interior lights DODGE CARAVAN 2004 4.G Owners Manual

NOTE:
²The front courtesy overhead console, door courtesy
and liftgate lights do not turn on if the dimmer control
is in the interior lights ON position (extreme top
position).
²The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the ªdefeatº position (extreme
downward position).
DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks
Lock the doors by pushing down on the lock plungers on
each door trim panel.If the lock plunger is down when you shut the door, the
door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not
inside the vehicle before closing the door.
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headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse
on and off and the interior lights will turn on.
The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you
turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or
by turning the ignition switch to the ON position.
NOTE:When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing
the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be
closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of
the system.
To Program Transmitters:
Refer to SENTRY KEY ªCustomer Key Programming.º
If you do not have a programmed transmitter, contact
your dealer for details.
To Open/Close Power Liftgate Ð If Equipped
Press the LIFTGATE button twice within five seconds to
open/close the power liftgate. The liftgate will beep for 2seconds and then open/close. If the button is pushed
while the liftgate is being power closed, the liftgate will
reverse to the full open position.
If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with a
powered liftgate, pressing the button will result in the
liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing you
to manually access the liftgate area.
To Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door Ð If
Equipped
Press the LEFT button twice within five seconds to
open/close the left power sliding door. If the button is
pushed while the door is being power closed, the door
will reverse to the full open position.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a left power sliding
door and the door is closed and locked, pressing the
button will result in the left side doors becoming un-
locked.
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haven't healed significantly within a few days, or if
you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately.
²As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag
inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin,
eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,
rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat
irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues,
see your doctor. If these particles settle on your
clothing, follow the garment manufacturer's instruc-
tions for cleaning.
²It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the
airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the airbags and seat belt pretensioners will
not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the airbags
and seat belt pretensioners replaced by an autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible.
Enhanced Accident Response
If the airbags and seat belt pertensioners deploy after an
impact and the electrical system remains functional,
vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock
automatically. In addition, approximately 10 seconds
after the vehicle has stopped moving, the interior lights
will illuminate until the ignition switch is turned off.
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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
74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

LIGHTS
All of the lights, except the hazard warning lights, are
controlled by switches to the left of the steering column
on the instrument panel.
Interior Lights
Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is
opened, the keyless entry transmitter is activated, or
when the dimmer control is moved to the extreme top.
NOTE:On long wheel base vehicles the dome lights for
the second row seat passenger's can be turned on or off
by pressing the lens. The lights will remain on until the
lens is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been
turned off before leaving the vehicle.
The interior lights will automatically turn off in about 15
minutes if any of the following occur.
²A door, sliding door or the liftgate is left open.
²Any overhead reading light is left on.
²If the dimmer control is in the extreme top position.
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NOTE:The key must be out of the ignition switch or the
ignition switch must be in the OFF position for this
feature to operate.
Park Lights
Turn this switch to the first detent to turn the park
lights on. This also turns on all instrument panel
lighting.
Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to the 2nd detent to
turn the headlights and park lights on. This
also turns on all instrument panel lighting.
To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the dimmer control up or down.
Dimmer Control
With the park lights or headlights
on, rotating the dimmer control
for the interior lights on the in-
strument panel upward will in-
crease the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control com-
pletely upward to the second de-
tent (extreme top position) to turn
on the interior lights, except the
front reading/courtesy lights. The
interior lights will remain on
when the dimmer control is in this
position.
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Interior light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the
OFF position (extreme bottom).
The interior lights will remain off
when the doors or liftgate are
open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control to the
first detent. This feature brightens
the odometer, radio and overhead
displays when the park lights or
headlights are on.
Automatic Headlights Ð If Equipped
This system automatically turns
your headlights ON or OFF based
on ambient light levels. To turn
the system ON, turn the headlight
switch to the extreme counter-
clockwise position. When the sys-
tem is ON, the Headlight Time
Delay feature is also ON. This
means your headlights will stay
ON for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition
switch OFF. To turn the Automatic System OFF, turn the
headlight switch clockwise to the OFF position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come ON in the Automatic mode.
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REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS Ð Interior Bulb Number
Center & Rear Dome Light.................. 578
Center & Rear Reading Lights............... 578
Front Door Courtesy Light.................. 578
Front Header Reading Lights (If Equipped)...... 578
Instrument Cluster Lights.................PC74
Liftgate Light(s).......................... 578
Overhead Console Reading Lights..........PC579
Removable Console Light (If Equipped)......... 194
Visor Vanity Lights....................6501966
NOTE:For lighted switches, see your dealer for replace-
ment instructions.
All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement.LIGHT BULBS Ð Exterior Bulb Number
Back-up, Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, & Sidemarker. . . 3057
Center High-Mounted Stop Light............. 921
Fog Light.............................9040
Front Side marker, Park/Turn Signal.........3157A
Headlight.............................9007
License................................ 168
338 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
388 INDEX

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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