fold seats DODGE CARAVAN 2004 4.G Owners Manual

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CONTENTS
mMirrors...............................77
NInside Day/Night Mirror.................77
NAutomatic Dimming Mirror Ð If Equipped....77
NDriver's Side Outside Mirror Auto
Dimmer Ð If Equipped..................78
NExterior Mirrors Folding Feature...........78
NOutside Mirror Ð Driver's Side............78
NOutside Mirror Ð Passenger's Side..........78
NPower Remote-Control Mirrors Ð If
Equipped............................79NHeated Remote Control Mirrors Ð If
Equipped............................80
NIlluminated Vanity Mirrors Ð If Equipped....80
mSeats.................................80
NManual Front Seat Adjuster...............80
N8±Way Driver's Power Seat Ð If Equipped....81
N4±Way Passenger's Power Seat Ð If Equipped . .81
NAdjustable Head Restraints Ð If Equipped....82
NHeated Seats Ð If Equipped..............82
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NManual Reclining Seats Ð If Equipped.......83
NManual Lumbar Ð If Equipped............84
NMiddle Rear Bench Seat Recline Ð If
Equipped............................84
NMiddle Quad Fold & Tumble Seating........85
NMiddle Quad Fold & Tumble Seat Removal....86
N50/50 Fold & Tumble Rear Seat Removal.....88
N2 ± Passenger And 3 ± Passenger Bench Seats . .90
NPlastic Grocery Bag Retainer..............91
NRear-Most Bench Seat...................92
NRear Seat Descriptions...................92
NRear Bench Seating Flexibility.............92
NRear Quad And 50/50 Seating Flexibility.....94mTo Open And Close The Hood..............96
mLights................................98
NInterior Lights........................98
NPark Lights...........................99
NHeadlights...........................99
NAutomatic Headlights Ð If Equipped.......100
NDaytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet
Vehicles Only).......................101
NLights-On Reminder...................101
NBattery Protection.....................101
NHeadlight Time Delay Ð If Equipped.......101
NFront Fog Lights Ð If Equipped...........102
mMultifunction Lever.....................102
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Middle Quad Fold & Tumble Seating
The passenger's and driver's side middle quad seats can
be tilted forward for easy access to the third seat or rear
cargo area.To tilt the seat, pull up on the release handle and tilt the
seat fully forward. To return the seat, lower the seat and
ensure that it is latched.
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to engage the rear attachments. Pull the seatback release
lever to return the seatback to its full upright position.
Ensure that the seatback is fully latched in the upright
position.
WARNING!
In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be
injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor
attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully
latched.
50/50 Fold & Tumble Rear Seat Removal
1. Lower the head restraint and pull up on release lever
ª1º to fold the seatback down.2. Pull up on release lever ª2º and tumble the seat fully
forward.
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1. Normal SeatingÐ
The 2nd and 3rd row seats are installed. The 3rd row
bench seat is in the full rear position on the tracks.
2. Increased StorageÐ
Increased storage area is provided by adjusting 3rd row
bench seat to the intermediate track position. Rear seat-
ing for 3 passengers (children) is still provided.3. Additional StorageÐ
The 2nd and 3rd row seats installed. The 3rd row bench
seat is in the full forward position on the tracks and one
or both of the rear seatbacks are folded down.
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4. Auxiliary SeatingÐ
The middle quad seats are removed from the vehicle. The
3± passenger bench seat can be installed in either the
second or third row.
Rear Quad and 50/50 Seating Flexibility
The seats may be used with either or both seatbacks
folded forward for additional storage space, or with
either or both seats removed from the vehicle. Both 50/50
seats may also be moved to the 2nd row seating position
when the middle quad seats are removed.1. Normal SeatingÐ
The 2nd and 3rd row seats are installed. Both seatbacks
are in the upright position.
2. Increased StorageÐ
Increased storage area is provided by folding either or
both seatbacks. With one seatback folded forward, rear
seating for another occupant is still provided. Either or
both seats may Fold and Tumble forward for more
storage space. For maximum storage, remove the head
restraint and place on the seat cushion, then fold the
seatback over the head restraint by lifting lever ª1º and
tumble the seat forward by lifting lever ª2º.
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NOTE:
Driving with the 2nd-row seats in the tumbled position is
not recommended when passengers occupy the 3rd row
seats. This position is intended only to increase available
cargo area without requiring removal of the seats.
Do not leave the head restraint stored between the
cushions for extended periods of time or inadvertent
damage to the seat cover or head restraint may occur.
3. Additional StorageÐ
The 2nd row seats are installed in the middle seating
position. Either or both of the rear seats are removed
from the vehicle.4. Auxiliary SeatingÐ
The 2nd row seats are removed from the vehicle. Then
the third row seats can be installed in either the rear or
middle seat position.
If the seat is not occupied, the seatback can be folded
forward to obtain additional cargo space. To fold the
seatback forward, pull the handle labeled ª1º located
behind the seat on the passenger side.
The seatback will latch in the folded position. To assure
the seatback is latched in the folded position, additional
downward pressure on the seatback may be required
when folding.
The same lever is used to return the seatback to the
upright position.
NOTE:The head restraints are removable, if needed. To
remove them, press the release tab on the right side of the
base of the head restraint.
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If your vehicle is equipped with quad seats in the 2nd
seat position, these cupholders are located on the out-
board side of the seat pedestal.NOTE:
²The quad seat cupholders will remain upright if the
seat is tilted forward.
²The quad seat cupholders are designed to break away
if stepped on. To return the cupholder to its normal
position, simply push the cupholder up to snap it into
place.
²The floor mat must be in position for optimum cup-
holder operation.
There are also two cupholders and a flat tray on the seat
back of the quad seats. These can be used when the seat
back is folded forward.
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CAUTION!
²Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle's battery, even when not
in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle's battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
²Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
²After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle's battery.
Rear Compartment Storage Bins
Your vehicle may be equipped with open storage bins
located in each rear trim panel or your vehicle may be
equipped with storage bins located under the armrest in
each rear trim panel.
Cargo Area Storage
The seats in your vehicle are in-line which enables you to
stow long objects, such as lumber or skis, on the floor
without moving the seats.
NOTE:With all rear seat backs folded, a 4x8 foot sheet
of building material may be stored in the long-wheelbase
body style on top of the folded seats with the liftgate
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.
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