2007 DODGE CARAVAN Owners Manual

SAFETY TIPS
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO)
follow the safety tips below.
Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or
out of the area.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
WARNING!
If you are required to drive with the deck lid /
liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed,
and the climate control blower switch is set at high
speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or
retractor condition, replace the belt.
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Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it
checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
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, trans-
mission fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Mirrors ...............................96
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror .................96
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped ....96
▫ Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If
Equipped ............................97
▫ Outside Mirrors .......................97
▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature ...........98
▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors —
If Equipped ..........................98 ▫
Power Remote-Control Mirrors —
If Equipped ..........................98
▫ Heated Remote Control Mirrors —
If Equipped ..........................99
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped ....99

Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) — If
Equipped ............................100
▫ Operations ..........................101
▫ Phone Call Features ...................108
▫ UConnect™ System Features .............110
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▫Advanced Phone Connectivity ............115
▫ Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™
System .............................116
▫ General Information ...................123

Seats ................................123
▫ Manual Front & Second Row Seat Adjuster . . . 123
▫ 8–Way Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped . . . 124
▫ 6–Way Passenger’s Power Seat —
If Equipped .........................124
▫ Adjustable Head Restraints — If Equipped . . . 125
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............126
▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped ......127
▫ Manual Lumbar — If Equipped ...........128 ▫
Middle Rear Bench Seat Recline —
If Equipped .........................129
▫ Stow ’n Go Seating — If Equipped .........129
▫ Easy Access Seating ...................137
▫ Middle Quad Fold & Tumble Seat Removal . . . 138
▫ 50/50 Fold & Tumble Rear Seat Removal ....141
▫ 2 – Passenger And 3 – Passenger Bench
Seats ..............................143
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer .............144
▫ Rear-Most Bench Seat ..................144
▫ Rear Seat Descriptions ..................145
▫ Rear Bench Seating Flexibility ............145
▫ Rear Quad And 50/50 Seating Flexibility ....147

To Open And Close The Hood .............149
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Lights ...............................150
▫ Interior Lights .......................151
▫ Park Lights ..........................151
▫ Headlights ..........................151
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......153
▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles
Only) ..............................153
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................153
▫ Battery Protection .....................153
▫ Headlamp Delay — If Equipped ..........154
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ...........154

Multifunction Lever .....................155
▫ Turn Signals .........................155 ▫
Headlight Low/High Beam Selector Switch . . . 156
▫ Passing Light ........................156
▫ Windshield Wipers And Washers ..........156

Tilt Steering Column — If Equipped .........158

Traction Control Switch — If Equipped .......158

Rear Park Sense System — If Equipped .......159

Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped ...........163

Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ......164
▫ To Activate ..........................165
▫ To Set At A Desired Speed ...............165
▫ To Deactivate ........................165
▫ To Resume Speed .....................165
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............166
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▫To Accelerate For Passing ...............166

Overhead Console — If Equipped ...........167
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ................168
▫ Sunglass Storage ......................168
▫ Compass/Temperature Display ...........168
▫ Mini-Trip Computer ...................171
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If
Equipped ...........................172
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
If Equipped .........................173

Garage Door Opener — If Equipped .........177
▫ Programming HomeLink ................178
▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 181
▫ Using HomeLink .....................181 ▫
Erasing HomeLink Buttons ..............181
▫ Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button . . . 182
▫ Security ............................182

Power Sunroof — If Equipped .............183
▫ Express Open Feature ..................183
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................184
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................185

Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped .......185
▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off .......186

Convenience Tray Drawer And Cup Holders . . . 187
▫ Instrument Panel Cup Holders ............187
▫ Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker’s Package
Kit................................188
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▫Rear Cupholders ......................188

Storage ..............................190
▫ Front Seat Storage Bin — If Equipped .......190
▫ Second Row Seat Storage Bins —
If Equipped .........................190
▫ Overhead Rail System — If Equipped .......191
▫ Removable Floor Console With Stow ’n Go Seating
— If Equipped .......................193
▫ Removable Floor Console Without Stow ’n Go
Seating — If Equipped .................194 ▫
Rear Compartment Storage Bins ...........198
▫ Cargo/Tub Net .......................198
▫ Coat Hooks .........................198
▫ Cargo Area Storage ....................198

Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ..........199

Load Leveling System ...................201
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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
When using this feature 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
indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
MANUAL REARVIEW MIRROR
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