2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN sliding

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through
the windshield. This number also appears stamped on the
right sliding door sill under the sill moulding and printed
on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to
a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may
lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
Vehicle Identification Number
Stamped VIN Location
6 INTRODUCTION

▫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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NOTE:When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer system
serviced, bring all vehicle key fobs with you to the autho-
rized dealer.
Customer Key Fob Programming
Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer.
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.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for
unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unauthor-
ized operation. When the alarm is activated, the interior
switches for door locks, power sliding doors and power
liftgate are disabled. The Vehicle Security Alarm provides
both audible and visible signals. For the first three minutes,
the headlights will turn on, the park lamps and/or turn
signals will flash and Vehicle Security Light will flash
repeatedly and the horn will sound. For an additional 15
minutes, only the headlights, park lamps and/or turn
signals and Vehicle Security Light will flash.
Rearming Of The System
The Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself after the 15
additional minutes of headlights and Vehicle Security Light
flashing, if the Vehicle Security Alarm has not been dis-
abled. If the condition which initiated the alarm is still
present, the Vehicle Security Alarm will ignore that condi-
tion and monitor the remaining doors and ignition.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate, and activate the Panic Alarm, optional power
liftgate, left power sliding door, and right power sliding
door from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using
a handheld Remote Keyless Entry key fob. The key fob
does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the
system.
NOTE:Inserting the key fob into the ignition switch
disables the system from responding to any button pushes
from that key fob. Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and
above disables the system from responding to all key fob
buttons for all key fobs.
Two key fobs may be supplied with the vehicle. Vehicles
built without the powered options will be equipped from
the factory with three-button key fobs, and those built with
power options will be equipped with up to seven-button
key fobs.
Using The Key Fob
Three-button key fobs will provide basic UNLOCK, LOCK,
and PANIC functions.
Seven-button key fobs will provide functions that allow the
same basic operation as the three-button, but may also be
used to operate the power liftgate (optional), power sliding
doors, and Remote Start feature (optional). Some features
can be programmed to the customers preferences. For
example, lights flash, or sound horn on lock.
Three-Button Key Fob
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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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Key Fob Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
•Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch at the top of the key fob sideways with your thumb
and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Emergency Key Removal
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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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