keyless DODGE CARAVAN 2007 4.G User Guide

The power liftgate may also be opened by pressing the
button located on the overhead console.
When the remote keyless entry transmitter button is
pressed and the “Lamp Flash” feature is enabled, the tail
lights will flash to signal that the liftgate is opening or
closing.WARNING!
During power operation, personal injury or cargo
damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is
clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched
before driving away.
NOTE:
•If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is
closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically
reverse to the closed or open position, provided it
meets sufficient resistance.
•There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the
liftgate opening. Light pressure anywhere along these
strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open
position.
Power Liftgate Button
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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.
The interior lights will automatically turn off in about 15
minutes if any of the following occur.
•A door, sliding door or the liftgate is left open.
•Any overhead reading light is left on.
•If the dimmer control is in the extreme top position.
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.
Headlight Switch
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Courtesy/Reading Lights
At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/
reading lights.
Press the lens to turn these lights on. Press a second time
to turn the lights off.
The lights also turn on when a front door, a sliding door
or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with
Remote Keyless Entry, the lights will also turn on when
the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed.
The area around the instrument panel cupholders is also
illuminated from a light in the overhead console. This
light is turned on when the headlight switch is on and
will adjust in brightness when the dimmer control is
rotated up or down.
Sunglass Storage
At the rear of the overhead console, a compartment is
provided for the storage of two pair of sunglasses.
Press the door latch to open the compartment. The door
will slowly rotate to an open position.
Compass/Temperature Display
This display provides the outside temperature and one of
eight compass readings to indicate the direction the
vehicle is facing.
WARNING!
Even if the display still reads a few degrees above
32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularly
in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such
conditions to prevent an accident and possible per-
sonal injury or property damage.
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Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st
When this feature is selected only the driver’s door will
unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry
unlock button and require a second press to unlock the
remaining locked doors and liftgate. When “REMOTE
UNLOCK ALL DOORS” is selected all of the doors and
the liftgate will unlock at the first press of the remote
keyless entry unlock button. Pressing the “STEP” button
when in this display will select “DRIVER’S DOOR 1ST”
or “ALL DOORS”.
Remote Linked To Memory (Available with
Memory Seat and Pedals Only)
When this feature is selected, pressing the Unlock button
on any Remote Keyless Entry transmitter already linked
to memory will return the driver’s seat, driver’s outside
mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and
radio station presets to their memory set positions. If this feature is not selected, the driver’s seat, driver’s
mirror, adjustable pedals, and radio settings can only
return to their memory set positions using the memory
recall buttons (1 or 2) on the driver’s door panel.
Any transmitter linked to memory will remain linked,
but will not recall the memory positions. The transmitter
memory recall function will operate again when this
feature is selected. Refer to Driver Memory System for
more information. Pressing the
STEPbutton when in
this mode will select between Ye sor No.
Sound Horn On Lock
When this feature is selected a short horn sound will
occur when the remote keyless entry “Lock” button is
pressed. This feature may be selected with or without the
flash lights on LOCK/UNLOCK feature. Pressing the
“STEP” button when in this display will select “Yes” or
“No.”
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Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock?
When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn
signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked
using the remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature
may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock
feature selected. Pressing the “STEP” button when in this
display will select “Yes” or “No.”
Sliding Door Open Flash?
When this feature is selected, and the sliding door(s) are
opened, the left and right exterior hazard lights will flash
for 12 seconds to alert other drivers in the area that
passenger(s) could be entering or exiting the vehicle.
Pressing the STEPbutton when in this display will
select “Yes” or “No.”
Headlamp Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose, when
exiting the vehicle, to have the headlamps remain on for 30, 60, or 90 seconds, or not remain on. Pressing the
“STEP” button when in this display will select 30, 60, 90,
or “OFF.”
Headlamp On With Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When this feature is selected and the headlight switch
has been moved to the “AUTO” position, the engine is
running and, the front wipers are turned on for 10
seconds, the headlights will turn ON. The display will
remain on Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) for ease of
viewing. Pressing the “STEP” button when in this display
will select “Yes” or “No.”
Power Accessory Delay
When this feature is selected, accessory power will be
supplied for up to 45 seconds for the power windows,
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Reset Mode.......................... 317
Selection Of Lubricant ................443,463
Shifting ............................. 317
Special Additives ...................... 445
Automatic Transmission ................... 442
Adding Fluid ......................... 444
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 445
Fluid Change ......................... 445
Fluid Level Check ...................... 444
Fluid Type ........................ 443,463
Ball Joints ............................. 430
Battery ............................... 427
Gas Caution .......................... 427
Jump Starting ......................... 405
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 26
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 153
Bearings .............................. 446
Belts, Drive ............................ 423 Body Mechanism Lubrication
............... 431
B-Pillar Location ........................ 332
Brake Fluid ............................ 463
Brake, Parking .......................... 319
Brake System ........................ 321,439
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 321
Fluid Check .......................... 441
Hoses .............................. 440
Warning Light ........................ 213
Brakes ............................. 321,439
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 316
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 88
Bulb Replacement ....................... 456
Bulbs, Light ............................ 455
Calibration, Compass ..................... 169
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 461
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ 357
INDEX 497
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Jack Location.................. 388,390,400,401
Jack Operation .................... 386,390,401
Jacking Instructions ................... 390,401
Jump Starting .......................... 405
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 62
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 47
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 79
Latches Hood ............................... 149
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 353
Life of Tires ............................ 343 Liftgate
................................ 40
Lights .............................. 90,150
Airbag ........................ 62,72,90,214
Alarm .............................. 216
Anti-Lock ........................... 214
Automatic Headlights ................... 153
Back-Up ............................. 459
Battery Saver ......................... 153
Brake Warning ........................ 213
Bulb Replacement ................... 455,456
Center Mounted Stop ................... 460
Cruise .............................. 219
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 152
Door Ajar ........................... 213
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 215
Fog ............................. 154,459
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 384
Headlight Switch ...................... 151
Headlights ........................... 456
504 INDEX

Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 463
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 56
Preparation for Jacking .................387,399
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 54
Programmable Electronic Features ......173,178,182
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry) ........................... 23,178,182
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 339
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......434,436
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 220
Radio, Navigation ....................... 257
Radio Operation ...................... 251,274
Radio Remote Controls .................262,275
Radio, Satellite .......................... 271
Radio (Sound Systems) ...........222,232,243,251
Rear Air Conditioning .................286,296 Rear Cup Holder
........................ 188
Rear Heater ............................ 286
Rear Park Sense System ................... 159
Rear Seat Removal .................... 141,143
Rear Seating Flexibility .................145,147
Rear Window Defroster ................... 304
Rear Window Features .................... 301
Rear Wiper/Washer ................... 302,303
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 96
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 127
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 73
Recreational Towing ................... 382,410
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................... 54,55
Remote Control ......................... 262
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 275
Removable Floor Console ...............193,194
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 418
508 INDEX

Transmitter Battery Service (Remote
Keyless Entry) ........................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . 177
Transmitter Programming (Remote
Keyless Entry) ........................... 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 83
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 342
Trip Odometer .......................... 219
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 220
Turn Signals ................... 155,212,458,459
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 100
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 491
Universal Joints ......................... 431
Universal Transmitter ..................... 177
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 353
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 53 Vanity Mirrors
........................... 99
Variance, Compass ....................... 170
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 364
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Information Center ................. 172
Vehicle Loading ................... 333,363,366
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 300,455
Video Entertainment System (Rear Seat
Video System) .......................... 259
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 384
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . 211
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 489
Washer, Adding Fluid .................. 303,432
Washer, Rear ........................ 302,303
Washing Vehicle ......................... 447
Wheel Alignment and Balance ............... 344
INDEX 513
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