child lock DODGE CARAVAN 2004 4.G Owners Manual

mVehicle Theft Alarm Ð If Equipped...........26
mSliding Side Door........................28
NPower Sliding Door Ð If Equipped.........29
NChild Protection Door Lock...............32
mLiftgate...............................33
NPower Liftgate Ð If Equipped.............34
mWindows.............................36
NManual Rear Vent Windows...............36
NPower Vent Windows Ð If Equipped........36
NPower Windows Ð If Equipped............37
mOccupant Restraints......................38
NLap/Shoulder Belts.....................39NLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.....45
NCenter Lap Belts.......................47
NSeat Belt Pretensioners...................47
NSeat Belts And Pregnant Women............48
NSeat Belt Extender......................48
NDriver And Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System - Airbag................48
NSide Airbags Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) Ð If Equipped....................54
NDaimlerChrysler Corporation Integrated Child
Seat Ð If Equipped.....................58
NChild Restraint........................58
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NOTE:The power window switches, radio, power
outlets, and removable console (if equipped), will remain
active for up to 45 seconds after the ignition switch has
been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel
this feature.
WARNING!
Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger-
ous for a number of reasons. A child or others could
be injured. Children should be warned not to touch
the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector
lever. Don't leave the keys in the ignition. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
If you open the driver's door and the key is in the ignition
switch, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the
key.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho-
rized operation of the vehicle by disabling the engine.
The system will shut the engine off after 2 seconds of
running if an invalid key is used to start the vehicle. This
system utilizes ignition keys which have an electronic
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WARNING!
²For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
²When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per-
sonal injuries and death.
Power Door Locks Ð If Equipped
A power door lock switch is on each front door trim
panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors.If you press the power door lock switch while the key is
in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power
locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden-
tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key
or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A
chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and
a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key.
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Child Protection Door Lock
To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a
child protection door lock system.
WARNING!
To avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a colli-
sion. Remember that the sliding doors can only be
opened from the outside door handle or the switches
located on the trim panel just in front of the power
sliding door when the child protection locks are
engaged.
To activate the system, open the sliding door and move
the child lock control, located near the door's rear latch,
to the ON position.When the child lock system is engaged the door can be
opened only by using the outside door handle or the
switches located on the trim panel just in front of the
power sliding door, even though the inside door lock is in
the unlocked position.
The power sliding door will operate from the switches
located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding
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door, regardless of the child lock lever position. To avoid
unintentional operation of the power sliding door from the
rear seats, press the button located in the overhead console
to disable the switches for the rear seat passengers.
NOTE:
²The power sliding door switches will not operate if the
vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph
(0 km/h).
²The power sliding door will operate from the remote
keyless entry transmitter, if the vehicle is in Park,
regardless of the child lock lever position.
LIFTGATE
NOTE:The key that is used to start the vehicle is also
used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate.
To open the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and turn
to the right. On vehicles equipped with power locks theliftgate can also be unlocked using the remote keyless
entry or by activating the power door lock switches
located on the front doors.
Once unlocked, on vehicles equipped with power locks,
the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the
key. To open the liftgate, depress the liftgate release
switch located on the underside of the license plate bar
and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
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Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child
restraint:
²Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
Standards. We also recommend that you make sure
that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle
where you will use it, before you buy it.
²The restraint must be appropriate for your child's
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
weight and height limits.
²Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.
The passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching
latch plates, which are designed to keep the lap
portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not
necessary to use a locking clip. Pulling up on theshoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten
the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt
tight, however, any seat belt system will loosen with
time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if
necessary.
²In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path
opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate
from the buckle and twist the short buckle end of the
belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate
into the buckle with the release button facing out.
²If the belt still can't be tightened, or if pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect
the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle
around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle
again. If you still can't make the child restraint secure,
try a different seating position.
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Park position. To release the parking brake, pull out on
the parking brake release located on the left side of the
instrument panel.
When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking
brake before placing the gear selector in Park, otherwise
the load on the transmission locking mechanism may
make it difficult to move the selector out of park. As anadded precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb
on a downhill grade and away from the curb on a uphill
grade.
The parking brake should always be applied when the
driver is not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger-
ous for a number of reasons. A child or others could
be injured. Children should be warned not to touch
the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector
lever. Don't leave the keys in the ignition. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
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Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 139
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 197
Cassette Tape Player..................... 161
Catalytic Converter...................... 309
CD Changer......................170,182,187
CD Player...............167,171,174,178,180,187
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 343
Center Lap Belts......................... 47
Chains, Tire............................ 263
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 282
Child Restraint.......................... 58
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 62
Child Safety Locks........................ 32
Child Seat............................58,64
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 266
Climate Control......................... 199
Clock................................ 159
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 198Compact Disc Player..................161,167
Compact Spare Tire...................... 255
Compass.............................. 111
Compass Calibration..................... 112
Compass Variance....................... 112
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 114
Console, Overhead....................... 110
Console, Removable...................... 132
Contract, Service........................ 374
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 320
Cooling System......................... 318
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 320
Coolant Capacity...................... 343
Coolant Level......................... 321
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 321
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 319
Inspection........................... 318
Points to Remember.................... 321
Pressure Cap......................... 320
384 INDEX

High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 103
Lights On Reminder.................... 101
Replacing............................ 339
Time Delay.......................... 101
Heated Seats............................ 82
Heater............................... 199
Heater, Engine Block..................... 230
Homelink Transmitter..................... 119
Hood Release........................... 96
Hoses.............................322,326
Ignition
Key ................................. 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 16
Immobilizer............................ 13
Indicator, Traction Control................. 156
Infant Restraint.......................... 59
Information Center.................... 115,159
Information Center, Vehicle.............. 115,159Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 77
Instrument Cluster.................149,150,151
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 148
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 334
Integrated Child Seat...................... 58
Integrated Power Module.................. 336
Interior Appearance Care.................. 333
Interior Fuses.......................... 336
Interior Lights.........................98,99
Intermittent Wipers.................104,219,220
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 283
Jack Operation.......................282,285
Jump Starting.......................... 288
Key, Programming........................ 15
Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry............................. 13
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Key-In Reminder......................... 13
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster..........................52,54
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 39
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 62
Latches
Hood............................... 96
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 266
Liftgate................................ 33
Lights...............................72,98
Airbag........................52,57,72,152
Alarm.............................. 154
Anti-Lock........................... 153
Automatic Headlights................... 100
Back-Up............................. 342
Battery Saver......................... 101
Brake Warning........................ 151Bulb Replacement...................338,339
Center Mounted Stop................... 343
Cruise.............................. 157
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 99
Door Ajar........................... 151
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 154
Fog .............................102,341
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 280
Headlight Switch....................... 99
Headlights........................... 339
Headlights On Reminder................. 101
High Beam Indicator.................158,159
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 103
Illuminated Entry....................... 16
Interior............................98,99
License............................. 343
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 151
Lights On Reminder.................... 101
Low Fuel............................ 151
INDEX 389
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