2005 DODGE CARAVAN Owners Manual

▫Automatic Headlights—If Equipped.......136
▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet
Vehicles Only).......................137
▫Lights-On Reminder...................137
▫Battery Protection.....................137
▫Headlamp Delay—If Equipped..........138
▫Front Fog Lights—If Equipped...........138

Multifunction Lever.....................138
▫Turn Signals.........................138
▫Headlight Low/High Beam Selector Switch . . . 139
▫Passing Light........................139
▫Windshield Wipers And Washers..........140

Tilt Steering Column—If Equipped.........142
Traction Control Switch—If Equipped.......143

Rear Park Assist System—If Equipped.......144

Adjustable Pedals—If Equipped...........146

Electronic Speed Control—If Equipped......147
▫To Activate..........................148
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............148
▫To Deactivate........................148
▫To Resume Speed.....................148
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............149
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............149

Overhead Console—If Equipped...........150
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................150
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▫Sunglass Storage......................151
▫Compass/Temperature Display...........151
▫Mini-Trip Computer...................154
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)—
If Equipped.........................155
▫Customer Programmable Features—
If Equipped.........................156

Garage Door Opener—If Equipped.........159
▫Programming Homelink................160
▫Canadian Programming/Gate
Programming........................163
▫Using Homelink......................164
▫Erasing Homelink Buttons...............164
▫Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button . . . 164▫Security............................165

Power Sunroof—If Equipped.............165
▫Express Open Feature..................166
▫Wind Buffeting.......................167
▫Sunroof Maintenance...................167

Electrical Power Outlets—If Equipped.......168
▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off.......169

Convenience Tray Drawer And Cup Holders . . . 170
▫Instrument Panel Cup Holders............170
▫Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker’s
Package Kit.........................171
▫Rear Cupholders......................172
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Storage..............................173
▫Front Seat Storage Bin—If Equipped.......173
▫Second Row Seat Storage Bins—
If Equipped.........................174
▫Overhead Rail System—If Equipped.......175
▫Removable Floor Console With Fold-In-Floor
Seating—If Equipped.................176
▫Removable Floor Console Without Fold-In-Floor
Seating—If Equipped.................178▫Rear Compartment Storage Bins...........181
▫Cargo/Tub Nets......................181
▫Cargo Area Storage....................181

Roof Luggage Rack—If Equipped..........182

Load Leveling System...................185
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical adjustment of the mirror.Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror—If Equipped
If the switch is in the“Auto”position the mirror will
automatically adjust for annoying headlight glare from
vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by
pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light in the
button will illuminate to indicate when this feature is on.
Adjusting Rear View Mirror
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,
never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the
mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.
Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer—If
Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn this feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the
Rearview Mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions; full forward, full rearward, and
normal.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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Outside Mirror—Driver’s Side
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
Outside Mirror—Passenger’s Side
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the portion of the mirror closest to
the vehicle. This type of mirror will give a much wider
view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your
vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object.
Use your inside mirror when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror.
Power Remote-Control Mirrors—If Equipped
Use the mirror select switch, located on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering column, to adjust the view
obtained in the outside mirrors. Press the rocker switch to
the L or R for Left or Right mirror selection. Use the
center off position to guard against accidentally moving
a mirror position.
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Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for the
direction you want the mirror to move.
Heated Remote Control Mirrors—If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature
is activated whenever you turn on the Rear Window
Defrost.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors—If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
Sun Visor Extension—If Equipped
This feature has a pull out extension on the sun visor for
increased coverage.
Power Mirror Switches
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HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™)—
IF EQUIPPED
UConnect™is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle
communications system. UConnect™; allows you to dial
your cellular phone using simple voice commands (e.g.,
“Call Mike Work”or“Dial 248-555-1212”). Your cellular
phone’s audio is transmitted through your vehicle’s
stereo system; the system will automatically mute your
radio before receiving or sending a call.
NOTE:The UConnect™system use requires a cellular
phone equipped with the BluetoothHands-Free Profile,
version 0.96 or higher.
For UConnect Customer Support call 1-877-855-8400 or
visit the UConnect website (www.chrysler.com/
uconnect).UConnect™allows you to transfer calls between the
system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your
vehicle, and enables you to mute the system’s micro-
phone for private conversations.
The UConnect™; phone book enables you to store up to
32 names and four numbers per name. This system is
driven through your Bluetooth™Hands-Free Profile
cellular phone. UConnect™features Bluetooth™technol-
ogy - the global standard that enables different electronic
devices to connect to each other without wires or a
docking station, so UConnect™works no matter where
you stow your cellular phone (be it your purse, pocket, or
briefcase). UConnect™allows up to seven cellular
phones to be linked to the system, and it is available in
English, French, or Spanish formats (as equipped).
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