ECO mode DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2008 5.G User Guide

WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death, NEVER operate the
vehicle with occupants in the third row seat while in
the tailgate mode.
Easy Access Seating
The second row Stow 'n Go seats can be tilted forward for
easy access to the third row seat or rear cargo area.
To tilt the seat, pull forward on the release strap located
on the front of the seat between the seatback and seat
cushion and tilt the seat fully forward.
To return the seat to its upright position, push rearward
on the seatback until it latches. Always ensure that it is
fully latched.
WARNING!
In the event of a collision you could be injured if the
seat is not fully latched.
Tilting Second Row Stow 'n Go Seat
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Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE
Transmitter To Memory
NOTE:Each time the SET(S) button and a numbered
button (1 or 2) are pressed, you erase the memory settings
for that button and store a new one.
1. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to
the ON position.
2. Press the driver door Memory Buttons number 1 if
you are setting the memory for driver 1, or button
number 2 if you are setting the memory for driver 2. The
system will recall any stored settings. Wait for the system
to complete the memory recall before continuing to step
3.
3. Adjust the driver's seat, recliner, and driver's side-
view mirror to the desired positions.
4. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired
positions.5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up
to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set).
6. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and
remove the key.
7. Press and release the SET(S) button located on the
driver's door. A chime will sound signaling that you are
in the memory set mode.
8. Within five seconds, press and release Memory Button
1 or 2 on the driver's door. A chime will sound signaling
to you that the driver memory has been set. The next step
must be performed within five seconds if you desire to
also use a Remote Keyless Entry transmitter to recall
memory positions.
9. Press and release the LOCK button on one of the
transmitters. A chime will sound signaling to you that the
transmitter has been successfully linked to memory.
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2. Press and release Memory Button 1. The system will
recall any memory settings stored in position 1. Wait for
the system to complete the memory recall before continu-
ing to step 3.
3. Press and release the memory SET(S) button located
on the driver's door. A chime will sound signaling that
you are in the memory set mode.
4. Within five seconds, press and release Memory Button
1 on the driver's door. A chime will sound signaling to
you that the driver memory has been set.
5. Within five seconds, press and release the UNLOCK
button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. A chime
will sound signaling to you that the transmitter link has
been successfully disabled.
To disable another transmitter linked to either Memory
Position, repeat steps 1 to 5 for each transmitter.NOTE:Once programmed, all transmitters linked to
memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time.
Refer to the Remote Linked to Memory9Customer Pro-
grammable Features9in the Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC) for more information.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument
panel, below the steering column.
2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look inside the
center of the hood opening. Locate, then push the safety
catch lever to the right while raising the hood at the same
time.
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Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control to the first
detent. This feature brightens the
odometer, radio and overhead dis-
plays when the park lights or head-
lights are on.
Dimmer Control
With the park lights or headlights on,
rotating the dimmer control for the
interior lights on the instrument panel
upward will increase the brightness of
the instrument panel lights.
HALO Lights Ð If Equipped
Halo Lights are strategically-placed, soft lighting that
helps to illuminate specific areas to aid the occupants in
locating specific features while driving at night.
To activate the Halo lights, push in on the Halo
switch located below the dimmer control.
Pressing the switch in a second time, will turn
the Halo lights off.
Exterior Lights
Parking Lights
Turn the headlight switch knob to the first detent
to turn the park lights on. This also turns on all
instrument panel lighting.
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NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come on in the Automatic mode.
Headlights On with Wipers Ð If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights it
also has this customer programmable feature. When yourheadlights are in the automatic mode, and the engine is
running, the headlights will automatically turn on when
the wiper system is on.
Headlight Delay Ð If Equipped
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination
for up to 90 seconds after exiting your vehicle.
To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch
while the headlights are still on. Then turn off the
headlights within 45 seconds. The 90 second delay inter-
val begins when headlight switch is turned off. If the
headlights or park lights are turned back on or the
ignition switch is turned on, the delay will be cancelled.
The driver can choose, when exiting the vehicle, to have
the headlights remain on for 30, 60, or 90 seconds, or not
remain on. To change the timer setting see your autho-
rized Dealer.
Automatic Headlights
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Rear Overhead Consoles Ð If Equipped
The rear overhead storage system is available in two
versions: with or without sunroof.
An additional LED at the front of the rear console shines
down on the second row footwell area while in courtesy
mode, for added convenience.
Overhead Compartment Features
1 Ð DVD15 Ð Storage
2 Ð Rear HVAC 6 Ð DVD1
3 Ð Interior Lights 7 Ð Interior Lights
4 Ð Storage 8 Ð Halo Lighting
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mSales Code REQ Ð AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6±Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack)..................252
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......252
NOperation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)....260
NNotes On Playing MP3/WMA Files........262
NList Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play)..........265
NInfo Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play)..........265
mSales Code RES Ð AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)................268
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......268NOperation Instructions - CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play..................274
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............276
NList Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......279
NInfo Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......279
mSales Code REN Ð Multimedia System Ð
If Equipped...........................280
NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio
(If Equipped)........................281
NOperating Instructions Ð Voice Recognition
System (VR) (If Equipped)...............281
NOperating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnectt) (If Equipped) . . . 281
NClock Setting Procedure.................281
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²Compass display
²Outside temperature display
²Trip computer functions
²Audio Modes display
EVIC Menu / Step Control Button as it
appears on the left side of the steering
column.
Press and release the MENU button and the
mode displayed will change between
Compass/Temperature, Trip, System Status,
and Personal Settings.Press the STEP button to scroll through sub
menus (i.e. Trip Functions, Avg. Fuel Economy,
DTE, Elapsed Time, and Units.
Steering Wheel EVIC Compass/Temp
Control Button as it appears on the
right side of the steering column
Press and release the C/T button to for instant
access to the Compass/Temperature Screens.
Press this button to RESET Trip Functions and
Change Personal Settings.
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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 Menu button. To reset the oil change indicator
system (after performing the scheduled maintenance)
refer to the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not
start the engine).
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 vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.TRIP FUNCTIONS
Press and release the MENU button until one of the
following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC:
Press the STEP button to scroll through all the Trip
Computer functions.
The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa-
tion:
Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read
ªRESETº or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the
history information will be erased, and the averaging will
continue from the last fuel average reading before the
reset.
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FM Reception
Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia-
tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations
can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear,
which is the major feature of FM radio.
NOTE:The radio, steering wheel radio controls (if
equipped), and six-disc CD/DVD changer (if equipped)
will remain active for up to 90 seconds after the ignition
switch has been turned OFF, depending upon the EVIC,
Accessory Delay setting. Opening a vehicle front door
will cancel this feature.
Electrical Disturbances
Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during
transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,
and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They
interfere very little with the frequency variations that
carry the FM signal.
SALES CODE REQ Ð AM/FM STEREO RADIO
AND 6±DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX
JACK)
NOTE:The radio sales code is located on the lower right
side of your radio faceplate.
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
NOTE:The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
Push the On/Volume control knob to turn on the radio.
Press the control knob a second time to turn off the radio.
Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the
On/Volume control knob to the right increases the vol-
ume and to the left decreases it.
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