DODGE CARAVAN 2010 Owners Manual

SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO)
follow these safety tips:
Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or
out of the area.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
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If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make
sure that all windows are closed and the climate control
BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the
recirculation mode.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.2
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Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the foot well of
your vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal
area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that
they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the
pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other
ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
•Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.(Continued)
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and inter-
fering with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
•Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on
top of already installed floor mats. Additional
floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size
of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
•Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al-
ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that
have been removed for cleaning.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver foot well while the vehicle is moving.
Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
•If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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CONTENTS
Mirrors ............................. 110
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . 110
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . 110
▫ Outside Mirrors ......................111
▫ Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirror —
If Equipped ........................ 112
▫ Outside Mirror Folding Feature .......... 112
▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped ........... 112
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ........... 113▫
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With
Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped ........ 113
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . 114
 Blind Spot Monitoring — If Equipped ....... 114
▫ Rear Cross Path ..................... 120
▫ Modes Of Operation .................. 121
 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped .......... 122
 Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 123
 Seats .............................. 123
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▫Manual Front And Second Row
Seat Adjuster ....................... 124
▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped ..... 124
▫ Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever —
If Equipped ........................ 126
▫ Eight–Way Power Seats — If Equipped ..... 126
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 128
▫ Adjusting Head Restraints .............. 129
▫ Stow ’n Go Seating — If Equipped ....... 132
▫ Easy Access Seating .................. 135
▫ Swivel ’n Go™ Premium Seating —
If Equipped ........................ 136
▫ Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped .... 144
▫ Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped . . . 145 
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ........ 149
▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE
Transmitter To Memory ................ 150
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat
(Available With Memory Seat Only) ....... 152
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 153
 Lights ............................. 155
▫ Interior Lighting ..................... 155
▫ Parking Lights ...................... 157
▫ Headlights ......................... 157
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 157
▫ Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped . . 158
▫ Headlight Delay — If Equipped .......... 158
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 159
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▫Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .......... 160
▫ Battery Protection .................... 160
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 160
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 160
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 161
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 161
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 162
 Windshield Wiper And Washers ........... 162
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ....... 164
 Tilt Steering Column ................... 165
 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped .......... 166
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 168
▫ To Activate ......................... 169 ▫
To Set At A Desired Speed .............. 169
▫ Deactivating Electronic Speed Control ...... 169
▫ Resuming Speed ..................... 169
▫ Varying The Speed Setting .............. 170
▫ Accelerating To Pass .................. 170
 Parksense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 171
▫ Parksense Sensors................... 172
▫ Parksense Warning Display ............ 172
▫ Parksense Display................... 173
▫ Enabling/Disabling Parksense .......... 177
▫ Service Parksense ................... 177
▫ Cleaning Parksense .................. 177
▫ Parksense System Usage Precautions ...... 178
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Parkview Rear Back Up Camera —
If Equipped .......................... 181
▫ Turning Parkview On Or Off —
With Navigation/Multimedia Radio ....... 182
▫ Turning Parkview On Or Off —
Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio ..... 182
 Overhead Consoles .................... 183
▫ Front Overhead Console ............... 183
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 186
▫ Programming HomeLink .............. 187
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 190
▫ Security ........................... 191
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 191
▫ General Information .................. 191 
Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 192
▫ Power Sunroof Operation .............. 192
 Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped ...... 195
 Power Inverter — If Equipped ............ 197
 Cupholders .......................... 199
▫ Instrument Panel Cupholders ............ 199
▫ Interior Bottle Holders ................ 200
▫ Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped ...... 200
 Storage ............................. 201
▫ Glove Compartments ................. 201
▫ Door Trim Panel Storage ............... 202
▫ Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped .... 203
▫ Umbrella Holder ..................... 204
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▫Second Row Seat Storage Bins —
If Equipped ........................ 204
▫ Storage Bin Safety Warning ............. 206
▫ Coat Hooks ........................ 207
▫ Cargo Area Storage ................... 208
 Console Features ...................... 208
▫ Basic Console ....................... 208 ▫
Premium Console — If Equipped ......... 209
 Rear Window Features .................. 213
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 213
 Load-Leveling System .................. 214
 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ......... 215
 Sun Screens — If Equipped .............. 217
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