2006 DODGE CARAVAN instrument panel

The center knob on the front climate control unit has five
positions,“REAR”,“OFF”, and a range of blower speeds.
Only when the primary control for the rear blower is in
the“REAR”position do the second seat occupants have
control of the rear blower speed.
The rear blower control, located in the headliner near the
center of the vehicle has an OFF position and 3 blower
speed positions. This allows the second seat occupants to
control the volume of air circulated in the rear of the
vehicle.CAUTION!
Interior air enters the Manual Rear Zone Climate
Control system through an intake grille located in
the passenger side trim panel behind the third seat.
The heater outlets are located in the passenger side
trim panel just behind the sliding door. Do not block
or place objects directly in front of the inlet grille or
heater outlets. The electrical system could overload
causing damage to the blower motor.
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Rear Temperature And Mode Control
When the center knob on the front climate control unit is
set to the“REAR”position, the second seat occupants
have control of the rear temperature and modes as
follows:
•The rear temperature knob controls both the rear
temperature and mode. When the temperature knob is
in the cold position, cold air will be delivered from the
headliner outlets. As the rear temperature knob is
turned towards hot, the air will get warmer, and the
air will be delivered from both the headliner and floor
outlets. When the rear temperature knob reaches the
full hot position, all of the air will be delivered from
the floor outlets.
•When the center knob on the front climate control unit
is set to any position other than“REAR”, the reartemperature selection follows the setting of the driv-
er’s temperature control on the front climate control
unit. The rear mode selection follows the setting of the
front mode control.
Rear Economy Mode
If rear economy mode is desired, set the center knob on
the front control unit to the“REAR”position. Turn the
A/C button OFF and select any mode except“MIX”or
“DEFROST”.
The rear temperature knob and the rear blower speed can
be adjusted as desired by the second seat occupants.
Automatic Temperature Control—If Equipped
The Infrared Three-Zone Automatic Temperature Control
System automatically maintains the interior comfort level
desired by the driver and all passengers. This is accom-
plished by using two infrared sensors, located in the
center of the instrument panel. The two infrared sensors
independently measure the surface temperature of the
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driver and passenger. Based on the sensor input, the
system automatically adjusts the air temperature, the air
flow volume, and amount of outside air recirculation.
This maintains a comfortable temperature even under
changing conditions.
Operation of the system is quite simple. Begin by press-
ing the auto rocker switch to the“HI”or“LO”position,
the word“AUTO”will illuminate in the front ATC
display along with“HI”or“LO”. The system will thenautomatically regulate the amount of air flow. Next, dial
in the temperature you would like the system to maintain
by pressing the driver’s or passenger’s temperature con-
trol button. The rear temperature can only be adjusted
from the front when the“REAR SYSTEM”knob on the
front ATC unit is in the“AUTO”position. Once the
desired temperature is displayed, the system will achieve
and maintain that comfort level automatically. When the
system is set up for your comfort level, it is not necessary
to change the settings. You will experience the greatest
efficiency by simply allowing the system to function
automatically.
NOTE:
•It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for
cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts
the temperature, mode and fan speed to provide
comfort as quickly as possible.Three-Zone Automatic Temperature Control
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•The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric by
selecting the US/M customer programmable feature.
Refer to the“Overhead Console-Customer Program-
mable Features”in Section 3 of this manual.
To provide you with maximum comfort in the automatic
mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will remain
off and“DELAY”will appear in the front ATC display
until the engine warms up. Also, an estimate of the time
remaining until the“DELAY”is over will appear peri-
odically in the display. However, the fan will engage
immediately if the defrost mode is selected or by rotating
the blower control to any fixed blower speed.
This feature may be disabled using the following proce-
dure:
•Press and hold the Heated Rear Window and Auto LO
buttons for 5 seconds.
•The“DELAY”symbol will flash to indicate that the
feature as been disabled.
This feature may be enabled using the following proce-
dure:
•Press and hold the Heated Rear Window and Auto HI
buttons for 5 seconds.
•The“DELAY”symbol will flash to indicate that the
feature as been enabled.
Power Button
This button turns the entire system ON/OFF. When the
system is turned on it will return to the previous settings.
Manual Operation
This system offers a full complement of manual override
features. The“AUTO”symbol in the front ATC display
will be turned off when the system is being used in the
manual mode.
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NOTE:Each of these features operate independently
from each other. If any one feature is controlled manually,
the remaining features will continue to operate automati-
cally.
The left blower control knob can be set to any fixed
blower speed by rotating the knob from low to high. The
fan will now operate at a fixed speed until additional
speeds are selected or either theAuto HIorAuto LO
buttons are pressed. This allows the front occupants to
control the volume of air circulated in the vehicle and
cancel the“AUTO”mode.
The operator can also select the direction of the air by
rotating the right mode control knob to one of the
following positions.Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of
these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow
of air. Moving the air vane knob on the center outlets
down, will close off the air flow from the center outlets. The
thumbwheel next to the outboard outlets can be rotated to
regulate or shut off the air flow from these outlets.
Panel Outlets
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Bi-Level ModeAir comes from both the instrument panel outlets, floor
outlets and defrost. A slight amount of air is also directed
through the side window demister outlets.
NOTE:In many temperature positions, the bi-level
mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel
outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Bi-Level Outlets
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Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is
directed through the defrost and side window demister
outlets.Mix Mode
Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window
demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or snowy
conditions. It allows you to stay comfortable while keep-
ing the windshield clear.
Floor OutletsMix Outlets
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Defrost Mode
Air comes from the windshield and side window demist
outlets. Use this setting when necessary to defrost your
windshield and side windows.NOTE:While operating in eitherAuto HIorAuto
LO, the system will not automatically sense the presence
of fog, mist, or ice on the windshield.Defrostmode
must be manually selected to clear the windshield and
side glass.
Thesnowflakeora/cbutton allows the opera-
tor to manually activate or deactivate the air
conditioning system. When the snowflake symbol
in the ATC display is on, cool, dehumidified air flows
through the air outlets. If economy mode is desired, press
the snowflake button to turn off the snowflake icon in the
ATC display and deactivate the air conditioning system.
Note: While operating inauto hiorauto lo, the air
conditioning system is always activated. If fog, or mist
appears on the windshield or side glass, selectdefrost
mode and increase blower speed.
Defrost Outlets
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