2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Owners Manual

NOTE:Keep magnetic materials away from the top of
the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones,
Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass
module is located, and it can cause interference with the
compass sensor, and it may give false readings. 1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Push and release the UP or DOWN button until the
Setup (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is
reached, then push the RIGHT button.
3. Push and release the DOWN button until the “Com- pass Variance” message is displayed in the EVIC, then
press the RIGHT button. The last variance zone num-
ber displays in the EVIC.
4. Push and release the RIGHT button until the proper variance zone is selected, according to the map.
5. Push and release the RETURN button to exit.
Turn Menu Off
Push and release RIGHT arrow button to turn the menu
off.
Compass Variance Map
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Customer-Programmable Features (System
Setup)
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
messageSYSTEM SETUP NOT AVAILABLE VEHICLE
NOT IN PARK displays when you try to select “System
Setup” from the main menu.
Push and release the UP or DOWN button until System
Setup is highlighted in the main menu of the EVIC. Then
push and release the RIGHT button to enter the System
Setup sub-menu. Push and release the UP or DOWN
button to select a feature form the following choices:
Language
When in this display you may select one of three lan-
guages for all display screens, including the trip func-
tions and the navigation system (if equipped). Push and
release the UP or DOWN button while in this display and scroll through the language choices. Push and release the
RIGHT button to select English, Spanish (Español), or
French (Français). Then, as you continue, the information
will display in the selected language.
Nav–Turn By Turn
When this feature is selected, the navigation system
utilizes voice commands, guiding you through the drive
route mile by mile, turn-by-turn, until the final destina-
tion is reached. To make your selection, push and release
the RIGHT button until a check-mark appears next to the
feature showing the system has been activated, or the
check-mark is removed showing the system has been
deactivated.
Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist System — If
Equipped
The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind
the vehicle when the transmission is in the REVERSE
position and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph
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(18 km/h). The system can be enabled with Sound Only,
Sound and Display, or turned OFF through the EVIC. To
make your selection, push and release the RIGHT arrow
button until a check-mark appears next to the feature
showing the system has been activated or the check-mark
is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Refer to “Rear Park Assist System” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function and
operating information.
Auto Lock Doors
When selected, all doors will lock automatically when the
vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h). To make
your selection, push and release the RIGHT arrow button
until a check-mark appears.
Auto Unlock Doors
When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when
the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the
PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door isopened. To make your selection, push and release the
Right arrow button until a check-mark appears next to
the feature showing the system has been activated, or the
check-mark is removed showing the system has been
deactivated.
Remote Unlock Sequence
When
Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is selected,
only the driver ’s door will unlock on the first push of the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK but-
ton. When Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press, you
must push the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to
unlock the passenger ’s doors. When Unlock All Doors
On 1st Press is selected, all of the doors will unlock on
the first push of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button. To
make your selection, push and release the RIGHT arrow
button until a check-mark appears next to the feature
showing the system has been activated or the check-mark
is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
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RKE Linked To Memory- If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the memory seat, mirror,
and radio settings will return to the memory set position
when the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pushed. If
this feature is not selected, then the memory seat, mirror,
and radio settings can only return to the memory set
position using the door mounted switch. To make your
selection, push and release the RIGHT button until a
check-mark appears next to the feature showing the
system has been activated or the check-mark is removed
showing the system has been deactivated.
Remote Start Comfort Sys.
When this feature is selected and the remote start is
activated, the heated steering wheel and driver heated
seat features will automatically turn on in cold weather.
These features will stay on through the duration of
remote start or until the key is cycled to ON/RUN
position. To make your selection, push and release theRIGHT arrow button until a check-mark appears next to
the feature showing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the system has been
deactivated.
Horn With Remote Lock
When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will
occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pushed.
To make your selection, push and release the RIGHT
arrow button until a check-mark appears next to the
feature showing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the system has been
deactivated.
Flash Lamps With Lock
When selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash
when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter. To
make your selection, push and release the RIGHT arrow
button until a check-mark appears next to the feature
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showing the system has been activated or the check-mark
is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Automatic High Beams — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, push and release the RIGHT button
until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing
the system has been activated or the check-mark is
removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Headlamp Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, scroll
up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted,
then push and release the RIGHT button until a check-
mark appears next to the setting, showing that the setting
has been selected.
Headlamps With Wipers (Available With Auto
Headlights Only)
When ON is selected, and the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The
headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned
off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your
selection, push and release the RIGHT button until a
check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that the
setting has been selected.
NOTE:Turning the headlights on during the daytime
causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
brightness, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle.”
Intermittent Wiper Options — If Equipped
When ON is selected, the system will automatically
activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on
the windshield. To make your selection, push and release
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the RIGHT button until a check-mark appears next to the
feature showing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the system has been
deactivated. When the system is deactivated, the system
reverts to the standard intermittent wiper operation.
Key-Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect phone (if equipped), DVD
video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped),
and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening either
front vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make your
selection, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is
highlighted, then push and release the RIGHT button
until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing
that the setting has been selected.
Illuminated Approach
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selec-
tion, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is
highlighted, then push and release the RIGHT button
until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing
that the setting has been selected.
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped
When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to
“Electronic Brake Control System” in “Starting And
Operating” for system function and operating informa-
tion. To make your selection, push and release the RIGHT
button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
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Flashers With Sliding Door
When this feature is selected, the signal lamps activate
when power or manual sliding doors are in operation,
signaling other drivers that someone may be exiting or
entering the vehicle. To make your selection, push and
release the RIGHT button until a check-mark appears
next to the feature showing the system has been activated
or the check-mark is removed, showing the system has
been deactivated.
Easy Exit Seat
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle. To make your selection, push and release the
RIGHT button until a check-mark appears next to the
feature showing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the system has been
deactivated.NOTE:
The seat will return to the memorized seat
location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set
to ON) when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the
door. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
Tilt Mirror In Reverse — If Equipped
When this feature is selected and the vehicle is placed in
a reverse gear, the driver’s side mirror will tilt downward
to allow the driver to see into the previous blind spot and
avoid objects in close proximity to the rear of the vehicle.
To make your selection, push and release the RIGHT
button until a check-mark appears next to the feature
showing the system has been activated, or the check-
mark is removed showing the system has been deacti-
vated.
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Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped
There are three selections when operating Blind Spot
Alert (“Blind Spot Alert Lights,” “Blind Spot Alert
Lights/CHM,” and “Blind Spot Alert Off”). The Blind
Spot Alert feature can be activated in “Blind Spot Alert
Lights” mode. When this mode is selected, the Blind Spot
Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will only show a
visual alert in the outside mirrors. The Blind Spot Alert
feature can be activated in “Blind Spot Alert Lights/
CHM” mode. In this mode, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as
an audible alert when the turn signal is on. When “Blind
Spot Alert Off” is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
system is deactivated.
To make your selection, push and release the RIGHT
button until a check-mark appears next to the feature,showing the system has been activated, or the check-
mark is removed, showing the system has been deacti-
vated.
NOTE:
If your vehicle has experienced any damage in
the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is
not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor
alignment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result
in the BSM not operating to specification.
Calibrate Compass
Push the RIGHT arrow button to calibrate the compass.
Compass Variance
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information (EVIC)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion.
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