2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN child

▫Programming Additional Transmitters ........27
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........28
▫ General Information ....................30

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .30
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................31
▫ Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped .....32
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ...............32
▫ To Enter The Vehicle After Remote Start ......33
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ..............................33
▫ Cancel Remote Start ....................33
▫ To Turn Off The Engine While In Remote Start
Mode ...............................34 ▫
When To Reset Remote Start ..............34
 DOOR LOCKS .........................34
▫ Manual Door Locks .....................34
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........36
 WINDOWS ...........................38
▫ Power Vent Windows — If Equipped ........38
▫ Power Windows .......................38
 SLIDING SIDE DOOR ....................43
▫ Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped ......44
▫ Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock ......48
 LIFTGATE ............................51
▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped .............52
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........55
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▫Important Safety Precautions ..............55
▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................57
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........78
▫ Child Restraints .......................93
▫ Transporting Pets .....................117
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .118
 SAFETY TIPS .........................119 ▫
Transporting Passengers .................119
▫ Exhaust Gas .........................119
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................ .120
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle ........................ .122
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NOTE:Power window switches will also remain active
for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been
turned to OFF, depending upon the accessory delay
setting. Opening the front door will cancel this feature.
WARNING!
• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake
fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. If
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make
sure the keyless ignition node is in “OFF” mode,
remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the
vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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 gear selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
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How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will Remote Start:
•Shift lever in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Liftgate closed
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
• Ignition key removed from ignition switch
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• RKE PANIC button not pushed
• System not disabled from previous remote start event •
Vehicle security alarm not active
• Ignition in Off position
WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in-
jury or death when inhaled.
• Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
Power Door Locks — If Equipped
A power door lock switch is on each front door trim
panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. If you push the power door lock switch while the Key
Fob is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the
power locks will not operate. This prevents you from
accidentally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing
the Key Fob or closing the door will allow the locks to
Driver Power Door Lock Switches
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Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash
The left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12
seconds when either sliding door is opened. This will
alert other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be
entering or exiting the vehicle.
The Sliding Side Door Open Flash can be enabled or
disabled by performing the following procedure:
1. Place the Key Fob in the ignition switch.
2. Cycle the ignition switch from ON/RUN to OFF fivetimes ending in the ON/RUN position (do not start
the engine).
3. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, push the HAZ- ARD switch ON. 4. A single chime will sound to signify that you have
successfully completed the programming.
You can turn the feature back on by repeating the
previous procedure.
Power Sliding Side Door Power Switch
To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the second row sliding door switches
and handles may be overridden by pushing the OFF side
of the Power Switch located in the front overhead con-
sole.
When the power sliding door power switch is in the OFF
position, the power sliding side door may not be opened
or closed by pushing the switch located on the B-pillar
trim panel, just in front of the sliding door or activating
the inside power sliding door handle.
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Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a
Child Protection Door Lock system.
NOTE:When the Child Protection Door Lock system is
engaged, the door can be opened only by using the
outside door handle even though the inside door lock is
in the unlocked position.
To Engage The Child Protection Door Lock
1. Open the sliding side door.
2. Slide the Child Protection Door Lock control inward (toward the vehicle) to engage the Child Protection
Door Lock.
Overhead Console Power Sliding Door Power Switch
1 — Left Sliding Door
2 — Liftgate
3 — Right Sliding Door
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3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door.NOTE:
•
After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock, always
test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the
desired position.
• When the Child Protection Door Lock system is en-
gaged, (even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked
position) the door can be opened only by using the
outside door handle, the RKE transmitter, the switches
on the overhead console or the switches located on the
trim panel just in front of the power sliding door.
• The power sliding side door will operate from the
switches located on the B-pillar trim panel, just in front
of the power sliding door, regardless of the Child
Protection Door Lock lever position. To avoid unin-
tentional operation of the power sliding door from
the rear seats, push the “OFF” Master Lock Out
Switch located in the front overhead console, next to
the driver.
Child Protection Door Lock
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