2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Owners Manual

Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
CAUTION!• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from
the vehicle ’ s battery, even when not in use (i.e. cellular
phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the
vehicle ’ s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade
battery life and/or prevent engine starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers, vacuum
cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the battery even more
quickly. Only use these intermittently and with greater
caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or long
periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories
still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient
length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the
vehicle ’ s battery.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not
hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the
plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage. CONVENIENCE TRAY DRAWER AND CUP
HOLDERS
Instrument Panel Cup Holders
The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull out
drawer just below the climate controls.
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When the drawer is pulled out firmly, the arms of the
cupholders will spring out. Place the container to be held
into one of the cupholders and then push the arm toward
the container until the container is held stable. There are
adjustable positions for the arm so the cupholder can
accommodate a wide variety of container types and sizes,
including those with handles. The arms of the cupholder
can be adjusted in or out without damaging the detent
mechanism.
NOTE: Be sure the drawer is pulled out completely,
otherwise the adjustable arm detents will not engage and
the container will not be held stable. Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker ’ s
Package Kit
Located between the instrument panel cupholders is a
convenience tray that has been designed to hold miscel-
laneous small items.
NOTE: The convenience tray should never be used for
ashes without the optional ash receiver in place. Perma-
nent burn marks may result.
With the optional dealer installed Smoker ’ s package, a
removable ash receiver is inserted into the convenience
tray location. To install the ash receiver, slide the forward
edge into the convenience tray opening and push down
to lock it into position. For cleaning of the ash receiver, its
removal is accomplished by inserting the end of a key in
the pry slot that is molded into the rear edge of the ash
receiver and then twisting the key slightly.178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Rear Cupholders
There are dual stationary cupholders located in the
passenger side rear trim panel and a single stationary cup
holder on the driver side rear trim panel.
There are also dual underseat cupholders for the 2nd seat
passengers. With a bench seat in the 2nd seat position
these cupholders slide out from under the center of the
seat.
If your vehicle is equipped with quad seats in the 2nd
seat position, these cupholders are located on the out-
board side of the seat pedestal. Quad Seat CupholderUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179
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NOTE:
• The quad seat cupholders will remain upright if the
seat is tilted forward.
• The quad seat cupholders are designed to break away
if stepped on. To return the cupholder to its normal
position, simply push the cupholder up to snap it into
place.
• The floor mat must be in position for optimum cup-
holder operation.
There are also two cupholders and a flat tray on the seat
back of the quad seats. These can be used when the seat
back is folded forward. STORAGE
Front Seat Storage Bin — If Equipped
The storage bin is located under the front passenger ’ s
seat. If equipped with a lock, it can be locked with the
ignition key.
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Second Row Seat Storage bins — If Equipped
The Seat Storage Bins are located on the floor in front of
the second row seats, the area below the covers can be
used for storage when the second row seat is in the
upright position. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. Slide
the storage bin locking mechanism to the  Unlocked 
position to allow greater access to the storage bin.
WARNING!In an accident, serious injury could result if the seat
storage bin covers are not properly latched. Do not
drive the vehicle with the storage bin cover open.
Keep the storage bin cover closed and latched while
the vehicle is in motion. Do not operate the storage
bin cover while the vehicle is in motion.
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Overhead Rail System — If Equipped
The overhead rail system contains provisions for three
movable and removable overhead storage bins. The
storage bins may be placed anywhere on the overhead
rail system.
CAUTION!Do not load objects over 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg) in the
storage bins. Failure to follow this could cause
damage to the Overhead Rail System. To Remove Storage Bins
1. Support the bin with one hand and pull the latch
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2. Twist the latch handles a 1
4
turn and pull outward to
disengage the bin from the rail.
3. Remove the storage bin.
NOTE: Make sure the latch handle pops out before
removing the storage bin. To reinstall the storage bins, place the bin in the desired
location on the overhead rail, push firmly upward on the
bin with one hand, while pushing in on the latch handle,
twist a 1
4
turn to attach the bin to the rail. Push the latch
handle down to lock the storage bin in place.
WARNING!In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be
injured if the storage bins are not properly latched to
the Overhead Rail System. Always be sure the
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Removable Floor Console With Fold-in-Floor
Seating — If Equipped
The removable floor console has a two power outlets,
storage tray, light, removable cell phone holder, tissue
holder, pen holder and a map holder. It can be removed
from the vehicle by pulling the release handle inside the
floor console.
To remove the console use the following procedure:
1. Open the console lid and remove the storage tray.
2. Pull up on the release handle located inside the floor
console, and slide the console rearward to disengage
from the floor. Release Handle184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE