DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2008 5.G Owners Manual

Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen.
Continue pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the
top of the window.
Once the screen is completely to the top of the window,
extend the top bar of the sun screen over the two hooks
attached to the top of the window.To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upwards to
disengage the hooks and feed the screen back into the
base sill.
Sun Screen Attaching To Retainer Clips
Sun Screen Extended
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CUP HOLDERS AND CONVENIENCE TRAY
DRAWER
There are nine cup holders in the interior. Two cup
holders in the center front instrument panel, four in the
floor consoles and three more are located in the third row
quarter trim panel.
All liners are removable for cleaning. Pull the flexible
liner from the cup holder drawer or tray; starting at one
edge to ease removal. Refer to ªCleaning The Instrument
Panel Cup Holdersº in Section 7.
Instrument Panel Cup Holders
The instrument panel cup holders are located in a pull
out drawer just above the lower storage bin.Pull the drawer out firmly until it stops, and place the
container to be held in either one of the cup holder wells.
The cup holders are designed to accommodate a wide
variety of container types and sizes. Press down on the
container to engage the cup holder retention fingers.Front Cup Holders
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Interior Bottle Holders
There are four bottle holders located in the interior. One
bottle holder is molded into each front interior door trim
panels, and one bottle holder is molded into each side
sliding interior door trim panel. Each holder accommo-
dates up to 20 oz. (.6 L) size plastic bottles.
Two outboard mesh pockets on intermediate seating. The
mesh pockets are flexible enough to hold juice boxes,
toys, games or MP3 players, etc.
Smokers Package Kit Ð If Equipped
With the optional authorized dealer-installed Smokers
Package Kit, a removable ash receiver is inserted into one
of the two cup holders in the center front instrument
panel. To install the ash receiver, align the receiver so the
thumb grip on the lid is facing rearward. Press the ash
receiver into either of the cup wells to secure. Pull
upward on the ash receiver to remove for cleaning
and/or storage.The left rear trim panel cup holder is designed to
accommodate a second ash receiver if desired.
CONSOLE FEATURES
There are two consoles available: Basic and Premium.
Basic Console
Basic Console features consist of the following:
²The basic console profile allows vehicle occupants to
easily pass through the first row to the second.
²Four cup holders can accept extra large size beverage
cups or 20 oz (.6 L) plastic bottles. The cup holders are
dishwasher safe for cleaning. To remove, pull the
flexible liner from the cup holder drawer or tray;
starting at one edge. Refer to ªCleaning The Instru-
ment Panel Cup Holdersº in Section 7 for more
detailed information.
²A Top Storage Tray.
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²The cup holder/tray top is removable to access a large
storage bin.
²The Basic Console is removable from the vehicle for
additional floor space by removing the cap at the
console base.
To Remove The Basic Floor Console
²
Remove the front anchor cup plug and clip.
Basic Console Features
1 - Console Anchor 3 - Front Cup holders
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²Slide the console base forward while lifting slightly to
clear the rear load floor hook.
²Remove the console.
To Reinstall The Basic Floor Console
²
Position the console at a slight angle (front slightly
higher than the rear.
²Slide the console rearward into the floor bracket/
hook.
²Align the console until the front anchor cup plug hole
is centered on the winch hole.
²Reinstall the clip first and then while pushing down-
ward on the console with slight pressure, reinstall the
cover plug.
²Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly latched.
WARNING!
In an accident, serious injury could result if the
removable floor console is not properly installed.
Always be sure the removable floor console is fully
latched.
Premium Console ± If Equipped
The three-compartment console with sliding storage bin,
sliding upper tray with storage and large console storage
bin offers multiple configurations.
²Four cup holders can accept large cups or mugs with
handles or 20 oz (.6 L) plastic bottles. The cup holders
are dishwasher safe for cleaning. To remove, pull the
flexible liner from the cup holder drawer or tray;
starting at one edge. Refer to ªCleaning The Instru-
ment Panel Cup Holdersº in Section 7 for more
detailed information.
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²Top Tray Storage
²Upper Storage Bin can hold nine regular or 18 thin
CD's or other items
²Large Console Center Storage will store headphones
for the available rear DVD entertainment system or
other items
²12±Volt DC Power Outlet provides continuous power
inside the console for cell phones or other electronics.
²Rear Occupant Accessible
²Multiple Adjustments
²Removable from vehicle for additional floor space.
Premium Console Features
1 - Top Release 3 - Console Release
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The top and center console sections slide forward and
rearward to provide added user comfort. Four cup hold-
ers, each of which can accommodate large sized beverage
containers. A one-piece cup holder insert for both cavities
can easily be removed for cleaning. The cup holders will
also accommodate large size cups and 20 oz (.6 L) bottles.
Position 1 shows the console closed with four cup
holders and a convenient storage tray.
Console Position 1
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Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large
storage area below.
Dual Storage Bins
Position 3 shows the top portion of the console in a
rearward position. This is accomplished by lifting the
upper most latch at the front of the console. This provideseasy access to the storage area below and provides two of
the four cup holders for the second row passengers.
Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost
position. Again, lifting second latch handle at the front of
the console, allows complete access to a lower storage bin
and provides additional cup holders for rear passengers.
Console Position 2Console Position 3
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To Remove The Premium Floor Console
²
Pull up on the bottom release handle in the front of the
console
²Lift the rear of the console up several inches
²Pull rearward to disengage from floor and remove
console
To reinstall the console:
²Position the console at a slight angle (rear slightly
higher than the front
²Slide the console forward into the floor bracket
²Rotate the rear of the console down until it is resting
on the floor bracket
²Push down on the rear of the console until it is seated
in the rear floor bracket
²Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly latched
Console Position 4
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WARNING!
In an accident, serious injury could result if the
removable floor console is not properly installed.
Always be sure the removable floor console is fully
latched.
STORAGE
Glove Compartments
There are both upper and lower glove compartments.
Upper Glove Compartment
To open the upper compartment (4), press inward on the
release button (3). The door will spring open about one in
(2.54 cm). Manually lift the front edge of the door
upward, until fully opened, and the detent is engaged.To close the compartment door, push firmly downward
on the door's surface to release the detent and latch the
door closed.
Glove Compartment Features
1 - Lower Compartment 3 - Upper Latch
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