2009 DODGE CARAVAN park assist

When the appropriate conditions exist, the following
messages will display:
NE.......Eight-point compass headings are displayed
(N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE, SW)
14°F............ Temperature (Fahrenheit or Celsius)
AV G......... AverageFuel Economy (U.S. or Metric)
DTE.......................Distance to Empty
ET............................Elapsed Time
P.......................... ParkAssist On/Off
Should this wrench symbol display with the
letterPnext to it, your Park Assist System
needs servicing. Contact an authorized dealer.
CMTC Trip Odometer (ODO)
This display shows the distance traveled since the last
reset. Press and release the right button on the instrumentcluster to switch from odometer, to trip A or trip B. Press
and hold the right button, while the odometer/trip
odometer is displayed, to reset.
Trip A
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last
reset.
Trip B
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last
reset.
Compass/Temperature Display
Compass Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
North and Geographic North. To ensure compass accu-
racy, the compass variance should be properly set accord-
ing to the variance map for the zone where the vehicle
will be driven. When properly set, the compass will
automatically account for this difference.
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•Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out
•Park Assist Disabled
•Service Park Assist System
•Personal Settings Not Available — Vehicle Not in Park
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. TheOil Change Requiredmessage will
flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds,
after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty-cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press andrelease the Menu button. To reset the oil change indicator
system (after performing the scheduled maintenance)
perform the following steps.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not
start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat these steps.
Trip Functions
Press and release the MENU button until one of the
following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC.
Press the STEP button to scroll through all the Trip
Computer functions.
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Park ASST. System
When enable is selected, the Rear Park Assist System is
activated. When disable is selected the system is deacti-
vated and the instrument cluster will display thePARK
ASSIST DISABLEDmessage. To make your selection,
press and release the RESET button until ENABLE or
DISABLE appears.
Display Units of Measure In
The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if
equipped) can be changed between English and Metric
units of measure. To make your selection, press and
release the RESET button until US or METRIC appears.
Door Alert
When this feature is selected the signal lamps activate
when power or manual sliding doors are in operation,
signaling other drivers that someone may be exiting or
entering the vehicle.
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when
the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature
may be selected with or without the flash lights on
lock/unlock feature. To make your selection, press and
release the RESET button until ON or OFF appears.
Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate,
and remain on for up to 90 seconds, when the doors are
unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selec-
tion, press and release the RESET button until OFF,
30 sec., 60 sec., or 90 sec. appears.
Automatic High Beams — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, press and release the RESET button
until “ON” or “OFF” appears. Refer to “SmartBeams” in
Section 3.
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POWER STEERING
The standard power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical
steering capability if power assist is lost.
If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will
still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi-
tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering
effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during
parking maneuvers.
NOTE:Increased noise levels at the end of the steering
wheel travel are considered normal and do not indicate
that there is a problem with the power steering system.
Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steering
pump may make noise for a short amount of time. This is
due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering system. This
noise should be considered normal, and it does not in any
way damage the steering system.WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced power steering
assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end
of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering
fluid temperature and it should be avoided when
possible. Damage to the power steering pump may
occur.
Power Steering Fluid Check
Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined
service interval is not required. The fluid should only be
checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are
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FUSES/TIPM
CavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
M33 — 10 Amp
RedNext Generation Con-
troller (NGC), Global
Powertrain Engine
Controller (GPEC)
M34 — 10 Amp
RedPark Assist (PRK
ASST), Heater Venti-
lation, Air Condition-
ing Module (HVAC
MOD), Headlamp
Wash (HDLP WASH),
Compass (COMPAS)
M35 — 10 Amp
RedHeated Mirrors
M36 — 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet #3
(BATT)
FUSES/TIPM
CavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
M37 — 10 Amp
RedAnti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS), Electronic
Stability Program
(ESP), Stop Lamp
Switch (STP LP SW),
Fuel Pump Rly Hi
Control
M38 — 25 Amp
NaturalLock/Unlock Motors
(LOCK/UNLOCK
MTRS)
The heated mirrors, lower instrument panel power outlet
and removable floor console, when in the front position
are fused with self-resetting fuses that are only service-
able by an authorized dealer. The power seats are fused
by a 30 Amp circuit breaker located under the driver’s
seat. The power windows are fused by a 25 Amp circuit
breaker located under the instrument panel near the
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Automatic Headlights.................... 174
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 310
Automatic Transaxle...................... 327
Adding Fluid......................... 459
Fluid Level Check...................... 459
Interlock System....................... 328
Selection Of Lubricant................458,481
Shifting............................. 329
Special Additives...................... 460
Automatic Transmission................458,460
Adding Fluid......................459,460
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 460
Fluid Change......................... 460
Fluid Level Check...................... 459
Fluid Type........................458,481
Battery............................... 444
Gas Caution.......................... 445
Jump Starting......................... 424Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 177
Blind Spot Monitoring.................... 106
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 448
B-Pillar Location........................ 354
Brake Assist System...................... 346
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 344
Brake Fluid............................ 481
Brake, Parking.......................... 339
Brake System........................343,456
Fluid Check.......................... 456
Warning Light........................ 238
Brakes.............................343,456
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 328
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 93
Bulb Replacement....................... 475
Bulbs, Light............................ 474
Calibration, Compass..................251,257
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Airbag......................66,71,75,94,244
Alarm.............................. 244
Anti-Lock........................... 237
Automatic Headlights................... 174
Back-Up............................. 477
Battery Saver......................... 177
Brake Assist Warning................... 348
Brake Warning........................ 238
Bulb Replacement...................474,475
Center Mounted Stop................... 478
Daytime Running...................... 176
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 174
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 243
Fog ..........................177,244,476
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 410
Headlight Switch...................... 174
Headlights........................... 475
Headlights On Reminder................. 176
High Beam Indicator.................... 237High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 179
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Interior..........................172,174
License............................. 478
Lights On Reminder.................... 176
Low Fuel............................ 245
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 242
Oil Pressure.......................... 244
Park.............................174,476
Passing............................. 179
Reading............................. 195
Rear Servicing........................ 477
Rear Tail............................ 477
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 244
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 244
Service...........................474,475
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 242
Side Marker.......................... 477
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 244
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