2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN radio controls

remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the exterior
lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in
your absence, the horn will sound three times and the
exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the
doors. Check the vehicle for tampering.
Security System Manual Override
The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.
ILLUMINATED APPROACH
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the key fob
to unlock the doors or open any door.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in “Un-
derstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further
information.The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds,
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.
The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy
lights will not turn off if the dimmer control is in the
“Dome ON” position (rotate horizontal thumb wheel on
the bottom of the switch to the far right detent position).
The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome OFF” position (rotate
horizontal thumb wheel on the bottom of the switch to the
far left detent position).
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with illuminated ap-
proach lights under the outside mirrors, they can be turned
off by using the Instrument Cluster Display controls or the
Uconnect radio (if equipped with a touchscreen radio).
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” or “Uconnect Set-
tings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for fur-
ther information.
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NOTE:The Uconnect Phone requires a mobile phone
equipped with the Bluetooth “Hands-Free Profile,” Version
0.96 or higher. See the Uconnect website for supported
phones.
For Uconnect Customer Support:
• U.S. residents - visit UconnectPhone.com or call 1-877-
855-8400.
• Canadian residents - visit UconnectPhone.com or call,
1-800-465-2001 (English) or 1-800-387-9983 (French).
Uconnect Phone allows you to transfer calls between the
system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your
vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone
for private conversation.
The Uconnect Phone is driven through your Bluetooth
“Hands-Free Profile” mobile phone. Uconnect features
Bluetooth technology - the global standard that enables
different electronic devices to connect to each other with-
out wires or a docking station, so Uconnect Phone works
no matter where you stow your mobile phone (be it your
purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned
on and has been paired to the vehicle’s Uconnect Phone.
The Uconnect Phone allows up to seven mobile phones to
be linked to the system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is
available in English, Spanish, or French languages.
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be used only in
safe driving conditions following all applicable laws,
including laws regarding phone use. Your attention
should be focused on safely operating the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a collision causing
serious injury or death.
Uconnect Phone Button The radio or steering wheel controls (if
equipped) will contain the two control buttons
(Uconnect Phone
button and Voice Com-
mand
button) that will enable you to access
the system. When you push the button you will hear the
word Uconnect followed by a BEEP. The beep is your
signal to give a command.
Voice Command Button
Actual button location may vary with the radio.
The individual buttons are described in the “Op-
eration” section.
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▫Locking The Remote Control ...............308
▫ Replacing The Remote Control Batteries .......308
▫ Headphones Operation ...................309
▫ Controls ............................ .309
▫ Replacing The Headphone Batteries ..........310
▫ Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited
Warranty ............................ .310
▫ System Information .....................311
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED ............................321
▫ Radio Operation ........................321 ▫
CD Player ............................321
 CD/DVD/BLU-RAY DISC MAINTENANCE . . . .322
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES . . .322
▫ General Information .....................322
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ....................323
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System — If
Equipped ............................323
▫ Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped . . .327
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped ............................329
▫ Operating Tips ........................336
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
Instrument Panel
1 — Air Vents5 — Upper Glove Compartment 9 — Storage Bin 13 — Hood Release
2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Lower Glove Compartment 10 — Cup Holders 14 — Dimmer Switch
3 — Gear Selector 7 — Climate Controls11 — Switch Bank15 — Headlight Switch
4 — Radio 8 — DVD – If Equipped12 — Ignition Switch
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When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be
sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES jacks:
NOTE:Certain high-end video game console will exceed
the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter. Refer to the
Power Inverter section in your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual
for more information.
Using The Remote Control
1. Push the MODE button on the Remote Control.
2. While looking at the video screen, highlight VES AUX 1, by either pushing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by
repeatedly pushing the MODE button, then push EN-
TER on the Remote Control.
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Push the MENU button on the radio faceplate.
2. Press the Rear VES button on the touchscreen to displaythe Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is displayed,
press the HIDE LIST button on the touchscreen to
display the Rear VES Controls screen.
Select VES AUX1 Mode On The VES Screen
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3. Press the 1 button on the touchscreen and then presseither AUX 1 or AUX 2 in the VES column (depending
which AUX input is used). To exit press the back arrow
button at the top of the touchscreen.
Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio
NOTE: Headunit DVD player does not play Blu-ray Discs.
1. Push the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD button on the radio faceplate (Touchscreen). 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.
Using The Remote Control
1. Push the SOURCE button on the Remote Control.
2. Highlight DISC by either pushing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by repeatedly pushing the SOURCE
button, then push ENTER/OK.
NOTE: The VES will retain the last setting when turned off.
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Push the MENU button on the radio faceplate.
2. Press the Rear VES button on the touchscreen to display
the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is displayed,
press the HIDE LIST button on the touchscreen to
display the Rear VES Controls screen.
Rear VES Button On The Touchscreen
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Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Push the MENU button on the radio faceplate.
2. Press the Rear VES button on the touchscreen to displaythe Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is displayed,
press the HIDE LIST button on the touchscreen to
display the Rear VES Controls screen.
3. Press the DISC button on the touchscreen in the VES column. To exit press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen at the top left of the screen. NOTE:
•
To view a DVD on the radio push the RADIO/MEDIA
button on the radio faceplate, then press the DISC tab
button on the touchscreen and then the VIEW VIDEO
button on the touchscreen.
• Viewing a DVD on the Touchscreen radio screen is not
available in all states/provinces. If available, the vehicle
must be stopped and the gear selector must be in the
PARK position for vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion. In vehicles with a manual transmission the parking
brake must be engaged.
Rear VES Button On The Touchscreen
Select Channel/Screen 1 And DISC In The VES Column
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VES Remote Control — If Equipped
Controls And Indicators
1. Power – Turns the screen and wireless headphonetransmitter for the selected Channel on or off. To hear
audio while the screen is closed, push the Power button
to turn the headphone transmitter on.
2. Channel Selector Indicators – When a button is pushed, the currently affected channel or channel button is
illuminated momentarily. 3. Light – Turns the remote control backlighting on or off.
The remote backlighting turns off automatically after
five seconds.
4. Channel/Screen Selector Switch - Indicates which chan- nel is being controlled by the remote control. When the
selector switch is in the Channel 1 position, the remote
controls the functionality of headphone Channel 1 (left
side of the screen). When the selector switch is in the
Channel 2, position the remote controls the functionality
of headphone Channel 2 (right side of the screen).
5.  – In radio modes, push to seek the next tunable
station. In disc modes, push and hold to fast forward
through the current audio track or video chapter. In
menu modes use to navigate in the menu.
6. / Prev – In radio modes, push to select to the previous
station. In disc modes, push to advance to the start of the
current or previous audio track or video chapter. In
menu modes, use to navigate in the menu.
7. POP UP/MENU – push to return to the main menu of a DVD disc, or select playback modes (SCAN/RANDOM
for a CD).
8. /(Play/Pause) – Begin/resume or pause disc play.
VES Remote Control
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