2008 DODGE CARAVAN Owners Manual

ROOF LUGGAGE RACK Ð IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the
weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The
load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be
uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars.
The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo
inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not
exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
To move the crossbars, loosen the thumb screws located
at the upper edge of each crossbar approximately six
turns, then move the crossbar to the desired position,
keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame. Once the
crossbar is in place, retighten the thumb screws to lock
the crossbar into position.Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has
properly locked into position.
NOTE:To help control wind noise when installing the
crossbars make sure the arrows marked on the underside
of the crossbars are facing the front of the vehicle. When
the crossbars are not in use, the front crossbar should be
fastened just forward of the middle support and the rear
crossbar should be fastened at the rearmost position of
the side rails. This will help reduce the amount of wind
noise when the crossbars are not in use.
The tie down holes on the crossbar ends should always
be used to tie down the load. Check the straps frequently
to be sure that the load remains securely attached.
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CAUTION!
²Crossbars should remain equally spaced or paral-
lel at any luggage rack position for proper func-
tion. Noncompliance could result in damage to the
luggage rack, cargo and/or vehicle.
²To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do
not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of
150 lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as
evenly as possible and secure the load
appropriately.
CAUTION!
²Long loads which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with
large frontal area should be secured to both the
front and rear of the vehicle.
²Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care-
fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the
roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or
nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward lift to
a load. This is especially true on large flat loads
and may result in damage to the cargo or your
vehicle.
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WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per-
sonal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof
Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
UMBRELLA HOLDER
An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into
the left front door entry scuff molding.Umbrella Holder
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LOAD-LEVELING SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
The automatic load-leveling system will provide a level
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.
A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.
If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15
hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.WARNING!
Do not install the load-leveling system on vehicles
that are not equipped with Anti-Lock Brakes. Ve-
hicles without Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) have a height-
sensing proportioning valve. Installing a leveling
system will render this system ineffective, inappro-
priately reducing rear brake pressure, resulting in
increased stopping distances. You could have a seri-
ous accident.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstrument Panels And Controls............223
mBase Instrument Cluster..................224
mPremium Instrument Cluster...............225
mInstrument Cluster Descriptions............226
mCompass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Ð
If Equipped...........................238
NCompass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC)
Odometer Displays....................238
NCompass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Reset
Buttons............................238NCompass/Temperature Display...........240
mElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Ð
If Equipped...........................241
NEVIC Displays.......................243
NTrip Functions.......................244
NCompass Display.....................246
NPersonal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)........248
mRadio General Information................251
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................2514

mSales Code REQ Ð AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6±Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack)..................252
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......252
NOperation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)....260
NNotes On Playing MP3/WMA Files........262
NList Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play)..........265
NInfo Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play)..........265
mSales Code RES Ð AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)................268
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......268NOperation Instructions - CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play..................274
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............276
NList Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......279
NInfo Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......279
mSales Code REN Ð Multimedia System Ð
If Equipped...........................280
NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio
(If Equipped)........................281
NOperating Instructions Ð Voice Recognition
System (VR) (If Equipped)...............281
NOperating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnectt) (If Equipped) . . . 281
NClock Setting Procedure.................281
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mSales Code RER Ð Multimedia System Ð
If Equipped...........................283
NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio.....284
NOperating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnectt) (If Equipped) . . . 284
NClock Setting Procedure.................285
mSatellite Radio Ð If Equipped
(REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios Only).....287
NSystem Activation.....................287
NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................287
NSelecting Satellite Mode.................288
NSatellite Antenna......................288
NReception Quality.....................289NOperating Instructions - Satellite Mode......289
NOperating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped)........................292
NOperating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VESt) (If Equipped).............292
mUniversal Consumer Interface (UCI) Ð
If Equipped...........................292
NConnecting The iPodtDevice............293
NControlling The iPodtUsing Radio Buttons . . . 293
NPlay Mode..........................293
NList Or Browse Mode..................295
mSirius Backseat TVŸ Ð If Equipped.........297
mVideo Entertainment System (VESt)Ð
If Equipped...........................297
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mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........299
mRemote Sound System Controls Ð If Equipped . . 299
NRadio Operation......................299
NCD Player..........................300
mCD/DVD Maintenance...................300
mClimate Controls.......................301
NManual Heating, Ventilation And Air
Conditioning (HVAC) System.............301
NRear Manual Climate Control Zone Ð
If Equipped.........................307
NAutomatic Temperature Control (ATC) Ð
If Equipped.........................309NSummer Operation....................318
NWinter Operation.....................318
NVacation/Storage.....................318
NWindow Fogging.....................318
NOutside Air Intake....................319
NOperating Tips.......................319
NA/C Air Filter Ð If Equipped............320
mElectric Rear Window Defroster Ð
If Equipped...........................320
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