DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2016 5.G Owners Manual

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .254
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink . . .256
▫ Programming A Rolling Code .............256
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........258
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......260
▫ Using HomeLink .....................261
▫ Security ........................... .261
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................262
▫ General Information ....................263
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........264
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ..............265
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........265
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............265 ▫
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........265
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................265
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ..............266
▫ Sunshade Operation ....................266
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .266
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................266
▫ Ignition Off Operation ..................267
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .267
 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED .........271
 CUPHOLDERS ....................... .272
▫ Instrument Panel Cupholders .............273
▫ Super Console — If Equipped .............273
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▫Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped. . .274
▫Interior Bottle Holders ..................275
▫ Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped .......276
 STORAGE ........................... .276
▫ Glove Compartments ..................276
▫ Door Trim Panel Storage ................278
▫ Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped ......278
▫ Umbrella Holder .....................279
▫
Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped . .279
▫ Storage Bin Safety Warning ...............281
▫ Coat Hooks ........................ .282
▫ Cargo Area Storage ....................282 
CONSOLE FEATURES ...................283
▫ Basic Console ....................... .283
▫ Premium Console — If Equipped ..........285
▫ Super Console — If Equipped .............288
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............290
▫ Rear Window Defroster .................290
 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .291
 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED . . . .291
▫ Deploying The Crossbars ................292
 SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED ............297
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to
center on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while
set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Manual Rearview Mirror
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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pushing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when
the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right
of the button does not illuminate.
NOTE:This feature is disabled when the vehicle is
moving in reverse.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside convex
mirror will look smaller and farther away than they
really are. Relying too much on side convex mirrors
could cause you to collide with another vehicle or
other object. Use your inside mirror when judging
the size or distance of a vehicle seen in a side convex
mirror.
Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped
The driver ’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for
glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled
by the inside automatic dimming mirror and will auto-
matically adjust for headlight glare when the inside
mirror adjusts.
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions:
•Full forward position
• Full rearward position
• Normal position
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Power Mirrors — If Equipped
The power mirror controls are located on the driver-side
door trim panel.
The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but-
tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a
mirror, push either the L (left) or R (right) to select the
mirror that you want to adjust.NOTE:
A light in the selected button will illuminate
indicating the mirror is activated and can be adjusted.
Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the four
arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move.
Left and Right side power mirror preselected positions can
be controlled by the optional Driver Memory Seat Feature.
Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature can be activated whenever you turn on the
rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Rear
Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” for further information.
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
The switch for the power folding mirrors is located
between the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right).
Power Mirror Controls
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Push the switch once and the mirrors will fold in,
pushing the switch a second time will return the mirrors
to the normal driving position.
NOTE:If the vehicle speed is greater than 10 mph
(16 km/h) the folding feature will be disabled. If the mirrors are in the folded position, and vehicle
speed is equal or greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), they
will automatically unfold.
Resetting The Power Folding Outside Mirrors
You may need to reset the power folding mirrors if the
following occurs:
•
The mirrors are accidentally blocked while folding.
• The mirrors are accidentally manually folded/
unfolded.
• The mirrors come out of the unfolded position.
• The mirrors shake and vibrate at normal driving
speeds.
To reset the power folding mirrors: Fold and unfold them
by pushing the button. (this may require multiple button
pushes). This resets them to their normal position.
Power Folding Mirror Switch
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Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor.
To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing
the mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automati-
cally. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF
EQUIPPED
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar-
based sensors, located inside 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.
Illuminated Mirror
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When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will
momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors
to let the driver know that the system is operational.
The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in
any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand-by mode
when the vehicle is in PARK.The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane
width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m). The zone
length starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends
approximately 10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear bumper of the
vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detection zones on
Rear Detection ZonesBSM Warning Light
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both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed reaches
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert
the driver of vehicles in these areas.
NOTE:
•The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about
rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the de-
tection zones.
• The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if
your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually
verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle
and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or
other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends
beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the
BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire
time the vehicle is in a forward gear. The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are
located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road
contamination so that the BSM system can function
properly. Do not block the area of the rear fascia where
the radar sensors are located with foreign objects (bum-
per stickers, bicycle racks, etc.).
The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the
detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light
located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an
audible (chime) alert and reducing the radio volume.
Refer to “Modes Of Operation” for further information.
The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three
different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to
see if an alert is necessary. The BSM system will issue an
alert during these types of zone entries.
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