2020 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN warning

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE71
Front And Rear Overhead Consoles
Front Overhead Console
Two versions of the overhead console are
available. The base front overhead console
features fixed incandescent courtesy/reading
lights, flip-down sunglass storage and conver -
sation mirror. The premium front overhead
console features an LED focused light that
illuminates the instrument panel cupholders,
two swiveling LED lights, flip-down sunglass
storage, conversation mirror, optional power
sliding door switches, and an optional power
liftgate switch.

Front Overhead Console
Rear Overhead Console — If Equipped
The rear overhead storage system is available.
There is an LED at the front of the rear console
that shines down on the front foot-well area
while in courtesy mode, for added convenience.

Rear Overhead Console Features

Front Door Storage
Both interior front door panels have multiple
pockets for storage.
Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped
The driver's seatback has a primary storage
pocket on all models and an optional secondary
mesh pocket.
Driver’s Seatback Storage

1 — LCD Screen
2 — Rear HVAC
3 — Interior Lights
4 — Storage
5 — Interior Lights
6 — Halo Lighting
WARNING!
If containers of hot liquid are placed in the
bottle holder, they can spill when the door is
closed, burning the occupants. Be careful
when closing the doors to avoid injury.
1 — Bag Holder
2 — Standard Pocket
3 — Mesh Pocket
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Umbrella Holder
An umbrella holder has been conveniently
molded into the left front door entry scuff
molding.
Umbrella Holder

Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped
The seat storage bins are located on the floor in
front of the second row seats. The area below
the covers can be used for storage when the
second row seat is in the upright position.
Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the
cover. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism
to the "lock" position to allow greater access to
the storage bin.
Storage Bin

Storage Bin Safety Warning
Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent
personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
WARNING!
In a collision, serious injury could result if the
seat storage bin covers are not properly
latched.
Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin
covers open.
Keep the storage bin covers closed and
latched while the vehicle is in motion.
Do not operate the storage bin covers while
the vehicle is in motion.
Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie
down.
CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must lay flat and be
locked to avoid damage from contact with the
front seat tracks, which have minimal
clearance to the cover. If the storage bin
cover is left in the open position, front seat
adjustment may damage the cover.
WARNING!
Always close the storage bin covers when
your vehicle is unattended.
Do not allow children to have access to the
second row seat storage bins. Once in the
storage bin, young children may not be able
to escape. If trapped in the storage bin, chil
-
dren can die from suffocation or heat
stroke.
In a collision, serious injury could result if
the seat storage bin covers are not properly
latched.

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Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release
Lever
As a security measure, the Seat Storage Bin
Cover has an Emergency Release Lever built
into the latching mechanism.
Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever

NOTE:
In the event of an individual being locked inside
the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be
opened from inside of the bin by pushing on the
glow-in-the-dark lever attached to the storage
bin cover latching mechanism.
Coat Hooks
Coat hooks are located along the headliner for
the second and third row seating positions. The
coat hook load limit is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding
the recommended load limit can cause the coat
hooks to break or disengage from the vehicle.
Cupholders
Instrument Panel Cupholders
The instrument panel cupholders are located in
a pull-out drawer just above the lower storage
bin.

Front Cupholders

Pull the drawer out firmly until it stops, and
place the container to be held in either one of
the cupholder wells. The cupholders are
designed to accommodate a wide variety of
container types and sizes. Push down on the
container to engage the cupholder retention
features.Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin
covers open. Keep the storage bin covers
closed and latched while the vehicle is in
motion.
Do not operate the storage bin covers while
the vehicle is in motion.
Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie
down.
CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must lay flat and be
locked to avoid damage from contact with the
front seat tracks, which have minimal
clearance to the cover. If the storage bin
cover is left in the open position, front seat
adjustment may damage the cover.
WARNING! (Continued)
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Super Console — If Equipped
On models equipped with the Super Console,
there are two cupholders located in the center
of the console.

Super Console Cupholders

For rear passengers two cupholders are located
in the pull-out drawer, located in the back of the
Super Console. Pull the drawer out to the first
position to use the cupholders.
Rear Cupholders

Interior Bottle Holders
There are four bottle holders located in the
interior. One bottle holder is molded into each
front interior door trim panels, and one bottle
holder is molded into each side sliding interior
door trim panel. Each holder accommodates up
to a 20 oz (0.6 L) plastic bottle.

Interior Bottle Holder

Two outboard mesh pockets are on
intermediate seating. The mesh pockets are
flexible enough to hold juice boxes, toys, games
or MP3 players, etc.
WARNING!
If containers of hot liquid are placed in the
bottle holder, they can spill when the door is
closed, burning the occupants. Be careful
when closing the doors to avoid injury.

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One outlet in the removable floor console
(if equipped) shares a fuse with the lower outlet
in the instrument panel and is also connected
to the battery. Do not exceed a maximum power
of 160 Watts (13 Amps) shared between the
lower panel outlet and the removable floor
console outlet.

Removable Console Power Outlet

On vehicles equipped, center console power
outlets are located under the retractable cover.
To access the power outlets push down on the
cover and slide it toward the instrument panel.
Center Console Power Outlets

There is an additional 12 Volt power outlet
located on the left rear trim panel immediately
behind the second row left passenger seat.

Rear Panel Power Outlet
The outlet in the rear quarter panel near the
liftgate and the upper outlet in the instrument
panel are both controlled by the ignition switch.
Each of these outlets can support 160 Watts
(13 Amps). Do not exceed 160 Watts (13 Amps)
for each of these outlets.
The power outlets include tethered caps,
labeled with a key or battery symbol indicating
the power source. The power outlet, located on
the lower instrument panel, is powered directly
from the battery. Items plugged into this power
outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent
the engine from starting.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt
outlet.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use and while
driving the vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.

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Power Inverter — If Equipped
A 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet converts DC
current to AC current, and is located on the left
rear trim panel immediately behind the second
row left passenger seat.

Power Inverter Outlet

The power inverter switch is located on the
instrument panel below the climate controls.
To turn on the power outlet, push the switch
once. Push the switch a second time to turn the
power outlet off.
This outlet can power cellular phones,
electronics and other low power devices
requiring power up to 150 Watts. Certain
high-end video game consoles exceed this
power limit, as will most power tools. The power inverter is designed with built-in
overload protection. If the power rating of
150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter
shuts down. Once the electrical device has
been removed from the outlet, the inverter
should automatically reset. If the power rating
exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power
inverter may have to be reset manually. To reset
the inverter manually push the power inverter
button off and on. To avoid overloading the
circuit, check the power ratings on electrical
devices prior to using the inverter.CAUTION!
Many accessories that can be plugged in
draw power from the vehicle's battery, even
when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the
vehicle's battery will discharge sufficiently
to degrade battery life and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
Accessories that draw higher power (i.e.,
coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will
degrade the battery even more quickly.
Only use these intermittently and with
greater caution.
After the use of high power draw accesso
-
ries, or long periods of the vehicle not being
started (with accessories still plugged in),
the vehicle must be driven a sufficient
length of time to allow the alternator to
recharge the vehicle's battery.
Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not hang any type of acces -
sory or accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Do not insert any objects into the
receptacles.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
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WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied down before
driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads
can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high
speeds, resulting in personal injury or
property damage. Follow the roof rack
cautions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the roof of your
vehicle, DO NOT carry any loads on the roof
rack without the crossbars deployed. The
load should be secured and placed on top
of the crossbars, not directly on the roof. If
it is necessary to place the load on the roof,
place a blanket or other protective layer
between the load and the roof surface.
To avoid damage to the roof rack and
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof
rack load capacity of 150 lb (68 kg). Always
distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible
and secure the load appropriately.
Load should always be secured to cross
bars first, with tie down loops used as addi -
tional securing points if needed. Tie loops
are intended as supplementary tie down
points only. Do not use ratcheting mecha -
nisms with the tie loops. Check the straps
and thumb wheels frequently to be sure
that the load remains securely attached.
CAUTION! (Continued)
Long loads that extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, or
loads with large frontal area should be
secured to both the front and rear of the
vehicle.
Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners
carefully when carrying large or heavy loads
on the roof rack. Wind forces, due to
natural causes or nearby truck traffic, can
add sudden upward lift to a load. This is
especially true on large flat loads and may
result in damage to the cargo or your
vehicle.
CAUTION! (Continued)
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL85
NOTE:
The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb check
when the ignition is first cycled.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle is equipped with an instrument
cluster display, which offers useful information
to the driver. With the ignition in the OFF
position (and the key removed, for vehicles with
mechanical key), opening/closing of a door will
activate the display for viewing, and display the
total miles or kilometers in the odometer. Your
instrument cluster display is designed to display
important information about your vehicle’s
systems and features. Using a driver interactive
display located on the instrument panel, your
instrument cluster display can show you how
systems are working and give you warnings
when they are not. The steering wheel mounted
controls allow you to scroll through and enter
the main menus and submenus. You can
access the specific information you want and
make selections and adjustments.
Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls
The vehicle’s instrument cluster is equipped
with an instrument cluster display, which offers
useful information to the driver. With the
ignition in the OFF position, opening/closing of
a door will activate the instrument cluster
display for viewing, and display the total miles
or kilometers in the odometer.

Instrument Cluster Display

WARNING!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If the
temperature gauge reaches “H” pull over and
stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the gauge drops
back into the normal range and is no longer
red. If the gauge remains on the “H”, turn the
engine off immediately and call an authorized
dealer for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. You may want to call an
authorized dealer for service if your vehicle
overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see “Servicing And
Maintenance”.
1 – Instrument Cluster Display Controls
2 – Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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