DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2017 5.G User Guide

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob and a
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition. You
can insert the key fob into the ignition switch with either
side up.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similarly to an
ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with
detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent positions
are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START position is a
spring-loaded momentary contact position. When released
from the START position, the switch automatically returns
to the ON/RUN position.
Key Fob
The key fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square
end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the
instrument panel and rotate to the desired position. It also
contains the key fob and an emergency key, which stores in
the rear of the key fob.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
1—OFF
2 — ACCESSORY
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START
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The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should
the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. The
emergency key is also for locking the lower glove compart-
ment. You can keep the emergency key with you when
valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch at
the top of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then
pull the key out with your other hand.NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinder with either side up.
Removing Key Fob From Ignition
Place the gear selector in PARK. Turn the key fob to the
OFF position and then remove the key fob.
NOTE: Power window switches will also remain active for
up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned
to OFF, depending upon the accessory delay setting. Open-
ing the front door will cancel this feature.
Key Fob
Emergency Key Removal
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WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic
transmission into PARK or the manual transmission
into FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the parking
brake, turn the vehicle OFF, remove the key fob from
the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in a
vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured. Children
should be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children. A child could oper-
ate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove
the key from the ignition and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key fob is in the
ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, a
chime will sound to remind you to remove the key.
NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when
the key fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition position.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthorized
vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does
not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic,
regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
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The system uses key fob with factory-mated Remote Key-
less Entry key fob and Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) to
prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only
key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to
start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the
engine off in two seconds if an invalid key fob is used to
start the engine.
After turning the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position,
the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for
a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it
indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In
addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it
indicates that someone used an invalid key fob to start the
engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine
being shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle
operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it
indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this
occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an
authorized dealer.CAUTION!
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compatible
with some aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of
these systems may result in vehicle starting problems
and loss of security protection.
All of the key fobs provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Keys
NOTE: Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle
electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be
reprogrammed to any other vehicle.
CAUTION!
Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and lock
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer, this procedure consists of programming a blank key
fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one that
has never been programmed.
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NOTE:When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer system
serviced, bring all vehicle key fobs with you to the autho-
rized dealer.
Customer Key Fob Programming
Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for
unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unauthor-
ized operation. When the alarm is activated, the interior
switches for door locks, power sliding doors and power
liftgate are disabled. The Vehicle Security Alarm provides
both audible and visible signals. For the first three minutes,
the headlights will turn on, the park lamps and/or turn
signals will flash and Vehicle Security Light will flash
repeatedly and the horn will sound. For an additional 15
minutes, only the headlights, park lamps and/or turn
signals and Vehicle Security Light will flash.
Rearming Of The System
The Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself after the 15
additional minutes of headlights and Vehicle Security Light
flashing, if the Vehicle Security Alarm has not been dis-
abled. If the condition which initiated the alarm is still
present, the Vehicle Security Alarm will ignore that condi-
tion and monitor the remaining doors and ignition.
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To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:
1. Remove the key from the ignition system (refer toStarting Procedures inStarting And Operating for
further information).
• Make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFFand the
key is physically removed from the ignition.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
• Push LOCK
button on the interior power door lock
switch with the driver and/or passenger door open.
• Push the LOCKbutton on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
To Disarm The System
The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:
• Push the UNLOCK
button on the key fob.
•Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF posi-
tion. Insert a valid key into the ignition switch and turn
the key to the ON position. NOTE:
•
The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button on
the key fob cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security
Alarm.
• The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during
power liftgate entry. Pushing the liftgate button will not
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters the
vehicle through the liftgate and opens any door, the
alarm will sound.
• When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior
power door lock switches will not unlock the doors.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously
described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle
Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in
the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a
door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
Vehicle Security Alarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
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remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the exterior
lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in
your absence, the horn will sound three times and the
exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the
doors. Check the vehicle for tampering.
Security System Manual Override
The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.
ILLUMINATED APPROACH
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the key fob
to unlock the doors or open any door.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in “Un-
derstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further
information.The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds,
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.
The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy
lights will not turn off if the dimmer control is in the
“Dome ON” position (rotate horizontal thumb wheel on
the bottom of the switch to the far right detent position).
The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome OFF” position (rotate
horizontal thumb wheel on the bottom of the switch to the
far left detent position).
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with illuminated ap-
proach lights under the outside mirrors, they can be turned
off by using the Instrument Cluster Display controls or the
Uconnect radio (if equipped with a touchscreen radio).
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” or “Uconnect Set-
tings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for fur-
ther information.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate, and activate the Panic Alarm, optional power
liftgate, left power sliding door, and right power sliding
door from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using
a handheld Remote Keyless Entry key fob. The key fob
does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the
system.
NOTE:Inserting the key fob into the ignition switch
disables the system from responding to any button pushes
from that key fob. Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and
above disables the system from responding to all key fob
buttons for all key fobs.
Two key fobs may be supplied with the vehicle. Vehicles
built without the powered options will be equipped from
the factory with three-button key fobs, and those built with
power options will be equipped with up to seven-button
key fobs.
Using The Key Fob
Three-button key fobs will provide basic UNLOCK, LOCK,
and PANIC functions.
Seven-button key fobs will provide functions that allow the
same basic operation as the three-button, but may also be
used to operate the power liftgate (optional), power sliding
doors, and Remote Start feature (optional). Some features
can be programmed to the customers preferences. For
example, lights flash, or sound horn on lock.
Three-Button Key Fob
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Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob once
to unlock the driver’s side or twice to unlock all doors and
liftgate. This will also turn on the Illuminated Entry
system.
Remote Key Unlock On First Press
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s side, or all doors, on the first push of the
UNLOCK
button on the key fob.
NOTE:
•For vehicles equipped with an Instrument Cluster Dis-
play, refer to “Instrument Cluster Display/Personal Set-
tings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
• For vehicles not equipped with the Instrument Cluster
Display, the Remote Unlock feature can be enabled or
disabled by performing the following steps:
1. Perform this operation while standing outside the ve- hicle.
2. Push and hold the LOCK
button on a programmed
key fob for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10
seconds. Then, push and hold the UNLOCK
but-
ton while still holding the LOCK button.
3. Release both buttons at the same time.
4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by pushing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the key fob with the
ignition switch in the OFF position and the key fob
removed.
5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting.
Seven-Button Key Fob
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NOTE:Pushing the LOCKbutton on the key fob
while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Push
the UNLOCK
button to deactivate the Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm.
Remote Lock Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the LOCK button on the key fob to lock all
doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and the
horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Sound Horn With Remote Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are
locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or
turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as
follows:
• For vehicles equipped with the Instrument Cluster Dis-
play, refer to “Instrument Cluster Display/Personal Set-
tings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further
information. •
For vehicles not equipped with the Instrument Cluster
Display, perform the following steps:
1. Perform this operation while standing outside the ve- hicle.
2. Push the LOCK button on a programmed key fob for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then,
push the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK
button.
3. Release both buttons at the same time.
4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by pushing the LOCK button on the key fob with the ignition switch
in the OFF position and the key fob removed.
5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting.
NOTE: Pushing the LOCK button on the key fob while
you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm
activated will cause the alarm to sound. Push the UN-
LOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold
the PANIC button on the key fob for at least one second
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