seats DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2007 Owner's Guide

WARNING!If not properly latched, the bench seats could be-
come loose. Personal injuries could result. After
reinstalling these seats, be sure the red indicator
button on the release handles return into the
handles.
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer
Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag
handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and
some front seats. The floor supports the partial weight of
the bagged goods.
Rear-Most Bench Seat
The seat position can be adjusted fore and aft to any of
three positions - normal (rearward), intermediate, and
full forward. In this way varying needs for legroom and
cargo space behind the seat can be accommodated. Grocery Bag Holders144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

The release lever is below the seat and is accessible from
the front and back of the seat. Rear Seat Descriptions
7 Passenger Model — 2– passenger bench or bucket seats
in the second position and 3– passenger bench seat or
50/50 bench seat in the third position. All rear seats are
removable.
Rear Bench Seating Flexibility
The 3– passenger bench seat may be adjusted to any of 3
positions on its tracks while installed in the vehicle. The
bench seat may also be moved to the second seating
position or removed from the vehicle.Release Lever Location UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145
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1. Normal Seating—
The 2nd and 3rd row seats are installed. The 3rd row
bench seat is in the full rear position on the tracks.
2. Increased Storage—
Increased storage area is provided by adjusting 3rd row
bench seat to the intermediate track position. Rear seat-
ing for 3 passengers (children) is still provided. 3. Additional Storage—
The 2nd and 3rd row seats installed. The 3rd row bench
seat is in the full forward position on the tracks and one
or both of the rear seatbacks are folded down.
4. Auxiliary Seating—
The middle quad seats are removed from the vehicle. The
3– passenger bench seat can be installed in either the
second or third row.146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Rear Quad and 50/50 Seating Flexibility
The seats may be used with either or both seatbacks
folded forward for additional storage space, or with
either or both seats removed from the vehicle. Both 50/50
seats may also be moved to the 2nd row seating position
when the middle quad seats are removed.
1. Normal Seating—
The 2nd and 3rd row seats are installed. Both seatbacks
are in the upright position. 2. Increased Storage—
Increased storage area is provided by folding either or
both seatbacks. With one seatback folded forward, rear
seating for another occupant is still provided. Either or
both seats may Fold and Tumble forward for more
storage space. For maximum storage, remove the head
restraint and place on the seat cushion, then fold the
seatback over the head restraint by lifting lever “1” and
tumble the seat forward by lifting lever “2”. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147
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NOTE:
Driving with the 2nd-row seats in the tumbled position is
not recommended when passengers occupy the 3rd row
seats. This position is intended only to increase available
cargo area without requiring removal of the seats.
Do not leave the head restraint stored between the
cushions for extended periods of time or inadvertent
damage to the seat cover or head restraint may occur.
3. Additional Storage—
The 2nd row seats are installed in the middle seating
position. Either or both of the rear seats are removed
from the vehicle. 4. Auxiliary Seating—
The 2nd row seats are removed from the vehicle. Then
the third row seats can be installed in either the rear or
middle seat position.
If the seat is not occupied, the seatback can be folded
forward to obtain additional cargo space. To fold the
seatback forward, pull the handle labeled “1” located
behind the seat on the passenger side.
The seatback will latch in the folded position. To assure
the seatback is latched in the folded position, additional
downward pressure on the seatback may be required
when folding.
The same lever is used to return the seatback to the
upright position.
NOTE: The head restraints are removable, if needed. To
remove them, press the release tab on the right side of the
base of the head restraint.148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!• Not all head restraints in this vehicle are the
same. Head restraints from one seating position
should not be removed and installed in any other
seating position. In a collision, serious injury or
death may result if the proper head restraint is
not installed on each seat.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle should
not be used as a play area by children. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
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WARNING!Speed Control can be dangerous where the system
can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could
go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use
Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED
The overhead console can contain courtesy/reading
lights, an optional universal garage door opener
(HomeLink  ), storage for sunglasses, compass/
temperature display, a mini-trip computer, optional elec-
tronic vehicle information center (EVIC), power sliding
door switches and an optional power liftgate switch. NOTE: To avoid unintentional operation of the power
sliding doors from the rear seats, press the ON /OFF
button located in the overhead console to disable the
switches for the rear seat passengers. Overhead ConsoleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167
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Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker’s
Package Kit
Located between the instrument panel cupholders is a
convenience tray that has been designed to hold miscel-
laneous small items.
NOTE: The convenience tray should never be used for
ashes without the optional ash receiver in place. Perma-
nent burn marks may result.
With the optional dealer installed Smoker’s package, a
removable ash receiver is inserted into the convenience
tray location. To install the ash receiver, slide the forward
edge into the convenience tray opening and push down
to lock it into position. For cleaning of the ash receiver, its
removal is accomplished by inserting the end of a key in
the pry slot that is molded into the rear edge of the ash
receiver and then twisting the key slightly. Rear Cupholders
There are dual stationary cupholders located in the
passenger side rear trim panel and a single stationary cup
holder on the driver side rear trim panel.
There are also dual underseat cupholders for the 2nd seat
passengers. With a bench seat in the 2nd seat position
these cupholders slide out from under the center of the
seat.
If your vehicle is equipped with quad seats in the 2nd
seat position, these cupholders are located on the out-
board side of the seat pedestal.188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:
• The quad seat cupholders will remain upright if the
seat is tilted forward. • The quad seat cupholders are designed to break away
if stepped on. To return the cupholder to its normal
position, simply push the cupholder up to snap it into
place.
• The floor mat must be in position for optimum cup-
holder operation.
There are also two cupholders and a flat tray on the seat
back of the quad seats. These can be used when the seat
back is folded forward.Quad Seat Cupholder UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189
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STORAGE
Front Seat Storage Bin — If Equipped
The storage bin is located under the front passenger’s
seat. If equipped with a lock, it can be locked with the
ignition key. Second Row Seat Storage bins — If Equipped
The Seat Storage Bins are located on the floor in front of
the second row seats, the area below the covers can be
used for storage when the second row seat is in the
upright position.
Front Seat Storage Bin Storage Bin Cover Lock Release190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE