keyless DODGE CARAVAN 2009 User Guide

NOTE:
•After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system,
always test the door from the inside to make certain it
is in the desired position.
•The power sliding side door switches will not operate
if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above
0 mph (0 km/h).
•The power sliding door will operate from the outside
door handle, the RKE transmitter, the switches on the
overhead console, or the switches located on the trim
panel just in front of the power sliding door when the
shift lever is in PARK, regardless of the child lock lever
position.
LIFTGATE
On vehicles equipped with power locks, the liftgate can
be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter button, or by activating the power door lock
switches located on the front doors.
To open the liftgate, depress the liftgate release handle
located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull
the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
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If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with the
power liftgate feature, pressing the button on the RKE
transmitter will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked
for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the
liftgate area.
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using
the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. Press the button on the transmitter twice within five
seconds, to open the power liftgate. When the liftgate is
fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds,
a second time, will close the liftgate.
The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by
pressing the button located on the overhead console.
Liftgate Handle Location
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death, NEVER operate the
vehicle with occupants in the third row seat while in
the tailgate mode.
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
Once programmed the Memory Buttons 1 and 2 on the
driver’s door panel can be programmed to recall the
driver’s seat, driver’s outside mirror, adjustable brake
and accelerator pedals, and radio station preset settings.
Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can also
be programmed to recall the same positions when the
UNLOCK button is pressed.Your vehicle may have been delivered with two RKE
transmitters. Only one RKE transmitter can be linked to
each of the memory positions.
Driver Memory Seat Switch
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12 in (30 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both
latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
All of the lights, except the Hazard warning lights,
headlight high beams and flash-to-pass, are controlled by
switches to the left of the steering column on the instru-
ment panel.
Interior Lighting
Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is
opened, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
activated, or when the dimmer control is moved to the
extreme top.
Headlight Switch With Halo Control
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Courtesy/Interior Lighting
At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights
(standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn onwhen a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened.
If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE), the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK
button on the transmitter is pressed.
The courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press
in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the
vehicle. Press a second time to turn each light off. You
may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing the
outside ring, which is identified with four directional
arrows. (LED lamps only).
The area around the instrument panel cupholders is also
illuminated from a light in the overhead console (Pre-
mium console only). 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 (non-sunroof only)
At the rear of the front overhead console, a compartment
is provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.
Front Premium Overhead Console Features
1 — Cupholder LED 4 — Storage/Mirror
2 — ATC Sensor 5 — Switch Bank
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RKE Unlock
WhenDriver Door 1st Pressis selected, only the driver’s
door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When Driver
Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button twice, to unlock the passen-
ger’s doors. WhenAll Doors 1st Pressis selected, all of
the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection,
press and release the RESET button until “Driver Door
1st Press” or “All Doors 1st Press” appears.
RKE Linked To Memory
When this feature is selected the memory seat, mirror,
and radio settings will return to the memory set position
when the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed. If
this feature is not selected then the memory seat, mirror,
and radio settings can only return to the memory setposition using the door mounted switch. Pressing the
RESET button when in this display will selectYe sor
No.
Flash Lamp Lock
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the
RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or
without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make
your selection, press and release the RESET button until
ON or OFF appears.
Headlamp Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press
and release the RESET button until 0, 30, 60, or 90
appears.
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Automatic Headlights.................... 174
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 310
Automatic Transaxle...................... 327
Adding Fluid......................... 459
Fluid Level Check...................... 459
Interlock System....................... 328
Selection Of Lubricant................458,481
Shifting............................. 329
Special Additives...................... 460
Automatic Transmission................458,460
Adding Fluid......................459,460
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 460
Fluid Change......................... 460
Fluid Level Check...................... 459
Fluid Type........................458,481
Battery............................... 444
Gas Caution.......................... 445
Jump Starting......................... 424Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 177
Blind Spot Monitoring.................... 106
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 448
B-Pillar Location........................ 354
Brake Assist System...................... 346
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 344
Brake Fluid............................ 481
Brake, Parking.......................... 339
Brake System........................343,456
Fluid Check.......................... 456
Warning Light........................ 238
Brakes.............................343,456
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 328
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 93
Bulb Replacement....................... 475
Bulbs, Light............................ 474
Calibration, Compass..................251,257
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Ignition............................... 14
Key ...............................12,14
Ignition Key Removal..................... 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................81,83
Information Center, Vehicle................. 252
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 102
Instrument Cluster....................234,236
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 233
Instrument Panel Cover................... 463
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 465
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 467
Interior Appearance Care.................. 463
Interior Lights.......................172,174
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 412
Jack Operation.......................... 412Jump Starting.......................... 424
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 66
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 56
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren).............................. 86
Latches
Hood............................... 170
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 378
Life of Tires............................ 364
Liftgate................................ 49
Lights..............................95,172
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Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 63
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 299
Remote Starting System.................... 28
Removable Floor Console.................. 222
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 437
Replacement Tires....................... 365
Reporting Safety Defects................... 506
Resetting Oil Change Indicator.........241,248,255
Restraint, Head......................... 146
Restraints, Child.......................81,89
Restraints, Infant......................... 81
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 427
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................. 225
Rotation, Tires.......................... 369
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 94
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 95Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 506
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 53
Safety Information, Tire................... 349
Safety Tips............................. 94
Satellite Radio.......................291,297
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 293
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 484
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 466
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 63
Seat Belts.............................. 55
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 61
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 61
And Pregnant Women................... 64
Child Restraint.......................81,83
Extender............................. 64
Front Seat............................ 56
Pretensioners.......................... 62
Rear Seat............................. 56
Seats................................. 143
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Automatic........................... 327
Operation........................... 327
Selection of Lubricant................458,481
Transmission........................... 458
Automatic........................... 458
Fluid............................458,481
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 197
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 21
Transporting Pets........................ 90
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 364
Trip Computer.......................... 248
Trip Odometer.......................... 240
Turn Signals...................178,237,476,477
UCI Connector......................... 286
UConnect(Hands-Free Phone).............. 115
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 509Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 286
Universal Joints......................... 448
Universal Transmitter..................... 197
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 378
Upholstery Care........................ 463
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 106
Variance, Compass....................250,258
Vehicle Certification Label................. 389
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................355,389,391
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................319,474
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 297
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 410
Warning Lights (Instrument
Cluster Description)...................... 236
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
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