lock DODGE CARAVAN 2010 Workshop Manual

NOTE:In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can
be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the
sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the
system will not be able to alert the driver.
When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the
driver is alerted using both the visual and audible
alarms, including radio muting.
WARNING!
RCP is not a Back Up Aid system. It is intended to be
used to help a driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a
parking lot situation. Drivers must be careful when
backing up, even when using RCP. Always check
carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and
be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other
vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before back-
ing up. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or
death.
Modes Of Operation
Three selectable modes of operation are available in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Blind Spot Alert
When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the BSM
system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side
view mirror based on a detected object. However, when
the system is operating in RCP, the system will respond
with both visual and audible alerts when a detected
object is present. Whenever an audible alert is requested,
the radio is muted.
Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime
When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime, the
BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate
side view mirror based on a detected object. If the turn
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Manual Front And Second Row Seat Adjuster
The adjusting bar is located under the front of the seat.
Pull the bar upward and move the seat to the desired
position. Release the bar to lock the seat into position.
Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped
The recliner control lever is on the outboard side of the
seat. To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then
push back to the desired position and release the lever.
Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to
its normal position. Using body pressure, lean forward
and rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has
latched.
Manual Seat Adjuster
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3. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the
LOCKposition and then pull up on the storage bin latch
to open the cover. 4. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on the
outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down. To
assure the seatback is latched in the folded position,
additional downward pressure on the seatback may be
required when folding.
Storage Bin Cover Lock Release
Second Row Seatback Release Lever
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5. Pull rearward on the release strap located at the rear of
the seat and tumble the seat forward into the storage bin.
6. Close the storage bin cover.CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to
avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks,
which have minimal clearance to the cover.
WARNING!
In an accident, serious injury could result if the seat
storage bin covers are not properly latched.
•DO NOT drive the vehicle with the storage bin
covers open.
•Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched
while the vehicle is in motion.
•DO NOT use a storage bin latch as a tie down.
To Unfold Second Row Seats
1. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover.
Second Row Seat Release Strap
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2. Pull up on the handle to lift the seat out of the storage
bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors.
3. Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever, located on
the outboard side of the seat, to return the seatback to its
full upright position.4. Adjust the head restraint to the desired position, close
the storage bin cover and slide the storage bin locking
mechanism to the
Unlockedposition.
Easy Access Seating
The second row Stow ’n Go seats can be tilted forward
for easy access to the third row seat or rear cargo area.
Second Row Seat Release Handle
Second Row Seatback Release Lever
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To swivel the seat: Pull the lower handle on the outboard
side of the seat and push the side of the seatback to begin
rotation. Once the seat begins to rotate, the handle may
be released. The seat locks in position once reaching the
forward or rearward positions only.Seatbacks fold forward on an angle, not flat. This allows
the seats to swivel when the seatbacks are folded.
WARNING!
Failure to comply with the following conditions
could result in serious injury or even death:
•NEVER place any child seat or infant carrier in the
Swivel ’n Go™ seat while it is in the rearward
facing position.
•The swivel seat should be locked in the forward
position when using any child seat or infant
carriers, with the vehicle in motion.
•Occupants riding in Swivel ’n Go™ seating must
be wearing their seat belt and the seat must be
locked in either the forward-facing or rearward-
facing position.
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Swivel Release
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Make sure the Swivel ’n Go™ seat is in a locked
position with the release handle fully engaged.
Test the seat after it is locked to see that it doesn’t
swivel.
Removing Swivel ’n Go™ Premium Seating —
If Equipped
1. Remove any obstructions from the floor behind the
seat, and stow the third row seat.
2. Pull up on the release bar located at the bottom front
edge of the swivel seat.3. From behind the seat, lift up on the rear of the seat
cushion while pulling the seat in a rearward direction.
4. Remove the seat from vehicle through the liftgate.
Rollers are part of the seat frame and will ease the
removal process.
Release Bar
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The table and leg are stored beneath the floor when not in
use. To install the table follow these steps:
1. Open the floor storage cover in front of the second row
seats.
2. Remove the pole and table top by loosening the hook
and loop straps.3. Swivel the second row seats so they are facing the rear.
4. Insert pole into base by aligning the lock button into
notch of the base.
5. Twist the pole in a clockwise rotation until it stops.
Table and Leg Storage
Installing Table Leg Into Base
1 — Table Base
2 — Lock/Release Button
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NOTE:You will hear an audible “click” when the lock
button engages the base.
6. Place the table top over the installed pole aligning
with the mating feature of the underside of the table top.
Apply pressure on the table top and press downward.
NOTE: You will hear an audible “click” when the table
latch engages the pole.
WARNING!
Failure to comply with the following conditions
could result in serious injury or even death:
•DO NOT install the table while vehicle is in
motion.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•NEVER drive the vehicle with only the pole in-
stalled.
•DO NOT place heavy or sharp objects on table.
•DO NOT place liquid drinks on the table, use
available cupholders.
•Second row seats must be locked in the rearward
facing position before installing the table.
To separate the table top from the pole, follow these
steps:
1. Locate the release latch on the underside of the table
top.
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2. Pull horizontally on the latch to activate the release
from the pole.
3. While pulling on the latch, pull upward to remove the
table top from the pole.NOTE:
The table top should be removed from the leg
prior to removing the leg from its mounting base.
4. Locate the release button on the pole. Press the release
button firmly to activate the release from the base.
5. While pressing the release button, twist the pole in a
counterclockwise rotation until it stops. Pull upward to
remove the pole from the base.
6. Place the pole on the underside of the table top and
secure with the hook and loop straps.
7. Once the pole and table top are secured, you may
place them in the floor storage bin in front of the second
row seats.
NOTE: Always store the table and pole in the floor
storage bin when not in use.
Table Top Release
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