remote start DODGE CARAVAN 2009 Owner's Manual

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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Front Blower Control
There are four blower speeds. Use this
control to regulate the amount of air
forced through the system in any
mode you select. The blower speed
increases as you move the control
clockwise from the off position.
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the
climate controls will not function during Remote Start
operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)
position.
1 – Front Blower 4 – RECIRCULATION Control
2 – Temperature Control 5 – Air Conditioning (A/C)
3 – MODE Control 6 – DEFROST Mode
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Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 454
Engine Oil........................... 441
Domelight............................. 173
Door Locks............................. 31
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 34
Door Opener, Garage..................... 197
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 448
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 334
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 335
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™).... 297
E-85 Fuel............................. 383
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 104
Electrical Power Outlets................... 206
Electronic Brake Control System............. 344
Brake Assist System.................... 346Electronic Stability Program............... 347
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 183
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 347
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................192,252
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 410
Jacking...........................412,415
Jump Starting......................... 424
Overheating.......................... 410
Emission Control System Maintenance......436,484
Engine............................433,434
Air Cleaner.......................... 441
Block Heater......................... 327
Break-In Recommendations................ 93
Checking Oil Level..................... 438
Compartment......................433,434
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 480
Cooling............................. 450
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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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Remote.............................. 28
Starting and Operating.................... 324
Starting Procedures...................... 324
Steering
Power.............................. 338
Shaft Seal............................ 448
Tilt Column.......................... 181
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 299
Storage............................ 211,474
Storage Bin............................ 211
Storage, Vehicle......................319,474
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 474
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats............. 149
Sun Roof.............................. 204
Sunglasses Storage....................... 195
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 206
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 65
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 441System, Remote Starting.................... 28
Tachometer............................ 239
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 310
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant........236,411
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 86
Tilt Steering Column..................... 181
Tip Start............................... 14
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 354
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 353
Tire Markings.......................... 349
Tire Safety Information.................... 349
Tires ............................95,358,509
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 364
Air Pressure.......................... 358
Alignment........................... 366
Chains.............................. 367
Changing............................ 412
Compact Spare........................ 361
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