power DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2005 Owner's Manual

Auto Down Feature — If Equipped
The driver ’ s window switch has an auto down feature.
Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the
window will go down automatically.
To open the window part way, press the window switch
part way and release it when you want the window to
stop.
The power window switches remain active for up to 45
seconds after the ignition switch has been turned off.
Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature. Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting.40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

• It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the
airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!Deployed airbags, seat belt pretensioners and driver
inflatable knee blocker cannot protect you in an-
other collision. Have the airbags, seat belt preten-
sioners, driver inflatable knee blocker and the front
passenger seat belt retractor assembly, replaced by
an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Also, have
the Occupant Classification System serviced as well. Enhanced Accident Response
If the airbags and seat belt pertensioners deploy after an
impact and the electrical system remains functional,
vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock
automatically. In addition, approximately 10 seconds
after the vehicle has stopped moving, the interior lights
will illuminate until the ignition switch is turned off.66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing 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.
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 fuel, power steering fluid or brake
fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and
corrected immediately. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS
Mirrors ...............................92
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror .................92
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped ....92
▫ Driver ’ s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer —
If Equipped ..........................93
▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature ...........93
▫ Outside Mirror — Driver ’ s Side ............94
▫ Outside Mirror — Passenger ’ s Side ..........94
▫ Power Remote-Control Mirrors —
If Equipped ..........................94 ▫ Heated Remote Control Mirrors —
If Equipped ..........................95
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped ....95

Hands – Free Communication (UConnect ™ ) —
If Equipped ............................96
▫ Operation ............................97
▫ Phone Call Features ...................101
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ............103
▫ UConnect ™ System Features .............1053

Seats ................................107
▫ Manual Front & Second Row Seat Adjuster . . . 107
▫ 8 – Way Driver ’ s Power Seat — If Equipped . . . 108
▫ 4 – Way Passenger ’ s Power Seat —
If Equipped .........................108
▫ Adjustable Head Restraints — If Equipped . . . 109
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............110
▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped ......110
▫ Manual Lumbar — If Equipped ...........112
▫ Middle Rear Bench Seat Recline —
If Equipped .........................112
▫ Fold-In-Floor Seating ...................113
▫ Easy Access Seating ...................120
▫ Middle Quad Fold & Tumble Seat Removal . . . 121 ▫ 50/50 Fold & Tumble Rear Seat Removal ....124
▫ 2 – Passenger And 3 – Passenger
Bench Seats .........................126
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer .............127
▫ Rear-Most Bench Seat ..................128
▫ Rear Seat Descriptions ..................128
▫ Rear Bench Seating Flexibility ............128
▫ Rear Quad And 50/50 Seating Flexibility ....130

To Open And Close The Hood .............132

Lights ...............................134
▫ Interior Lights .......................134
▫ Park Lights ..........................135
▫ Headlights ..........................13588 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

▫ Sunglass Storage ......................151
▫ Compass/Temperature Display ...........151
▫ Mini-Trip Computer ...................154
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .........................155
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
If Equipped .........................156

Garage Door Opener — If Equipped .........159
▫ Programming Homelink ................160
▫ Canadian Programming/Gate
Programming ........................163
▫ Using Homelink ......................164
▫ Erasing Homelink Buttons ...............164
▫ Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button . . . 164 ▫ Security ............................165

Power Sunroof — If Equipped .............165
▫ Express Open Feature ..................166
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................167
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................167

Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped .......168
▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off .......169

Convenience Tray Drawer And Cup Holders . . . 170
▫ Instrument Panel Cup Holders ............170
▫ Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker ’ s
Package Kit .........................171
▫ Rear Cupholders ......................17290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Outside Mirror — Driver ’ s Side
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
Outside Mirror — Passenger ’ s Side
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the portion of the mirror closest to
the vehicle. This type of mirror will give a much wider
view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your
vehicle. WARNING!Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object.
Use your inside mirror when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror.
Power Remote-Control Mirrors — If Equipped
Use the mirror select switch, located on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering column, to adjust the view
obtained in the outside mirrors. Press the rocker switch to
the L or R for Left or Right mirror selection. Use the
center off position to guard against accidentally moving
a mirror position.94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for the
direction you want the mirror to move. Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature
is activated whenever you turn on the Rear Window
Defrost.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped
This feature has a pull out extension on the sun visor for
increased coverage.Power Mirror Switches UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95
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Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.
WARNING!Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
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.
8 – Way Driver ’ s Power Seat — If Equipped
The driver ’ s power seat switches are located on the
outboard side of the seat. The front switch controls
up/down, forward/rearward, and tilt adjustment. The
rear switch controls the seatback recline adjustment. 4 – Way Passenger ’ s Power Seat — If Equipped
The passenger ’ s power seat switches are located on the
outboard side of the seat. The front switch controls
forward and rearward adjustment. The rear switch con-
trols the seatback recline adjustment. Driver Power Seat Switches108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!Do not place any article under a power seat or
impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to
the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if
movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat ’ s
path.
Adjustable Head Restraints — If Equipped
Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in
the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down
on the head restraint so that the upper edge is as high as
practical. To raise the head restraint, pull up on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, depress the release
tab located at the base of the head restraint and push
down on the head restraint. Adjustable Head RestraintsUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109
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