remote control DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2016 5.G User Guide

•Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are Turn Signal On(if a turn signal
is left on) and Lights On(if driver leaves the vehicle).
• Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition
is in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are
Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar andPress Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start.
• Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of mes-
sage takes control of the main display area for five seconds
and then returns to the previous screen. Examples of this
message type are Memory System Unavailable - Not in
Park andAutomatic High Beams On. 
The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the
white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the
middle, and red telltales on the left.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
•Key in ignition
• Ignition or Accessory On
• Remote start aborted — Door ajar
• Remote start aborted — Hood ajar
• Remote start aborted — L/Gate ajar
• Remote start aborted — Fuel low
• Remote start disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset
• Remote start active — Push Start Button
• Remote start active — Key to Run
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•Cycle the ignition to the ON or ACC position.
• Your vehicle may be equipped with either a standard
DVD player or a Blu-ray Disc Player. If equipped with
a Blu-ray Disc Player, the icon will be present on the
Player. •
Turn on the Player (if equipped on Dual Screen Sys-
tem) by pushing the Power button, located on the far
left, or by pushing the button on the Remote Control.
• When the Video Screen(s) are open and a DVD/Blu-
ray Disc is inserted into the VES player, the screen(s)
turn(s) on automatically, the headphone transmitters
turn on and playback begins.
• For Dual Video Screen System, Channel 1 on the
Remote Control and Headphones refers to Screen 1
(second row) and Channel 2 on the Remote Control
and Headphones refers to Screen 2 (third row). Refer to
the Dual Video Screen section for more information.
• The system can be controlled by the front seat occu-
pants using either the touchscreen radio, the DVD or
Blu-ray Disc Player, or by the rear seat occupants using
the remote control.
Video Entertainment System (VES)
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Blu-ray Disc Player
Play A Blu-ray Disc
To view a Blu-ray disc, insert the disc into the Blu-ray
VES disc Player. Playback will begin automatically after
the Blu-ray is recognized by the disc drive. If playback
does not begin automatically after the disc is inserted into
the Blu-ray Player push the play button. If playback does
not begin automatically after the disc is inserted into
Blu-ray VES disc Player follow these steps:
Using The Touchscreen Radio
•Push the MENU button on the faceplate, then press the
Rear VES button on the touchscreen. If a chapter list
appears on the right side of the screen, press the hide
list button on the touchscreen to display the Rear VES
control screen. •
Press the 1 button on the touchscreen to select an audio
channel, then press the VES Disc button on the touch-
screen in the media column.
Using The Remote Control
• Select an audio channel (Channel 1 for 2nd row screen
and Channel 2 for 3rd row screen), then push the
source key and select VES Disc from the menu.
• Push popup/menu key to navigate disc menu and
options.
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When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be
sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES
jacks:
NOTE:Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta-
tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the
vehicle’s Power Inverter. Refer to the Power Inverter
section in your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for more
information.
Using The Remote Control
1. Push the MODE button on the Remote Control.
2. While looking at the video screen, highlight VES AUX 1, by either pushing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or
by repeatedly pushing the MODE button, then push
ENTER on the Remote Control.
Select VES AUX1 Mode On The VES Screen
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Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A
Video Is Playing On Channel 1
Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on
Channel 2.
Using The Remote Control
1. Push the SOURCE button on the Remote Control andthe Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is
playing then only a small banner will appear on the
bottom of the screen.
2. While looking at the video screen, either push Up/ Down/Left/Right on the Remote Control to highlight
the desired audio source or repeatedly push the
SOURCE button on the remote until the desired audio
source appears on the screen.
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Push the MENU button on the radio faceplate. 2. Press the Rear VES button on the touchscreen to
display the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is
displayed, press the HIDE LIST button on the touch-
screen to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on Channel 1, press the 2 button on
the touchscreen and choose an audio source. To exit
press the back arrow button at the top left of the left
screen.
Dual Video Screen
NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate
the features of the Video Entertainment System (VES).
• The Remote Control
• The Touchscreen Radio (If Equipped)
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Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio
NOTE:Headunit DVD player does not play Blu-ray
Discs.
1. Push the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD button on the radio faceplate (Touchscreen).
2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the
disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or
starts playing the first track.
3. To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for second row passen- gers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone
switch is on Channel 1.
4. To watch a DVD on Screen 2 for third row passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is
on Channel 2.
Using The Remote Control
1. Push the SOURCE button on the Remote Control.
2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight DISC byeither pushing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by
repeatedly pushing the SOURCE button, then push
ENTER/OK.
Select DISC Mode On The VES Screen
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NOTE:
•To view a DVD on the radio push the RADIO/MEDIA
button on the radio faceplate, then press the DISC tab
button on the touchscreen and then the VIEW VIDEO
button on the touchscreen.
• 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.
• Pressing 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 VES player automatically selects the appropriate mode
after the disc is recognized and starts playing the
DVD.
NOTE: The VES player has basic DVD control function
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.
Using The Remote Control
1. Push the SOURCE button on the Remote Control.
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2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight VES DISC byeither pushing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by
repeatedly pushing the SOURCE button, then push
ENTER/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. Push the MENU button on the radio faceplate.
2. Press the Rear VES button on the touchscreen to
display the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is
displayed, press the HIDE LIST button on the touch-
screen to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
Select VES DISC Mode On The VES Screen
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•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-ray Disc Using The Blu-ray Player — If
Equipped
1. Insert the Blu-ray Disc with the label facing up. The Blu-ray Player automatically selects the appropriate
mode after the disc is recognized and starts playing
the Blu-ray Disc.
NOTE: The Blu-ray Player has basic control functions
such as Menu, Play, Pause, FF, RW and Stop.
2. To watch a Blu-ray Disc on Screen 1 for second row passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Head-
phone switch is on Channel 1. 3. To watch a Blu-ray Disc on Screen 2 for third row
passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Head-
phone switch is on Channel 2.
Using The Remote Control
1. Push the SOURCE button on the Blu-ray Player Re-mote Control.
2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight Blu-ray by either pushing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by
repeatedly pushing the SOURCE button, then push
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.
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Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Push the MENU button on the radio faceplate.
2. Press the Rear VES button on the touchscreen todisplay the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is
displayed, press the HIDE LIST button on the touch-
screen to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
3. Press the 1 or 2 button on the touchscreen and then the VES Disc button on the touchscreen in the VES col-
umn. To exit press the back arrow button at the top left
of the screen.
NOTE:
• To view a Blu-ray Disc on the radio, push the RADIO/
MEDIA button on the radio faceplate, then press the
VES Disc tab button on the touchscreen and then the
VIEW VIDEO button on the touchscreen. •
Viewing a Blu-ray Disc on the Touchscreen radio
screen is not available in all states/provinces. If avail-
able, the vehicle must be stopped and the shift lever
must be in the PARK position for vehicles with an
automatic transmission. In vehicles with a manual
transmission the parking brake must be engaged.
Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is
Playing
Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch are on
the same channel. If watching a video on Screen 1
(second row), then Channel 2 could be used for audio. If
watching a video on Screen 2 (third row), then Channel 1
could be used for audio.
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