2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN instrument cluster

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPEDThe Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau-
thorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the
Vehicle Security Alarm provides both audible and visible
signals. For the first three minutes, the headlights, park
lamps and/or turn signals will flash and Vehicle Security
Light will flash repeatedly and the horn will sound. For
an additional 15 minutes, only the headlights, park lamps
and/or turn signals and Vehicle Security Light will flash.
The engine will run only if a valid key is used to start the
vehicle.
Rearming Of The System
The Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself after the 15
additional minutes of headlights and Vehicle Security
Light flashing, if the Vehicle Security Alarm has not been
disabled. If the condition which initiated the alarm is still
present, the Vehicle Security Alarm will ignore that
condition and monitor the remaining doors and ignition.
Arming The System
Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press
a power door lock switch while the driver or passenger
door is open, or press the LOCK button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After all the doors are
locked and closed, the Vehicle Security Light in the
instrument cluster will flash rapidly to signal that the
Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. The Vehicle Security
Light in the instrument panel cluster will flash rapidly for
about 16 seconds to indicate that the alarm is being set.
After the alarm is set, the Vehicle Security Light will flash
at a slower rate to indicate that the Vehicle Security
Alarm is armed.
NOTE:
If the Vehicle Security Light stays on continu-
ously during vehicle operation, have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.
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The ORC contains a backup power supply system that
will deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or
it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning
Light in the instrument panel for approxi-
mately four to six seconds for a self-check
when the ignition is first turned on. After the
self-check, the Airbag Warning Light will turn off. If the
ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it
turns on the Airbag Warning Light, either momentarily
or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light
comes on again after initial startup.
It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru-
ment cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunction is
noted. The diagnostics also record the nature of the
malfunction. WARNING!
Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru-
ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to
protect you in a collision. If the light does not come
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes
on as you drive, have the airbag system checked right
away.
Front and Side Impact Sensors
Impact Sensors trigger airbag deployment in front and
side impacts, and aid the ORC in determining appropri-
ate response to impact events. Additional sensors in the
ORC determine the level of airbag deployment and
provide verification.THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69
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Phone and Network Status IndicatorsIf available on the radio and/or on a premium display
such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by
your cellular phone, the uconnectt
phone will provide
notification to inform you of your phone and network
status when you are attempting to make a phone call
using uconnectt phone. The status is given for roaming,
network signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.
Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad
You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone
keypad and still use the uconnectt phone (while dialing
via the cellular phone keypad, the user must exercise
caution and take precautionary safety measures). By
dialing a number with your paired Bluetootht cellular
phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s
audio system. The uconnectt phone will work the same
as if you dial the number using voice recognition. NOTE:
Certain brands of cellular phones do not send
the dial ring to the uconnectt phone to play it on the
vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this
situation, after successfully dialing a number the user
may feel that the call did not go through even though the
call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will
hear the audio.
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF)
When you mute the uconnectt phone, you will still be
able to hear the conversation coming from the other
party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In
order to mute the uconnectt phone:
Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button.
Following the beep, say9Mute.9
In order to un-mute the uconnectt phone:
Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button.
Following the beep, say9Mute off.9
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Multifunction LeverThe multifunction lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.
The multifunction lever controls the:
Turn Signals
Headlight Beams Low/High
Flash-To-Pass (Optical Horn)
Front and Rear Wipers — Washer Functions
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE:
If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective. Turn Signals
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ANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!
To avoid vehicle damage, the Rear Park Assist
should only be used as a parking aid and is unable
to recognize every obstacle, including small ob-
jects. Parking curbs might be temporarily detected
or not detected at all. Obstacles located above or
below the sensors will not be detected when they
are in close proximity to the rear of the vehicle.
To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be
driven slowly when using the Rear Park Assist, to
be able to stop in time when an obstacle is
detected. It is recommended that you look over
your shoulder when using the Rear Park Assist.
NOTE:
Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris
to keep the system operating properly.
Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could
affect the performance of the system.
Enabling and Disabling The Rear Park Assist
There are times when you may want to disable the Rear
Park Assist, such as when towing a trailer.
Vehicles Equipped With the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)
You can turn the Rear Park Assist ON or OFF through the
EVIC. For details, refer to “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.
Vehicles Equipped With the Compass Mini-Trip
Computer (CMTC)
You can turn the Rear Park Assist ON or OFF through the
CMTC by pressing the left reset button in the instrument
cluster. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then
press and hold the RESET button for approximately two
seconds.
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Service The Rear Park AssistIf the Rear Park Assist malfunctions, the instrument
cluster will actuate a single chime, once per ignition
cycle, and it will display the
(SERVICE PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM( message. Refer to “Compass Mini Trip Com-
puter (CMTC) or “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — If Equipped”, in Section 4.
If (SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM( appears in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), after mak-
ing sure the rear bumper is clean, please see your
authorized dealer.
Should this wrench symbol display with the
letterPnext to it, your Park Sense system
needs servicing. Contact your authorized
dealer.
Cleaning The Rear Park Assist
Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors with water, car wash
soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do
not scratch or poke the sensors, otherwise, you could
damage them.
REAR BACKUP CAMERA SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Rear Camera
System that allows you to see an on-screen image of the
rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into
REVERSE. The Rear camera image will be displayed on
the uconnect™ tunes radio display screen, located on the
center stack of the instrument panel. The camera is
located in the light bar over the rear license plate. 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELCONTENTS
m
Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
m Instrument Cluster – Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
m Instrument Cluster – Premium . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
m Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 240
m Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
▫ CMTC Reset Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
▫ Compass/Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . 254 m
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
▫ Trip Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
▫ Compass Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
▫ Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) . . . . . . . 263 4

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Vents
5 — Storage Bin 9 — Storage or DVD13 — Switch Bank
2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Upper Glove Compartment 10 — Cup Holders 14 — Ignition Switch
3 — Shift Lever 7 — Lower Glove Compartment 11 — Storage Bin 15 — Dimmer Switch
4 — Radio 8 — Climate Controls 12 — Power Supply – 12V 16 — Headlight SwitchUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 4