2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN warning

Seats are removable
WARNING!
When the seatback release handle is lifted, the seat-
back will rotate forward. To avoid injury, if you are
not seated in the seat, stay clear from the area in the
path of the rotating seatback.
To swivel the seat: Pull the lower handle on the outboard
side of the seat and push the side of the seatback to begin
rotation. Once the seat begins to rotate, the handle may
be released. The seat locks in position once reaching the
forward or rearward positions only. Swivel ’n Got
Seating Features 1 — Moveable Armrest 4 — Fore-Aft Adjustment
2 —

Seatback Release 5 — Seat Release
3 — Swivel Release
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Seatbacks fold forward on an angle, not flat. This allows
the seats to swivel when the seatbacks are folded.WARNING!
Failure to comply with the following conditions
could result in serious injury or even death:
NEVER place any child seat or infant carrier in the
Swivel ’n Got
seat while it is in the rearward
facing position.
The swivel seat should be locked in the forward
position when using any child seat or infant
carriers, with the vehicle in motion.
Occupants riding in Swivel ’n Got seating must
be wearing their seat belt and the seat must be
locked in either the forward-facing or rearward-
facing position.
Make sure the Swivel ’n Got seat is in a locked
position with the release handle fully engaged.
Test the seat after it is locked to see that it doesn’t
swivel. Swivel Release
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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.
Swivel ’n Got
Premium Seating Table — If
Equipped
The Swivel ’n Got Seating Table consists of an easily
assembled post and top. Second Row Seating and Table
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5. Twist the pole in a clockwise rotation until it stops.
NOTE:You will hear an audible “click” when the lock
button engages the base.
6. Place the table top over the installed pole aligning
with the mating feature of the underside of the table top.
Apply pressure on the table top and press downward.
NOTE: You will hear an audible “click” when the table
latch engages the pole. WARNING!
Failure to comply with the following conditions
could result in serious injury or even death:
DO NOT install the table while vehicle is in
motion.
NEVER drive the vehicle with only the pole in-
stalled.
DO NOT place heavy or sharp objects on table.
DO NOT place liquid drinks on the table, use
available cupholders.
Second row seats must be locked in the rearward
facing position before installing the table.
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WARNING!If not properly latched, the bench seats could become
loose. Personal injuries could result. After reinstall-
ing these seats, be sure the red indicator button on
the release handles return into the handles.
Third Row Power Seat — If Equipped
The third row power seat offers the following features:
The seatbacks can be folded forward for additional
cargo space if needed.
Head restraints can be stowed with the seat.
Tailgate mode flips the seat rearward to face out the
tailgate.
The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat
cushion, adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward
for occupant comfort.Third Row Power Seat Switch — If Equipped
A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in the
left rear trim panel as part of a switch bank. Third Row Power Seat Switch
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To Unfold Third Row Seats1. 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 “1” to unlock the recliner.
3. Pulling strap “3” 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 “2”, then pull release strap “3” 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.
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
The Memory Buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel
can be programmed to recall the driver’s seat, driver’s
outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals,
and radio station preset settings. Your Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitters can also be programmed to
recall the same positions when the UNLOCK button is
pressed.
Your vehicle may have been delivered with two RKE
transmitters. Only one RKE transmitter can be linked to
each of the memory positions. Driver Memory Switch
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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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