2012 DODGE CARAVAN key

Dual Video Screen
NOTE:Typically there are two different ways to operate
the features of the Video Entertainment System (VES)™.
•The Remote Control
•The Touch-Screen Radio (If Equipped)
Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key on the
radio faceplate (Touch-Screen).
2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio
automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc
is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts
playing the first track. 3. To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for second row passen-
gers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch
is on Channel 1.
4. To watch a DVD on Screen 2 for third row passengers,
ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on
Channel 2.
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Using The Remote Control
1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control.
2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight DISC by
either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by re-
peatedly pressing the MODE button, then press ENTER.NOTE:•Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown
on the left side of the screen.
•Channel/Screen 2 select mode information is shown
on the right side of the screen.
•The VES™ will retain the last setting when turned off.
Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.
2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES
Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE
LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
Select DISC Mode On The VES Screen
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3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key based on the channel you
want to change and then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA
column. To exit touch the back arrow at the top left of the
screen.NOTE:
•To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA
hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC
tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
Rear VES Soft-keySelect Channel/Screen 1 And DISC
In The MEDIA Column
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Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.
2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES
Controls. If a channel list is displayed, touch the HIDE
LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in
the VES column. To exit touch the back arrow soft-key at
the top left of the screen.
NOTE:
•To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA
hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC
tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
Rear VES Soft-key
Select Channel/Screen 1 And DISC In The VES Column
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Using The Touch Screen Radio Controls
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.
2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES
Controls. If a channel list is displayed, touch the HIDE
LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 1 while a
video is playing on Channel/Screen 2, touch the 1
soft-key and choose an audio source. To listen to an audio
source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on
Channel/Screen 1, touch the 2 soft-key and choose an
audio source. To exit touch the back arrow soft-key at the
top left of the screen.
Rear VES Soft-key
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Numeric Keypad Menu
When the display for either Channel 1 or Channel 2
shows DIRECT TUNE, pressing the remote control’s
ENTER button activates a numeric keypad menu. Thisscreen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency,
satellite channel, or track number. To enter the desired
digit:
1. Press the remote control’s navigation buttons (,
,
, ) to navigate to the desired digit.
2. When the digit is highlighted, press the remote con-
trol’s ENTER button to select the digit. Repeat these steps
until all digits are entered.
3. To delete the last digit, navigate to the Del button and
press the remote control’s ENTER button.
4. After all of the digits are entered, navigate to the Go
button and press the remote control’s ENTER button.Station List Menu
When listening to Satellite audio, pressing the remote
control’s MENU button displays a list of all available
channels. Navigate this list using the remote control’s
navigation buttons (, ) to find the desired station,
Numeric Keypad Menu
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
Starting Procedures .................... 419
▫ Automatic Transmission ............... 419
▫ Normal Starting ..................... 419
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or –29°C) ................ 420
▫ If The Engine Fails To Start ............. 420
▫ After Starting ....................... 422
 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ........ 422
Automatic Transmission ................. 422
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ............. 424
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . 424
▫ Fuel Economy (Econ) Mode ............. 425
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission ........ 426
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ 427
 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ............. 434
▫ Acceleration ........................ 434
▫ Traction ........................... 435
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle. A
child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Press the brake
pedal before shifting into any driving gear.
Normal Starting
1. Do not press the accelerator.
2. Use the Fob with Integrated Key to briefly turn the
ignition switch to the START position and release it as
soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will
continue to run, and it will disengage automatically
when the engine is running.
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