Dodge Grand Caravan (2019 year). Instruction — part 7

Rear Overhead Console — If Equipped

The rear overhead storage system is available.

An additional LED at the front of the rear console shines
down on the front foot-well area while in courtesy mode,
for added convenience.

Front Door Storage

Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for
storage.

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.

Rear Overhead Console Features

1 — LCD Screen

5 — Storage

2 — Rear HVAC

6 — Storage

3 — Interior Lights

7 — Interior Lights

4 — Storage

8 — Halo Lighting

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Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped

The driver’s seatback has a primary storage pocket on all
models and an optional secondary mesh pocket.

Umbrella Holder

An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into the
left front door entry scuff molding.

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.

Driver’s Seatback Storage

1 — Bag Holder
2 — Standard Pocket
3 — Mesh Pocket

Umbrella Holder

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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.

Storage Bin Safety Warning

Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal
injury or damage to your vehicle:

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, children 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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Storage Bin

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WARNING! (Continued)

• 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.

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 mecha-
nism.

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.

Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever

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Cupholders

Instrument Panel Cupholders

The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull-out
drawer just above the lower storage bin.

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.

Super Console — If Equipped

On models equipped with the Super Console, there are two
cupholders located in the center of the console.

Front Cupholders

Super Console Cupholders

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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 cuphold-
ers.

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 accommo-
dates up to a 20 oz (0.6 L) plastic bottle.

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.

Two outboard mesh pockets are on intermediate seating.
The mesh pockets are flexible enough to hold juice boxes,
toys, games or MP3 players, etc.

Rear Cupholders

Interior Bottle Holder

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Sun Screens — If Equipped

Sun screens are available for second row seating windows.
The screens store in the sill trim panels, and the tops of the
windows are equipped with hooks that the sun screens
attach to when pulled out.

Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen. Continue
pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the top of the
window.

Once the screen is completely to the top of the window,
extend the top bar of the sun screen over the two hooks
attached to the top of the window.

To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upward to
disengage the hooks, and feed the screen back into the base
sill.

Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped

Two 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets are located on the
lower instrument panel, below the open storage bin. The
driver-side power outlet is controlled by the ignition
switch and the passenger-side power outlet is connected
directly to the battery. The driver-side power outlet will
also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit (if equipped
with an optional Smoker’s Package).

Sun Screen Retracted

Sun Screen Extended

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CAUTION!

• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13

Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power
rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will
need to be replaced.

• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only.

Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as
this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Im-
proper use of the power outlet can cause damage not
covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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.

On vehicles equipped with the center stack the 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.

Instrument Panel Power Outlets

Removable Console Power Outlet

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

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.

Center Stack Power Outlets

Rear Panel Power Outlet

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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.

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 suffi-
ciently 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 bat-
tery even more quickly. Only use these intermit-
tently and with greater caution.

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• After the use of high power draw accessories, or long

periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces-
sories 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 accessory or accessory
bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage.

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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.

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 auto-
matically reset. If the power rating exceeds approximately
170 Watts, the power inverter may have to be reset manu-
ally. To reset the inverter instructionly 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.

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.

Power Inverter Outlet

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Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped

With the optional authorized dealer installed Smoker’s
Package Kit, a removable ash receiver is inserted into one
of the two cupholders in the center front instrument panel.
To install the ash receiver, align the receiver so the thumb
grip on the lid is facing rearward. Push the ash receiver
into either of the cup wells to secure. Pull upward on the
ash receiver to remove for cleaning and/or storage.

The left rear trim panel cupholder is designed to accom-
modate a second ash receiver, if desired.

Sunglass Storage Bin — If Equipped

At the front of the overhead console, a compartment is
provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.

From the closed position, push the door latch to open the
compartment.

Over Door Latch

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The door will slowly rotate to the full open position.

From this position, the door can be fully closed or, by
rotating upward about 3/4 of the way and releasing,
positioned for conversation mirror use.

NOTE:

From the “conversation mirror” position, the door

can only be closed.

To return to the full open position, the door must first be
closed and then opened by pushing the latch again to
release.

Full Open Position

Conversation Mirror Position

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ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED

The crossbars on your vehicle are delivered stowed within
the roof rack side rails. If adding cargo, deploy the cross-
bars. Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack
crossbars, to maximum of 150 lbs (68 kg). The roof rack
does not increase the total load carrying capacity of the
vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle
plus that on the external rack does not exceed the maxi-
mum vehicle load capacity.

The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry weight
on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must
not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly
distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.

NOTE:
• Crossbars are error-proofed and cannot be deployed or

stowed in the incorrect positions.

• To help control wind noise, stow the crossbars in the side

rails when they are not in use.

Crossbar Stowed In Side Rail

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Deploying The Crossbars

To deploy the crossbars, completely loosen the thumb
screws at both ends of the crossbar and lift the crossbar
from its stowed position in the side rail. Repeat with
crossbar on the opposite side.

CAUTION!

Use care when removing and handling the crossbars to
prevent damage to the vehicle.

Bend the crossbar supports at each end, taking care to keep
hand clear of pivoting joint. Slide the thumb screw down.

Loosening Crossbars

Stowed Position

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Then, position the crossbars across the roof.

NOTE:

The crossbars are identical and can be placed in

any two of the three deploy positions.

Deployed Position

Deploy Positions – Choose Two Of Three

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