2010 DODGE CARAVAN remote start

If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with the
power liftgate feature, pressing the button on the RKE
transmitter will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked
for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the
liftgate area.
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using
the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. Press the button on the transmitter twice within five
seconds, to open the power liftgate. When the liftgate is
fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds,
a second time, will close the liftgate.
The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by
pressing the button located on the overhead console.
Overhead Console Master Power Switch
1 — Left Door3 — Right Door
2 — Liftgate 4 — Master Lock
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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.
Interior Lighting
Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is
opened, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
activated, or when the dimmer control is moved to the
extreme top.
The interior lights will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 10 minutes for the first activation and 90 seconds
every activation thereafter until the engine is started, if
one of the following occur:
•A door, sliding door or the liftgate is left open
•Any overhead reading light is left on
NOTE: The key must be out of the ignition switch or the
ignition switch must be in the OFF position for this
feature to operate.
Headlight Switch With Halo Control
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•The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off
through the EVIC (if equipped). Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
The Rain Sensing system has protective features for the
wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the
following conditions:
•Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit — The Rain Sensing
feature will not operate when the ignition is first
switched ON, and the vehicle is stationary, and the
outside temperature is below 32°F (0°C), unless the
wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved, or
the vehicle speed becomes greater than 0 mph
(0 km/h), or the outside temperature rises above
freezing.
•Neutral Wipe Inhibit—The Rain Sensing feature will
not operate when the ignition is ON, and the transmis-
sion shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position, and the
vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h), unless the
wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved or
the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL position.
•Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles equipped
with Remote Starting system, Rain Sensing wipers are
not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start
mode. Once the operator is in the vehicle and has
placed the ignition switch in the RUN position, rain
sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has been
selected, and no other inhibit conditions (mentioned
previously) exist.
TILT STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. The tilt control lever is located on
the steering column, below the steering wheel.
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Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System —
If Equipped
The controls for the manual system in this vehicle contain
a series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs. These
comfort controls can be set to obtain desired interior
conditions.
Front Blower Control
There are four blower speeds. Use this
control to regulate the amount of air
forced through the system in any
mode you select. The blower speed
increases as you move the control
clockwise from the off position.
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the
climate controls will not function during Remote Start
operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)
position. Blower control should be left in the ON
position to allow the climate control to either warm or
cool the vehicle.
Manual Temperature Control
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NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the
climate controls will not function during Remote Start
operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)
position.
Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped
The Rear Manual Climate Control system has floor air
outlets at the rear of the right side sliding door, and
overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position.
The unit provides warm or cool air through the floor and
upper outlets.
The rear blower and temperature controls for the rear
seat passengers are located in the headliner, near the
center of the vehicle.
Rear Blower Control
The primary control for the rear blower is on the front
climate control unit, located on the instrument panel.
Rear Manual Climate Controls
1 – Rear Blower 3 – Rear Climate Control Lock
2 – Rear Temperature 4 – Rear MODE
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DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 452
Engine Oil ........................... 440
Domelight ............................. 156
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 33
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 186
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 332
Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 333
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 293
E-85 Fuel ............................. 377
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 112
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 195
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 341
Brake Assist System .................... 342
Electronic Stability Program ............... 343Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)
...... 168
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 343
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 181,244
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 406
Jacking ........................... 407,410
Jump Starting ......................... 421
Overheating .......................... 406
Emission Control System Maintenance ......434,482
Engine ............................ 431,432
Air Cleaner .......................... 440
Block Heater ......................... 323
Break-In Recommendations ................ 99
Checking Oil Level ..................... 437
Compartment ...................... 431,432
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 478
Cooling ............................. 449
Exhaust Gas Caution ...............51,100,377
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 295
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Removable Floor Console .................. 212
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 436
Replacement Tires ....................... 361
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 504
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .........233,240,247
Restraint, Head ......................... 129
Restraints, Child ....................... 86,91
Restraints, Infant ......................... 87
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 425
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 215
Rotation, Tires .......................... 363
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ 101
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 104
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 504 Safety, Exhaust Gas
.................... 51,100
Safety Information, Tire ................... 345
Safety Tips ............................ 100
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 289
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........ 288,293
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 482
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 464
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 65,66
Seat Belts ........................... 52,101
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 59
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 59
And Pregnant Women ................... 67
Child Restraint ....................... 86,89
Extender ............................. 67
Front Seat ............................ 54
Inspection ........................... 101
Pretensioners .......................... 61
Rear Seat ............................. 54
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Remote.............................. 27
Starting and Operating .................... 321
Starting Procedures ...................... 321
Steering Power .............................. 335
Tilt Column .......................... 165
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 295
Storage ............................ 201,472
Storage Bin ............................ 201
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 315,472
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 472
Stow \bn Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 132
Sun Roof .............................. 192
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 184
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 195
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 67
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 439
System, Remote Starting .................... 27 Tachometer
............................ 230
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 306
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......227,407
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 92
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 165
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 351
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 349
Tire Markings .......................... 345
Tire Safety Information .................... 345
Tires ........................... 104,355,507
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 361
Air Pressure .......................... 355
Changing ............................ 407
Compact Spare ........................ 358
Flat Changing ........................ 418
General Information .................... 355
High Speed .......................... 357
Inflation Pressures ..................... 356
Jacking ........................... 407,410
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