2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN warning

COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY
INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED
Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for use as a
family vehicle and are not intended for carrying children
in the front passenger seat. However, if you must carry a
child in a vehicle without a rear seat, the passenger seat
should be moved to the full rearward position and the
child must be in a proper restraint system based on its
age, size and weight.
WARNING!
Rearward-facing infant restraints must never be se-
cured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a
passenger Air Bag. In a collision, a passenger Air Bag
may deploy causing severe injury or death to infants
riding in rearward-facing infant restraints.This vehicle is equipped with a child restraint tether
anchor located on the lower rear of the front passenger
seat.
Use this tether anchor to secure only forward-
facing child restraints equipped with an upper tether
strap.Commercial Child Restraint Tether Anchor
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Restraining Infants And Small Children In
Commercial Cargo Vehicles
There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large
enough for an adult safety belt. Use the restraint that is
correct for your child. Refer to “Child Restraints” in the
“Occupant Restraints” section.
Tether Installation For Commercial Cargo
Vehicles
To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the
vehicle, follow these steps:
1. Locate the child restraint tether anchor on the lowerrear of the front passenger seat.
2. Route the tether strap under the head rest.
NOTE: Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is
centered between the headrest supports underneath the
head rest. 3. Using the hook attached to the child restraint tether
strap, attach the child restraint tether strap to the
metal anchor on the lower rear of the front passenger
seat.
4. Following the child seat manufacturer’s instructions, tighten the child restraint tether strap.
WARNING!
The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used with
a child restraint only. It should not be used for any
other purpose.
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WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO),
follow these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move
your vehicle in or out of the area.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/
rear doors open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is
set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation
mode.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat
belt or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is
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not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the
light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have
the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
•Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
• Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and interfer-
ing with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
• Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top
of already installed floor mats. Additional floor
mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the
pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always
properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have
been removed for cleaning.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
• If required, mounting posts must be properly in-
stalled, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.2
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▫Mist Feature .........................233
▫ Rear Wiper And Washer .................234
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........234
 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .236

HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . .237
 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED ......238
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED .........................240
▫ To Activate ..........................241
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................241
▫ To Deactivate ........................242
▫ To Resume Speed .....................242
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............242 ▫
To Accelerate For Passing ................243
 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED ...........................244
▫ ParkSense® Sensors ....................245
▫ ParkSense® Warning Display .............245
▫ ParkSense® Display ....................246
▫ Enabling/Disabling ParkSense® ...........250
▫ Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist
System .............................250
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System ..........251
▫ ParkSense® System Usage Precautions .......251
 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED ...........................254
 OVERHEAD CONSOLES .................256
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ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS —
IF EQUIPPED .........................273
 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED .........277
 CUPHOLDERS ........................279
▫ Instrument Panel Cupholders .............279
▫ Super Console — If Equipped .............280
▫
Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped. . .281
▫ Interior Bottle Holders ..................281
▫ Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped .......282
 STORAGE ............................283
▫ Glove Compartments ..................283
▫ Door Trim Panel Storage ................284
▫ Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped ......284▫
Umbrella Holder .....................285
▫
Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped . .286
▫ Storage Bin Safety Warning ...............287
▫ Coat Hooks .........................289
▫ Cargo Area Storage ....................289
 CONSOLE FEATURES ...................290
▫ Basic Console ........................290
▫ Premium Console — If Equipped ..........291
▫ Super Console — If Equipped .............295
 CARGO AREA FEATURES ................297
▫ Rechargeable Flashlight .................297
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............298
▫ Rear Window Defroster .................298
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