2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AUX

4. Auxiliary Seating —
The middle quad seats are removed from the vehicle. The
3 – passenger bench seat can be installed in either the
second or third row.
Rear Quad and 50/50 Seating Flexibility
The seats may be used with either or both seatbacks
folded forward for additional storage space, or with
either or both seats removed from the vehicle. Both 50/50
seats may also be moved to the 2nd row seating position
when the middle quad seats are removed.
1. Normal Seating —
The 2nd and 3rd row seats are installed. Both seatbacks
are in the upright position. 2. Increased Storage —
Increased storage area is provided by folding either or
both seatbacks. With one seatback folded forward, rear
seating for another occupant is still provided. Either or
both seats may Fold and Tumble forward for more
storage space. For maximum storage, remove the head
restraint and place on the seat cushion, then fold the
seatback over the head restraint by lifting lever “ 1 ” and
tumble the seat forward by lifting lever “ 2 ” .
NOTE:
Driving with the 2nd-row seats in the tumbled position is
not recommended when passengers occupy the 3rd row130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

seats. This position is intended only to increase available
cargo area without requiring removal of the seats.
Do not leave the head restraint stored between the
cushions for extended periods of time or inadvertent
damage to the seat cover or head restraint may occur.
3. Additional Storage —
The 2nd row seats are installed in the middle seating
position. Either or both of the rear seats are removed
from the vehicle.
4. Auxiliary Seating —
The 2nd row seats are removed from the vehicle. Then
the third row seats can be installed in either the rear or
middle seat position. If the seat is not occupied, the seatback can be folded
forward to obtain additional cargo space. To fold the
seatback forward, pull the handle labeled “ 1 ” located
behind the seat on the passenger side.
The seatback will latch in the folded position. To assure
the seatback is latched in the folded position, additional
downward pressure on the seatback may be required
when folding.
The same lever is used to return the seatback to the
upright position.
NOTE: The head restraints are removable, if needed. To
remove them, press the release tab on the right side of the
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the recirculation button. The recirculation mode should
only be used temporarily. The recirculation symbol will
illuminate in the display when this button is selected.
Push the button a second time to turn off the recirculation
icon in the display and allow outside air into the vehicle.
NOTE: In cold weather, use of the Recirculation mode
may lead to excessive window fogging. The Recirculation
mode is not allowed in the Mix and Defrost modes to
improve window clearing operation. Recirculation will
be disabled automatically if these modes are selected.
Auxiliary Rear Automatic Temperature Control —
If Equipped
The Rear Automatic Temperature Control System has
floor air outlets to the rear of the right side sliding door
and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating
position. The system provides heated air through the
floor outlets or cool, dehumidified air through the head-
liner outlets. The “ REAR SYSTEM ” knob for the Rear Automatic
Temperature Control System is on the front ATC control
unit located on the instrument panel.
Selecting the “ AUTO ” position for the Rear Automatic
Temperature Control System from the front ATC control
unit, illuminates a “ LOCK ” symbol in the rear display.
The rear temperature and air source are controlled from
the front ATC control unit.
The “ REAR SYSTEM ” knob on the front ATC control unit
has three positions, “ REAR CONTROL ” , “ OFF ” , and
“ AUTO ” . Only when the “ REAR SYSTEM ” knob is in the
“ REAR CONTROL ” position do the second seat occu-
pants have control of the Rear Automatic Temperature
Control System. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279
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