keyless DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2010 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.
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
The Memory Buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel
can be programmed to recall the driver’s seat, driver’s
outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals,
and radio station preset settings. Your Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitters can also be programmed to
recall the same positions when the UNLOCK button is
pressed.Your vehicle may have been delivered with two RKE
transmitters. Only one RKE transmitter can be linked to
each of the memory positions.
Driver Memory Switch
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149

LIGHTS
All of the lights, except the Hazard Warning lights,
headlight high beams and flash-to-pass, are controlled by
switches to the left of the steering column on the instru-
ment panel.
Interior Lighting
Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is
opened, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
activated, or when the dimmer control is moved to the
extreme top.
The interior lights will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 10 minutes for the first activation and 90 seconds
every activation thereafter until the engine is started, if
one of the following occur:
•A door, sliding door or the liftgate is left open
•Any overhead reading light is left on
NOTE: The key must be out of the ignition switch or the
ignition switch must be in the OFF position for this
feature to operate.
Headlight Switch With Halo Control
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Courtesy/Interior Lighting
At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights
(standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on
when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened.
If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK
button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
The courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press
in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the
vehicle. Press a second time to turn each light off. You
may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing the
outside ring, which is identified with four directional
arrows (LED lamps only).
The area around the instrument panel cupholders is also
illuminated from a light in the overhead console (pre-
mium console only). This light is turned on when the
headlight switch is on, and will adjust in brightness when
the dimmer control is rotated up or down.
Sunglass Storage (non-sunroof only)
At the rear of the front overhead console, a compartment
is provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.
From the closed position, press the door over-travel latch
to open the compartment. The door will slowly rotate to
the full open position. From this position, the door can be
fully closed or, by rotating upward about 3/4 of the way
and releasing, positioned for conversation mirror use.
From theconversation mirror position, the door can
only be closed. To return to the full open position, the
door must first be closed and then opened by pressing
the over-travel latch again to release.
NOTE: The front overhead console supplied with fac-
tory sunroof, incorporates a sunroof switch.
Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped
The rear overhead storage system is available in two
versions: with or without sunroof.
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An additional LED at the front of the rear console shines
down on the front foot-well area while in courtesy mode,
for added convenience.Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped
The overhead console has two sets of courtesy lights. The
lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the
liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn on
when the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is
pressed.
The courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press
in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the
vehicle. Press the lens a second time to turn each light off.
You may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing
the outside ring, which is identified with four directional
arrows.
Overhead Compartment Features
1 — DVD15 — Storage
2 — Rear HVAC 6 — DVD1
3 — Interior Lights 7 — Interior Lights
4 — Storage 8 — Halo Lighting
1If equipped, otherwise storage.
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Use the Step button to display one of the following
choices.
Language
When in this display you may select one of five lan-
guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press
the RESET button while in this display to select English,
Spanish (Español), French (Français), Italian (Italiano),
German (Deutsch), and Dutch (Nederlands). Then, as
you continue, the information will display in the selected
language.
Auto Door Locks
When ON is selected, all doors will lock automatically
when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h).
To make your selection, press and release the RESET
button until ON or OFF appears.
Auto UNLK On Exit
When ON is selected, all doors will unlock when the
vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or
NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. To
make your selection, press and release the RESET button
until ON or OFF appears.
RKE Unlock
WhenDriver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s
door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When Driver
Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button twice, to unlock the passen-
ger’s doors. When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all of
the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection,
press and release the RESET button until “Driver Door
1st Press” or “All Doors 1st Press” appears.4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253

FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
M18 — 15 Amp BlueRight Tail/Park/
Run Lamp
M19 — 25 Amp NaturalAutomatic Shut-
down #1 and #2
M20 — 15 Amp BlueInstrument Cluster
Interior Light,
Switch Bank, Steer-
ing Column Mod-
ule, Switch Steering
Wheel
M21 — 20 Amp YellowAutomatic
Shutdown #3
M22 — 10 Amp RedRight Horn
(HI/LOW)
M23 — 10 Amp RedLeft Horn
(HI/LOW)FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
M24 — 25 Amp NaturalRear Wiper
M25 — 20 Amp YellowFuel Pump, Diesel
Lift Pump – Export
Only
M26 — 10 Amp RedPower Mirror
Switch, Driver
Window Switch
M27 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Switch,
Wireless Control
Module, Keyless
Entry Module,
Steering Column
Lock
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Automatic Transaxle...................... 324
Adding Fluid ......................... 458
Fluid Level Check ..................... 458
Interlock System ....................... 325
Selection Of Lubricant ................456,479
Shifting ............................. 326
Special Additives ...................... 458
Automatic Transmission ................456,458
Adding Fluid ...................... 457,458
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 458
Fluid Change ......................... 458
Fluid Level Check ..................... 457
Fluid Type ........................ 456,479
Battery ............................... 443
Jump Starting ......................... 421
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 26
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 160
Belts, Seat ............................. 101 Blind Spot Monitoring
.................... 114
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 447
B-Pillar Location ........................ 351
Brake Assist System ...................... 342
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 341
Brake Fluid ............................ 479
Brake, Parking .......................... 336
Brake System ........................... 454
Fluid Check .......................... 454
Warning Light ........................ 229
Brakes ............................... 454
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 325
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 99
Bulb Replacement ....................... 474
Bulbs, Light ......................... 104,473
Calibration, Compass .................. 244,250
Camera, Rear ........................... 181
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 477
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INDEX 511

Ignition............................... 13
Key ............................... 12,13
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 13
Illuminated Entry ........................ 18
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint ........................ 87,88
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 244
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 110
Instrument Cluster .................... 224,227
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 223
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 462
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 464
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 465
Interior Appearance Care .................. 462
Interior Lights ....................... 155,156
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 408
Jack Operation .......................... 407 Jump Starting
.......................... 421
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 19
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change Assist ...................... 161
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 54
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ....... 92
Latches ............................... 104
Hood .............................. 153
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 372
Leaks, Fluid ........................... 104
Life of Tires ............................ 361
Liftgate ................................ 48
518 INDEX

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 295
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Removable Floor Console .................. 212
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 436
Replacement Tires ....................... 361
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 504
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .........233,240,247
Restraint, Head ......................... 129
Restraints, Child ....................... 86,91
Restraints, Infant ......................... 87
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 425
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 215
Rotation, Tires .......................... 363
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ 101
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 104
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 504 Safety, Exhaust Gas
.................... 51,100
Safety Information, Tire ................... 345
Safety Tips ............................ 100
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 289
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........ 288,293
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 482
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 464
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 65,66
Seat Belts ........................... 52,101
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 59
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 59
And Pregnant Women ................... 67
Child Restraint ....................... 86,89
Extender ............................. 67
Front Seat ............................ 54
Inspection ........................... 101
Pretensioners .......................... 61
Rear Seat ............................. 54
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INDEX 523

Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 186
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 19
Transporting Pets ........................ 95
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 360
Trip Computer .......................... 241
Trip Odometer .......................... 231
Turn Signals ................... 160,228,474,475
UCI Connector ......................... 283
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 122
Umbrella Holder ........................ 204
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 507
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 283
Universal Transmitter ..................... 186
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 372
Upholstery Care ........................ 462 Vanity Mirrors
.......................... 114
Variance, Compass .................... 243,251
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 383
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 352,383,385
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 315,472
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System) .................. 293
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 123
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 406
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 227
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 504
Washer, Adding Fluid ..................... 448
Washing Vehicle ......................... 460
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INDEX 527