2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ECU

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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Removing Swivel ’n Got
Premium Seating — If
Equipped
1. Remove any obstructions from the floor behind the
seat, and stow the third row seat.
2. Pull up on the release bar located at the bottom front
edge of the swivel seat. 3. From behind the seat, lift up on the rear of the seat
cushion while pulling the seat in a rearward direction.
4. Remove the seat from vehicle through the liftgate.
Rollers are part of the seat frame and will ease the
removal process.
5. Lower the release handle located at the bottom front
edge of the seat.
Each seat weighs about 90 lbs (81 kg).
NOTE:
Electrical contacts for the available heated seats
automatically disengage or engage as the seat is removed
or installed. The contacts slide past each other as the seat
is rolled to and from the strikers.
When reinstalling the seat, make certain to lower the
release handle to ensure the seat is latched securely. Release Bar
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To separate the table top from the pole, follow these
steps:
1. Locate the release latch on the underside of the table
top.
2. Pull horizontally on the latch to activate the release
from the pole.3. While pulling on the latch, pull upward to remove the
table top from the pole.
NOTE:
The table top should be removed from the leg
prior to removing the leg from its mounting base.
4. Locate the release button on the pole. Press the release
button firmly to activate the release from the base.
5. While pressing the release button, twist the pole in a
counterclockwise rotation until it stops. Pull upward to
remove the pole from the base.
6. Place the pole on the underside of the table top and
secure with the hook and loop straps.
7. Once the pole and table top are secured, you may
place them in the floor storage bin in front of the second
row seats.
NOTE: Always store the table and pole in the floor
storage bin when not in use. Table Top Release
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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOODTo open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument
panel, below the steering column.
2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look inside the
center of the hood opening. Locate, then push the safety
catch lever to the right while raising the hood at the same
time.
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position.Hood Release Lever Safety Lever Location
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THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 3

CAUTION!To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi-
mately 12 in (30 cm) and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
All of the lights, except the Hazard Warning lights,
headlight high beams and flash-to-pass, are controlled by
switches to the left of the steering column on the instru-
ment panel.
Headlight Switch With Halo Control
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Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If EquippedThe overhead console has two sets of courtesy lights. 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 the lens 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.
Rear Console Halo Lighting
The rear overhead console has recessed halo lighting
around the perimeter of the console base. This feature
provides additional lighting options while traveling and
is controlled by the headlight switch. Refer to ”Halo
Lights — If Equipped” under “Lights” in Section 3.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
HomeLinkt
replaces up to three remote controls (hand-
held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage
door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security
systems. The HomeLinkt unit operates off your vehicle’s
battery.
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The HomeLinktbuttons that are located in the headliner
or sun visor designate the three different HomeLinkt
channels.
NOTE: HomeLinkt is disabled when the Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm is active. WARNING!

Your motorized door or gate will open and close
while you are training the universal transceiver.
Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in
the path of the door or gate. Only use this trans-
ceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop
and reverse” feature as required by Federal safety
standards. This includes most garage door opener
models manufactured after 1982. Do not use a
garage door opener without these safety features.
Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at
www.HomeLink.com for safety information or as-
sistance.
Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan-
gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage
while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can
cause serious injury or death. HomeLinkt
Buttons
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6. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Training”
button. The name and color of the button may vary by
manufacturer.
NOTE:There are 30 seconds in which to initiate the next
step after the “Learn” button has been pressed.
7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed
HomeLinkt button twice (holding the button for two
seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and
activates, programming is complete.
If the device does not activate, press the button a third
time (for two seconds) to complete the training.
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.
To program the remaining two HomeLinkt buttons,
repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT
erase the channels.Using HomeLinkt
To operate, simply press and release the programmed
HomeLinkt button. Activation will now occur for the
trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator,
security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting,
etc. The hand-held transmitter of the device may also be
used at any time.
Reprogramming a Single Homelinkt Button
To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,
follow these steps:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLinkt button until
the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not
release the button.
3. Without releasing the button, proceed with Program-
ming Homelinkt Step 2 and follow all remaining steps.
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