximize both performance and
engine braking.
• To shift from DRIVE mode to ERS mode, move the shift lever to the left
(-) once. The current gear will be
maintained as the top gear. To disable
ERS, simply press and hold the shift
lever to the right (+) until “D” is
displayed in the instrument cluster
odometer.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle
speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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Activating Rear Automatic Temperature Control
• Pressing the REAR LOCK button for the Rear ATC System from the front lower ATCpanel, illuminates a LOCK symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature and air
source are controlled from the front lower ATC panel.
• Rear second row occupants can only adjust the rear ATC control when the REAR LOCK button is turned off.
• The Rear ATC System is located in the headliner, near the center of the vehicle.
PARKSENSE®REAR PARK ASSIST
• If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a warning will display in the instrument cluster and a tone, that changes speed
depending on the distance of the object from the bumper, will sound.
• When the Instrument Cluster reads either “Clean Sensor” or “Blinded”, clean off the bumper sensors to see if the condition is corrected.
PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
• You can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift leveris put into REVERSE. The ParkView®Rear Back-Up Camera image will be
displayed on the radio display screen, located on the center stack of the
instrument panel.
• If the radio display screen appears foggy, clean the camera lens located on the liftgate.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView®Rear
Back-Up Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to
check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots
before backing up. You must continue to pay attention while backing up.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
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REAR CROSS PATH WITH BLIND SPOT
MONITORING
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar-based sensors, locatedinside the rear bumper fascia, to detect Highway licensable vehicles (automobiles,
trucks, motorcycles etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of
the vehicle.
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system warning light, located in the outside mirrors, will illuminate if a vehicle moves into a blind spot zone.
• The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify you of objects that have entered the detection zones.
• Refer to your owner's manual on the DVD for further details.
POWER SLIDING SIDE DOORS
Automatic/Manual Operation
• The power sliding door may be opened or closed manually or by using the buttons on the Key Fob, overhead console switch, or rear door switch.
• Pulling the inside or outside powersliding door handle will also power
open the power sliding doors.
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
• When this system is engaged, theinside manual door handle will not
open the sliding door even though the
inside door lock is in the unlocked
position.
• To engage the Child Protection Door Lock, open the sliding side door. Slide
the child protection door lock control,
located on the rear of the sliding door,
inward (toward the vehicle) to engage.
• Repeat these steps on the opposite sliding door.
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CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact
with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.
WARNING!
In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not
properly latched.
• Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers open.
• Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched while the vehicle is inmotion.
• Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down.
THIRD ROW POWER RECLINER
• The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat cushion, adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward for occupant comfort.
Third Row Power Seat Switch
• A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in the left rear trim panel as
part of a switch bank.
• Left and right third row seats can be folded individually or together. The
third row power folding seats adjust to
multiple positions.
• The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open and the vehicle is in
PARK.
NOTE:
• Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the small buckle and lower the head restraints before attempting to fold/stow the power third row seats.
• To abort seat operation while the seat is in motion, press a different seat position selector switch to stop the seat. Once the seat stops moving, then the desired
position can be selected.
• The third row power seat system includes obstacle detection for safe operation. When the system detects an obstacle, the motors will stop and reverse the motion a short
distance to move the seat away from the obstacle. Should this occur, remove the
obstacle and press the button again for the desired position.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for manual third row seat foldinginstructions.
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WARNING!
• Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch.Occupants, particularly unattended 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 a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be severely injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
WIND BUFFETING
• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. Ifbuffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows
together.
• If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window. This will minimize buffeting.
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Phonebook Edit
• Press the Phone button.
• (After the BEEP), say “phonebook”.
• (After the BEEP), say “new entry” or “list names” or “delete”.
• Follow the prompts.
Receiving A Call – Accept (And End)
• When an incoming call rings/is announced on Uconnect™, press the Phone button
.
• To end a call, press the Phone button
.
Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call
• During a call, press the Voice Command button.
• (After the BEEP), say “mute” (or “mute off”).
Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle
• During a call, press the Voice Command button.
• (After the BEEP), say “transfer call”.
Changing The Volume
• Start a dialogue by pressing the Phone button, then adjust the volume during
a normal call.
• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Uconnect™ system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for
Uconnect™ is different than the audio system.
NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the Uconnect™ hard-key. After the BEEP, say
“tutorial”. Press any hard-key/button or touch the display (Touch-Screen radio) to
cancel the tutorial.
WARNING!
• Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the
roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and
others to be severely injured or killed.
• In an emergency, to use Uconnect™ Phone, your mobile phone must be: • turned on,
• paired to Uconnect™ Phone,
• and have network coverage.
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Uconnect™ VOICE COMMAND
• The Uconnect™ Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio,satellite radio, disc player, HDD, Uconnect™ Phone, a memo recorder, and
supported portable media devices.
• When you press the Voice Command button
located on the radio faceplate
or steering wheel, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command.
If you do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you
with a list of options. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options,
press the Voice Command button
, listen for the BEEP, and say your
command.
Voice Command for Text Messaging
• If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Command, your Media Center 430N radio may be able to play incoming SMS messages through the vehicle sound system.
• It also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre-defined phrases.
• Not all phones are compatible with this feature. Refer to the phone compatibility list at www.dodge.com/uconnect. Connected mobile phones must be
bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your radio.
Changing The Volume
• Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button, then say a
command (for example, “tutorial”).
• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command system is speaking. The volume setting for Voice
Command is different than the audio system.
• For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES)™, refer to the Uconnect™ Voice Command section of the Uconnect™ User's Manual on the DVD
for further details.
• For vehicles not equipped with VES™, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on the DVD for Uconnect™ Voice Command information.
NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the Voice Command button
. After the
BEEP, say “tutorial”. Press any hard-key/button or touch the display (Touch-Screen
radio) to cancel the tutorial.
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions
following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway
ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
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iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL
• There are many ways to play music from iPod®players or other portable devices
through your vehicle's speakers. Your choices depend on what radio your vehicle is
equipped with.
• The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.
If Equipped With Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC) Or
Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code RBZ/RHB)
• The USB port, located within the upper glove box, allows you to plug an iPod®into
the vehicle's sound system.
• To hear audio from devices connected to this port from a non-touch-screen radio, press the AUX button on the radio faceplate. From a touch-screen radio, press the
MEDIA hard-key, then touch the AUX or iPod
®soft-key.
• When connected to this feature: • The iPod
®can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List
the iPod®or external devices contents. Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD
for details.
• The iPod
®battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the
specific audio device).
• Compatible iPod
®devices may also be controllable using voice commands. Refer
to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for details.
NOTE:
• The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone
®devices. The
USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage
Class memory devices. For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port
section in the Owner's Manual on the DVD. Refer to www.chrysler.com/uconnect
website for a list of tested iPod
®s. Some iPod®software versions may not fully
support the USB port features. Please visit Apple’s website for iPod®software
updates.
Bluetooth®Streaming Audio
• If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Command, your Bluetooth-equipped iPod®
devices, cell phones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to
your vehicle's speakers. Your connected device must be Bluetooth-compatible, and
paired with your Media Center radio (see Uconnect™ Phone for pairing
instructions). Press the AUX button on the radio faceplate until "BT" is displayed
on the radio screen.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod®or external device while driving. Failure to
follow this warning could result in a collision.
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• Firmly press and release the “learn” or “programming” button. The name and colorof the button may vary by manufacturer. Within 30 seconds, return to the vehicle
and press the programmed HomeLink
®button twice (holding the button for two
seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is
complete.
• If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete the programming.
Using HomeLink
®
• To operate, simply press and release the programmed HomeLink®button and the
programmed device will operate.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further details. If you have any problems programming HomeLink
®, or require assistance, please call toll-free
1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet, at www.HomeLink.com.
WARNING!
• Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the universal transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people or pets are
in the path of the door or gate.
• Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous when inhaled and can cause you and others to be severely injured
or killed.
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POWER INVERTER
• There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt powerinverter outlet located on the left rear
trim panel immediately behind the
second row left passenger seat. This
outlet can power cellular phones,
electronics and other low power
devices requiring power up to 150
Watts.
• Press the switch located in the center of the instrument panel to turn the
power to the outlet on.
• Press the switch again to turn the power off.
• The status indicator of the AC power inverter indicates whether the inverter is producing AC power.
NOTE: The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power
rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once
the electrical device has been removed from the outlet, the inverter should
automatically reset. If the power rating exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power
inverter may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter manually, unplug the
device and plug it in again. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on
electrical devices prior to using the inverter.
WARNING!
To Avoid Serious Injury or Death: Do not use a three-prong adaptor. Do not
insert any objects into the receptacles. Do not touch with wet hands. Close the
lid when not in use. If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock
and failure.
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