warning DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2015 5.G Owner's Manual

3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage and
remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
WARNING!
•Inacollision,anunrestrainedchild,evenatinybaby,canbecomeaprojectile
inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could
become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are.
The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your
vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.
•Rearward-facingchildseatsmustneverbeusedinthefrontseatofavehiclewith
afrontpassengerairbag.Anairbagdeploymentcouldcausesevereinjuryordeath
to infants in this position.
•Onlyusearearward-facingchildrestraintinavehiclewitharearseat.
•ImproperinstallationofachildrestrainttotheLATCHanchoragescanleadto
failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed.
Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child
restraint.
•Anincorrectlyanchoredtetherstrapcouldleadtoincreasedheadmotionand
possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child
seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
•Ifyourvehicleisequippedwithasplitrearseat,makesurethetetherstrapdoesnot
slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting (SecondRow Anchorage Shown)
LATCH Anchorages (Third Row 60/40 An-chorage Shown)
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in
the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head
restraint is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be properly adjusted prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle
is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed
could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable components, and vehicles with this
equipment cannot be readily identified by any markings, only through visual inspection of
the head restraint. The Active Head Restraints (AHR) will be split in two halves, with the
front half being soft foam and trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends
forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This
system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front
passenger in certain types of rear impacts. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in your Owner’s
Manual on the DVD for further information.
To r a i s e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t , p u l l u p w a r d o n t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t . To l o w e r t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t ,
press the push button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on
the head restraint.
For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head
restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint.
Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from
your head.
NOTE:
•Theheadrestraintsshouldonlyberemovedbyqualifiedtechnicians,forservice
purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your authorized
dealer.
•IntheeventofdeploymentofanActiveHeadRestraint,referto“OccupantRestraints”
in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
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WARNING!
•DonotplaceitemsoverthetopoftheActiveHeadRestraint,suchascoats,seat
covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the
Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or
death.
•ActiveHeadRestraintsmaybedeployediftheyarestruckbyanobjectsuchasa
hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Active Head
Restraint ensure that all cargo is secured, as loose cargo could contact the Active
Head Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to follow this warning could cause
personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed.
Head Restraints — Second Row Quad Seats
To r a i s e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t , p u l l u p w a r d o n t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t . To l o w e r t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t ,
press the push button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on
the head restraint.
Head Restraints — Second Row Bench
If your vehicle is equipped with a second row bench seat, the head restraints are not
adjustable.
Head Restraints — Third Row
The head restraint in the center position can be raised and lowered for tether routing.
Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further informa-
tion.
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Memory Seat
The memory seat feature allows you to save
two different driver seating positions, driv-
er's outside mirror, adjustable brake and
accelerator pedals, and radio station preset
settings. The memory seat buttons are lo-
cated on the driver's door panel.
To s e t a m e m o r y p o s i t i o n :
1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the ON
position.
2. Adjust all memory profile settings.
3. Press and release the S (SET) button.
4. Press and release the 1 or 2 button within five seconds.
NOTE:
Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the select “RKE Linked to
Memory” in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Programmable
Features” in “Electronics” for further information.
To p r o g r a m a K e y F o b t o t h e m e m o r y p o s i t i o n :
1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the OFF position.
2. Select the desired memory profile 1 or 2.
3. Press and release the S (SET) button on the memory switch, then within five seconds
press and release the 1 or 2 button accordingly.
4. Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter within 10 seconds.
•Torecallthesavedpositions,press1or2onthememoryswitchorpressUNLOCKon
the programmed RKE transmitter.
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.
WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the
seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and
you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.
•Donotridewiththeseatbackreclinedsothattheseatbeltisnolongerresting
against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely
injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Memory Seat Button Location
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5. Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin.
To Unfold Third Row Seats
1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat
out of the storage bin and push the seat
forward until the anchors latch.
2. Pull release strap marked “2” to unlock
the recliner.
3. Pulling strap “4” releases the seatback
to return to its full upright position.
4. Raise the head restraint to its upright
position.
CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the
front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.
WARNING!
•Inacollision,seriousinjurycouldresultiftheseatstoragebincoversarenot
properly latched.
•Donotdrivethevehiclewiththestoragebincoversopen.
•Keepthestoragebincoversclosedandlatchedwhilethevehicleisinmotion.
•Donotuseastoragebinlatchasatiedown.
•Inacollision,youorothersinthevehiclecouldbeinjurediftheseatsarenot
properly latched to their floor attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully
latched.
Seats In Stowed Position
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WARNING!
•Personswhoareunabletofeelpaintotheskinbecauseofadvancedage,chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
•Donotplaceanythingontheseatthatinsulatesagainstheat,suchasablanketor
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been
overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel contains a heating ele-
ment that heats the steering wheel to one
temperature setting.
The heated steering wheel switch is located
on the center instrument panel.
•Presstheswitchoncetoturntheheating
element On. Press the switch a second
time to turn the heating element Off.
Once the heated steering wheel has been
turned on, it will operate for approximately
30 to 80 minutes before automatically
shutting off. The heated steering wheel can
shut off early or may not turn on when the
steering wheel is already warm.Heated Steering Wheel Switch Location
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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
The tilt steering column tilt lever is located
below the steering wheel.
•Pushdownonthetiltlevertounlockthe
steering column.
•Withonehandfirmlyonthesteering
wheel, move the steering column upward
or downward as desired.
•Tolengthenorshortenthesteeringcol-
umn, pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired.
•Pullupwardonthetiltlevertolockthe
column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt adjustment must be locked
while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the tilt
adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow
this warning may result in you and others being severely injured or killed.
Steering Column Lever
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To Decrease Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the SET-
button.
The speed decrement shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S. (MPH) or
Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (MPH)
•PushingtheSET-button once will result in a 1 MPH decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 MPH.
•Ifthebuttoniscontinuallypushed,thesetspeedwillcontinuetodecreaseuntilthe
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
•PushingtheSET-button once will result in a 2 km/h decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 2 km/h.
•Ifthebuttoniscontinuallypushed,thesetspeedwillcontinuetodecreaseuntilthe
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Resume
To r e s u m e a p r e v i o u s l y s e l e c t e d s e t s p e e d i n m e m o r y, p u s h t h e R E S + b u t t o n a n d r e l e a s e .
Cancel
Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the set
speed memory.
Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
WARNING!
•LeavingtheElectronicSpeedControlsystemonwhennotinuseisdangerous.You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could
lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system
off when you are not using it.
•ElectronicSpeedControlcanbedangerouswherethesystemcannotmaintaina
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
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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 will sound, (closer the object the
faster the tone) that changes speed depending on the distance of the object from the
bumper, will sound.
When the Instrument Cluster reads either “Clean Sensor” or “Blinded”, clean off the
bumper sensors to see if the condition is corrected.
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
Yo u c a n s e e a n o n - s c r e e n i m a g e o f t h e r e a r o f y o u r v e h i c l e w h e n e v e r t h e s h i f t l e v e r i s p u t
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.
If the radio display screen appears foggy, clean the camera lens located on the liftgate.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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, obstructions, or blind spots before backing up.
Yo u m u s t c o n t i n u e t o p a y a t t e n t i o n w h i l e b a c k i n g u p . F a i l u r e t o d o s o c a n r e s u l t i n
serious injury or death.
BLIND SPOT MONITORING WITH REAR CROSS PATH
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar-based sensors, located inside the
rear bumper fascia, to detect Highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motor-
cycles etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system warning light, located in the outside mirrors, will
illuminate if a vehicle moves into a blind spot zone.
The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the
radio to notify you of objects that have entered the detection zones.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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WARNING!
•Neverleavechildrenunattendedinavehicle,anddonotleavetheKeyFobinor
near the vehicle, and do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in
the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can
become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
•Inacollision,thereisagreaterriskofbeingthrownfromavehiclewithanopen
sunroof. You could also be severely injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
•Donotallowsmallchildrentooperatethesunroof.Neverallowyourfingers,other
body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
WIND BUFFETING
Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting
occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.
If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any
window. This will minimize buffeting.
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