instrument panel DODGE CARAVAN 2007 4.G Owner's Manual

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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the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED
To the left of the instrument panel cup holder are two 12
volt power outlets. The upper outlet is controlled by the
ignition switch and the lower outlet is connected directly
to the battery. The upper outlet will also operate a
conventional cigar lighter unit (if equipped with an
optional Smoker’s Package).
A third outlet is located on the driver’s side, just to the
rear of the sliding door and is also controlled by the
ignition switch. The lower and rear outlets will not
accommodate a conventional cigar lighter unit. The outlets include tethered caps labeled with a key or
battery symbol indicating the power source. The lower
instrument panel outlet is powered directly from the
battery, items plugged into this outlet may discharge the
battery and/or prevent engine starting.
Rear Power Outlet
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CONVENIENCE TRAY DRAWER AND CUP
HOLDERS
Instrument Panel Cup Holders
The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull out
drawer just below the climate controls. When the drawer is pulled out firmly, the arms of the
cupholders will spring out. Place the container to be held
into one of the cupholders and then push the arm toward
the container until the container is held stable. There are
adjustable positions for the arm so the cupholder can
accommodate a wide variety of container types and sizes,
including those with handles. The arms of the cupholder
can be adjusted in or out without damaging the detent
mechanism.
NOTE:
Be sure the drawer is pulled out completely,
otherwise the adjustable arm detents will not engage and
the container will not be held stable.
Front Cupholders
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Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker’s
Package Kit
Located between the instrument panel cupholders is a
convenience tray that has been designed to hold miscel-
laneous small items.
NOTE: The convenience tray should never be used for
ashes without the optional ash receiver in place. Perma-
nent burn marks may result.
With the optional dealer installed Smoker’s package, a
removable ash receiver is inserted into the convenience
tray location. To install the ash receiver, slide the forward
edge into the convenience tray opening and push down
to lock it into position. For cleaning of the ash receiver, its
removal is accomplished by inserting the end of a key in
the pry slot that is molded into the rear edge of the ash
receiver and then twisting the key slightly.
Rear Cupholders
There are dual stationary cupholders located in the
passenger side rear trim panel and a single stationary cup
holder on the driver side rear trim panel.
There are also dual underseat cupholders for the 2nd seat
passengers. With a bench seat in the 2nd seat position
these cupholders slide out from under the center of the
seat.
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.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panels And Controls ............208

Base Instrument Cluster ..................209

Instrument Cluster With Tach ..............210

Instrument Cluster Descriptions ............211

Electronic Digital Clock ..................220
▫ Clock Setting Procedur e.................220

Radio General Information ................220
▫ Radio Broadcast Signals .................220
▫ Two Types Of Signals ..................221
▫ Electrical Disturbances ..................221 ▫
AM Reception .......................221
▫ FM Reception ........................221

Sales Code RAZ — AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD Changer
Controls .............................222
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio ...........222
▫ Power Switch, Volume Control ............222
▫ Seek Button (Radio Mode) ...............222
▫ Tuning .............................223
▫ Radio Data System (RDS) ...............223
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▫PTY (Program Type) Button ..............223
▫ Balance ............................225
▫ Fade ..............................225
▫ Tone Control ........................225
▫ AM/FM Selection .....................225
▫ Scan Button .........................225
▫ To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory ......226
▫ To Change From Clock To Radio Mode ......226
▫ Operating Instructions — Tape Player .......226
▫ Seek Button .........................226
▫ Fast Forward (FF) .....................227
▫ Rewind (RW) ........................227
▫ Tape Eject ...........................227 ▫
Scan Button .........................227
▫ Changing Tape Direction ................227
▫ Metal Tape Selection ...................227
▫ Pinch Roller Release ...................228
▫ Noise Reduction ......................228
▫ Operating Instructions — CD Player ........228
▫ Inserting The Compact Disc ..............228
▫ Seek Button .........................229
▫ EJT CD (Eject) Button ..................229
▫ FF/Tune/RW ........................230
▫ Program Button 4 (Random Play) ..........230
▫ Mode ..............................230
▫ Tape CD Button ......................230
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▫Time Button .........................231
▫ Scan Button .........................231
▫ CD Changer Control Capability —
If Equipped .........................231

Sales Code REV — AM & FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD/DVD Changer Controls ....232
▫ Radio Operation ......................233
▫ CD Player Operation ...................237
▫ CD/DVD Changer Operation .............238
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files .............239
▫ Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
Audio Play) .........................241
▫ Operating Instructions — MP3 Player, Portable
Walkman ...........................242 ▫
Operating Instructions — Video
Games/Camcorders ...................242

Sales Code RBQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
6 - Disc CD Changer ....................243
▫ Radio Operation ......................244
▫ CD Player Operation ...................246

Sales Code RBK — AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD Changer Controls ........251
▫ Radio Operation ......................251
▫ CD Player Operation ...................253
▫ CD Changer Control Capability — If
Equipped ...........................255

Sales Code RB1 — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
DVD/GPS Navigation System ..............257
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▫Operating Instructions — Radio ...........258
▫ Clock Setting Procedur e.................258

6 Disc CD/DVD Changer (RDV) — If Equipped . 259
▫ Operating Instructions — CD/DVD Changer . . 260
▫ Eject (EJT) Button .....................262
▫ Remote Control Operating Instructions ......262
▫ Operating Instructions — Video Screen ......266
▫ Operating Instructions — Headphones ......268
▫ Operating Instructions — MP3 Player, Portable
Walkman ...........................270
▫ Operating Instructions — Video
Games/Camcorders ...................270

Satellite Radio — If Equipped ..............271
▫ System Activation .....................271 ▫
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID) ....................271
▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In RAH And
RBK Radios .........................272
▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In RBU, RAZ, RB1 And
RBQ Radios .........................272
▫ Selecting a Channel ....................272
▫ Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels ......273
▫ Using The PTY (Program Type) Button — If
Equipped ...........................273
▫ PTY Button Scan.....................273
▫ PTY Button Seek.....................274
▫ Satellite Antenna ......................274
▫ Reception Quality .....................274
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Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ........274

Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 275
▫ Radio Operation ......................276
▫ Tape Player .........................276
▫ CD Player ..........................276

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance .......276

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance ...............277

Climate Controls .......................278
▫ Manual Air Conditioning And Heating
System .............................278
▫ Front Mode Control ...................280
▫ Manual Air Conditioning Operation ........284
▫ Manual Rear Zone Climate Control —
If Equipped .........................286 ▫
Automatic Temperature Control —
If Equipped .........................289

Rear Window Features ...................301
▫ Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation — Manual
Temperature Control Only ...............301
▫ Rear Washer Operation — Manual Temperature
Control Only ........................302
▫ Rear Wiper Operation — Automatic Temperature
Control Only ........................303
▫ Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation — Automatic
Temperature Control Only ...............303
▫ Rear Washer Operation — Automatic Temperature
Control Only ........................303
▫ Electric Rear Window Defroster —
If Equipped .........................304
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