instrument panel DODGE CARAVAN 2011 Service Manual

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CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 246
 Instrument Cluster — Base ............... 247
 Instrument Cluster — Premium ........... 248
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 249
 Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) — If
Equipped ............................ 262
▫ CMTC Reset Buttons .................. 263
▫ Compass/Temperature Display .......... 264
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .......................... 265 ▫
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 268
▫ Fuel Economy ...................... 274
▫ Vehicle Speed ....................... 275
▫ Trip Info .......................... 276
▫ Units ............................. 276
▫
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features). . 277
▫ Compass / Temperature Display ......... 277
▫ Customer-Programmable Features
(System Setup) ...................... 279
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Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/
RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If
Equipped ............................ 285
▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command
System) — If Equipped ................ 285
▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped ...................... 285
 Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) ......... 286
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 286
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 289
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 291
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 294
 Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES+RSC) ................... 294 ▫
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 295
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 300
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 302
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 305
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 305
▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped .......................... 306
▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped ...................... 310
 iPod/USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..... 310
▫ Connecting The iPod Or External USB
Device ............................ 311
▫ Using This Feature ................... 312
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▫Controlling The iPod Or External USB
Device Using Radio Buttons ............. 312
▫ Play Mode ......................... 312
▫ List Or Browse Mode ................. 314
▫ Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) ........ 316
 Video Entertainment System (VES)™ — If
Equipped ............................ 317
 Steering Wheel Audio Controls —
If Equipped .......................... 319
▫ Radio Operation ..................... 319
▫ CD Player ......................... 320
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 320
 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ....... 321
 Climate Controls ...................... 321 ▫
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
System — If Equipped ................. 321
▫ Three-Zone Temperature Control — If
Equipped .......................... 325
▫
Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped. . 330
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .......................... 333
▫ Summer Operation ................... 343
▫ Winter Operation .................... 343
▫ Vacation/Storage .................... 343
▫ Window Fogging .................... 344
▫ Outside Air Intake ................... 344
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 344
▫ A/C Air Filter— If Equipped ............ 345
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Vents5 — Upper Glove Compartment 9 — Storage Bin 13 — Hood Release
2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Lower Glove Compartment 10 — Cup Holders 14 — Dimmer Switch
3 — Shift Lever 7 — Climate Controls 11 — Switch Bank15 — Headlight Switch
4 — Radio 8 — DVD – If Equipped 12 — Ignition Switch
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Tachometer
The red segments indicate the maximum permissible
engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear
range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the
accelerator.
2. Front Fog Light Indicator — If EquippedThis indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
3. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the park
lights or headlights are turned on.
4. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated. If the vehicle is driven 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn
signal on, a continuous chime will sound to alert you to
turn the signal off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid
rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
5. High Beam Indicator
This indicator shows that the high beam head-
lights are on. Push the multifunction lever forward
to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward
yourself (normal position) to return to low beam.
6. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) or Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display — If
Equipped
Odometer
The odometer display shows the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
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U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your
odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair
technician should leave the odometer reading the same
as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so,
then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must
be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was
before the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to
make a record of the odometer reading before the repair/
service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or
that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer
must be reset at zero.Message Display Area
When the appropriate conditions exist, the following
odometer messages will display:
door
............................. Door Ajar
gATE ........................... Liftgate Ajar
LoW tirE ..................... LowTirePr essure
gASCAP ....................... Fuel Cap Fault
noFUSE .......................... Fuse Fault
CHAngE OIL ............... Oil Change Required
CRUISE ..................... Cruise Control On
LoCOOL ........................ Low Coolant
LoWASH .................... LowW asher Fluid
NOTE: Some of the above warnings will be displayed in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display Area
located in the instrument cluster.
Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Display — If Equipped” for further information.
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LoW tirE
When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer dis-
play will toggle between LoW and tirE for three cycles.
gASCAP
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“gASCAP” message will display in the odometer display
area. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the
TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the message. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started.
noFUSE
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the
Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly installed, or
damaged, a “noFUSE” message will display in the odom-
eter display area. For further information on fuses and
fuse locations refer to “Fuses” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”.CHAngE OIL
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The
CHAngE OILmessage will flash in
the instrument cluster odometer for approximately
12 seconds, after a single chime has sounded, to indicate
the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle-based, which
means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate
dependent upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release the Trip / Odometer Display reset button on the
instrument cluster. To reset the oil change indicator
system (after performing the scheduled maintenance),
perform the following steps.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do
not start the engine).
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2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat these steps.
Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Display — If
Equipped
On vehicles equipped with Compass Mini-Trip Com-
puter (CMTC), the display provides the outside tempera-
ture, one of eight compass headings to indicate the
direction the vehicle is facing, and the current radio
station. For further information, refer to “Compass Mini-
Trip Computer”. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
— If Equipped
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster. For further information, refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”.
7. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and
may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it
indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
is not functioning and that service is required. However,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on.
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