2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN fold seats

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)Each vehicle, except commercial cargo vehicles, is
equipped with the child restraint anchorage system
called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren. Two LATCH child restraint anchor-
age systems are installed on all second-row seats and in
the center position on all third row fold-in-floor seats.
Second-row seats also feature tether strap anchorages,
located in the rear surface of the seatback. In addition, all
third row fold-in-floor seats are equipped with a child
restraint tether anchor at the center seating position.
When using the tether anchorages in the outboard seat-
ing positions, ensure that the strap is routed underneath
the head restraint and over the seatback. LATCH Anchorages
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Stow ’n GoT
Seating — If Equipped
On vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Got seating, the
second and third row seats may be folded into the floor
for convenient storage.
To Fold Second Row Seats
1. Move the front seat fully forward.
2. Lower the head restraints and raise the armrests on the
second row seat.
3. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the
9LOCK9 position and then pull up on the storage bin latch
to open the cover. Storage Bin Cover Lock Release
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CAUTION!The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to
avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks,
which have minimal clearance to the cover.
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.
To Unfold Second Row Seats
1. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover.
2. Pull up on the handle to lift the seat out of the storage
bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors. Second Row Seat Release Handle
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WARNING!In the event of a collision you could be injured if the
seat is not fully latched.
Swivel ’n GoT
Premium Seating — If Equipped
Premium second row Swivel ’n Got Seating features
include:
A table that installs between the second and third row
seats. The table disassembles and stows in the hidden
second row floor storage bin
Seats rotate to face forward or rearward
Seat belts are integrated into the swivel seats
Dual folding armrests
A side storage pocket that will accommodate a phone
or handheld game Tilting Second Row Stow ’n Got
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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!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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The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open
and the vehicle is in PARK.
The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding and
unfolding positions for the third row seats.Left and right third row seats can be folded individually
or together. The third row power folding seat adjusts to
the following positions using the switch bank located on
the left rear trim panel:One Touch Folding Seat Third Row
Rear Panel Power Switch Bank
1 — Open to Normal
4 — Fold Flat
2 —
Stow 5 — Right/Left Seats
3 — Tailgate 5 — Both Seats
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NOTE:The third row power seat system includes
obstacle detection for safe operation. When the system
detects an obstacle, the motors will stop and reverse the
motion a short distance to move the seat away from the
obstacle. Should this occur, remove the obstacle and press
the button again, for the desired position.
To Fold Third Row Seats Manually — If Equipped
1. Lower the head restraint to its full down position.
2. Pull release strap marked “1” located on the rear of the
seat to lower the seatback.
3. Pull release strap marked “2” to release the anchors. 4. Pull release strap marked “3” and tumble the seat
rearward into the storage bin. Folding Third Row Seat Strap
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