2009 DODGE CARAVAN Owners Manual

WARNING!
In an accident, serious injury could result if the seat
storage bin covers are not properly latched.
•DO NOT drive the vehicle with the storage bin
covers open.
•Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched
while the vehicle is in motion.
•DO NOT use a storage bin latch as a tie down.
Rear Compartment Storage Bins
Your vehicle is equipped with open storage areas located
in each rear trim panel.Rear Compartment Details
1 — Tie Down 5 — Liftgate Close Switch
2 — Switch Bank 6 — Bag Holders
3 — Tire Jack/Handle 7 — Child Seat LATCH Anchor
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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 liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement
“Load To This Line”. This line indicates how far rearward
cargo can be placed without interfering with liftgate
closing.
NOTE:With all rear seats stowed or removed,4x8foot
sheets of building material will fit on the vehicle floor
with the liftgate closed. The front seats must be moved
slightly forward of the rearmost position.
Rear Cargo Area Loading Limit
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CONSOLE FEATURES
There are two consoles available: Basic and Premium.
Basic Console
Basic Console features consist of the following:
•The basic console profile allows vehicle occupants to
easily pass through the first row to the second.
•Four cupholders accept up to extra large size beverage
cups or 20 oz (.6 L) plastic bottles. Cupholders are
dishwasher safe for cleaning.
•The cupholders are removable to access a large storage
bin.
•The basic console is removable from the vehicle for
additional floor space by removing the cap and clip at
the console base.
To Remove The Basic Floor Console
1. Remove the front anchor cup plug and clip.
Basic Console Features
1 — Console Anchor 3 — Front Cupholders
2 — Top Tray 4 — Rear CupholdersUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217
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2. Slide the console base forward while lifting slightly to
clear the rear load floor hook.
3. Remove the console.
To Reinstall The Basic Floor Console
1. Position the console at a slight angle (front slightly
higher than the rear).
2. Slide the console rearward into the floor bracket/
hook.
3. Align the console until the front anchor cup plug hole
is centered on the winch hole.
4. Reinstall the clip first and then while pushing down-
ward on the console with slight pressure, reinstall the
cover plug.
5. Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly latched.
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.
Premium Console — If Equipped
The three-compartment console with sliding storage bin,
sliding upper tray with storage and large console storage
bin offers multiple configurations.
•Four cupholders with dishwasher safe liners for clean-
ing. The cupholders can accept plastic bottles, large
cups or mugs with handles.
•Top tray storage
•Upper storage bin can hold nine regular or 18 thin CDs
or other items
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•Large console center storage will store headphones for
the available rear DVD entertainment system or other
items
•12-Volt DC power outlet provides continuous power
inside the console for cell phones or other electronics.
•Rear occupant accessible
•Multiple adjustments
•Removable from vehicle for additional floor space.
Premium Console Features
1 — Top Release 3 — Console Release
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The top and center console sections slide forward and
rearward to provide added user comfort. A one-piece cup
holder insert for both cavities can easily be removed for
cleaning. The cupholders will also accommodate large
size cups and 20 oz (.6 L) bottles.
Position 1 shows the console closed with four cupholders
and a convenient storage tray.
Console Position 1
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Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large
storage area below.
Dual Storage Bins
Position 3 shows the top portion of the console in a
rearward position. This is accomplished by lifting the
upper most latch at the front of the console. This provideseasy access to the storage area below and provides two of
the four cupholders for the second row passengers.
Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost
position. Again, lifting second latch handle at the front of
the console, allows complete access to a lower storage bin
and provides additional cupholders for rear passengers.
Console Position 2Console Position 3
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To Remove The Premium Floor Console
1. Pull up on the bottom release handle in the front of the
console
2. Lift the rear of the console up several inches/
centimeters3. Pull rearward to disengage from floor and remove
console
To reinstall the console:
1. Position the console at a slight angle (rear slightly
higher than the front)
2. Slide the console forward into the floor bracket
3. Rotate the rear of the console down until it is resting
on the floor bracket
4. Push down on the rear of the console until it is seated
in the rear floor bracket
5. Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly latched
Console Position 4
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