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2008 Caravan
2008
Caravan
OWNER’ S MANUAL
81-226-0819 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor. tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer DRIVING AND ALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please Drunken driving is
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...............................97 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ................................... 219 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................. 321 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ......................................
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS m Introduction ........................... 4 m Vehicle Identification Number ............... 6 m How To Use This Manual .................. 4 m Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 7 m Warnings And Cautions ................... 6
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint contains the information you desire. you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. The detailed Index at the back of this manual contains a It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet complete listing of all subjects. and various customer-oriented documents. You
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INTRODUCTION 5 1
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important infor- mation. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the win
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INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS 1 WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS m A Word About Your Keys ..................12 m Remote Starting System — If Equipped ........28 N Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .............12 N How To Use Remote Start ................28 m Sentry Keyt Immobilizer System .............15 m Door Locks ............................31 N Replacement Keys ......................16 N Manual Door Locks .....................31 m Security Alarm System — If Equipped .........18 N Power Door Locks — If Eq
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE N Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped ......42 N Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................64 N Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock ......46 N Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertt) ..........................64 m Liftgate ...............................48 N Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............65 N Power Liftgate — If Equipped .............49 N Seat Belt Extender ......................66 m Storage Bin Safety Warning ........
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 N Restraining Infants And Small Children With Seat N Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) ....90 Vehicle ..............................93 m Engine Break-In Recommendations ...........93 N Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make 2 Outside The Vehicle ....................94 m Safety Tips ............................93
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter with integrated ignition Key and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the double-sided key into the ignition switch with either side up. Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three of
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the transmitter go dead. The valet key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep the valet key with you when valet parking. 2 To remove the valet key from the transmitter, slide the mechanical latch at the top of the transmitter sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand. Valet Key Removal NOTE: You can insert the double-sided vale
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the integrated ignition key into the ignition WARNING! switch. NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving 3. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a release it as soon as the starter engages. number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- The starter motor will continue to run and will disengage ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the automatically when
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key-In-Ignition Reminder the vehicle. The system will not allow the engine to crank If you open the driver’s door with the integrated ignition if an invalid RKE transmitter is used to operate the key in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to ignition switch. remove the key. 2 After turning the ignition switch to the ON position, the NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light located on the when t
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Replacement Keys ² The Sentry Keyt Immobilizer system is not compatible NOTE: Only RKE transmitters that are programmed to with aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate systems may result in vehicle starting problems and the vehicle. Once a transmitter is programmed to a loss of security protection. vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. ² Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™,
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 programming a blank transmitter to the vehicle electron- After 10 seconds, a chime will sound and the Vehicle ics. A blank transmitter is one that has never been Security Alarm Indicator Light will begin to flash. Turn programmed. the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the second key. 2 NOTE: When having the Sentry Keyt Immobilizer system serviced, bring all vehicle RKE transmitters with 3. Insert a blank integrated key into the ignition
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- The Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the vehicle tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from doors for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be unauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the reprogrammed. All vehicle keys mu
