2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN lock

Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob once
to unlock the driver’s side or twice to unlock all doors and
liftgate. This will also turn on the Illuminated Entry
system.
Remote Key Unlock On First Press
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s side, or all doors, on the first push of the
UNLOCK
button on the key fob.
NOTE:
•For vehicles equipped with an Instrument Cluster Dis-
play, refer to “Instrument Cluster Display/Personal Set-
tings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
• For vehicles not equipped with the Instrument Cluster
Display, the Remote Unlock feature can be enabled or
disabled by performing the following steps:
1. Perform this operation while standing outside the ve- hicle.
2. Push and hold the LOCK
button on a programmed
key fob for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10
seconds. Then, push and hold the UNLOCK
but-
ton while still holding the LOCK button.
3. Release both buttons at the same time.
4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by pushing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the key fob with the
ignition switch in the OFF position and the key fob
removed.
5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting.
Seven-Button Key Fob
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NOTE:Pushing the LOCKbutton on the key fob
while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Push
the UNLOCK
button to deactivate the Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm.
Remote Lock Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the LOCK button on the key fob to lock all
doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and the
horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Sound Horn With Remote Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are
locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or
turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as
follows:
• For vehicles equipped with the Instrument Cluster Dis-
play, refer to “Instrument Cluster Display/Personal Set-
tings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further
information. •
For vehicles not equipped with the Instrument Cluster
Display, perform the following steps:
1. Perform this operation while standing outside the ve- hicle.
2. Push the LOCK button on a programmed key fob for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then,
push the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK
button.
3. Release both buttons at the same time.
4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by pushing the LOCK button on the key fob with the ignition switch
in the OFF position and the key fob removed.
5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting.
NOTE: Pushing the LOCK button on the key fob while
you are in 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 UN-
LOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold
the PANIC button on the key fob for at least one second
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and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights
and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off,
and the interior lights will turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you
turn it off by pushing the PANIC button a second time or
if the vehicle is driven above 5 mph (8 km/h).
NOTE:
•When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pushing the
PANIC button a second time, you may have to move
closer to the vehicle due to the Radio Frequency (RF)
noises of the system.
• The Panic Alarm cannot be activated if the engine is
running.
Power Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped
Push the LIFTGATE button twice on the key fob within five
seconds to Open/Close the Power Liftgate. If the button is
pushed while the liftgate is being power closed, the liftgate
will reverse to the full open position.
The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by
pushing the LIFTGATE button located on the overhead
console. If equipped with a rear interior switch on the left rear pillar,
pushing this switch once will close the liftgate only. The
liftgate cannot be opened from this switch.
If the vehicle is locked and Vehicle Security Alarm is
armed, using the key fob to open the power liftgate does
not unlock the vehicle or disarm the Vehicle Security
Alarm.
Power Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — If
Equipped
Push the LEFT Power Sliding Door button twice on the key
fob within five seconds to Power Open/Close the Left
Power Sliding Door. If the button on the key fob is pushed
while the door is being power-closed, the door will reverse
to the full open position.
If the vehicle is locked and the Vehicle Security Alarm is
armed, pushing the LEFT Power Sliding Door button twice
unlocks the power sliding door and disarms Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm.
Power Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door — If
Equipped
Push the RIGHT Power Sliding Door button twice on the
key fob within five seconds to Power Open/Close the
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Right Power Sliding Door. If the button on the key fob is
pushed while the door is being power-closed, the door will
reverse to the full open position.
If the vehicle is locked and the Vehicle Security Alarm is
armed, pushing the RIGHT Power Sliding Door button
twice unlocks the power sliding door and disarms the
Vehicle Security Alarm.
Turn Off Flash Lights With Remote Keyless Entry
Lock — If Equipped
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the key fob. This
feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the Instrument Cluster Dis-
play, refer to “Instrument Cluster Display/Personal Set-
tings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
• For vehicles not equipped with the Instrument Cluster
Display, perform the following steps:
1. Perform this operation while standing outside the ve- hicle. 2. Push and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed
key fob for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10
seconds. Then, push and hold the LOCK button while
still holding the UNLOCK button.
3. Release both buttons at the same time.
4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by Pushing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the key fob with the
ignition switch in the OFF position and the key fob
removed.
5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting.
NOTE: Pushing the LOCK button on the key fob while
you are in 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 UN-
LOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Programming Additional Key Fobs
If you do not have a programmed key fob, contact your
authorized dealer for details.
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•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 Monox-
ide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury
or death when inhaled.
• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the
Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other
controls could cause serious injury or death.
Remote Start Abort Messages
The following messages will display in the Instrument
Cluster Display if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits
remote start prematurely:
• Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar
• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset The Instrument Cluster Display message stays active until
the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the REMOTE START button on
the key fob twice within five seconds. The ve-
hicle doors will lock, the parking lights will flash,
and horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then,
the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the
Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
• If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start
will automatically lock the doors.
• The park lights will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window and power sunroof opera-
tion (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the
Remote Start mode.
• The engine can be started two consecutive 15-minute
cycles with the key fob. However, the ignition switch
must be turned to the ON/RUN position.
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To Enter The Vehicle After Remote Start
To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a
Remote Start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the
UNLOCK button on the key fob. After the vehicle is
unlocked, you can enter the vehicle, insert the key fob into
the ignition switch, and turn it to the ON/RUN position.
Otherwise, the engine will shut off at the end of 15-minute
cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, push and release the
UNLOCK button on the key fob to unlock the doors and
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if equipped). Then,
prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, insert the key fob
into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON/
RUN position.
NOTE:
•The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position in
order to drive the vehicle.
• The message “Remote Start Active — Key To Run” will
display in the Instrument Cluster Display until you
insert and turn the key to ON/RUN position.
Cancel Remote Start
Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following
occur:
•The engine stalls or engine speed exceeds 2500 rpm.
• Any engine warning lights come on.
• Low Fuel Light turns on.
• The hood is opened.
• The hazard switch is pushed.
• The gear selector is moved out of PARK.
• The engine is allowed to run for the entire 15-minute
cycle.
• The brake pedal is pushed.
To Turn Off The Engine While In Remote Start
Mode
Push and release the REMOTE START button 1 time or
allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns while in the
Remote Start Mode, the system will not allow the REMOTE
START button to shut down the engine for two seconds
after receiving a valid Remote Start request.
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When To Reset Remote Start
The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of
two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one
failed start, where the Remote Starting sequence was
initiated but the engine stopped cranking without starting.
After either of these conditions, or if the Vehicle Security
Alarm system is alarming, or if the PANIC button was
pushed, the vehicle must be reset. Insert the key fob into
the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON/RUN
position.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, in-cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion. NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks
Lock the front doors by pushing down on the lock knobs
on each door trim panel.
If the lock knob is down when you shut either front door,
the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the
vehicle before closing the door.
Manual Door Lock
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If the lock knob is rearward when you shut either side
sliding door, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not
inside the vehicle before closing the door.WARNING!
•For personal security and safety in the event of a
collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
• 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 trans-
mission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children. A child could oper-
ate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
Sliding Door Lock
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