buttons DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2006 Owners Manual

Auto Unlock On Exit — If Equipped
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with
power door locks if:
1. The Auto Door Locks feature is enabled and the Auto
Unlock On Exit feature is enabled,
2. the transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed
returned to 0 mph (0 km/h),
3. the transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK,
4. any door is opened (excluding liftgate) and
5. the vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h).
The Auto Unlock On Exit feature can be enabled or
disabled by performing the procedure in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Program-
mable Features section on vehicles so equipped. (See
page 164 for more information.)
NOTE: Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock
features in accordance with local laws. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate, and activate the panic alarm, optional power
liftgate, left power sliding door, and right power sliding
door from distances up to about 23 feet (7 meters) using
a hand held radio transmitter. The transmitter need not
be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE: If the key is in the ignition switch, then all
buttons on that transmitter will be disabled. The buttons
on the remaining transmitters will work. If the vehicle is
shifted out of PARK, all the transmitter buttons are
disabled for all keys.
Two (2) transmitters may be supplied with the vehicle.
Vehicles built without the powered options will be
equipped from the factory with three button transmitters
and those built with power options will be equipped
with six button transmitters.20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

To unlock the doors and liftgate:
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter
once to unlock the driver ’ s door side of the vehicle, or
twice to unlock all doors and liftgate. The illuminated
entry system also turns on.
The Remote Unlock Driver ’ s Door 1st feature can be
enabled or disabled by performing the following proce-
dure:
1. Press the UNLOCK button for 5 to 10 seconds.
2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed, (after 5 sec-
onds) press the LOCK button. Release both buttons.
The “ Remote Unlock Driver ’ s Door 1st ” feature can be
reactivated by repeating the above mentioned procedure
or by performing the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable
Features section on vehicles so equipped. (See page 164
for more information.) To lock the doors and liftgate:
Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to
lock all doors and liftgate. The horn will chirp once to
acknowledge the signal.
If desired, the “ Sound Horn On Lock ” feature can be
turned on and off by performing the following proce-
dure:
1. Press the LOCK button for 5 to 10 seconds.
2. While the LOCK button is pressed (after 5 seconds),
press the PANIC button. Release both buttons.
The “ Sound Horn On Lock ” feature can be reactivated by
repeating this procedure or by performing the procedure
in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),
Customer Programmable Features section on vehicles so
equipped. (See page 164 for more information.)22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

To Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — If
Equipped
Press the LEFT button twice within five seconds to
open/close the left power sliding door. If the button is
pushed while the door is being power closed, the door
will reverse to the full open position.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a left power sliding
door and the door is closed and locked, pressing the
button twice will result in the left side doors becoming
unlocked.
To Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door — If
Equipped
Press the RIGHT button twice within five seconds to
open/close the right power sliding door. If the button is
pushed while the door is being power closed, the door
will reverse to the full open position. If the vehicle is not equipped with a right power sliding
door and the door is closed and locked, pressing the
button twice will result in the right side doors becoming
unlocked.
To Turn Off “ Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock ”— If
Equipped
If desired, the “ Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock ” feature
can be turned on and off by performing the following
procedure:
1. Press the LOCK button for 5 to 10 seconds.
2. While the LOCK button is pressed, (after 5 seconds)
press the UNLOCK button. Release both buttons.
The “ Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock ” feature can be
reactivated by repeating this procedure or by performing
the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a thin
coin to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make
sure not to damage the rubber gasket during removal. 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
3. To reassemble the transmitter case snap two halves
together. Make sure there is an even “ gap ” between the
two halves. Test transmitter operation.
VEHICLE THEFT ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition
switch for unauthorized entry or operation. When the
alarm is activated, the system provides both audible and
visual signals. The horn will pulse, headlights/park
lights will flash, the Vehicle Theft Alarm/Immobilizer
light, located in the instrument cluster, will flash, and the
vehicle will not start. If the alarm is triggered and no
action is taken to disarm it, the system will turn off the
horn after three minutes and after 15 minutes of light
only operation the system will then rearm itself.Separating Transmitter Halves26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE: The driver ’ s side sliding door cannot be opened
while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only
when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the
fuel door.
Sliding Door Open Flash
When the sliding door(s) are opened, the left and right
exterior hazard lights will flash for 12 seconds to alert
other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be
entering or exiting the vehicle.
The Sliding Door Open Flash can be enabled or disabled
by performing the following procedure:
1. Place the key in the ignition switch.
2. Cycle the ignition switch ON/OFF four times ending
in the OFF position. (do not start the engine)
3. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, press the hazard
switch. 4. A single chime will sound to signify that you have
successfully completed the programming.
You can turn the feature back on by repeating the above
mentioned procedure or by performing the procedure in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Cus-
tomer Programmable Features section on vehicles so
equipped.
Power Sliding Door — If Equipped
NOTE: The power sliding door must be unlocked before
the switches located on the trim panel, just in front of the
power sliding door will operate.
The power sliding door may be opened manually or by
using the buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Press the buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter
twice within five seconds, to open a power sliding door.
Once the door is fully open, pressing the button twice
within five seconds a second time will close the door.30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

• The power liftgate must be in the full open or close
positions for any of the buttons to operate. If the
liftgate is not in the full open or close positions it must
be opened or closed manually.
• If the liftgate release button is activated while the
power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the
full open position.
• The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the
vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph
(0 km/h).
• The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures
below
12 ° F(
24 ° C) or temperatures above 143 ° F
(62 ° C). Be sure to remove any build-up of snow or ice
from the liftgate before pressing any of the power
liftgate buttons. • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions
within the same cycle, the system will automatically
stop and must be opened or closed manually.
WARNING!• Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison-
ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the liftgate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
• 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37
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▫ Compass/Temperature Display ...........159
▫ Mini-Trip Computer ...................162
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .........................163
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
If Equipped .........................164

Garage Door Opener — If Equipped .........167
▫ Programming Homelink ................169
▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 171
▫ Using Homelink ......................172
▫ Erasing Homelink Buttons ...............172
▫ Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button . . . 172
▫ Security ............................173

Power Sunroof — If Equipped .............173 ▫ Express Open Feature ..................174
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................175
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................175

Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped .......175
▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off .......177

Convenience Tray Drawer And Cup Holders . . . 177
▫ Instrument Panel Cup Holders ............177
▫ Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker ’ s
Package Kit .........................178
▫ Rear Cupholders ......................179

Storage ..............................180
▫ Front Seat Storage Bin — If Equipped .......180
▫ Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped . 18188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

HANDS – FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect ™ ) —
IF EQUIPPED
UConnect ™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle
communications system. UConnect ™ allows you to dial
a phone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g.,  Call ”  “ Mike ”  ” Work  or  Dial ”
 “ 248-555-1212  ). Your cellular phone ’ s audio is trans-
mitted through your vehicle ’ s audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnect ™ system.
NOTE: The UConnect ™ system use requires a cellular
phone equipped with the Bluetooth  Hands-Free Profile, 
version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect
for supported phones.
UConnect ™ allows you to transfer calls between the
system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your
vehicle, and enables you to mute the system ’ s micro-
phone for private conversation. The UConnect ™ phonebook enables you to store up to 32
names and four numbers per name. Each language has a
separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that
language. This system is driven through your Blue-
tooth ™ Hands-Free profile cellular phone. UConnect ™
features Bluetooth ™ technology - the global standard
that enables different electronic devices to connect to
each other without wires or a docking station, so UCon-
nect works no matter where you stow your cellular
phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as
your phone is turned on and has been paired to the
vehicle ’ s UConnect ™ system. The UConnect ™ system
allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to system.
Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used
with the system at a time. The system is available in
English, Spanish, or French languages (as equipped).
The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the
system and the control buttons that will enable you to
access the system.94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

To put into a Calibration Mode: Turn on the ignition
switch and set the display to Comp/Temp. Press the
RESET button on vehicles equipped with a Compass/
Mini Trip Computer for at least 10 seconds until the
“ CAL ” symbol appears. On vehicles equipped with
Compass/Temp press and hold the C/T and US/M
buttons for 10 seconds. Release the RESET button and
complete three 360 ° turns in an area free from large metal
objects. The “ CAL ” symbol will turn off and the compass
will function normally.
CAUTION!Do not place any external magnets, such as magnetic
roof mount antennas, in the vicinity of the compass.
Do not use magnetic tools when servicing the over-
head console. Compass Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic
North and Geographic North. In some areas of the
country, the difference between magnetic and geographic
North is great enough to cause the compass to give false
readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set.
NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from
the overhead console.160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

To set the variance: Turn the ignition switch ON and set
the display to Comp/Temp. On vehicles equipped with a
Compass/Mini Trip Computer press the RESET button
for approximately 5 seconds. On vehicles equipped with
Compass/Temp press and hold the C/T and US/M
buttons for 5 seconds. The “ VA R ” symbol will light and
the last variance zone number will be displayed. Press
the STEP button on vehicles equipped with a Compass/
Mini Trip Computer or the US/M button on vehicles
equipped with Compass/Temp to select the proper vari-
ance zone as shown in the map. Press the RESET button
on vehicles equipped with a Compass/Mini Trip Com-
puter or the C/T button on vehicles equipped with
Compass/Temp to set the new variance zone and resume
normal operation. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161
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