2008 DODGE CARAVAN Owners Manual

To Remove The Premium Floor Console
²
Pull up on the bottom release handle in the front of the
console
²Lift the rear of the console up several inches
²Pull rearward to disengage from floor and remove
console
To reinstall the console:
²Position the console at a slight angle (rear slightly
higher than the front
²Slide the console forward into the floor bracket
²Rotate the rear of the console down until it is resting
on the floor bracket
²Push down on the rear of the console until it is seated
in the rear floor bracket
²Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly latched
Console Position 4
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WARNING!
In an accident, serious injury could result if the
removable floor console is not properly installed.
Always be sure the removable floor console is fully
latched.
STORAGE
Glove Compartments
There are both upper and lower glove compartments.
Upper Glove Compartment
To open the upper compartment (4), press inward on the
release button (3). The door will spring open about one in
(2.54 cm). Manually lift the front edge of the door
upward, until fully opened, and the detent is engaged.To close the compartment door, push firmly downward
on the door's surface to release the detent and latch the
door closed.
Glove Compartment Features
1 - Lower Compartment 3 - Upper Latch
2 - Lower Latch/Lock 4 - Upper Compartment 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Lower Glove Compartment
To open the lower compartment (1) pull out on the
release handle (2). The lower compartment handle is also
equipped with a lock.
Door Trim Panel Storage
Front Door Storage
Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for
storage.
Front Door Storage
1 - Rear Map Pocket 3 - Bottle Holder
2 - Storage Pocket 4 - Front Map PocketUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209
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Sliding Side Door Bottle Holder
Both sliding doors have a bottle holder molded right into
the trim.
Second Row Floor Storage Bins Ð If Equipped
The Second Row Seat Storage Bins are located on the
floor in front of the second row seats. The area below the
floor covers can be used for storage when the second row
seat is in the upright position.
Sliding Door Bottle Holder
Storage Bin Cover Lock Release
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Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. Slide
the storage bin locking mechanism to the9unlocked9
position to allow greater access to the storage bin.
CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must lay flat and be locked to
avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks,
which have minimal clearance to the cover.
WARNING!
In an accident, serious injury could result if the seat
storage bin covers are not properly latched.
²DO NOT drive the vehicle with the storage bin
covers open.
²Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched
while the vehicle is in motion.
²DO NOT use a storage bin latch as a tie down.
Removing The Floor Console With Stow 'n Go
Seating Ð If Equipped
The removable floor console has 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.
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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.
3. Remove the floor console.
To reinstall the console use the following procedure:
1. Open the console lid and remove the storage tray.
2. Pull up on the release handle and slide the console
forward to engage the front of the console into the floor
tray.
3. Pivot the floor console down until it is seated on the
floor tray and release the handle.
4. Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly attached.
Removable Floor Console Features
1 - Removal Latch 4 - Front Cupholders
2 - Lower Latch 5 - Top Tray
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WARNING!
In an accident, serious injury could result if the
removable floor console is not properly installed.
Always be sure the removable floor console is fully
latched.
Rear Compartment Storage
Your vehicle is equipped with open storage areas located
in each rear trim panel.
Third Row Rear Seat and Rear Compartment Features
1 Ð Tie Down 5 Ð Liftgate Close
2 Ð Rear Switches 6 Ð Bag Holders
3 Ð Tire Jack/Handle 7 Ð LATCH Anchor
4 Ð Cubby/Speaker 8 Ð Flash LightUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213
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Coat Hooks
Coat hooks are located along the headliner for the second
and third row seating positions. The coat hook load limit
is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding the recommended load limit
can cause the coat hooks to break or disengage from the
vehicle.
Cargo Area Storage
The seats in your vehicle are in-line which enables you to
stow long objects, such as lumber or skis, on the floor
without moving the seats.
NOTE:With all rear seat backs folded,a4ftx8ft(1.2 m
x 2.4 m) sheet of building material may be stored on top
of the folded seats with the liftgate closed. The front seats
must be moved slightly forward of the rearmost position.
If the rear seats are removed no front seat adjustment is
needed and more than one 4 ftx8ft(1.2 m x 2.4 m) sheet
of building material may be stored.The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement
ªLoad To This Lineº. This line indicates how far rearward
cargo can be placed without interfering with liftgate
closing.
Rear Cargo Area Loading Limit
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