2012 DODGE CARAVAN fold seats

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
2 — Stow
3 — Tailgate/Fold Flat 4 — Right/Left Seats/Both Seats
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NOTE:
•Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the small
buckle and lower the head restraints before attempting
to fold/stow the power third row seats.
•To abort seat operation while seat is in motion, press a
different seat position selector switch to stop the seat.
Once the seat stops moving, then the desired position
can be selected.
•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.
Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped
1. Lower the center head restraint down to the seatback
by pushing the button on the guide and pushing the head
restraint down.2. Lower the outboard head restraints by pulling on the
release strap marked “1” located on the outboard side of
the head restraint.
Head Restraint Release Strap “1”
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5. Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seat
rearward into the storage bin.
To Unfold Third Row Seats
1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the
storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors
latch.
2. Pull release strap marked “2” to unlock the recliner.Release Strap “4”
Stowed Third Row Seat
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Seat Belt Reminder....................... 68
Seat Belts ........................... 52,101
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 61
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 61
And Pregnant Women .................. 69
Child Restraint ..................... 85,87
Extender ........................... 70
Front Seat .......................... 55
Inspection .......................... 101
Pretensioners ........................ 64
Rear Seat ........................... 55
Seats ................................. 160
Adjustment ......................... 166
Fold in Floor (Stow nGo) .............. 172
Heated ............................ 163
Memory ........................... 192
Power ............................ 160
Reclining .......................... 167
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) .............. 172 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)
................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........563,590
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 611
Service Contract ......................... 613
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 291
Service Manuals ........................ 615
Setting the Clock ..................... 323,332
Settings, Personal ........................ 315
Shift Lever Override ...................... 537
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 147
Shoulder Belts ........................... 55
Side Airbag ............................. 79
Signals, Turn ................ 103,203,286,587,588
Sliding Door ............................ 41
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 434
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Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 470
Snow Tires ............................ 472
Spare Tire ....................... 465,466,516
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 212
Speedometer ........................... 293
Starting ............................... 419
Automatic Transmission ................ 419
Cold Weather ....................... 420
Engine Fails to Start .................. 420
Remote ............................ 29
Starting and Operating .................... 419
Starting Procedures ...................... 419
Steering Power .......................... 437,438
Tilt Column ........................ 208
Wheel, Heated ...................... 209
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 208
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 390Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls
......................... 390
Storage ............................ 254,585
Storage Bin ............................ 254
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 412,585
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 585
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 172
Sun Roof .............................. 241
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 228
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 244
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 70
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 552
System, Remote Starting .................... 29
Tachometer ............................ 286
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 208
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 400
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......296,514
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 90
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