2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN child protection lock

▫To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ...............................25
▫ Cancel Remote Start ......................25
▫ To Turn Off The Engine While In Remote Start
Mode ................................25
▫ When To Reset Remote Start ................26
▫ General Information .....................26
 DOOR LOCKS ..........................26
▫ Manual Door Locks ......................26
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ...........28
 WINDOWS .............................29
▫ Power Vent Windows — If Equipped .........29
▫ Power Windows ........................30
 SLIDING SIDE DOOR .....................33
▫ Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped .......34
▫ Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock .......36
 LIFTGATE .............................38 ▫
Power Liftgate — If Equipped ..............39
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ...........41
▫ Occupant Restraint Systems Features .........41
▫ Important Safety Precautions ...............42
▫ Seat Belt Systems .......................43
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..........58
▫ Child Restraints ........................71
▫ Transporting Pets .......................91
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .....92
 SAFETY TIPS ...........................92
▫ Transporting Passengers ...................92
▫ Exhaust Gas ...........................93
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ...............................93
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle ...........................95
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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
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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
2
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37

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.
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Fluid And Filter Changes...................479
Fluid Change .......................... .479
Fluid Level Check ........................479
Fluid Type ..........................478, 498
Gear Ranges ............................348
Special Additives ........................ .478
Torque Converter ........................353
Auto Up Power Windows .....................31
Battery ...............................244, 468
Charging System Light ....................244
Jump Starting .......................... .448
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................21
Saving Feature (Protection) ..................177
Belts, Seat .................................93
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................470
B-Pillar Location .......................... .374
Brake Assist System ........................ .361
Brake Control System, Electronic ................359
Brake Fluid ...............................498
Brake System ..........................359, 476
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .359
Fluid Check ............................477
Parking ...............................357
Warning Light .......................... .243Brake/Transmission Interlock
..................346
Bulb Replacement ..........................492
Bulbs, Light ............................95, 491
Calibration, Compass ........................267
Camera, Rear ............................ .192
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .495
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .404
Power Steering ..........................356
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................475
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................93, 402
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ........................ .225
Car go

(Vehicle Loading) ..................... .219
Car Washes ...............................480
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............494
Certification Label ..........................406
Chains, Tire ............................. .388
Changing A Flat Tire ........................433
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .370
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .461
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................92
Checks, Safety .............................92
Child Restraint .............................71
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INDEX 513

Child RestraintsBooster Seats ............................75
Child Restraints ..........................71
Child Seat Installation ...................85, 87
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........84
Infants And Child Restraints .................73
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ..............81
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........77
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........74
Seating Positions ..........................76
Using The Top Tether Anchorage ..............90
Child Safety Locks ..........................36
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .399
Climate Control ............................323
Clock ............................... .276, 284
Coat Hook ...............................218
Coin Holder ............................. .219
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .343
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................322
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .384
Compass .................................267
Compass Calibration ........................267
Compass Variance ..........................268
Computer, Trip/Travel .......................265 Connector
UCI ..................................295
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ...........295
Conserving Fuel .......................... .264
Console .................................219
Console, Floor ............................ .219
Console, Overhead ........................ .193
Console, Removable ........................ .222
Contract, Service .......................... .508
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............475
Cooling System ............................472
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................473
Coolant Capacity ........................ .495
Coolant Level ........................472, 475
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................475
Drain, Flush,

And Refill ....................473
Inspection ............................. .475
Points To Remember ..................... .476
Pressure Cap ............................475
Radiator Cap .......................... .475
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......473, 495, 496
Corrosion Protection ........................479
Cruise Light ............................. .258
Cupholders ...........................211,484
514 INDEX