2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN roof

NOTE:
If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start
will automatically lock the doors.
The park lights will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
For security, power window and power sunroof op-
eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is
in the Remote Start mode.
The engine can be started two consecutive 15-minute
cycles with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition
switch must be turned to the ON position before you
can repeat the start sequence.
To Enter the Vehicle After Remote Start
To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a
Remote Start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the
UNLOCK button on the transmitter. After the vehicle is
unlocked, you can enter the vehicle, insert the key intothe ignition switch and move it to the ON position,
otherwise the engine will shut off at the end of 15- minute
cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle
Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock
the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle,
insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch
to the ON position.
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be in the ON position in
order to drive the vehicle.
For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the message “Insert Key/
Turn to ON” will flash in the EVIC until you insert the
key. Once inserted, the message “Turn to ON” will
flash in the EVIC until you turn the key to ON.
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Wind BuffetingWind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting.
SLIDING SIDE DOOR
The sliding door may be opened from the inside or the
outside. Pull outward on exterior handle to open the
sliding door. The sliding door inside handle functions by
rocking forward and back. Rocking the handle back-
wards opens the door and rocking forward releases the
hold open latch in order to close the door.
To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol-
lowing guidelines:
Always open the door smoothly.
Avoid high impacts against the door stop when open-
ing the door. This is very important when your vehicle
is parked on an incline as the door will slide faster in
the downhill direction.
There is a hold-open latch that is activated when the
sliding door is fully opened. This latch will keep your
sliding door open on any incline. To close the sliding
door after the hold-open latch is activated, you must
rock the inside handle forward or pull outward on the
outside handle.
Always make sure that the sliding door is fully latched
anytime the vehicle is in motion.
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

mElectronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . . . 188
▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
▫ To Set At A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
▫ Deactivating Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . 189
▫ Resuming Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
▫ Varying The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
▫ Accelerating To Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
m Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 191
▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
m Rear Backup Camera System —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
▫ Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off — With
Navigation Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 ▫
Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off —
Without Navigation Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
m Overhead Consoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
▫ Front Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
m Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 201
▫ Programming HomeLinkt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming . . . . 206
▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
m Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
▫ Power Sunroof Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
m Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped . . . . . . 210
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mPower Inverter — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
m Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
▫ Instrument Panel Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
▫ Interior Bottle Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
▫ Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped . . . . . . 216
m Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
▫ Glove Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
▫ Door Trim Panel Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
▫ Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped . . . . 218
▫ Umbrella Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
▫ Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 ▫
Coat Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
▫ Cargo Area Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
m Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
▫ Basic Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
▫ Premium Console — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 222
m Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
▫ Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
m Load-Leveling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
m Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 228
m Sun Screens — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
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NOTE:Premium sunroof console models include all of
above except sunglass storage.Courtesy/Interior Lighting
At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights
(standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on
when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened.
If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE), the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK
button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
The courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press
in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the
vehicle. Press a second time to turn each light off. You
may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing the
outside ring, which is identified with four directional
arrows (LED lamps only).
The area around the instrument panel cupholders is also
illuminated from a light in the overhead console (pre-
mium console only). This light is turned on when the
headlight switch is on, and will adjust in brightness when
the dimmer control is rotated up or down. Front Premium Overhead Console Features
1 — Cupholder LED
4 — Storage/Mirror
2 —
ATC Sensor 5 — Switch Bank
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Sunglass Storage (non-sunroof only)At the rear of the front overhead console, a compartment
is provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.
From the closed position, press the door over-travel latch
to open the compartment. The door will slowly rotate to
the full open position. From this position, the door can be
fully closed or, by rotating upward about 3/4 of the way
and releasing, positioned for conversation mirror use.
From the
9conversation mirror9 position, the door can
only be closed. To return to the full open position, the
door must first be closed and then opened by pressing
the over-travel latch again to release.
NOTE: The front overhead console supplied with fac-
tory sunroof, incorporates a sunroof switch.
Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped
The rear overhead storage system is available in two
versions: with or without sunroof. An additional LED at the front of the rear console shines
down on the front foot-well area while in courtesy mode,
for added convenience. Overhead Compartment Features
1 — DVD
15 — Storage
2 — Rear HVAC 6 — DVD1
3 — Interior Lights7 — Interior Lights
4 — Storage 8 — Halo Lighting
1If equipped, otherwise storage.
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Troubleshooting TipsIf you are having trouble programming HomeLinkt, here
are some of the most common solutions:
Replace the battery in the original transmitter.
Press the “Learn” button on the Garage Door Opener
to complete the training for a Rolling Code.
Did you unplug the device for training, and remember
to plug it back in?
If you have any problems, or require assistance, please
call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at
www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
General Information
This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry
Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE:
The transmitter has been tested and it complies with
FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user ’s authority to operate the
device.
The term IC before the certification/registration num-
ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof control switch is located in the front
overhead console.
The sunroof panel tilts upward at the rear for ventilation
or slides rearward under the roof.
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Power Sunroof Operation
Opening the
Sunroof Manually
Press the switch rearward and hold, and the sunroof will
open automatically from any position. The sunroof will
open fully, then stop automatically. During this opera-
tion, any release of the sunroof switch will stop the
sunroof. WARNING!
In an accident, there is greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also
be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are
properly secured.
Closing the Sunroof Manually
To close the sunroof from an open or vent position, press
and hold the switch forward. The sunroof will close fully
and stop automatically. Release the switch to stop sun-
roof travel at any point.
Sunroof Sunshade Operation
The sunroof sunshade can be opened manually. How-
ever, the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof
opens.
NOTE:
The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is
open.
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