2008 DODGE CARAVAN light

NSetting Memory Positions And Linking RKE
Transmitter To Memory.................156
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............158
NHood Safety Switch Ð If Equipped........159
mLights...............................160
NInterior Lighting......................160
NExterior Lights.......................162
mMultifunction Lever.....................166
NTurn Signals.........................166
mTilt Steering Column Ð If Equipped.........171
mRear Park Assist System Ð If Equipped.......171
NRear Park Assist Sensors................172
mAdjustable Pedals Ð If Equipped...........177mElectronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped......179
NActivating Electronic Speed Control........179
mOverhead Consoles.....................182
NFront Overhead Console Ð If Equipped.....182
mGarage Door Opener Ð If Equipped.........185
NProgramming HomeLinkt...............187
NGate Operator/Canadian Programming.....190
NSecurity............................191
NTroubleshooting Tips...................191
NGeneral Information...................191
mPower Sunroof Ð If Equipped.............192
NPower Sunroof Operation...............192
mElectrical Power Outlets Ð If Equipped.......195
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MIRRORS
Manual Rear View Day/Night Mirror Ð If Equipped
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 Rear View Day/Night Mirror Ð 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 power indicator light
to the side on/off button will indicate when the dimming
feature is activated.
Manual Rearview Mirror
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Ð If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Side View Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in a outside convex
mirrors will look smaller and farther away than they
really are. Relying too much on side convex mirrors
could cause you to collide with another vehicle or
other object. Use your inside mirror when judging
the size or distance of a vehicle seen in a side convex
mirror.
Side View Manual Folding Mirrors
All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions; full forward, full rearward, and
normal.
Driver's Auto-Dimming Side View Mirror Ð If
Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn this feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the
Rearview Mirror.
Power Remote Folding Side View Mirrors Ð If
Equipped
Press the power fold button to fold in the mirrors. Press
the button again to unfold the mirrors.
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²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Emergency9and the UConnecttsystem will instruct
the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num-
ber. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and
Mexico.
NOTE:The emergency number dialed is based on the
country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S.
and Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may
not be applicable with the available cellular service and
area.
The UConnecttsystem does slightly lower your chances
of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell
phone directly.
Your phone must be turned on and paired to the
UConnecttsystem to allow use of this vehicle feature in
emergency situations, when the cell phone has network
coverage and stays paired to the UConnecttsystem.Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance:
²Press the PHONE button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Towing Assistance.9
NOTE:The Towing Assistance number dialed is based
on the country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528-
2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico
City in Mexico).
Please refer to the 24-Hour ªTowing Assistanceº cover-
age details in the Warranty Information Booklet and on
the 24±Hour Towing Assistance Card.
Paging
To learn how to page, refer to9Working with Automated
Systems.9Paging works properly except for pagers of
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Heated Seats Ð If Equipped
This feature heats the front driver and
passenger seats. The controls for front
heated seats are located on the center
instrument panel area. The switch in-
dicator lights will show when the
HIGH or LOW heat is ON. Press the
switch once to choose HIGH (two
lights), press it a second time to choose LOW (one light),
press it a third time for No Heat (no lights).
Second row heated seat switches are located in the
sliding side door handle trim panels and function the
same as front switches.
Sliding Door Controls
1 - Heated Seat Switch 4 - Door Handle
2 - Power Window Switch 5 - Power Sliding Door Switch
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WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. DO NOT place anything on the seat
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.
Manual Reclining Seats Ð If Equipped
The recliner mechanism control is on the outboard side of
the seat. To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever,
then push back to the desired position and release the
lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to return theseatback to its normal position. Using body pressure, lean
forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback
has latched.
Manual Reclining Seat Control
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If the vehicle is equipped with the Compass Mini-Trip
Computer (CMTC) and the hood is not latched, a ªhoodº
will be displayed in the PRNDL/Odometer window of
the instrument cluster.
LIGHTS
All of the lights, except the hazard warning lights,
headlamp high beams and flash to pass, are controlled by
switches to the left of the steering column on the instru-
ment panel.
Interior Lighting
Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is
opened, the keyless entry transmitter is activated, or
when the dimmer control is moved to the extreme top.
Headlight Switch Assembly
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