2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN User Guide

ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)
• The Electronic Range Select (ERS) featureallows you to select the desired top gear.
For example, if you shift the transmission
into third gear, the transmission will never
shift above third gear, but can shift down to
second or first gear automatically when
needed.
• To shift from DRIVE mode to ERS mode, move the shift lever to the left (-) once. The
current gear will be maintained as the top
gear. To disable ERS, simply press and hold
the shift lever to the right (+) until “D” is
displayed in the instrument cluster
odometer.
• Switching from ERS to DRIVE can be done at any vehicle speed.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
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FRONT THREE ZONE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turnthe recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
Rear Window Defroster
• Pressing the rear window defroster button will turn on the defroster for approximately 10 minutes. An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster
is on. For an additional five minutes of operation, press the button a second time.
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Activating Rear Passenger Climate Controls
• Rotate the rear blower control, located on the main climate control in the instrumentpanel, to the “RR” position. This enables the rear passenger climate controls located
in the headliner above the second row seats.
FRONT THREE ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC)
Automatic Operation
• Push the AUTO mode button to activate the ATC system.
• Select the desired temperature by rotatin g the temperature controls for the driver or
passenger.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
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Air Conditioning (A/C)
• If the A/C button is pushed while in AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash threetimes to indicate the air conditioning is being controlled automatically.
SYNC Temperature Button
• Push the SYNC button once to control driver and passenger temperaturessimultaneously. Push the SYNC button a second time to control the temperatures
individually.
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation button is pushed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
Rear Window Defroster
• Pressing the rear window defroster button will turn on the defroster for approximately10 minutes. An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster
is on. For an additional five minutes of operation, press the button a second time.
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Activating Rear Automatic Temperature Control
• Pressing the REAR LOCK button for the Rear ATC System from the front lower ATC panel,illuminates a LOCK symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature and air source are
controlled from the front lower ATC panel.
• Rear second row occupants can only adjust the rear ATC control when the REAR LOCK button is turned off.
• The Rear ATC System is located in the headliner, near the center of the vehicle.
PARKSENSE®REAR PARK ASSIST
• If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a warning will display in the instrument cluster and a tone, that changes speed
depending on the distance of the object from the bumper, will sound.
PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
• You can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever isput into REVERSE. The ParkView®Rear Back-Up Camera image will be displayed on the
radio display screen, located on the center stack of the instrument panel.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView®Rear
Back-Up Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for
pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstruction s, or blind spots before backing up.
You must continue to pay attention while backing up. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury or death.
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REAR CROSS PATH WITH BLIND SPOT MONITORING
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system warning light, located in the outside mirrors,
will illuminate if a vehicle moves into a blind spot zone.
• The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify you of objects that have entered the detection zones.
• Refer to your owner's manual on the DVD for further details.
POWER SLIDING SIDE DOORS
Automatic/Manual Operation
• The power sliding door may be opened or closed manually or by using the buttons on the Key Fob, overhead console switch, or rear door switch.
• Pulling the inside or outside power sliding door handle will also power open the power sliding doors.
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
• When this system is engaged, the inside manual door handle will not open the slidingdoor even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
• To engage the Child Protection Door Lock, open the sliding side door. Slide the child protection door lock control, located on the re ar of the sliding door, inward (toward
the vehicle) to engage.
• Repeat these steps on the opposite sliding door.
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STOW 'N GO®SEATING
• Move the front seat fully forward. Lower the head restraints and raise the armrests onthe second row seat.
• Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the "LOCK" position and then pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover.
• Pull up on the seatback recliner lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, and fold the seatback down. To assure the seatback is latched in the folded position,
additional downward pressure on the seatback may be required when folding.
• Pull rearward on the release strap, located at the rear of the seat, and tumble the seat forward into the storage bin.
• Close the storage bin cover.
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SWIVEL N’ GO™ SEATING WITH TABLE
To Swivel The Seats
•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.
Table I nstallation
• Open the floor storage cover in front of the second row seats.
• Remove the pole and table top by loosening the hook and loop straps.
• Pull the lower handle to swivel the second row seats so they are facing the rear.
• Insert the pole into the base by aligning the lock button into the notch of the base.
• Twist the pole in a clockwise rotation until it stops.
NOTE: You will hear an audible “click” when the lock buttons engage.
• 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.
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