2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Owners Manual

Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped
Both the driver and front passenger window switches have
an “Auto-Down” feature. Push the window
switch
past the first detent, release, and the window will go
down automatically. To cancel the “Auto-Down” move-
ment, operate the window switch in either the up or
down direction and release the switch.
To partially open the window, push the windowswitch
to the first detent and release it when you want the
window to stop.
The power window switches remain active for up to 10
minutes (depending on the accessory delay setting) after
the ignition switch has been turned to OFF. Opening a
vehicle front door will cancel this feature.
Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If
Equipped
Lift the windowswitch fully upward to the second
detent, release, and the window will go up automati-
cally.
To stop the window from going all the way up during the
“Auto Up” operation, push down on the window
switch briefly.
To partially close the window, lift the windowswitch to
the first detent and release when you want the window
to stop.
Front Passenger Power Window And Door Switches
1 — Window Switch
2 — Power Door Locks
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NOTE:If the window runs into any obstacle during “Auto
Up,” it will reverse direction and then go back down.
Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to
close the window. Any impact due to rough road condi-
tions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly
during “Auto-Up.” If this happens, pull the window
switch lightly to the first detent and hold it to close the
window manually.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is
almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the
window before closing.
Auto Up Reset — If Equipped
Should the “Auto Up” feature stop working, the window
probably needs to be reset. To reset “Auto Up”:
1. Pull the window
switch up to close the window
completely and continue to hold the window switch
up for an additional two seconds after the window is
closed.
2. Push the windowswitch down firmly to the sec-
ond detent to open the window completely and
continue to hold the window switch down for an
additional two seconds after the window is fully
open.
Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch — If
Equipped
Second row passengers may open and close the sliding
door window by a single window switch on the door
handle assembly.
The window switches will operate only when the ignition
switch is in the ON/RUN or ACC position and during
power accessory delay.
NOTE: The window switches will not operate if the driver
has activated the Power Window Lockout.
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NOTE:The sliding door windows do not fully open,
stopping several inches above the window sill.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows
down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or
partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and
can be minimized. If the rear windows are open and
buffeting occurs, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the
sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the
buffeting.
SLIDING SIDE DOOR
The sliding door may be opened from the inside or the
outside. Pull outward on the exterior handle to open the
sliding door. The sliding door inside handle functions by
rocking forward and back. Rocking the handle backwards
opens the door and rocking forward releases the hold open
latch in order to close the door.
To keep your door operating properly, observe the follow-
ing guidelines:
•
Always open the door smoothly.
• Avoid high impacts against the door stop when opening
the door. This is very important when your vehicle is
parked on an incline as the door will slide faster in the
downhill direction.
• There is a hold-open latch that is activated when the
sliding door is fully opened. This latch will keep your
sliding door open on any incline. To close the sliding
door after the hold-open latch is activated, you must
rock the inside handle forward or pull outward on the
exterior handle.
Sliding Door Power Window Switch
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Always make sure that the sliding door is fully latched
anytime the vehicle is in motion.
NOTE:The left side sliding door cannot be opened while
the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the
sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door.
Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped
The power sliding door may be opened or closed
manually or by using the buttons on the key fob,
overhead console switch, or rear door switch.
Pulling the inside or outside power sliding door
handle will also power open or close the power sliding
door.
NOTE: Pulling the outside power sliding door handle a
second time while the sliding door is power opening or
power closing will allow the sliding door to be opened or
closed manually.
Push the button on the key fob twice within five seconds to
open a power sliding door. When the door is fully open,
pushing the button twice within five seconds a second time
will close the door.
There are power sliding side door switches located on the
B-pillar trim panel, just in front of the power sliding door for the rear seat passengers and in the overhead console for
the driver and passengers. Pushing the switch once will
open the power sliding door. If the switch is pushed while
the door is under a power cycle, the door will reverse
direction.
NOTE:
The power sliding side door must be unlocked
before the power sliding door switches will operate.
Power Sliding Door Switch
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If the inside or outside door handles are used while the
power sliding side door is activated, the power sliding
door feature will be canceled and will go into manual
mode.
To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding
doors from the rear seats, push the power sliding door
master lock button, located in the overhead console, to
disable the switches and handles for the rear seat passen-
gers.
NOTE:
•The power sliding side door switches will not open the
power sliding door if the gear selector is in gear or the
vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). To close the
power sliding door with the gear selector in gear and
vehicle speed at 0 mph (0 km/h), the brake must be
pushed.
• If anything obstructs the power sliding side door while
it is closing or opening, the door will automatically
reverse to the closed or open position, provided it meets
sufficient resistance.
• If the power sliding side door is not in the full open or
close position, it will fully open when a power sliding door switch is pushed. To close the door, wait until it is
fully open and then push the switch again.
• If the power sliding door encounters multiple obstruc-
tions within the same cycle, the system will automati-
cally stop, the power sliding door motor will make a
clicking sound until the door has no further movement.
This clicking sound can be stopped by pulling the inside
or outside handle. If this condition occurs, no damage is
done to the power sliding door motor. The power sliding
door must be opened or closed manually.
WARNING!
You, or others, could be injured if caught in the path of
the sliding door. Make sure the door path is clear
before closing the door.
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.
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The Sliding Side Door Open Flash can be enabled or
disabled by performing the following procedure:
1. Place the key fob in the ignition.
2. Cycle the ignition from OFF to ON/RUN five timesending in the ON/RUN position (do not start the
engine).
3. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, push the HAZARD 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 console.
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.
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.
Overhead Console Power Sliding Door Power Switch
1 — Left Sliding Door
2 — Liftgate
3 — Right Sliding Door
4 — Power Switch
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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. 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 key fob, 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 uninten-
tional 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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WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened
from the outside door handle or the switches located
on the B-Pillar trim panel just in front of the power
sliding door when the Child Protection Door Locks are
engaged.
To Disengage The Child Protection Door Lock
1. Open the sliding side door.
2. Slide the Child Protection Door Lock control outward(away from the vehicle) to disengage the Child Protec-
tion Door Lock.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door (if equipped). NOTE:
•
After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system,
always test the door from the inside to make certain it is
in the desired position.
• The power sliding side door switches will not open the
power sliding doors if the vehicle is in gear or the
vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h).
• The power sliding door will operate from the outside
door handle, the key fob, the switches on the overhead
console, or the switches located on the B-pillar trim
panel, just in front of the power sliding door when the
gear selector is in PARK, regardless of the child lock
lever position.
LIFTGATE
On vehicles equipped with power locks, the liftgate can be
unlocked using the key fob button, or by activating the
power door lock switches located on the front doors.
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