2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN radio

Interior light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the
OFF position (extreme bottom).
The interior lights will remain off
when the doors or liftgate are
open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control to the
first detent. This feature brightens
the odometer, radio and overhead
displays when the park lights or
headlights are on. Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns
your headlights ON or OFF based
on ambient light levels. To turn
the system ON, turn the headlight
switch to the extreme counter-
clockwise position. When the sys-
tem is ON, the Headlight Time
Delay feature is also ON. This
means your headlights will stay
ON for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition
switch OFF. To turn the Automatic System OFF, turn the
headlight switch clockwise to the OFF position.
NOTE: The engine must be running before the head-
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Use Factory Settings
If “ Ye s ” is selected, all of the customer programmable
features will be set to the factory default and not dis-
played. If “ No ” is selected you can program the Vehicle
Information Center to your own personal preferences.
Auto Door Locks
When this feature is selected, all doors and the liftgate
lock automatically when the speed of the vehicle reaches
18 mph (29 km/h). Pressing the “ STEP ” button when in
this display will select “ Ye s ” or “ No. ”
Auto Unlock On Exit (Available Only When the
AUTO DOOR LOCKS Feature is Turned On)
When this feature is selected all the vehicle ’ s doors will
unlock whenever any door is opened if the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in “ P ” (Park) or “ N ”
(Neutral) position. Pressing the “ STEP ” button when in
this display will select “ Ye s ” or “ No. ” Remote Unlock Driver ’ s Door 1st
When this feature is selected only the driver ’ s door will
unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry
unlock button and require a second press to unlock the
remaining locked doors and liftgate. When “ REMOTE
UNLOCK ALL DOORS ” is selected all of the doors and
the liftgate will unlock at the first press of the remote
keyless entry unlock button. Pressing the “ STEP ” button
when in this display will select “ DRIVER ’ S DOOR 1ST ”
or “ ALL DOORS ” .
Remote Linked To Memory (Available with
Memory Seat and Pedals Only)
When this feature is selected, pressing the Unlock button
on any Remote Keyless Entry transmitter already linked
to memory will return the driver ’ s seat, driver ’ s outside
mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and
radio station presets to their memory set positions. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157
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If this feature is not selected, the driver ’ s seat, driver ’ s
mirror, adjustable pedals, and radio settings can only
return to their memory set positions using the memory
recall buttons (1or 2) on the driver ’ s door panel.
Any transmitter linked to memory will remain linked,
but will not recall the memory positions. The transmitter
memory recall function will operate again when this
feature is selected. Refer to Driver Memory System for
more information. Pressing the  STEP  button when in
this mode will select between  Ye s  or  No  .
Sound Horn On Lock
When this feature is selected a short horn sound will
occur when the remote keyless entry “ Lock ” button is
pressed. This feature may be selected with or without the
flash lights on LOCK/UNLOCK feature. Pressing the
“ STEP ” button when in this display will select “ Ye s ” or
“ No. ” Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock?
When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn
signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked
using the remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature
may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock
feature selected. Pressing the “ STEP ” button when in this
display will select “ Ye s ” or “ No. ”
Sliding Door Open Flash?
When this feature is selected, and the sliding door(s) are
opened, the left and right exterior hazard lights will flash
for 12 seconds to alert other drivers in the area that
passenger(s) could be entering or exiting the vehicle.
Pressing the  STEP  button when in this display will
select “ Ye s ” or “ No. ”
Headlamp Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose, when
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30, 60, or 90 seconds, or not remain on. Pressing the
“ STEP ” button when in this display will select 30, 60, 90,
or “ OFF. ”
Headlamp On With Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When this feature is selected and the headlight switch
has been moved to the “ AUTO ” position, the engine is
running and, the front wipers are turned on for 10
seconds, the headlights will turn ON. The display will
remain on Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) for ease of
viewing. Pressing the “ STEP ” button when in this display
will select “ Ye s ” or “ No. ”
Power Accessory Delay
When this feature is selected, accessory power will be
supplied for up to 45 seconds for the power windows, radio, power vent windows, power outlets, and remov-
able center console, when the ignition switch is turned off
or until the key is removed and either front door is
opened.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
The HomeLink  Universal Transceiver replaces up to
three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper-
ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized
gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the
push of a button. The Universal Transceiver operates off
your vehicle ’ s battery and charging system; no batteries
are needed.
For additional information on HomeLink  , call 1 – 800 –
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WARNING!A moving garage door can cause injury to people and
pets in the path of the door. People or pets could be
seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver
with a garage door opener that has a “ stop and
reverse ” feature as required by federal safety stan-
dards. This includes most garage door opener mod-
els manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage
door opener without these safety features it could
cause injury or death. Call toll-free 1 – 800 – 355 – 3515
or, on the Internet at www.homelink.com for safety
information or assistance. Programming HomeLink
NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is
advised to park outside the garage. Some vehicles may
require the ignition switch to be turned to the second (or
 accessories  ) position for programming and/or opera-
tion of HomeLink. It is also recommended that a new
battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the
device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker
training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency
signal.
1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons, and
release only when the indicator light begins to flash (after
20 seconds). Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30
seconds and do not repeat step one to program a second
and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two
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7. Firmly press and release the  learn  or  smart  button.
(The name and color of the button may vary by manu-
facturer.)
NOTE: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step
eight.
8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two
seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button.
Repeat the  press/hold/release  sequence a second time,
and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener
(or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this
sequence a third time to complete the programming.
HomeLink should now activate your rolling code
equipped device.
NOTE: To program the remaining two HomeLink but-
tons, begin with  Programming  step two. Do not repeat
step one . For questions or comments, please contact
HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515 . Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig-
nals to  time-out  (or quit) after several seconds of
transmission which may not be long enough for
HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming.
Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are
designed to  time-out  in the same manner.
If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties
programming a gate operator by using the  Program-
ming  procedures (regardless of where you live), replace
 Programming HomeLink  step 3 with the following:
NOTE: If programming a garage door opener or gate
operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the
 cycling  process to prevent possible overheating.
3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button
while you press and release every two seconds (  cycle  )
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELCONTENTS
Instruments And Controls .................193

Base Instrument Cluster ..................194

Instrument Cluster With Tach ..............195

Instrument Cluster Descriptions ............196

Electronic Digital Clock ..................204
▫ Clock Setting Procedur e.................204

Radio General Information ................205
▫ Radio Broadcast Signals .................205
▫ Two Types Of Signals ..................205 ▫ Electrical Disturbances ..................205
▫ AM Reception .......................205
▫ FM Reception ........................205

Sales Code RAZ — AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD Changer
Controls .............................206
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio ...........206
▫ Power Switch, Volume Control ............206
▫ Seek Button (Radio Mode) ...............206
▫ Tuning .............................207 4

▫ Radio Data System (RDS) ...............207
▫ PTY (Program Type) Button ..............207
▫ Balance ............................209
▫ Fade ..............................209
▫ Tone Control ........................209
▫ AM/FM Selection .....................209
▫ Scan Button .........................209
▫ To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory ......210
▫ To Change From Clock To Radio Mode ......210
▫ Operating Instructions — Tape Player .......210
▫ Seek Button .........................210
▫ Fast Forward (FF) .....................211
▫ Rewind (RW) ........................211 ▫ Tape Eject ...........................211
▫ Scan Button .........................211
▫ Changing Tape Direction ................211
▫ Metal Tape Selection ...................211
▫ Pinch Roller Release ...................212
▫ Noise Reduction ......................212
▫ Operating Instructions — CD Player ........212
▫ Inserting The Compact Disc ..............212
▫ Seek Button .........................213
▫ EJT CD (Eject) Button ..................213
▫ FF/Tune/RW ........................214
▫ Program Button 4 (Random Play) ..........214
▫ Mode ..............................214188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL