2007 DODGE CARAVAN driver

▫Reinstalling Storage Bin Cover Emergency
Release .............................45

Occupant Restraints ......................46
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................47
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....53
▫ Center Lap Belts .......................53
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................54
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ...........................54
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............56
▫ Seat Belt Extender ......................56
▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint Systems (SRS) — Airbags ..........57
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............73 ▫
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Integrated Child Seat
— If Equipped ........................74
▫ Child Restraint ........................75

Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)
— If Equipped ..........................83
▫ Restraining Infants And Small Children With Seat
Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) ....84

Engine Break-In Recommendations ...........88

Safety Tips ............................89
▫ Exhaust Gas ..........................89
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ..........................89
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle ..........................90
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Key-In-Ignition Reminder
An alarm will sound to remind you if the key is left in the
ignition and the driver’s door is opened.
Locking Doors With The Key
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn the
key forward. See Section 7 of this manual for door lock
lubrication.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering
wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with-
out the ignition key. If the steering wheel is moved no
more than 1/2 turn in either direction and the key is not
in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock.
If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering
Wheel:
With the engine running, turn the steering wheel upside
down, turn off the engine and remove the key. Turn the
steering wheel slightly in either direction until the lock
engages.
To Release The Steering Wheel Lock:
Insert the key in the ignition switch and start the engine.
If the key is difficult to turn, move the wheel slightly to
the right or left to disengage the lock.
NOTE: If you turned the wheel to the right to engage
the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to
disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage
the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.
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Three button transmitters will provide basic UNLOCK,
LOCK and PANIC functions.
Six button transmitters will provide functions that allow
the same basic operation as the three button, but may also
be used to Open/Close the optional power liftgate, left
power sliding door, or right power sliding door. Other options of the system allow you to turn ON/OFF the
Sound Horn On Lock, Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st,
and Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock features.
Three Button Transmitter
Six Button Transmitter
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To unlock the doors and liftgate:
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter
once to unlock the driver’s door side of the vehicle, or
twice to unlock all doors and liftgate. The illuminated
entry system also turns on.
The Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st feature can be
enabled or disabled by performing the following proce-
dure:
1. Press the UNLOCK button for 5 to 10 seconds.
2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed, (after 5 sec-
onds) press the LOCK button. Release both buttons.
The “Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st” feature can be
reactivated by repeating the above mentioned procedure
or by performing the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable
Features section on vehicles so equipped.
To lock the doors and liftgate:
Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to
lock all doors and liftgate. The horn will chirp once to
acknowledge the signal.
If desired, the “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be
turned on and off by performing the following proce-
dure:
1. Press the LOCK button for 5 to 10 seconds.
2. While the LOCK button is pressed (after 5 seconds),
press the PANIC button. Release both buttons.
The “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be reactivated by
repeating this procedure or by performing the procedure
in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),
Customer Programmable Features section on vehicles so
equipped.
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5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch
in the LOCK direction.
6. A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature has
been disabled.
7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled
before the feature could be disabled. If necessary, repeat
the above procedure.
You can turn the feature back on by repeating the above
mentioned procedure or by performing the procedure in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Cus-
tomer Programmable Features section on vehicles so
equipped.
Auto Unlock On Exit — If Equipped
This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when
any door is opened. This will occur only after the vehicle has been shifted into the Park position after the vehicle
has been driven (shifted out of Park and all doors closed).
This feature will not operate if there is any manual
operation of the power door locks (Lock or Unlock).
Auto Unlock On Exit Programming — If Equipped
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with
power door locks if:
1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.
2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancel
any chimes that may be confusing during this program-
ming procedure).
3. Insert the key into the ignition.
4. Within 15 seconds, cycle the key from the LOCK
position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of four
times ending in the LOCK position
(do not start the
engine) .
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5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch
in the UNLOCK direction.
6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has
been changed.
7. Repeat the above steps to alternate the availability of
this feature.
8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled
before the feature could be changed. If necessary repeat
the above procedure.
The Auto Unlock On Exit feature can be enabled or
disabled by performing the procedure in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Program-
mable Features section on vehicles so equipped. NOTE:
Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock
features in accordance with local laws.
WINDOWS
Manual Rear Vent Windows
A lever at the rear of each window releases the window
so that it can be pushed out for ventilation.
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Power Vent Windows — If Equipped
Switches on the driver’s door trim panel let the driver
operate the two vent windows from the front seat.
Power Windows — If Equipped
You can control either front window using switches on
the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on
the passenger’s door trim panel which operates the
passenger door window. The switches will operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACCESSORY
position.
Power Vent Window Switches
Power Window Switches
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Auto Down Feature — If Equipped
The driver’s window switch has an auto down feature.
Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the
window will go down automatically.
To open the window part way, press the window switch
part way and release it when you want the window to
stop.
The power window switches remain active for up to 45
seconds after the ignition switch has been turned off.
Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting.
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