2020 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN horn

12GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met
before the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Liftgate closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not
pushed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
System not disabled from previous remote
start event
Vehicle security alarm not active
Ignition in OFF position
Malfunction Indicator Light is not illuminated
Remote Start Abort Messages
The following messages will display in the
instrument cluster display if the vehicle fails to
remote start or exits remote start prematurely:
Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar
Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To
Reset The instrument cluster display message stays
active until the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN
position.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the Remote Start button on
the key fob twice within five seconds. The
vehicle doors will lock, the turn signals will flash
twice, and the horn will chirp twice. Then the
engine will start, and the vehicle will remain in
the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle.
NOTE:
If an engine fault is present or fuel level is
low, the vehicle will start and then shut down
in 10 seconds.
The park lamps will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
For security, power window operation is
disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote
Start mode.
The engine can be started two consecutive
times (two 15 minute cycles) with the key
fob. However, the ignition must be placed in
the ON/RUN position before you can repeat
the start sequence for a third cycle.
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed
garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous and can cause serious injury or
death when inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Opera
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tion of the Remote Start System, windows,
door locks or other controls could cause
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE15
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d`Innovation, Science and Economic
Development applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compro -
mettre le fonctionnement.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
siguientes dos condiciones:

1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y

2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
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 unauthorized 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.
If something triggers the alarm, the vehicle
security alarm will provide the following audible
and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park
lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the
vehicle security light in the instrument cluster
will flash.
Rearming Of The System
The vehicle security alarm will rearm itself after
the 15 additional minutes of the park lamps
and vehicle security light flashing, if the system
has not been disabled. If the condition which
initiated the alarm is still present, the system
will ignore that condition and monitor the
remaining doors and ignition.
To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security
alarm:

1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed in the OFF position (refer to "Starting The
Engine" in "Starting And Operating" for
further information).

2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
Push lock on the interior power door lock
switch with the driver and/or passenger
door open.
Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
To Disarm The System
The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed
using any of the following methods:
Push the unlock button on the key fob.
Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the
OFF position. Insert a valid key into the igni -
tion switch and place the ignition into the ON
position.
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NOTE:
The driver's door key cylinder and the liftgate
button on the key fob cannot arm or disarm
the vehicle security alarm.
The vehicle security alarm remains armed
during power liftgate entry. Pushing the lift-
gate button will not disarm the vehicle secu -
rity alarm. If someone enters the vehicle
through the liftgate and opens any door, the
alarm will sound.
When the vehicle security alarm is armed,
the interior power door lock switches will not
unlock the doors.
The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect
your vehicle. However, you can create
conditions where the system will give you a false
alarm. If one of the previously described arming
sequences has occurred, the vehicle security
alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in
the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle
and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the vehicle security alarm. If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the
battery becomes disconnected, the vehicle
security alarm will remain armed when the
battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will
flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the vehicle security
alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three
times and the exterior lights will blink three
times when you disarm the vehicle security
alarm. Check the vehicle for tampering.
DOORS
Manual Door Locks
Lock the front doors by pushing down on the
lock knobs on each door trim panel.
If the lock knob is down when you shut either
front door, the door will lock. Make sure the
keys are not inside the vehicle before closing
the door.

Door Lock Knob

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!
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
For personal security and safety in the
event of an collision, lock the vehicle doors
as you drive as well as when you park and
leave the vehicle.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL91
Auto Unlock Doors
When this feature is selected, all doors will
unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the
transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position and the driver's door is opened. To
make your selection, push and release the right
arrow button until a check-mark appears next to
the feature showing the system has been
activated, or the check-mark is removed
showing the system has been deactivated.
Remote Unlock Sequence
When Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is
selected, only the driver’s side doors will unlock
on the first push of the key fob unlock button.
With Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press , you
must push the key fob unlock button twice to
unlock the passenger’s doors. When Unlock All
Doors On 1st Press is selected, all of the doors
will unlock on the first push of the key fob
unlock button. To make your selection, push
and release the right arrow button until a
check-mark appears next to the feature
showing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the system has
been deactivated. Remote Start Comfort Sys.
When this feature is selected and the remote
start is activated, the heated steering wheel
and driver heated seat features will automat
-
ically turn on in cold weather. These features
will stay on through the duration of remote start
or until the key is cycled to ON/RUN position. To
make your selection, push and release the right
arrow button until a check-mark appears next to
the feature showing the system has been
activated or the check-mark is removed
showing the system has been deactivated.
Horn With Remote Lock
When this feature is selected, a short horn
sound will occur when the key fob lock button is
pushed. To make your selection, push and
release the right arrow button until a
check-mark appears next to the feature
showing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the system has
been deactivated. Flash Lamps With Lock
When selected, the front and rear turn signals
will flash when the doors are locked with the key
fob. To make your selection, push and release
the
right arrow button until a check-mark
appears next to the feature showing the system
has been activated or the check-mark is
removed showing the system has been
deactivated.
Automatic High Beams — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam
headlights will deactivate automatically under
certain conditions. To make your selection,
push and release the right arrow button until a
check-mark appears next to the feature
showing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the system has
been deactivated.
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SAFETY139
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Your vehicle may also be designed to perform
any of these other functions in response to the
Enhanced Accident Response System:
Turn off the Fuel Filter Heater, Turn off the
HVAC Blower Motor, Close the HVAC Circula -
tion Door
Cut off battery power to the:
Engine
Electric Motor (if equipped)
Electric power steering
Brake booster
Electric park brake
Automatic transmission gear selector
Horn
Front wiper
Headlamp washer pump NOTE:
After an accident, remember to cycle the
ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and
remove the key from the ignition switch to avoid
draining the battery. Carefully check the vehicle
for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on
the ground near the engine compartment and
fuel tank before resetting the system and
starting the engine. If there are no fuel leaks or
damage to the vehicle electrical devices (e.g.
headlights) after an accident, reset the system
by following the procedure described below. If
you have any doubt, contact an authorized
dealer.
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset
Procedure
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident
Response System functions after an event, the
ignition switch must be changed from ignition
START or ON/RUN to ignition OFF. Carefully
check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment and on the ground near the
engine compartment and fuel tank before
resetting the system and starting the engine.
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!
Modifications to any part of the air bag
system could cause it to fail when you need
it. You could be injured if the air bag system
is not there to protect you. Do not modify
the components or wiring, including adding
any kind of badges or stickers to the
steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper
passenger side of the instrument panel. Do
not modify the front bumper, vehicle body
structure, or add aftermarket side steps or
running boards.
It is dangerous to try to repair any part of
the air bag system yourself. Be sure to tell
anyone who works on your vehicle that it
has an air bag system.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY201
M16 –10 Amp Red Airbag Module/Occupant Classification Module
M17 –15 Amp Blue Left Tail/License/Park Lamp, Running Lamps
M18 –15 Amp Blue Right Tail/Park/Run Lamp
M19 –25 Amp Clear Powertrain
M20 –15 Amp BlueInstrument Cluster Interior Light, Switch Bank, Steering
Column Module, Switch Steering Wheel
M21 –20 Amp Yellow Powertrain
M22 –10 Amp Red Horn
M23 –10 Amp Red Horn
M24 –25 Amp Clear Rear Wiper
M25 –20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump
M26 –10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch, Driver Window Switch
M27
– 10 Amp Red Wireless Control Module, Keyless Entry Module
M28 –10 Amp Red Powertrain, Transmission Control Module
M29 –10 Amp Red Occupant Classification Module
M30 –15 Amp Blue Diagnostic Feed
M31 –20 Amp Yellow Back-Up Lamps
M32 –10 Amp Red Airbag Module, THATCHUM — If Equipped
M33 –10 Amp Red Powertrain
CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
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