2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN fold seats

NOTE:
•The head restraints must be raised manually when
occupying the third row.
• Do not fold if there are passengers seated in the third
row seats.
The head restraint in the center position can be raised and
lowered for tether routing or height adjustment. Refer to
“Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for further infor-
mation. NOTE:
To remove the center head restraint, raise it as far as
it can go. Then, push both the release button and the
adjustment button at the base of each post while pulling
the head restraint up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the
head restraint posts into the holes and push downward.
Then, using the adjustment button, adjust the head re-
straint to the appropriate height.
Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Safety” for further
information.
Head Restraint Release Strap “1”
Adjustment Button
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/
shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchorpoint.
2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees
to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch
plate.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the
latch plate.
4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted.
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
In the front and second row outboard seats the shoulder
belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the
seat belt away from your neck. Push or squeeze the
anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up
or down to the position that serves you best. As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer
the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower position, and if you
are taller than average, you will prefer the shoulder belt
anchorage in a higher position. After you release the
anchorage button, try to move it up or down to make sure
that it is locked in position.
Adjustable Anchorage
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NOTE:The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is
equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the
shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward
position without pushing or squeezing the release button.
To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull
downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked
into position.
WARNING!
• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your
injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer
internal injuries, or you could even slide out of the
seat belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat
belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too.
• Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and
chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort-
able and not resting on your neck. The retractor will
withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt.
• Misadjustment of the seat belt could reduce the
effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.
• Always make all seat belt height adjustments when
the vehicle is stationary.
Second Row Center (If Equipped) and Third Row
Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions
The second row center (if equipped) and third row center
seat belts feature a seat belt with a mini-latch plate and
buckle, which allows the seat belt to detach from the lower
anchor when the seat is folded. The mini-latch plate and
regular latch plate can then be stored out of the way in the
headliner for added convenience to open up utilization of
the storage areas behind the front seats when the seat is not
occupied.
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Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions,
and also are needed to help keep you in position, away
from an inflating air bag.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air
bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of
non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper passen-
ger side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of
the way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The front air
bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to blink your
eyes. The front air bags then quickly deflate while helping
to restrain the driver and front passenger.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and front passenger, and position the front occu-
pants for improved interaction with the front air bags.
WARNING!
•Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact
bolsters in any way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact
bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band
radios, etc.
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee
Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the
steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by
working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and
front air bags.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs)
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted
Side Air Bags (SABs).
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs) are
located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are
marked with “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” on a label or on
the seat trim on the outboard side of the seats.
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NOTE:If the folding, non-adjustable head restraint inter-
feres with the installation of the child restraint, the head
restraint may be folded and the child seat installed in front
of it.
WARNING!
Always make sure the head restraint is in its upright
position when the seat is to be used by an occupant
who is not in a child restraint. Sitting in a seat with the
head restraint in its lowered position could result in
serious injury or death in a collision.
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in
vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a
lap/shoulder belt.
Car Seat With Head Restraint Folded
1 – Folded Headrest
2 – Child Restraint
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Fluids And Lubricants...................... .398
Fog Lights ......................... .61, 63, 289
Fog Lights, Service ........................ .289
Fold-Flat Seats .............................32
Fold In Floor (Stow ‘n Go) Seating ...............35
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .329
Fuel ................................... .390
Adding .............................. .267
Additives ............................. .391
Clean Air ............................. .391
Economy Mode ......................... .247
Ethanol ........................... .391, 394
Flexible .............................. .394
Gasoline .............................. .390
Materials Added ........................ .391
Methanol ............................. .391
Octane Rating ....................... .390, 398
Specifications .......................... .398
Tank Capacity .......................... .397
Fueling ................................. .267
Fuses ............................... .290, 292
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ................98
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .391
Gasoline, (Fuel) ........................... .390Gasoline, Reformulated
..................... .391
Gear Ranges ............................. .248
Gear Selector Override ...................... .328
General Information ........................ .456
Glass Cleaning ........................... .384
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................... .271
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................270
GVWR ................................. .268
Hands-Free Phone Uconnect ............................. .432
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .283
Hazard Warning Flashers .................... .286
Headlights ................................

61
Automatic ..............................62
Bulb Replacement ....................... .288
Cleaning .............................. .382
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........61, 62
Lights On Reminder .................... .61, 63
Passing ............................. .61, 62
Replacing ............................. .288
Switch .................................61
Time Delay .......................... .61, 63
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INDEX 477

Seats.............................. .32, 46, 48
Adjustment ....................... .32, 33, 46
Heated .................................48
Power .................................45
Rear Folding .............................32
Reclining ...............................34
Seatback Release ..........................33
Stow ‘n Go (Fold in Floor) ...................35
Tilting .............................. .32, 33
Security Alarm ........................... .148
Arm The System ..........................25
Disarm The System ........................25
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............398
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................24
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................23
Sentry Key Replacement ......................24
Service Assistance ......................... .466
Service Contract .......................... .468
Service Manuals .......................... .470
Settings Personal .............................. .139
Shift Lever Override ....................... .328
Shoulder Belts ............................ .182
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................56 Signals, Turn
.................... .61, 152, 237, 289
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................378
Snow Tires .............................. .374
Spare Tires .................... .301, 374, 375, 376
Spark Plugs ............................. .398
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ......................... .398
Oil.................................. .398
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .257
Cancel ............................... .258
Resume .............................. .258
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................255
Starting ................................ .241
Button .................................20
Cold Weather .......................... .241
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .242
Starting
And Operating ..................... .241
Starting Procedures ........................ .241
Steering Power ............................... .254
Tilt Column .............................55
Wheel, Heated ...........................55
Wheel, Tilt ..............................55
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................405
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INDEX 483

Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .405
Storage................................. .104
Storage Bin .............................. .104
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .87, 381
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .381
Stow ‘n Go (Fold In Floor) Seats .................35
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .329
Sunglasses Storage ......................... .120
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag ..........198
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .167
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .343
Telescoping Steering Column ...................55
Tilt Steering Column .........................55
Time Delay Headlight ...............................61
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............363
Tire Markings ............................ .358
Tires......................... .237, 367, 374, 379
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .371
Air Pressure ........................... .367
Chains ............................... .378
Changing .......................... .297, 357
Compact Spare ......................... .375
General Information .................. .367, 374High Speed
............................ .369
Inflation Pressure ....................... .368
Jacking ........................ .297, 303, 357
Life Of Tires ........................... .371
Load Capacity ...................... .363, 364
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........150, 174
Quality Grading ........................ .379
Radial ............................... .369
Replacement ........................... .372
Rotation .............................. .379
Safety ............................ .357, 367
Sizes ................................ .359
Snow Tires ............................ .374
Spar

e Tires ..................... .301, 374, 376
Spinning .............................. .370
Trailer Towing .......................... .277
Tread Wear Indicators .................... .370
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .389
Tire Safety Information ...................... .357
Tire Service Kit ........................... .313
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................275
To Open Hood .............................92
Torque Converter Clutch .................... .253
Towing ................................. .270
24-Hour Towing Assistance .................444
484 INDEX