2008 DODGE CARAVAN Owners Manual

The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat
cushion, adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward
for occupant comfortRemote Third Row Power Seat SwitchÐ If
Equipped
A One-Touch Third Row Power Folding Seat switch is
located in the left rear trim panel as part of a switch-bank.
Third Row Power Seat Switch
One Touch Folding Seat Third Row
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The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding and
unfolding positions for the third row seats.
Left and right third row seats can be folded individually
or together. The One Touch Third Row Power Folding
Seat adjusts to the following positions using the switch
bank located on the left rear trim panel:
Rear Panel Power Switch Bank
1 Ð Open to Normal 4 Ð Fold Flat
2 Ð Stow 5 Ð Right/Left or Both Seats
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NOTE:The Third Row Power Seat system includes
obstacle detection for safe operation. When the system
detects an obstacle, the motors will stop and reverse the
motion for a brief period. Should this occur, remove the
obstacle and repress the button again, for the desired
position.
To Fold Third Row Seats Manually Ð If Equipped
1. Lower the head restraint to its full down position.
2. Pull release strap marked ª1º located on the rear of the
seat to lower the seatback.
3. Pull release strap marked ª2º to release the anchors.
4. Pull release strap marked ª3º and tumble the seat
rearward into the storage bin.
Folding Third Row Seat Strap
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To Unfold Third Row Seats
1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the
storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors
latch.
2. Pull release strap marked ª1º to unlock the recliner.
3. Pulling strap ª3º releases the seatback to return to its
full upright position.
4. Adjust the head restraint to the desired position.
WARNING!
In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be
injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor
attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully
latched.
Tailgate Mode
1. Pull release strap ª2º, then pull release strap ª3º to
rotate the entire seat rearward.
2. To restore the seat to its upright position, lift up on the
seatback and push forward until the anchors latch.
Tailgate Positioning Release Straps 2 and 3
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death, NEVER operate the
vehicle with occupants in the third row seat while in
the tailgate mode.
Easy Access Seating
The second row Stow 'n Go seats can be tilted forward for
easy access to the third row seat or rear cargo area.
To tilt the seat, pull forward on the release strap located
on the front of the seat between the seatback and seat
cushion and tilt the seat fully forward.
To return the seat to its upright position, push rearward
on the seatback until it latches. Always ensure that it is
fully latched.
WARNING!
In the event of a collision you could be injured if the
seat is not fully latched.
Tilting Second Row Stow 'n Go Seat
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Swivel 'n Go Premium Seating Ð If Equipped
Premium second row Swivel 'n Go Seating features
include:
²A table that installs between the second and third row
seats. The table disassembles and stows in the hidden
second row floor storage bin
²Seats rotate to face forward or rearward
²Seat belts are integrated into the swivel seats
²Dual folding armrests
²A side storage pocket that will accommodate a phone
or hand-held game
²Seats are removable
Swivel 'n Go Seating Features
1 - Seat Release 4 - Seatback Release
2 - Fore-Aft Adjustment 5 - Moveable Armrest
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To swivel the seat: Pull the lower handle on the outboard
side of the seat and push the side of the seatback to begin
rotation. Once the seat begins to rotate, the handle may
be released. The seat locks in position once reaching the
forward or rearward positions only.
Seatbacks fold forward on an angle, not flat. This allows
the seats to swivel when the seatbacks are folded.WARNING!
Failure to comply with the following conditions
could result in serious injury or even death.
²NEVER place any child seat or infant carrier in the
Swivel 'n Go seat while it is in the rearward facing
position.
²The swivel seat should be locked in the forward
position when using any child seat or infant
carriers, with the vehicle in motion.
²Occupants riding in Swivel 'n Go seating, must be
wearing their seat belt and the seat must be locked
in either the forward or rearward position.
²Make sure the Swivel 'n Go seat is in a locked
position with the handle down. Test the seat after
it is locked to see that it doesn't swivel.
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Removing Swivel 'n Go Premium Seating Ð If
Equipped
1. Remove any obstructions from the floor behind the
seat, and stow the Third Row Seat.
2. Pull up on the release bar located at the bottom front
edge of the swivel seat.
3. From behind the seat, lift up on the rear of the seat
cushion while pulling the seat in a rearward direction.
4. Remove the seat from vehicle through the liftgate.
Rollers are part of the seat frame and will ease the
removal process.
5. Lower the release handle located at the bottom front
edge of the seat.
Each seat weighs about 90 lbs. (81 kg).NOTE:Electrical contacts for the available heated seats
automatically disengage or engage as the seat is removed
or installed. The contacts slide past each other as the seat
is rolled to and from the strikers.
When reinstalling the seat, make certain to lower the
release handle to ensure the seat is latched securely.
WARNING!
In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be
injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor
attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully
latched.
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