DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2020 Manual PDF

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE69
To open the lower compartment, pull the
release handle.

Lower Compartment Release Handle

NOTE:
The lower compartment is equipped with a lock
that is a part of the compartment handle.
Center Console Features
There are two consoles available: Basic and
Super. Basic Console
The Basic Console consists of the following
features:
The Basic Console profile allows vehicle
occupants to easily pass through the first row
to the second.
Four cupholders accept up to extra large size
beverage cups or 20 oz (0.6 L) plastic bottles.
Cupholders are dishwasher safe for cleaning.
The cupholders are removable to access a
large storage bin.
The Basic Console is removable from the
vehicle for additional floor space by removing
the anchor cup plug and clip at the console
base, sliding the console base forward while
lifting slightly to clear the rear load floor hook.To reinstall the Basic Console:

1. Position the console at a slight angle (front
slightly higher than the rear).

2. Slide the console rearward into the floor bracket/hook.
3. Align the console until the front anchor cup plug hole is centered on the winch hole.
4. Reinstall the clip first and then while pushing downward on the console with
slight pressure, reinstall the cover plug.
5. Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly latched.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console
compartment lid in the open position. Driving
with the console compartment lid open may
result in injury in a collision.
WARNING!
In an accident, serious injury could result if
the removable floor console is not properly
installed. Always be sure the removable floor
console is fully latched.
2

20_RT_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 69

70GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Super Console — If Equipped
The Super Console contains multiple storage
areas: a front lower pass through, top forward
bin, top rearward bin and rear pull out drawer.
The Super Console contains a pass through
storage area accessible for both the driver and
front passenger.

Super Console Pass Through
The Super Console tambour doors are opened
by pushing down on the finger tabs and sliding
the door. The front tambour door slides forward,
the rear tambour door slides rearward.

Super Console
NOTE:
The front cupholder light ring and pass through
lighting is controlled by a dimming switch
located on the instrument panel, refer to
“Interior Lights” in this chapter for further
information.
Located in the back of the Super Console is a
storage drawer and cupholders for the rear
passengers.

Rear Drawer Storage

1 — Front Sliding Tambour Door
2 — Cupholder Light Ring
3 — Rear Sliding Tambour Door

20_RT_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 70

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE71
Front And Rear Overhead Consoles
Front Overhead Console
Two versions of the overhead console are
available. The base front overhead console
features fixed incandescent courtesy/reading
lights, flip-down sunglass storage and conver -
sation mirror. The premium front overhead
console features an LED focused light that
illuminates the instrument panel cupholders,
two swiveling LED lights, flip-down sunglass
storage, conversation mirror, optional power
sliding door switches, and an optional power
liftgate switch.

Front Overhead Console
Rear Overhead Console — If Equipped
The rear overhead storage system is available.
There is an LED at the front of the rear console
that shines down on the front foot-well area
while in courtesy mode, for added convenience.

Rear Overhead Console Features

Front Door Storage
Both interior front door panels have multiple
pockets for storage.
Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped
The driver's seatback has a primary storage
pocket on all models and an optional secondary
mesh pocket.
Driver’s Seatback Storage

1 — LCD Screen
2 — Rear HVAC
3 — Interior Lights
4 — Storage
5 — Interior Lights
6 — Halo Lighting
WARNING!
If containers of hot liquid are placed in the
bottle holder, they can spill when the door is
closed, burning the occupants. Be careful
when closing the doors to avoid injury.
1 — Bag Holder
2 — Standard Pocket
3 — Mesh Pocket
2

20_RT_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 71

72GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
(Continued)
Umbrella Holder
An umbrella holder has been conveniently
molded into the left front door entry scuff
molding.
Umbrella Holder

Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped
The seat storage bins are located on the floor in
front of the second row seats. The area below
the covers can be used for storage when the
second row seat is in the upright position.
Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the
cover. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism
to the "lock" position to allow greater access to
the storage bin.
Storage Bin

Storage Bin Safety Warning
Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent
personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
WARNING!
In a collision, serious injury could result if the
seat storage bin covers are not properly
latched.
Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin
covers open.
Keep the storage bin covers closed and
latched while the vehicle is in motion.
Do not operate the storage bin covers while
the vehicle is in motion.
Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie
down.
CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must lay flat and be
locked to avoid damage from contact with the
front seat tracks, which have minimal
clearance to the cover. If the storage bin
cover is left in the open position, front seat
adjustment may damage the cover.
WARNING!
Always close the storage bin covers when
your vehicle is unattended.
Do not allow children to have access to the
second row seat storage bins. Once in the
storage bin, young children may not be able
to escape. If trapped in the storage bin, chil
-
dren can die from suffocation or heat
stroke.
In a collision, serious injury could result if
the seat storage bin covers are not properly
latched.

20_RT_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 72

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE73
Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release
Lever
As a security measure, the Seat Storage Bin
Cover has an Emergency Release Lever built
into the latching mechanism.
Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever

NOTE:
In the event of an individual being locked inside
the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be
opened from inside of the bin by pushing on the
glow-in-the-dark lever attached to the storage
bin cover latching mechanism.
Coat Hooks
Coat hooks are located along the headliner for
the second and third row seating positions. The
coat hook load limit is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding
the recommended load limit can cause the coat
hooks to break or disengage from the vehicle.
Cupholders
Instrument Panel Cupholders
The instrument panel cupholders are located in
a pull-out drawer just above the lower storage
bin.

Front Cupholders

Pull the drawer out firmly until it stops, and
place the container to be held in either one of
the cupholder wells. The cupholders are
designed to accommodate a wide variety of
container types and sizes. Push down on the
container to engage the cupholder retention
features.Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin
covers open. Keep the storage bin covers
closed and latched while the vehicle is in
motion.
Do not operate the storage bin covers while
the vehicle is in motion.
Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie
down.
CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must lay flat and be
locked to avoid damage from contact with the
front seat tracks, which have minimal
clearance to the cover. If the storage bin
cover is left in the open position, front seat
adjustment may damage the cover.
WARNING! (Continued)
2

20_RT_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 73

74GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Super Console — If Equipped
On models equipped with the Super Console,
there are two cupholders located in the center
of the console.

Super Console Cupholders

For rear passengers two cupholders are located
in the pull-out drawer, located in the back of the
Super Console. Pull the drawer out to the first
position to use the cupholders.
Rear Cupholders

Interior Bottle Holders
There are four bottle holders located in the
interior. One bottle holder is molded into each
front interior door trim panels, and one bottle
holder is molded into each side sliding interior
door trim panel. Each holder accommodates up
to a 20 oz (0.6 L) plastic bottle.

Interior Bottle Holder

Two outboard mesh pockets are on
intermediate seating. The mesh pockets are
flexible enough to hold juice boxes, toys, games
or MP3 players, etc.
WARNING!
If containers of hot liquid are placed in the
bottle holder, they can spill when the door is
closed, burning the occupants. Be careful
when closing the doors to avoid injury.

20_RT_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 74

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE75
Sun Screens — If Equipped
Sun screens are available for second row
seating windows. The screens store in the sill
trim panels, and the tops of the windows are
equipped with hooks that the sun screens
attach to when pulled out.

Sun Screen Retracted

Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen.
Continue pulling the sun screen until the tab is
near the top of the window.
Once the screen is completely to the top of the
window, extend the top bar of the sun screen
over the two hooks attached to the top of the
window.
Sun Screen Extended

To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab
upward to disengage the hooks, and feed the
screen back into the base sill.
Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped
Two 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets are located
on the lower instrument panel, below the open
storage bin. The driver-side power outlet is
controlled by the ignition switch and the
passenger-side power outlet is connected
directly to the battery. The driver-side power
outlet will also operate a conventional cigar
lighter unit (if equipped with an optional
Smoker's Package).
Instrument Panel Power Outlets

CAUTION!
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.
Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not insert any other object in
the power outlets as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of
the power outlet can cause damage not
covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
2

20_RT_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 75

76GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
One outlet in the removable floor console
(if equipped) shares a fuse with the lower outlet
in the instrument panel and is also connected
to the battery. Do not exceed a maximum power
of 160 Watts (13 Amps) shared between the
lower panel outlet and the removable floor
console outlet.

Removable Console Power Outlet

On vehicles equipped, center console power
outlets are located under the retractable cover.
To access the power outlets push down on the
cover and slide it toward the instrument panel.
Center Console Power Outlets

There is an additional 12 Volt power outlet
located on the left rear trim panel immediately
behind the second row left passenger seat.

Rear Panel Power Outlet
The outlet in the rear quarter panel near the
liftgate and the upper outlet in the instrument
panel are both controlled by the ignition switch.
Each of these outlets can support 160 Watts
(13 Amps). Do not exceed 160 Watts (13 Amps)
for each of these outlets.
The power outlets include tethered caps,
labeled with a key or battery symbol indicating
the power source. The power outlet, located on
the lower instrument panel, is powered directly
from the battery. Items plugged into this power
outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent
the engine from starting.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt
outlet.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use and while
driving the vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.

20_RT_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 76

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE77
Power Inverter — If Equipped
A 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet converts DC
current to AC current, and is located on the left
rear trim panel immediately behind the second
row left passenger seat.

Power Inverter Outlet

The power inverter switch is located on the
instrument panel below the climate controls.
To turn on the power outlet, push the switch
once. Push the switch a second time to turn the
power outlet off.
This outlet can power cellular phones,
electronics and other low power devices
requiring power up to 150 Watts. Certain
high-end video game consoles exceed this
power limit, as will most power tools. The power inverter is designed with built-in
overload protection. If the power rating of
150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter
shuts 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 push the power inverter
button off and on. To avoid overloading the
circuit, check the power ratings on electrical
devices prior to using the inverter.CAUTION!
Many accessories that can be plugged in
draw power from the vehicle's battery, even
when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the
vehicle's battery will discharge sufficiently
to degrade battery life and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
Accessories that draw higher power (i.e.,
coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will
degrade the battery even more quickly.
Only use these intermittently and with
greater caution.
After the use of high power draw accesso
-
ries, or long periods of the vehicle not being
started (with accessories still plugged in),
the vehicle must be driven a sufficient
length of time to allow the alternator to
recharge the vehicle's battery.
Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not hang any type of acces -
sory or accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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 may cause an
electric shock and failure.
2

20_RT_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 77

78GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Smoker's Package Kit — If Equipped
With the optional authorized dealer installed
Smoker's Package Kit, a removable ash
receiver is inserted into one of the two
cupholders in the center front instrument panel.
To install the ash receiver, align the receiver so
the thumb grip on the lid is facing rearward.
Push the ash receiver into either of the cup
wells to secure. Pull upward on the ash receiver
to remove for cleaning and/or storage.
The left rear trim panel cupholder is designed to
accommodate a second ash receiver, if desired.
Sunglass Storage Bin — If Equipped
At the front of the overhead console, a
compartment is provided for the storage of two
pairs of sunglasses.
From the closed position, push the door latch to
open the compartment.
Over Door Latch

The door will slowly rotate to the full open
position.

Full Open Position
From this position, the door can be fully closed
or, by rotating upward about 3/4 of the way and
releasing, positioned for conversation mirror
use.

Conversation Mirror Position

NOTE:
From the “conversation mirror” position, the
door can only be closed.
To return to the full open position, the door must
first be closed and then opened by pushing the
latch again to release.

20_RT_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 78