battery DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2006 User Guide

Programming HomeLink
NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is
advised to park outside the garage. Some vehicles may
require the ignition switch to be turned to the second (or
 accessories  ) position for programming and/or opera-
tion of HomeLink. It is also recommended that a new
battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the
device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker
training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency
signal.
1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons, and
release only when the indicator light begins to flash (after
20 seconds). Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30
seconds and do not repeat step one to program a second
and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two
HomeLink buttons. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1-3
inches (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink buttons while
keeping the indicator light in view. HomeLink ButtonsUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169
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WARNING!In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also
be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are
properly secured too.
Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any
object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
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 or open any window.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED
To the left of the instrument panel cup holder are two 12
volt power outlets. The upper outlet is controlled by the
ignition switch and the lower outlet is connected directly
to the battery. The upper outlet will also operate a
conventional cigar lighter unit (if equipped with an
optional Smoker ’ s Package).UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175
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A third outlet is located on the driver ’ s side, just to the
rear of the sliding door and is also controlled by the
ignition switch. The lower and rear outlets will not
accommodate a conventional cigar lighter unit. The outlets include tethered caps labeled with a key or
battery symbol indicating the power source. The lower
instrument panel outlet is powered directly from the
battery, items plugged into this outlet may discharge the
battery and/or prevent engine starting.
The lower outlet is protected by an automatic reset circuit
breaker. The automatic circuit breaker restores power
when the overload is removed. The circuit breaker also
supplies power to the outlet in the removable floor
console, when in the front position. Refer to section 3
“ Removable Floor Console ” in this manual.
NOTE: If desired, all of the power outlets can be
converted by your authorized dealer to provide power
with the ignition switch in the OFF position.Rear Power Outlet176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
CAUTION!• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from
the vehicle ’ s battery, even when not in use (i.e. cellular
phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the
vehicle ’ s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade
battery life and/or prevent engine starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers, vacuum
cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the battery even more
quickly. Only use these intermittently and with greater
caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or long
periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories
still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient
length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the
vehicle ’ s battery.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not
hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the
plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage. CONVENIENCE TRAY DRAWER AND CUP
HOLDERS
Instrument Panel Cup Holders
The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull out
drawer just below the climate controls.
Front CupholdersUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177
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NOTE: When the console is located between the front
seats the outlet is protected by an automatic circuit
breaker and is powered directly from the battery, items
plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery
and/or prevent engine starting. To remove the console use the following procedure:
1. Open the rear lid and remove the storage tray.
2. Pull up on the release handle located inside the floor
console to disengage the floor console, reinstall the
storage tray and close the rear lid.
Removable Floor Console
Release Handle186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

2. Plug in the power cord for the cellular phone into the
outlet located in the bottom of the forward console bin
and reinstall the cell phone holder.
3. Place the cell phone into the holder.
CAUTION!• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle ’ s battery, even when not
in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle ’ s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle ’ s battery.188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

▫ CD Player Operation ...................254
▫ CD Changer Control Capability —
If Equipped .........................256

Sales Code RB1 — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
DVD/GPS Navigation System ..............257

Remote Control Operating Instructions .......258
▫ Headphone Transmitter Button (1) .........259
▫ Arrow Buttons (2, 3, 15, 16) ..............259
▫ Rtn Button (4) ........................260
▫ Setup Button (5) ......................260
▫ Pause/Play Button (6) ..................260
▫ Mute Button (7) ......................260
▫ Disp Button (8) .......................260
▫ Mode Button (9) ......................260 ▫ Prog Up/Down Buttons (10, 11) ...........261
▫ Slow Button (12) ......................261
▫ Stop Button (13) ......................261
▫ Menu Button (14) .....................261
▫ Next/Prev Buttons (2, 15) ...............261
▫ FF/RW Buttons (3, 16) ..................261
▫ Enter Button (17) .....................261
▫ Light Button (18) ......................262
▫ Remote Control Battery Service ...........262
▫ Operating Instructions — Video Screen ......262
▫ Operating Instructions — Headphones ......264
▫ Operating Instructions — MP3 Player,
Portable Walkman .....................266198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Light Button (18)
Pressing this button illuminates the buttons on the re-
mote control.
Remote Control Battery Service
• To replace the batteries for the remote control slide the
cover rearward.
The replacement batteries for the remote control are two
AAA batteries.
Operating Instructions — Video Screen
Push up on the release button to lower the video screen.
1. Screen Width Button
Changes the width of the screen picture. Lowering Video Screen262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Headphone Battery Service
• Press the button at the bottom of each headphone
earpiece and lift the cover upward.
• Replace the battery in each earpiece and reinstall the
cover. The headphones require two AAA batteries. General Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
If you do not hear sound coming from the headphones,
check for the following conditions:
1. Rear Seat Audio/Video System and headphones are
on. Press the headphone transmitter button (1) on the
remote control and the power button on the headphones.
An indicator light will illuminate on the headphone
earpiece to indicate the headphones are ON.
2. Weak batteries in the headphones.
3. Direct sunlight or objects blocking the line of sight
between the headphone transmitter on the video screen
and the headphones.Headphone Battery Service UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265
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Extremely Cold Weather (below
29 ° Cor
20 ° F). To
insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your dealer) is recommended.
WARNING!Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a
booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This
type of start can be dangerous if done improperly.
See section 6 of this manual for the proper jump
starting procedures and follow them carefully. WARNING!Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
If Engine Fails to Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“ NORMAL STARTING ” , “ COLD WEATHER ” or “ HIGH
ALTITUDE ” procedures, it may be flooded. Push the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there
while cranking the engine. This should clear any excess
fuel in case the engine is flooded. STARTING AND OPERATING 305
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