key DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2014 5.G Repair Manual

NOTE:
•To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA
hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC
tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
• Viewing a DVD on the Touchscreen radio screen is not
available in all states/provinces. If available, the ve-
hicle must be stopped and the shift lever must be in the
PARK position for vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission. In vehicles with a manual transmission the
parking brake must be engaged.
• Touching the screen on a Touchscreen radio while a
DVD is playing brings up basic remote control func-
tions for DVD play such as scene selection, Play, Pause,
FF, RW, and Stop. Pressing the X in the upper corner
will turn off the remote control screen functions.Play A DVD Using The VES™ Player — If
Equipped
1. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The VESâ„¢ player automatically selects the appropriate mode
after the disc is recognized and starts playing the
DVD.
NOTE: The VESâ„¢ player has basic DVD control func-
tion such as Menu, Play, Pause, FF, RW and Stop.
2. To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for second row passen- gers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone
switch is on Channel 1.
3. To watch a DVD on Screen 2 for third row passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is
on Channel 2.
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NOTE:
•Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown
on the left side of the screen.
• Channel/Screen 2 select mode information is shown
on the right side of the screen.
•
The VESâ„¢ will retain the last setting when turned off.
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.
2. Touch the Rear VESâ„¢ soft-key to display the Rear VESâ„¢ Controls. If a channel list is displayed, touch
the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VESâ„¢
Controls screen. 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in
the VESâ„¢ column. To exit touch the back arrow
soft-key at the top left of the screen.
Rear VESâ„¢ Soft-key
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NOTE:
•To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA
hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC
tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key. •
Viewing a DVD on the Touchscreen radio screen is not
available in all states/provinces. If available, the ve-
hicle must be stopped and the shift lever must be in the
PARK position for vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission. In vehicles with a manual transmission the
parking brake must be engaged.
Play A Blu-rayâ„¢ Disc Using The Blu-rayâ„¢ Player
— If Equipped
1. Insert the Blu-rayâ„¢ Disc with the label facing up. The Blu-rayâ„¢ Player automatically selects the appropriate
mode after the disc is recognized and starts playing
the Blu-rayâ„¢ Disc.
NOTE: The Blu-rayâ„¢ Player has basic control functions
such as Menu, Play, Pause, FF, RW and Stop.
2. To watch a Blu-rayâ„¢ Disc on Screen 1 for second row passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Head-
phone switch is on Channel 1.
Select Channel/Screen 1 And DISC In The VESâ„¢
Column
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3. To watch a Blu-rayâ„¢ Disc on Screen 2 for third rowpassengers, ensure the Remote Control and Head-
phone switch is on Channel 2.
Using The Remote Control
1. Press the SOURCE button on the Blu-rayâ„¢ PlayerRemote Control.
2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight Blu-rayâ„¢ by either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by
repeatedly pressing the SOURCE button, then press
OK on the Remote Control.
NOTE:
• Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown
on the left side of the screen.
• Channel/Screen 2 select mode information is shown
on the right side of the screen.
• The VES™ will retain the last setting when turned off.
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.
2. Touch the Rear VESâ„¢ soft-key to display the Rear
VESâ„¢ Controls. If a channel list is displayed, touch
the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VESâ„¢
Controls screen.
3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the VESâ„¢ Disc soft-key in the VESâ„¢ column. To exit touch the back
arrow soft-key at the top left of the screen.
NOTE:
• To view a Blu-ray™ Disc on the radio press the
RADIO/MEDIA hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then
touch the VESâ„¢ Disc tab soft-key and then the VIEW
VIDEO soft-key.
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Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.
2. Touch the Rear VESâ„¢ soft-key to display the RearVESâ„¢ Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the
HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VESâ„¢ Con-
trols screen. 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a
video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and
choose an audio source. To exit touch the back arrow
soft-key at the top left of the left screen.
Select FM Mode On The VES ScreenRear VESâ„¢ Soft-Key
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6. SETUP – Press to access the Blu-ray™ Setup menuscreen. When a disc is loaded in the Blu-ray™ player
(if equipped) and the VESâ„¢ mode is selected and the
disc is stopped, press the SETUP button to access the
Blu-rayâ„¢ Setup menu.
7.  – Press and release to jump to the next available
audio track or video chapter. Press and hold to fast
forward through the current audio track or video
chapter.
8. /(Play/Pause) – Begin/resume or pause disc play.
9. Four Colored Buttons – Press to access Blu-ray™ Disc features.
10. POPUP/MENU – Press to access the Blu-ray™ main menu when in Blu-ray™ or DVD mode. Press to start
Scan or start Random track functions in CD or HDD
modes. 11. KEYPAD – Press to navigate chapters or titles.
12.
▪(Stop) – Stops disc play.
13.  – Press and release to jump to the previous
audio track or video chapter. Press and hold to fast
rewind through the current audio track or video
chapter.
14. MUTE – Mutes headphone audio.
15. BACK – Press to exit out of menus or return to source selection screen.
16. – Press to navigate menus.
17. OK – Press to select the highlighted option in a menu.
18. – Press to navigate menus.
19. – Press to navigate menus.
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4. Channel 2 Mode
5. Channel 2 Shared Status
6. Channel 2 Audio Only/Mute
7. Channel 1 ENTER/OK Button Action
8. Channel 2 ENTER/OK Button Action
9. Clock
10. Video Lock
11. Not Available / ErrorNumeric Keypad Menu
Numeric Keypad Menu
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When the display for either Channel 1 or Channel 2
shows DIRECT TUNE, pressing the remote control’s OK
button activates a numeric keypad menu. This screen
makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite
channel, or track number. To enter the desired digit:
1. Press the remote control’s navigation buttons (,,
, ) to navigate to the desired digit.
2. When the digit is highlighted, press the remote con- trol’s ENTER/OK button to select the digit. Repeat
these steps until all digits are entered.
3. To delete the last digit, navigate to the Del button and press the remote control’s ENTER/OK button.
4. After all of the digits are entered, navigate to the Go button and press the remote control’s ENTER/OK
button.Station List Menu
When listening to Satellite audio, pressing the remote
control’s POP UP/MENU button displays a list of all
available channels. Navigate this list using the remote
control’s navigation buttons ( ,) to find the desired
station, press the remote control’s ENTER/OK button to
tune to that station. To jump through the list more
quickly, navigate to the Page Up and Page Down icons on
the screen.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................459
â–« Automatic Transmission ................459
â–« Normal Starting .......................459
â–« Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or 29°C) ................460
â–« If The Engine Fails To Start ..............460
â–« After Starting ........................461
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .462
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............462
â–« Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............464 â–«
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .464
â–« Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode .............464
â–« Six-Speed Automatic Transmission .........465
â–« Gear Ranges .........................466
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........475
â–« Acceleration .........................475
â–« Traction ............................475
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............476
â–« Flowing/Rising Water ..................476
â–« Shallow Standing Water .................476
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• 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.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•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.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Press the brake
pedal before shifting into any driving gear.
Normal Starting
1. Do not press the accelerator.
2. Use the Fob with Integrated Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as
soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will
continue to run, and it will disengage automatically
when the engine is running.
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