Dodge Grand Caravan (2020 year). Manual in english — page 5

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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

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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.

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Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin

covers open.

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Keep the storage bin covers closed and

latched while the vehicle is in motion.

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Do not operate the storage bin covers while

the vehicle is in motion.

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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.

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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

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dren can die from suffocation or heat

stroke.

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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.

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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!

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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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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.

Sun Screen Retracted

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.

Sun Screen Extended

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).

Instrument Panel Power Outlets

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.

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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. Improper use of

the power outlet can cause damage not

covered by your New Vehicle Limited

Warranty.

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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:

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Only devices designed for use in this type of

outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt

outlet.

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Do not touch with wet hands.

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Close the lid when not in use and while

driving the vehicle.

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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

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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.

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Power outlets are designed for accessory

plugs only. Do not hang any type of acces

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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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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

accommodate 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

The door will slowly rotate to the full open

position.

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.

Conversation Mirror Position

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.

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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 crossbars. 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 maximum vehicle load

capacity.

Crossbar Stowed In Side Rail

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:

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Crossbars are error-proofed and cannot be

deployed or stowed in the incorrect positions.

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To help control wind noise, stow the cross

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bars in the side rails when they are not in use.

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.

Loosening Crossbars

Bend the crossbar supports at each end, taking

care to keep hand clear of pivoting joint. Slide

the thumb screw down.

Stowed Position

Deployed Position

Then, position the crossbars across the roof.

CAUTION!

Use care when removing and handling the

crossbars to prevent damage to the vehicle.

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NOTE:

The crossbars are identical and can be placed

in any two of the three deploy positions.

Deploy Positions – Choose Two Of Three

Make sure the directional arrows on the

crossbars align with the directional arrows on

the side rails. Set the crossbars into the

deployed positions.

Crossbar To Side Rail Installation

Once the crossbars are set into position, tighten

the thumb screws completely.

Tightening Crossbar

Stowing The Crossbars

Reverse the procedure to stow the crossbars,

again, taking care to keep hand clear of pivoting

joint. Crossbars are identical and can be stowed

in either rail nest. Once the crossbars are

stowed, tighten the thumb screws completely.

NOTE:

Load should always be secured to crossbars

first, with rail tie down loops used as additional

securing points if needed. Tie loops are

intended as supplementary tie down points

only. Do not use ratcheting mechanisms with

the tie loops.

Rail Tie Loops

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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.

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Load should always be secured to cross

bars first, with tie down loops used as addi

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tional securing points if needed. Tie loops

are intended as supplementary tie down

points only. Do not use ratcheting mecha

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nisms with the tie loops. Check the straps

and thumb wheels frequently to be sure

that the load remains securely attached.

CAUTION!

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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!

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Base Instrument Cluster

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Premium Instrument Cluster

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Instrument Cluster Descriptions

1. Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions

per minute (RPM x 1000).

2. Instrument Cluster Display— If Equipped /

Odometer Display / Trip Odometer Display

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Instrument Cluster Display— If Equipped

The instrument cluster display features a

driver interactive display that is located in the

instrument cluster. Refer to “Instrument

Cluster Display” in this section for further

information.

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Odometer Display / Trip Odometer

Display

The odometer display shows the total

distance the vehicle has been driven.

This also displays Trip A and Trip B, DTE, MPG

or L/100km, Outside Air Temperature (OAT)

information to Base Cluster, use STEP and

RESET button (on steering wheel) to access

or reset the display.

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Message Display Area (Base Instrument

Cluster)

When the appropriate conditions exist, the

following odometer messages will display:
door — Door Ajar
gATE — Liftgate Ajar
LoW tirE — Low Tire Pressure
gASCAP — Fuel Cap Fault
noFUSE — Fuse Fault
CHAngE OIL — Oil Change Required
LoCOOL — Low Coolant

3. Speedometer

Indicates vehicle speed.

4. Fuel Gauge

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The gauge shows the level of fuel in the

fuel tank when the ignition switch is in

the ON/RUN position.



The fuel pump symbol points

to the side of the vehicle where

the fuel door is located.

5. Temperature Gauge

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The temperature gauge shows engine

coolant temperature. Any reading within

the normal range indicates that the

engine cooling system is operating

satisfactorily.

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The gauge can indicate a higher

temperature when driving in hot weather

or up mountain grades. It should not be

allowed to exceed the upper limits of the

normal operating range.

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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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The instrument cluster display menu items

consists of the following:

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Fuel Economy

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Vehicle Speed

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Trip Info

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Tire Pressure

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Vehicle Info

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Messages

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Units

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System Setup (Personal Settings)

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Turn Menu Off

The system allows the driver to select

information by pushing the following buttons

mounted on the steering wheel:

Instrument Cluster Display Steering Wheel Buttons

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Up Button

Push and release the up button to

scroll upward through the main

menu items (Fuel Economy,

Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise,

Messages, Units, System Setup).

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Down Button

Push and release the down button

to scroll downward through the

main menu items.

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Right Button

The right button allows access to

information in instrument cluster

display submenus, selects some

feature settings, and resets some

instrument cluster display features. The

instrument cluster display prompts the driver

when the right button can be used by

displaying the right arrow graphic.
Once the right button has been selected for

the desired submenu list, follow the instru

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ment cluster display prompts to properly

select the desired submenu instrument

cluster display features.

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BACK Button

Push and release the BACK button

to scroll back to a previous menu or

submenu.