DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2014 5.G User Guide

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............13
▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .............13
▫ KeyFob.............................14
▫ Removing Key Fob From Ignition ..........15
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................16
 SENTRY KEY® .........................16
▫ Replacement Keys .....................17
▫ Customer Key Programming ..............18
▫ General Information ....................18

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .18
▫ Rearming Of The System .................18
▫ To Arm The System .....................19
▫ To Disarm The System ...................19
▫ Tamper Alert .........................20
▫ Security System Manual Override ...........20
 ILLUMINATED ENTRY ...................20
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...........21
▫ Using The RKE Transmitter ...............22
▫ Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate ..........23
▫ Remote Key Unlock On First Press ..........23
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▫Remote Lock Doors And Liftgate ...........24
▫ Sound Horn With Remote Lock ............24
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................25
▫ Power Open/Close Power Liftgate — If
Equipped ............................26
▫ Power Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — If
Equipped ............................26
▫ Power Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door —
If Equipped ..........................27
▫ Turn Off Flash Lights With RKE Lock — If
Equipped ............................27
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........28
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........28
▫ General Information ....................30 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .31
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How To Use Remote Start ................31
▫ Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped .....32
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ...............33
▫ To Enter The Vehicle After Remote Start ......33
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle..............................34
▫ Cancel Remote Start ....................34
▫ To Turn Off The Engine While In Remote Start
Mode...............................35
▫ When To Reset Remote Start ..............35
 DOOR LOCKS .........................35
▫ Manual Door Locks .....................35
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▫Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........37
 WINDOWS ...........................40
▫ Power Vent Windows — If Equipped ........40
▫ Power Windows .......................40
 SLIDING SIDE DOOR ....................45
▫ Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped ......46
▫ Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock ......50
 LIFTGATE ............................53
▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped .............54
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................57
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................60
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ......66▫
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If
Equipped ............................68
▫ Energy Management Feature ..............69
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ..................69
▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . .70
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert®) ..........................74
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...........75
▫ Seat Belt Extender .....................75
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags ............................76
▫ Air Bag System Components ..............78
▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features ...........78
▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ....83
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▫Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............91
▫ Child Restraints .......................92
 COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY
INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED . . .117
▫ Restraining Infants And Small Children In
Commercial Cargo Vehicles ...............118
▫ Tether Installation For Commercial Cargo
Vehicles ............................118
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .119 
SAFETY TIPS .........................119
▫ Transporting Passengers .................119
▫ Exhaust Gas .........................120
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle.............................121
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
TheVehicle .........................123
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with
integral ignition switch. You can insert the Key Fob into
the ignition switch with either side up.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similarly to
an ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three
with detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent
positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START
position is a spring-loaded momentary contact position.
When released from the START position, the switch
automatically returns to the ON/RUN position.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
1 — OFF
2 — ACCESSORY
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START
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Key Fob
The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the
square end of the Key Fob into the ignition switch located
on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi-
tion. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the
rear of the Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter
go dead. The emergency key is also for locking the lower
glove compartment. You can keep the emergency key
with you when valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and
then pull the key out with your other hand.NOTE:
You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinder with either side up.
Emergency Key Removal
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Removing Key Fob From Ignition
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the
OFF position and then remove the Key Fob.
NOTE:Power window switches will also remain active
for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been
turned to OFF, depending upon the accessory delay
setting. Opening the front door will cancel this feature.
WARNING!
• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and push
ignition button to place ignition in OFF position.
When leaving the vehicle, always lock your ve-
hicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
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Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the
ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC,
a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key.
NOTE:The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when
the Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition
position.
SENTRY KEY®
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses Key Fob with factory-mated Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition
Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.
Therefore, only Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The
system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an
invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine.
After turning the ignition switch to the ON/RUN posi-
tion, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three
seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the
bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the
electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after
the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid
Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will
result in the engine being shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10
seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electron-
ics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon
as possible by an authorized dealer.
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CAUTION!
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not compat-
ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.
Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting
problems and loss of security protection.
All of the Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Keys
NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the
vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be reprogrammed to any other vehicle.
CAUTION!
Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is
required for authorized dealer replacement of Key Fobs.
Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho-
rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a
blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob
is one that has never been programmed.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer sys-
tem serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to the
authorized dealer.
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Customer Key Programming
Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.
General Information
The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau-
thorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the
interior switches for door locks, power sliding doors and
power liftgate are disabled. The Vehicle Security Alarm
provides both audible and visible signals, for the first
three minutes, the headlights will turn on, the park lamps
and/or turn signals will flash and Vehicle Security Light
will flash repeatedly and the horn will sound. For an
additional 15 minutes, only the headlights, park lamps
and/or turn signals and Vehicle Security Light will flash.
Rearming Of The System
The Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself after the 15
additional minutes of headlights and Vehicle Security
Light flashing, if the Vehicle Security Alarm has not been
disabled. If the condition which initiated the alarm is still
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