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. IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER ® (HOMELINK ).43 WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC.

2 POWER INVERTER.45 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE POWER OUTLETS. INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials.

The heat from your vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2010 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT. CONTROLS AT A GLANCE. CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light. Oil Pressure Warning Light.

Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light. Airbag Warning Light. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Seat Belt Reminder Light BRAKE.

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator. Electronic Stability Program (ESP)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Odometer Messages ECO - Fuel Saver Indicator LoWASH - Low Washer Fluid ECO-ON - Fuel Saver Indicator On noFUSE. Fuse Fault door - Door Ajar. GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate. Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate.

17Y532-126-AA - This is the traditionally printed Owner's Manual for FCA US. Tires, routine maintenance, and specific options that may be on the vehicle.

GETTING STARTED Panic Alarm. Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on. Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic alarm off. Power Liftgate. Press the LIFTGATE button twice within five seconds to power open/close the Power Liftgate. GETTING STARTED CHILD RESTRAINTS. Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available.

According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. GETTING STARTED Installing The LATCH - Compatible Child Restraint System.

Each vehicle, except commercial cargo vehicles, is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. Two LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed on all second-row seats and in the center position on all third row fold-in-floor seats. GETTING STARTED Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt):. Route the top tether strap under the adjustable head restraint between the steel posts. Provide enough slack for the tether strap to reach the tether anchor located near the bottom of the seat back. GETTING STARTED Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts.

To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. GETTING STARTED Recliner. Lift the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release at the desired position. Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest.

GETTING STARTED CAUTION! DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls.

Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat's path. Memory Seats.

GETTING STARTED Second Row Heated Seats. Second row heated seat switches are located in the sliding door handle trim panels. Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off. GETTING STARTED TILT STEERING COLUMN. The tilt steering column tilt lever is located below the steering wheel.

Push down on the tilt lever to unlock the steering column. With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column upward or downward as desired. GETTING STARTED CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move, as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's path. PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) –. GETTING STARTED Auto Unlock Doors On Exit.

To have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened:. Enter your vehicle, close all the doors and fasten your seat belt. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch from the LOCK position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of five times ending in the ON position (do not start the engine). OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist. Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off. Vehicles equipped with Blind Spot Monitoring may be programmed to add a visual alert when signaling a lane change. OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE High Beams.

Push the lever away from you to activate the high beams. A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on. NOTE: For safe driving, turn off high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists. OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL LEVER Cruise ON/OFF.

Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control. CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on. Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off. OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS). The Electronic Range Select (ERS) feature allows you to select the desired top gear. For example, if you shift the transmission into third gear, the transmission will never shift above third gear, but can shift down to second or first gear automatically when needed. OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE FRONT THREE ZONE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation.

Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes. Rear Window Defroster. OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Activating Rear Passenger Climate Controls. Rotate the rear blower control, located on the main climate control in the instrument panel, to the “RR” position. This enables the rear passenger climate controls located in the headliner above the second row seats.

FRONT THREE ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Operation. OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioning (A/C). If the A/C button is pushed while in AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the air conditioning is being controlled automatically. SYNC Temperature Button. Push the SYNC button once to control driver and passenger temperatures simultaneously. OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Activating Rear Automatic Temperature Control.

Pressing the REAR LOCK button for the Rear ATC System from the front lower ATC panel, illuminates a LOCK symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature and air source are controlled from the front lower ATC panel. OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE REAR CROSS PATH WITH BLIND SPOT MONITORING. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system warning light, located in the outside mirrors, will illuminate if a vehicle moves into a blind spot zone.

The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify you of objects that have entered the detection zones. OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ® STOW 'N GO SEATING. Move the front seat fully forward. Lower the head restraints and raise the armrests on the second row seat. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the 'LOCK' position and then pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SWIVEL N’ GO™ SEATING WITH TABLE To Swivel The Seats. Pull the lower handle on the outboard side of the seat and push the side of the seatback to begin rotation.

Once the seat begins to rotate, the handle may be released. The seat locks in position once reaching the forward or rearward positions only. OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE To Remove The Seats.

Remove any obstructions from the floor behind the seat, and stow the third row seat. Pull up on the release bar located at the bottom front edge of the swivel seat. OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER LIFTGATE.

The power liftgate may be opened and closed by pressing the button on the Key Fob or the button located on the overhead console. Press the button once to open, and a second time to close the power liftgate. OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Pinch Protection Feature. This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation.

If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically return to the open position. NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed and held during manual opening and closing of the sunroof. ELECTRONICS NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Media Center 130 (RES) Media Center 130 (RES/RSC). ELECTRONICS NOTE: Uconnect™ Phone and Voice Command are vehicle options which must be ordered separately. The buttons on the radio will only be active if the vehicle has been equipped with the option. Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers.

ELECTRONICS TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Media Center 730N (RER) Media Center 430 (RBZ). ELECTRONICS NOTE: Uconnect™ Phone and Voice Command are vehicle options which must be ordered separately. The buttons on the radio will only be active if the vehicle has been equipped with the option. The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.

ELECTRONICS Copying From USB. RER Radio – Press the OPEN/CLOSE hard-key. RBZ Radio – Press the LOAD hard-key. Insert a disc and then press the MENU hard-key. Insert a USB device, then select MY MUSIC.

Touch the IMPORT MUSIC FILES soft-key, then touch the FROM USB soft-key in the next screen. ELECTRONICS NOTE: Many features of this radio are speed dependent. For your own safety, it is not possible to use the touch-screen keyboard to enter a name (e.g., street name) while the vehicle is in motion. Pull over at a safe location to complete your task.

ELECTRONICS REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS. The remote audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Right Switch. Press the switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume. Press the button in the center to change modes AM/FM/CD/SAT.

ELECTRONICS. To use the headphones, press the power button located on the right ear cup.

Select the channel on the headphones (1 or 2) which corresponds to the channel selected on the desired video screen. To receive VES™ audio through the vehicle's sound system, press the VES™ soft-key on the radio's touch-screen. ELECTRONICS Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks. The AUX jacks are located on the drivers side rear trim panel behind the sliding door. Connect the video game or other external media devises to the AUX jacks following the color coding for the VES™ jacks.

ELECTRONICS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC). The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Pressing the controls on the steering wheel allows the driver to select vehicle information and Personal Settings. For additional information, refer to Programmable Features in this guide. ELECTRONICS WARNING!. Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the universal transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate.

Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming the transceiver. ELECTRONICS POWER INVERTER. There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt power inverter outlet located on the left rear trim panel immediately behind the second row left passenger seat.

This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts. ELECTRONICS Uconnect™ Phone. The Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system. The Uconnect™ Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands. For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES)™, refer to the Uconnect™. ELECTRONICS. Next you will be asked to give this new pairing a priority of 1 thru 7 (up to seven phones may be paired).

Making A Phone Call. Press the Phone button. (After the BEEP), say “dial” (or “call” to a name). ELECTRONICS VOICE COMMAND. The Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc player, Uconnect™ Phone and a memo recorder.

When you press the Voice Command button located on the radio face plate or steering wheel, you will hear a beep. UTILITY Cargo Area Storage IN-FLOOR STORAGE – STOW ®.

The liftgate sill plate has a raised line N’ GO with the statement “Load To This Second Row Seat Storage Bins Line”. This line indicates how far rearward cargo can be placed without. UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING. Remove the cover located to the top right of the shift lever in the (BEHIND MOTORHOME, instrument panel. ETC.). The override can be activated by pressing the white-colored tab, CAUTION! Which can be accessed through the hole in the instrument panel.

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE - U.S. ONLY. Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents. Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).

2003 Dodge Caravan Service Manual

Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving cycles. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES. If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle.

If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range.

If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location. The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools are stowed behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area.

Turn the two cover latches to release the cover. Remove the pouch containing the scissors jack, jack handle, and tools. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES. Retrieve the spare tire from under the vehicle with the provided spare tire hook.

Preparations For Jacking. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the vehicle body. These locations are on the sill flange of the vehicle body.

Place the jack:. Rear jack locations are between a pair of down-facing tabs on the sill flange of the vehicle side body. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES.

Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks. Finish tightening the lug nuts.

Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts until each one has been tightened twice. The correct wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N.m). WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING.

If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations for Jump-Start. The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of the engine compartment. Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES.

Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle's engine) away from the battery and fuel injection system. Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury.

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.

Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. Name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded.

However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD.

Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument panel, below the steering column. Raise the hood and locate the safety catch lever, in the middle of the hood opening. Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING!. Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled. Never add fuel when the engine is running.

This is in violation of most state and federal fire regulations and will cause the MIL to turn on. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities ® Engine Coolant 3.3L, MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant Five 13.4 Quarts (12.6 Liters) 3.8L, 4.0L Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT Includes heater and (Hybrid Organic Additive coolant recovery bottle Technology) or equivalent. Filled to MAX level. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Record Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months 36,000 Miles. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM).

The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 40 Amp Green Power Folding Seat 30 Amp Pink Power Liftgate Module.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw — Vehicle Entertainment System (IOD-VES), Satellite Digital Audio Receiver (SDARS), DVD, Hands-Free Module (HFM), Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO), Vanity Lamp (VANITY LP), Streaming Video Module 10 Amp Red (Ignition Off Draw) IOD-HVAC/ATC 30 Amp Green. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch (IGN SW), Window Module (WIN MOD), PEM, Steering Column Lock 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller (NGC), PCM, Transmission Feed (TRANS FEED), TCM 10 Amp Red Occupant Classification Module (OCM) 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper Module (RR WIPER MOD). MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous.

Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents.

Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component separation, or “blow out”. CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP LLC WARNING! CUSTOMER CENTER Engine exhaust, some of its P.O. Box 21–8004 constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, Auburn Hills, MI chemicals known to the State of Phone: 1–800–423–6343 California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. The Owner's Manual and User Guide.

If you believe that your vehicle has a electronic files are also available on safety defect, you should contact the the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Customer Service Department websites. Canadian customers. CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Disclaimer: WARNING!

(Continued). THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED. Tires should be inspected regularly WARRANTY PROGRAM, THE DETAILS by a qualified technician for signs OF WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON THE of damage, such as punctures, OWNERS MANUAL DVD, THE TIRE impacts, under-inflation or MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE OR AT overloading.

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Using Lift Kits WARNING!. Use of lift kits with some vehicle/tire Tires and the spare tire should be combinations can cause instability or replaced after six years, regardless of loss of control. When changing tire the remaining tread. Failure to follow sizes, always consult an installer for this warning can result in sudden tire optimum rim width and carefully. The following highlights just some of the authentic Dodge Accessories by MOPAR that have been engineered to customize your Dodge Caravan. To see the full line of accessories, stop by your Dodge dealer or visit MOPAR.com.

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However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s.