instrument panel DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2010 5.G User Guide

CAUTION!
DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may
cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is
stopped by an obstruction in the seat's path.
Memory Seats
• The memory seat feature allows you to savetwo different driver seating positions,
driver's outside mirror, adjustable brake
and accelerator pedals, and radio station
preset settings. The memory seat buttons
are located on the driver's door panel.
• Adjust all memory profile settings, press the SET button then press 1 or 2 within five
seconds.
• To program a Key Fob to the memory position, press and release the LOCK button within 10 seconds on the Key Fob to be programmed.
• Place the ignition switch in the ON position, select Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter Yes.
• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed Key Fob.
HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
• The controls for fr ont heatedseats are
located on the center instrument panel
area.
• Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to
select Low-level heating. Press the switch a
third time to shut the heating elements Off.
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GETTING STARTED

High Beams
• Push the lever away from you to activate the high beams.
• A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on.
NOTE:For safe driving, turn off high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND HALO LIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking
Lights/Headlights
• Rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering
wheel, to the first detent for parking
lights
and to the second detent for
headlights
.
• Rotate the headlight switch to “A” for AUTO headlights.
• When set to “A” (AUTO), the system automatically turns the headlights on or off
based on ambient light levels.
SmartBeams™
• This system automatically controls the use of the headlight high beams. Refer to
Programmable Features in Getting Started for further details.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument
panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or he adlights are on. Refer to your Media
Center/Radio User Manual on the DVD for display dimming.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.
Overhead (Halo) Light
• Halo lights are strategically placed soft lighting that help illuminate specific areas while driving at night.
• Push the button to turn ON/OFF the overhead (halo) lighting.
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Activating Rear Passenger Climate Controls
• Rotate the rear blower control, located on the main climate control in the instrumentpanel, to the “RR” position. This enables the rear passenger climate controls located
in the headliner above the second row seats.
FRONT THREE ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC)
Automatic Operation
• Push the AUTO mode button to activate the ATC system.
• Select the desired temperature by rotatin g the temperature controls for the driver or
passenger.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
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Activating Rear Automatic Temperature Control
• Pressing the REAR LOCK button for the Rear ATC System from the front lower ATC panel,illuminates a LOCK symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature and air source are
controlled from the front lower ATC panel.
• Rear second row occupants can only adjust the rear ATC control when the REAR LOCK button is turned off.
• The Rear ATC System is located in the headliner, near the center of the vehicle.
PARKSENSE®REAR PARK ASSIST
• If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a warning will display in the instrument cluster and a tone, that changes speed
depending on the distance of the object from the bumper, will sound.
PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
• You can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever isput into REVERSE. The ParkView®Rear Back-Up Camera image will be displayed on the
radio display screen, located on the center stack of the instrument panel.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView®Rear
Back-Up Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for
pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstruction s, or blind spots before backing up.
You must continue to pay attention while backing up. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury or death.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

POWER INVERTER
• There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt power inverteroutlet located on the left rear trim panel
immediately behind the second row left
passenger seat. This outlet can power
cellular phones, electronics and other low
power devices requiring power up to 150
Watts.
• Press the switch located in the center of the instrument panel to turn the power to the
outlet on.
• Press the switch again to turn the power off.
• The status indicator of the AC power inverter indicates whether the inverter is producing
AC power.
NOTE: The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power
rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once
the electrical device has been removed from the outlet, the inverter should automatically
reset. If the power rating exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter may have
to be reset manually. To reset the inverter manually, unplug the device and plug it in
again. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices
prior to using the inverter.
WARNING!
To Avoid Serious Injury or Death: Do not use a three-prong adaptor. Do not insert any
objects into the receptacles. Do not touch with wet hands. Close the lid when not in
use. If this outlet is mishandled, it ma y cause an electric shock and failure.
POWER OUTLETS
• There are four 12 Volt power outlets in your vehicle.
• Two are located on the lower instrument panel, next to the open storage bin. The
upper power outlet is controlled by the ignition switch and the lower power outlet is
connected directly to the battery.
• One is located in the removable floor console and is also connected directly to the battery.
• One is located in the rear quarter panel near the liftgate. This outlet is also controlled by the ignition switch.
NOTE: Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160
Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be
replaced.
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ELECTRONICS

RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle behind another
vehicle (flat-towing with all four
wheels on the ground) is not
recommended.
NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing,
make sure all four wheels are off the
ground.
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION
INTERLOCK MANUAL
OVERRIDE
• The manual override may be used in the event that the shift lever should
fail to move from PARK with the Key
Fob in the ON/RUN position and the
brake pedal pressed.
• To operate the shift lock manual override, perform the following steps: • Remove the cover located to the
top right of the shift lever in the
instrument panel.
• The override can be activated by pressing the white-colored tab,
which can be accessed through the
hole in the instrument panel.
• While the override is pressed, the shift lever can be moved out of the
PARK position without pressing the
brake pedal. After operation, return
the cover to its original position.
• Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized dealer immediately if
the shift lock manual override has
been used.
NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the
system will trap the Key Fob in the
ignition cylinder to warn you that this
safety feature is inoperable. The engine
can be started and stopped, but the Key
Fob cannot be removed until you obtain
service.
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UTILITY

OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the hood release lever locatedon the instrument panel, below the steering
column.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety catc h lever, in the middle of the hood opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip, then lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
ADDING FUEL
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
• The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle. If the
gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the
replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.
• Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. This is an indication that
the gas cap is properly tightened. If not
properly tightened, the MIL (Malfunction
Indicator Light) may come on.
NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open.
CAUTION!
• Damage to the fuel system or emissions control sy stem could result from using an
improper gas cap. A poorly fitting cap could le t impurities into the fuel system and
may cause the MIL to turn on, due to fuel vapors escaping from the system.
• To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE