2008 DODGE CARAVAN tailgate

3. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on the
outboard side of the seat, to return the seatback to its full
upright position.
4. Close the storage bin cover and adjust the head
restraint to the desired position.Second Row Bench Seat Ð If Equipped
While the bench seat does not stow in the floor, it is
removable for added cargo space. Rollers integrated into
the seat frame ease removal through the rear. Floor
storage compartments are still available with the bench
seat.
Third Row Power Seat Ð If Equipped
The third row power seat offers the following features:
²The seatbacks can be folded forward for additional
cargo space if needed
²Head restraints can be stowed with the seat
²Tailgate mode flips the seat rearward to face out the
tailgate.
Second Row Seatback Release Lever
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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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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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3. Twist the socket and remove form the light assembly.
4. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket.
5. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the
light assembly.
Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
The CHMSL uses LED lights that are not serviceable
separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly,
see your authorized Dealer.
License Light
The light for the license plate light is located under the
tailgate light bar and above the license plate.
1. Using a small screwdriver, press inward the locking
tab on the outboard side of the light assembly and pull
down on the light assembly for removal.
2. Twist and remove the socket from the light assembly
and pull the bulb out to remove.
3. Push the bulb into the socket, twist the socket into the
light assembly and reinstall the light assembly into place
ensuring the locking tab is secure.
1 Ð Stop, Tail, Turn Signal
bulb combo2 Ð Backup BulbMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4857