2005 DODGE CARAVAN cruise control

•The pedals can be adjusted while driving.
•The pedalscannotbe adjusted when the vehicle is in R
(Reverse) or when the Speed Control System is ON.
The following messages will be displayed on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Sys-
tem (EVIC) if the pedals are attempted to be adjusted
when the system is locked out (“Adjustable Pedal
Disabled—Cruise Control Engaged”or“Adjustable
Pedal Disabled—Vehicle In Reverse”).
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals
or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage
to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become
limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in
the adjustable pedal’s path.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL—IF EQUIPPED
When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator
operation at speeds greater than 30 mph (50 km/h).
Speed Control Switches
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To Activate:
Push the“ON/OFF”button once and the CRUISE indi-
cator located below the instrument cluster odometer will
illuminate showing the electronic speed control system is
on. To turn the system OFF, push the“ON/OFF”button
again and the system and indicator will turn off.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidently
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you aren’t using it.
To Set At A Desired Speed:
When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press
and release the“SET”button. Release the accelerator and
the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.
To Deactivate:
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the“CANCEL”
button or normal braking while slowing the vehicle will
deactivate the speed control without erasing the set
speed memory. Pushing the“ON/OFF”button to the
OFF position or turning off the ignition erases the set
speed memory.
To Resume Speed:
To resume a previously set speed, push and release the
“RESUME/ACCEL”button. Resume can be used at any
speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).
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The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. To
switch from odometer to trip odometer, press the Trip
Odometer button.
24. Cruise Indicator
This display indicator shows that the Speed Control
System is ON.
25. Trip Odometer Button
Press this button to change the display from odometer to
trip odometer. The word TRIP will appear when in the
trip odometer mode.
Push in and hold the button for two seconds to reset the
trip odometer to 0 miles or kilometers. The odometer
must be in trip mode to reset.ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
The clock and radio each use the display panel built into
the radio. A digital readout shows the time in hours and
minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or
ACC position and the time button is pressed.
When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, or when
the radio frequency is being displayed, time keeping is
accurately maintained.
Clock Setting Procedure
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON or ACC position
and press the time button. Using the tip of a ballpoint pen
or similar object, press either the hour (H) or minute (M)
buttons on the radio.
2. Press the H button to set hours or the M button to set
minutes. The time setting will increase each time you
press a button.
204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 154
Console, Overhead....................... 150
Console, Removable...................176,178
Contract, Service........................ 450
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 396
Cooling System......................... 394
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 396
Coolant Capacity...................... 421
Coolant Level......................394,397
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 397
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 395
Inspection........................... 394
Points to Remember.................... 398
Pressure Cap......................... 396
Radiator Cap......................... 396
Selection of Coolant...............395,421,422
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 147
Cruise Light........................... 204
Cup Holder.........................170,410Customer Assistance..................... 449
Daytime Running Lights................... 137
Dealer Service.......................... 378
Defroster, Rear Window................... 287
Defroster, Windshield................84,267,278
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 376
Digital Video Disc Player.................. 243
Dimmer Control........................ 135
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 404
Oil (Engine).......................... 379
Disarming, Theft System................... 28
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 397
Engine Oil........................... 383
Domelight............................. 135
Door Ajar Light......................... 197
Door Locks............................. 17
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