2005 DODGE CARAVAN service

•It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the
airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed airbags, seat belt pretensioners and driver
inflatable knee blocker cannot protect you in an-
other collision. Have the airbags, seat belt preten-
sioners, driver inflatable knee blocker and the front
passenger seat belt retractor assembly, replaced by
an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Also, have
the Occupant Classification System serviced as well.
Enhanced Accident Response
If the airbags and seat belt pertensioners deploy after an
impact and the electrical system remains functional,
vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock
automatically. In addition, approximately 10 seconds
after the vehicle has stopped moving, the interior lights
will illuminate until the ignition switch is turned off.
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Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!
•Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause
it to fail when you need it. You could be injured because the
airbags are not there to protect you. Do not modify the
components or wiring, including adding any kind of
badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or
the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not modify
the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or frame.
•Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag
system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not
function properly if modifications are made. Take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer for any advanced airbag
system service. If your seat including your trim cover and
cushion needs to be serviced in any way (including removal
or loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the
vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer ap-
proved seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to
modify an advanced airbag system for persons with dis-
abilities, contact your authorized dealer.
WARNING!
•You need proper knee impact protection in a
collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket
equipment on or behind the knee bolsters.
•It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has airbags.
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Airbag Light
You will want to have the airbags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. While
the airbag system is designed to be mainte-
nance free, if any of the following occurs, have
an authorized dealer service the system immediately.
•The AIRBAG light does not come on or flickers during
the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first
turned on.
•The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second
interval.
•The light flickers or comes on and remains on while
driving.
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Integrated Child
Seat—If Equipped
Operating instructions for this seat are included with the
seat. If the instructions are not with the seat or in the
Owner’s Manual Package, replacement instructions can
be obtained.
To obtain Integrated Child Seat replacement
instructions:
Use the order form at the back of this manual and specify
publication number 81-016-1950.
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•After you enter the name, the UConnect™system will
ask you if you wish to delete the home, work, mobile,
or pager number for this entry.
Delete All Entries in the UConnect™Phonebook
•
Press the’Phone’button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt, sayPhonebook Delete All.
•The UConnect™system will ask you to verify that you
wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook.
•After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be
deleted.
List All Names in the UConnect™Phonebook
•
Press the’Phone’button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt, sayPhonebook List
Names.
•The UConnect™system will play the names of all the
phonebook entries.
•To call one of the names in the list, press the’Voice
Recognition’button during the playing of the desired
name and sayCall.
•The UConnect™system will then prompt you as to
number designation you wish to call.
•The selected number will be dialed.
Phone Call Features
The following feature(s) can be accessed through the
UConnect™system if the feature(s) are available on your
cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service
plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be
accessed through the UConnect™system.
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UConnect™system. To select a phone from the list,
press the’Voice Recognition’button and saySelect.
•The lower priority phone will only be used for the next
phone call. After that, the UConnect™system will
return to using the highest priority phone in the
vehicle.
UConnect™System Features
Barge In - Touch Tone Phone Inputs
You can use your UConnect™system to access a voice mail
system, an automated service, or any other phone number
that you can dial with any phone. When calling a number
with your UConnect™system that normally requires you to
enter in a touch-tone sequence on your cellular phone
keypad, you can push the’Voice Recognition’button and
say the sequence you wish to enter followed bySend. For
example, if required to enter your pin number, you can press
the’Voice Recognition’button and say3746Send,or
whatever you have made your pin. This method can also beused in instances where you are pressing a number on your
keypad to navigate through a menu structure or to enter a
number for a pager.
Barge In - Overriding Prompts
The’Voice Recognition’button can be used when you
wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice
recognition command immediately. For example, if a
prompt is playingWould you like to pair a phone, clear
a, you could press the’Voice Recognition’button and
sayPair A Phoneto select that option without having to
listen to the rest of the voice prompt.
Language Selection
To change the language that the UConnect™system is
using, press the’Phone’button and say the name of the
language you wish to switch to (English, Español, or
Français as equipped). After selecting one of the lan-
guages, all prompts and voice commands will be in the
selected language.
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WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when
using the Rear Park Assist System. Always check
carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and
be sure to check for pedestrians, other vehicles,
obstructions, and blind spots before backing up.
Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury
or death.
The display contains two sets of yellow and red LEDs
that the driver can see in the rear view mirror. Each side
of the vehicle has its own warning LEDs. The system
provides a visual warning by illuminating one or more
yellow LEDs as the vehicle gets closer to the object. As
the vehicle continues to approaches the object, one red
LED is illuminated and the system emits a series of shortbeeps. The tone will remain constant and both red LEDs
are illuminated once the vehicle is within 12 inches (30.5
cm) of the object.
The system can be turned on or off through the electronic
vehicle information center (EVIC) when the vehicle is in
PARK. If the rear park assist system is turned off, a single
chime will sound and the EVIC will display the following
message“REAR PARK ASSIST OFF”, when the vehicle is
in reverse.
NOTE:•Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris
to keep the system operating properly.
•Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could
affect the performance of the system.
If Service Park Assist System appears in the EVIC after
making sure the rear bumper is clean please see your
authorized dealer.
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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)—If
Equipped
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center, when the
appropriate conditions exist, displays the following
WARNING messages and symbols. Each message is
accompanied by a single chime:
•TURN SIGNALS ON (with graphic)
•PERFORM SERVICE
•DOOR AJAR (one or more, with graphic)
•LIFTGATE AJAR (with graphic)
•WASHER FLUID LOW (with graphic)
•1,2,3 OR 4 LOW TIRE(S) PRESSURE (Refer to“Starting
And Operating, Tire Section”)
•1,2,3 OR 4 TIRE(S) HIGH PRESSURE (Refer to“Start-
ing And Operating, Tire Section”)
•CHECK TPM SYSTEM (Refer to“Starting And Oper-
ating, Tire Section”)
•MEMORY SEAT DISABLED (Not in Park)—If
Equipped
•ADJUSTABLE PEDAL DISABLED/CRUISE EN-
GAGED
•ADJUSTABLE PEDAL DISABLED/VEHICLE IN RE-
VERSE
•REAR PARK ASSIST (Shown in Reverse only with a
single chime)—If Equipped
NOTE:Tire pressure menu items are available only on
vehicles equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor Sys-
tem.
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Customer Programmable Features—If Equipped
Press the“MENU”button until one of the display choices
following appears:
Language
When in this display you may select one of five lan-
guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
computer functions. Press the“STEP”button while in
this display selects English, Francaise, Deutsch, Italiano,
or Espanol. As you continue the displayed information
will be shown in the selected language.
Rear Park Assist—If Equipped
When this feature is selected the system scans for objects
behind the vehicle using four sensors located in the rear
bumper. Objects can be detected from up to 71 inches
(180 cm). Pressing the“STEP”button while in this
display will disable/enable the Rear Park Assist System.
US or Metric
Pressing the“STEP”button when in this display selects
US or Metric. The overhead console and climate control
displays will be in the selected units.
Service Interval
When this feature is selected a service interval between
2,000 miles (3 200 km) and 6,000 miles (9 600 km) in 500
mile (800 km) increments may be selected. Pressing the
“STEP”button when in this display will select distances
between 2,000 miles (3 200 km) and 6,000 miles (9 600
km) in 500 mile (800 km) increments.
Reset Service Distance (Displays Only if Service
Interval was Changed)
When this feature is selected the current accumulated
service distance can be reset to the newly selected service
interval. Pressing the“STEP”button when in this display
will select“Ye s”or“No.”
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