2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN warning

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
The tilt steering column tilt lever is located
below the steering wheel.
•Pushdownonthetiltlevertounlockthe
steering column.
•Withonehandfirmlyonthesteering
wheel, move the steering column upward
or downward as desired.
•Tolengthenorshortenthesteeringcol-
umn, pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired.
•Pullupwardonthetiltlevertolockthe
column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt adjustment must be locked
while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the tilt
adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow
this warning may result in you and others being severely injured or killed.
Steering Column Lever
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To Decrease Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the SET-
button.
The speed decrement shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S. (MPH) or
Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (MPH)
•PushingtheSET-button once will result in a 1 MPH decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 MPH.
•Ifthebuttoniscontinuallypushed,thesetspeedwillcontinuetodecreaseuntilthe
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
•PushingtheSET-button once will result in a 2 km/h decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 2 km/h.
•Ifthebuttoniscontinuallypushed,thesetspeedwillcontinuetodecreaseuntilthe
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Resume
To r e s u m e a p r e v i o u s l y s e l e c t e d s e t s p e e d i n m e m o r y, p u s h t h e R E S + b u t t o n a n d r e l e a s e .
Cancel
Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the set
speed memory.
Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
WARNING!
•LeavingtheElectronicSpeedControlsystemonwhennotinuseisdangerous.You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could
lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system
off when you are not using it.
•ElectronicSpeedControlcanbedangerouswherethesystemcannotmaintaina
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
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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 will sound, (closer the object the
faster the tone) that changes speed depending on the distance of the object from the
bumper, will sound.
When the Instrument Cluster reads either “Clean Sensor” or “Blinded”, clean off the
bumper sensors to see if the condition is corrected.
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
Yo u c a n s e e a n o n - s c r e e n i m a g e o f t h e r e a r o f y o u r v e h i c l e w h e n e v e r t h e s h i f t l e v e r i s p u t
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.
If the radio display screen appears foggy, clean the camera lens located on the liftgate.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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, obstructions, or blind spots before backing up.
Yo u m u s t c o n t i n u e t o p a y a t t e n t i o n w h i l e b a c k i n g u p . F a i l u r e t o d o s o c a n r e s u l t i n
serious injury or death.
BLIND SPOT MONITORING WITH REAR CROSS PATH
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar-based sensors, located inside the
rear bumper fascia, to detect Highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motor-
cycles etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
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.
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WARNING!
•Neverleavechildrenunattendedinavehicle,anddonotleavetheKeyFobinor
near the vehicle, and do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in
the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can
become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
•Inacollision,thereisagreaterriskofbeingthrownfromavehiclewithanopen
sunroof. You could also be severely injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
•Donotallowsmallchildrentooperatethesunroof.Neverallowyourfingers,other
body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
WIND BUFFETING
Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting
occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.
If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any
window. This will minimize buffeting.
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Touchscreen Radios:To h e a r a u d i o f r o m d e v i c e s c o n n e c t e d t o t h e U S B p o r t , P u s h t h e
“MEDIA” button on the faceplate, then press the “AUX” or “iPod®”buttononthe
touchscreen.
When connected to this feature:
•TheiPod®can be controlled using the
radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List
the iPod®or external devices contents.
•TheiPod®battery charges when plugged
into the USB port (if supported by the
specific audio device).
•CompatibleiPod®devices may also be
controllable using voice commands. Re-
fer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for details.
NOTE:
The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone®devices. The
USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class
memory devices. For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port section in the
Owner's Manual on the DVD. Refer to UconnectPhone.com for a list of tested iPod®s.
Some iPod®software versions may not fully support the USB port features. Please visit
Apple’s website for iPod®software updates.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod®or external device while driving. Failure to follow this
warning could result in a collision.
Uconnect® PHONE
Uconnect® Phone
The Uconnect®Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications
system with Voice Command Capability that allows you to dial a phone number with your
mobile phone using simple voice commands (see Voice Command section).
•TodetermineifyourvehicleisequippedwithUconnect®Phone, push the “Uconnect®
Phone” buttonlocated on the radio faceplate. If your vehicle has this feature, you
will hear a voice prompt. If not, you will see a message on the radio “Uconnect®Phone
not available.”
NOTE:
To a c c e s s t h e t u t o r i a l , p u s h t h e “ U c o n n e c t®Phone” button.AftertheBEEP,say
“tutorial.” Push any button on the faceplate, or press any button on the touchscreen, to
cancel the tutorial.
•RefertoyourvehicleOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherdetails.
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control
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Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle
•Duringacall,pushthe“VoiceCommand”button.
•AftertheBEEP,say“transfercall.”
Changing The Volume
•Startadialoguebypushingthe“Phone”button,thenadjustthevolumeduring
anormalcall.
•UsetheradioON/OFFVOLUMErotaryknobtoadjustthevolumetoacomfortablelevel
while the Uconnect®system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for Uconnect®
is different than the audio system.
WARNING!
•Anyvoicecommandedsystemshouldbeusedonlyinsafedrivingconditions
following applicable laws regarding phone use. Your attention should be focused on
safely operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you
and others to be severely injured or killed.
•Inanemergency,touseUconnect®Phone, your mobile phone must be:
•turnedon,
•pairedtoUconnect®Phone,
•andhavenetworkcoverage.
Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND
Voice Command Operation
•TheUconnect®Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio,
satellite radio, disc player, HDD, Uconnect®Phone, a memo recorder, and supported
portable media devices.
•Whenyoupressthe“VoiceCommand”buttonlocated on the radio faceplate or
steering wheel, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. If you
do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of
options. If you ever want to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the “Voice
Command” button,listenfortheBEEP,andsayyourcommand.
NOTE:
U.S. residents visit driveuconnect.com for more info on which voice command features
apply to your vehicle. Canadian residents visit driveuconnect.ca for more info on which
voice command features apply to your vehicle.
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While In:Voice Command Example:
Memo Mode
To s w i t c h t o t h e v o i c e r e c o r d e r m o d e , s a y “ M e m o . ” T h e f o l l o w -ing are common voice commands for this mode: “New Memo”(to record a new memo) — During the recording, you may pressthe Voice Command buttonto stop recording. You pro-ceed by saying one of the following commands:
—“Save”(tosavethememo)
—“Continue”(tocontinuerecording)
—“Delete”(todeletetherecording)
—“PlayMemos”(toplaypreviouslyrecordedmemos)—Dur-ing the playback you may press the Voice Command buttonto stop playing memos. You proceed by saying one ofthe following commands:
—“Repeat”(torepeatamemo)
—“Next”(toplaythenextmemo)
—“Previous”(toplaythepreviousmemo)
—“Delete”(todeleteamemo)
—“DeleteAll”(todeleteallmemos)
Voice Text Reply
If equipped with Uconnect®Voice Command, your Uconnect®430N/730N radio may be
able to play incoming Short Message Service (SMS) messages (text messages) through
the vehicle's sound system. It also allows you to respond by selecting from various
predefined phrases.
NOTE:
Not all phones are compatible with this feature. Refer to the phone compatibility list at
UconnectPhone.com. Connected mobile phones must be bluetooth-compatible and
paired with your radio.
•Pushthe“VoiceCommand”buttonand after the BEEP, say “SMS” to get
started.
NOTE:
To a c c e s s t h e t u t o r i a l , p u s h t h e “ V o i c e C o m m a n d ” b u t t o n.AftertheBEEP,say
“tutorial.” Push any button on the faceplate or press any button on the touchscreen to
cancel the tutorial.
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following
applicable laws regarding phone use. Your attention should be focused on safely
operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others
to be severely injured or killed.
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PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
Personal Settings allows you to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK.
If the transmission is out of PARK or the vehicle begins moving, a warning message
SYSTEM SETUP NOT AVAILABLE VEHICLE NOT IN PARK displays when you try to select
“System Setup” from the main menu.
The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Push the RIGHT arrow
buttonuntil Personal Settings displays, then push the DOWN buttonto scroll
through the settings. Push the RIGHT arrow buttonto change the setting.
•SelectLanguage•Key-OffPowerDelay
•Nav-TurnByTurn•IlluminatedApproach
•AutoLockDoors•HillStartAssist
•AutoUnlockDoors•FlasherswithSlidingDoor
•RemoteUnlockSequence•CalibrateCompass
•RemoteStartComfortSys.•CompassVariance
•HornwithRemoteLock•ParkAssist-IfEquipped
•FlashLampsWithLock•AutomaticHighBeams-IfEquipped
•HeadlampOffDelay•KeylessEnter-N-Go-IfEquipped
•HeadlampsWithWipers•RKELinkedToMemory-IfEquipped
Key Fob Programmable Features
The following features may also be programmed by using the Key Fob transmitter or the
ignition switch and driver's door lock switch.
NOTE:
Pushing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to
sound. Push the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Unlock On First Press
To u n l o c k e i t h e r t h e d r i v e r ' s s i d e , o r a l l d o o r s , o n t h e f i r s t p u s h o f t h e U N L O C K b u t t o n :
•PushandholdtheLOCKbuttonforatleastfourseconds,butnolongerthan10
seconds. Then, push and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button.
•Releasebothbuttonsatthesametime.
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