2011 DODGE CARAVAN instrument panel

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 246
 Instrument Cluster — Base ............... 247
 Instrument Cluster — Premium ........... 248
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 249
 Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) — If
Equipped ............................ 262
▫ CMTC Reset Buttons .................. 263
▫ Compass/Temperature Display .......... 264
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .......................... 265 ▫
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 268
▫ Fuel Economy ...................... 274
▫ Vehicle Speed ....................... 275
▫ Trip Info .......................... 276
▫ Units ............................. 276
▫
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features). . 277
▫ Compass / Temperature Display ......... 277
▫ Customer-Programmable Features
(System Setup) ...................... 279
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Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/
RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If
Equipped ............................ 285
▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command
System) — If Equipped ................ 285
▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped ...................... 285
 Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) ......... 286
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 286
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 289
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 291
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 294
 Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES+RSC) ................... 294 ▫
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 295
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 300
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 302
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 305
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 305
▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped .......................... 306
▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped ...................... 310
 iPod/USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..... 310
▫ Connecting The iPod Or External USB
Device ............................ 311
▫ Using This Feature ................... 312
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▫Controlling The iPod Or External USB
Device Using Radio Buttons ............. 312
▫ Play Mode ......................... 312
▫ List Or Browse Mode ................. 314
▫ Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) ........ 316
 Video Entertainment System (VES)™ — If
Equipped ............................ 317
 Steering Wheel Audio Controls —
If Equipped .......................... 319
▫ Radio Operation ..................... 319
▫ CD Player ......................... 320
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 320
 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ....... 321
 Climate Controls ...................... 321 ▫
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
System — If Equipped ................. 321
▫ Three-Zone Temperature Control — If
Equipped .......................... 325
▫
Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped. . 330
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .......................... 333
▫ Summer Operation ................... 343
▫ Winter Operation .................... 343
▫ Vacation/Storage .................... 343
▫ Window Fogging .................... 344
▫ Outside Air Intake ................... 344
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 344
▫ A/C Air Filter— If Equipped ............ 345
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Vents5 — Upper Glove Compartment 9 — Storage Bin 13 — Hood Release
2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Lower Glove Compartment 10 — Cup Holders 14 — Dimmer Switch
3 — Shift Lever 7 — Climate Controls 11 — Switch Bank15 — Headlight Switch
4 — Radio 8 — DVD – If Equipped 12 — Ignition Switch
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Tachometer
The red segments indicate the maximum permissible
engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear
range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the
accelerator.
2. Front Fog Light Indicator — If EquippedThis indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
3. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the park
lights or headlights are turned on.
4. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated. If the vehicle is driven 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn
signal on, a continuous chime will sound to alert you to
turn the signal off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid
rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
5. High Beam Indicator
This indicator shows that the high beam head-
lights are on. Push the multifunction lever forward
to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward
yourself (normal position) to return to low beam.
6. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) or Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display — If
Equipped
Odometer
The odometer display shows the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
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U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your
odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair
technician should leave the odometer reading the same
as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so,
then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must
be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was
before the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to
make a record of the odometer reading before the repair/
service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or
that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer
must be reset at zero.Message Display Area
When the appropriate conditions exist, the following
odometer messages will display:
door
............................. Door Ajar
gATE ........................... Liftgate Ajar
LoW tirE ..................... LowTirePr essure
gASCAP ....................... Fuel Cap Fault
noFUSE .......................... Fuse Fault
CHAngE OIL ............... Oil Change Required
CRUISE ..................... Cruise Control On
LoCOOL ........................ Low Coolant
LoWASH .................... LowW asher Fluid
NOTE: Some of the above warnings will be displayed in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display Area
located in the instrument cluster.
Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Display — If Equipped” for further information.
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