2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Control panel

CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather.
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System
Front Blower Control
The Front Blower Control selects whether the Cli-
mate Control System is ON or OFF. When the blower control is set to the O (OFF) position the front blower will
turn off and the system will be placed in the Recirculation
mode. When the blower control is set to any position
other than off, it selects the amount of air delivered to the
passenger compartment. There are four blower speeds.
The fan speed increases as you
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Dual Zone Temperature Control Ð If Equipped
With the Dual Zone Temperature Control System, each
front seat occupant can independently control the tem-
perature of air coming from the outlets on their side of
the vehicle.
This is accomplished by having a separate temperature
control lever for both the driver and front seat passenger.
The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures
while the red area indicates warmer temperatures. Front Mode Control
The mode control allows you to
choose from several patterns of air
distribution.
NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system
allows you to operate at intermediate positions between
the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden-
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Defrost Mode
Air comes from the windshield and side window demist
outlets. Use this setting when necessary to defrost your
windshield and side windows.
NOTE: For improved safety, the compressor is activated
and the recirculation mode is deactivated when Mix or Defrost modes are selected. This is done to assist in
drying the air and it will help in keeping the windows
from fogging.
Manual Air Conditioning Operation
To turn on the air conditioning, set the front
blower control to any position except O (OFF) and
press the A/C button which is located next to the
recirculation button. An indicator light on the A/C
button shows that the air conditioning is on.
Cool dehumidified air comes through the outlets selected
by the Mode Control. To turn off the air conditioning,
press the A/C button a second time. The indicator light
will turn off.
NOTE:
² The compressor will not engage until the engine has
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² If your air conditioning performance seems lower than
expected, check the A/C air filter and the front of the
A/C condenser for an accumulation of dirt or insects.
The A/C condenser is located in front of the radiator.
The A/C air filter is located under the instrument
panel on the passenger side.
² Fabric type fascia protectors tend to block the amount
of air to the condenser and may reduce air condition-
ing performance.
Economy Mode
If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn
off the indicator light, and the A/C compressor. Move the
temperature control lever to the desired temperature.
Recirculation Control
Press the recirculation button to recirculate the
air inside the vehicle. This is located next to the
A/C button. An indicator light on the button
shows that air is being recirculated. Use the recirculation mode to rapidly cool the inside of the
vehicle. The recirculation mode can also be used to
temporarily block out outside odors, smoke, and dust.
NOTE:
² When the ignition switch is turned OFF, the recircula-
tion feature will be cancelled.
² In cold weather, use of the Recirculation mode may
lead to excessive window fogging. The Recirculation
mode is not allowed in the Mix and Defrost modes to
improve window clearing operation. Recirculation
will be disabled automatically if these modes are
selected.
² If the recirculation button is pressed while in the Mix
or Defrost mode, the indicator light in the recirculation
button will flash 3 times indicating that recirculation is
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A/C Recirculation Programming
The recirculation control is programmed to cancel the
recirculation mode when the ignition key is turned OFF
and will reset to outside air mode when the ignition key
is turned ON. The frequent use of outside air will help
keep odors from building up within the air conditioner-
heater housing. It is recommended that the recirculation
mode be used as little as possible, especially in humid
climates.
For hot and dry climates, or people who are allergic to
pollen and find frequent use of the recirculation mode
necessary, the recirculation mode can be programmed to
not automatically reset to the outside mode by using the
following procedures:
² Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
² Set the mode control to ªPANELº.
² Depress and hold in the ªRear Wipe/Washº button. ² Start the engine, and continue to hold in the ªRear
Wipe/Washº button until the indicator light starts
flashing repeatedly.
² Press the recirculation button until the indicator light
remains lit.
² The selection will be stored when the ignition switch is
turned OFF or if the ªRear Wipe/Washº button is
pressed.
If the recirculation indicator light is lit, the recirculation
mode will not reset when the engine is started. If the
recirculation indicator light is not lit, the recirculation
mode will reset to the outside air mode when the engine
is started. The programmed status can be changed back
and forth by following the above mentioned procedure. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205
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Manual Rear Zone Climate Control Ð If Equipped
The Manual Rear Zone Climate Control system has floor
air outlets to the rear of the right side sliding door and
overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position.
The unit provides warm or cool air through the floor and
upper outlets.
The rear blower and temperature controls for the rear
seat passengers are located in the headliner near the
center of the vehicle.
Rear Blower Control
The primary control for the rear blower is on the front
climate control unit located on the instrument panel. The center knob on the front climate control unit has five
positions, ªREARº, ªOFFº, and a range of blower speeds.
Only when the primary control for the rear blower is in
the ªREARº position do the second seat occupants have
control of the rear blower speed.
The rear blower control, located in the headliner near the
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speed positions. This allows the second seat occupants to
control the volume of air circulated in the rear of the
vehicle.
CAUTION!Interior air enters the Manual Rear Zone Climate
Control system through an intake grille located in
the passenger side trim panel behind the third seat.
The heater outlets are located in the passenger side
trim panel just behind the sliding door. Do not block
or place objects directly in front of the inlet grille or
heater outlets. The electrical system could overload
causing damage to the blower motor. Rear Temperature And Mode Control
When the center knob on the front climate control unit is
set to the ªREARº position, the second seat occupants
also have control of the rear temperature and modes as
follows:
² The rear temperature knob controls both the rear
temperature and mode. When the temperature knob is
in the cold position, cold air will be delivered from the
headliner outlets. As the rear temperature knob is
turned towards hot, the air will get warmer, and the
air will be delivered from both the headliner and floor
outlets. When the rear temperature knob reaches the
full hot position, all of the air will be delivered from
the floor outlets.
² When the center knob on the front climate control unit
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temperature selection follows the setting of the driv-
er's temperature control on the front climate control
unit. The rear mode selection follows the setting of the
front mode control.
Rear Economy Mode
If rear economy mode is desired, set the center knob on
the front control unit to the ªREARº position. Turn the
A/C button OFF and select any mode except ªMIXº or
ªDEFROSTº.
The rear temperature knob and the rear blower speed can
be adjusted as desired by the second seat occupants.
Infrared Three-Zone Automatic Temperature
Control Ð If Equipped
The Infrared Three-Zone Automatic Temperature Control
System automatically maintains the interior comfort level
desired by the driver and all passengers. This is accom-
plished by using three infrared sensors, two located in
the center of the instrument panel and one in the rear control unit. The three infrared sensors independently
measure the surface temperature of the driver and pas-
sengers. Based on the sensor input, the system automati-
cally adjusts the air temperature, the air flow volume,
and amount of outside air recirculation. This maintains a
comfortable temperature even under changing condi-
tions.
Operation of the system is quite simple. Begin by press-
ing the auto rocker switch to the ªHIº or ªLOº position,
the word ªAUTOº will illuminate in the front ATC208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL