2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN light

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure. Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid or brake
fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and
corrected immediately. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85
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Seats ................................107
▫ Manual Front & Second Row Seat Adjuster . . . 107
▫ 8 – Way Driver ’ s Power Seat — If Equipped . . . 108
▫ 4 – Way Passenger ’ s Power Seat —
If Equipped .........................108
▫ Adjustable Head Restraints — If Equipped . . . 109
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............110
▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped ......110
▫ Manual Lumbar — If Equipped ...........112
▫ Middle Rear Bench Seat Recline —
If Equipped .........................112
▫ Fold-In-Floor Seating ...................113
▫ Easy Access Seating ...................120
▫ Middle Quad Fold & Tumble Seat Removal . . . 121 ▫ 50/50 Fold & Tumble Rear Seat Removal ....124
▫ 2 – Passenger And 3 – Passenger
Bench Seats .........................126
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer .............127
▫ Rear-Most Bench Seat ..................128
▫ Rear Seat Descriptions ..................128
▫ Rear Bench Seating Flexibility ............128
▫ Rear Quad And 50/50 Seating Flexibility ....130

To Open And Close The Hood .............132

Lights ...............................134
▫ Interior Lights .......................134
▫ Park Lights ..........................135
▫ Headlights ..........................13588 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

▫ 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 ................150UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89
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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 Mirror92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93
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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.94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95
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Heated Seats — If Equipped
This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats.
The controls for the heated seats are located on the
instrument panel above the radio. You may choose LOW,
HIGH or No Heat. The switch position as well as an
indicator light will show when the LOW or HIGH heat is
ON.
Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped
The recliner mechanism control is on the outboard side of
the seat. To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever,
then push back to the desired position and release the
lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the Heated Seat Switches110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE