Dodge 2007 Caravan - Instrument Cluster with Tach

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH TACH

210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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Introduction1
Table of Contents3
Introduction4
How to Use this Manual4
Vehicle Identification Number6
Warnings and Cautions6
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations7
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle9
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 912
A Word about Your Keys12
Ignition Key Removal12
Key-In-Ignition Reminder14
Locking Doors with the Key14
Steering Wheel Lock - if Equipped14
If You Wish to Manually Lock the Steering Wheel14
To Release the Steering Wheel Lock14
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System15
Sentry Key - if Equipped15
Shaft Lock Module (Vehicles Equipped with Premium Security System) - if Equipped16
Replacement Keys16
Customer Key Programming17
General Information18
Security Alarm System - if Equipped18
Rearming of the System - if Equipped18
To Arm the System18
To Disarm the System19
Security System Manual Override19
Illuminated Entry System - if Equipped20
Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped20
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate22
To Lock the Doors and Liftgate22
Using the Panic Alarm23
To Program Transmitters23
General Information25
Transmitter Battery Service26
Door Locks27
Manual Door Locks27
Power Door Locks - if Equipped28
Windows31
Manual Rear Vent Windows31
Power Vent Windows - if Equipped32
Power Windows - if Equipped32
Sliding Side Door34
Sliding Door Open Flash35
Power Sliding Door - if Equipped35
Child Protection Door Lock38
Liftgate40
Power Liftgate - if Equipped41
Seat Storage bin Safety Warning44
Storage bin Cover Emergency Release44
Reinstalling Storage bin Cover Emergency Release45
Occupant Restraints46
Lap/Shoulder Belts47
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure53
Center Lap Belts53
Seat Belt Pretensioners54
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert)54
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women56
Seat Belt Extender56
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) - Airbags57
Event Data Recorder (EDR)73
Daimlerchrysler Corporation Integrated Child Seat - if Equipped74
Child Restraint75
Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) - if Equipped83
Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)84
Engine Break-In Recommendations88
Safety Tips89
Exhaust Gas89
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle89
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle90
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle91
Mirrors96
Inside Day/Night Mirror96
Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped96
Driver's Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - if Equipped97
Outside Mirrors97
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature98
Power Folding Outside Mirrors - if Equipped98
Power Remote-Control Mirrors - if Equipped98
Heated Remote Control Mirrors - if Equipped99
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - if Equipped99
Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect™) - if Equipped100
Operations101
Phone Call Features108
Uconnect™ System Features110
Advanced Phone Connectivity115
Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect116
System116
General Information123
Seats123
Manual Front & Second Row Seat Adjuster123
8-Way Driver's Power Seat - if Equipped124
6-Way Passenger's Power Seat - if Equipped124
Adjustable Head Restraints - if Equipped125
Heated Seats - if Equipped126
Manual Reclining Seats - if Equipped127
Manual Lumbar - if Equipped128
Middle Rear Bench Seat Recline - if Equipped129
Stow 'N Go Seating - if Equipped129
Easy Access Seating137
Middle Quad Fold & Tumble Seat Removal138
50/50 Fold & Tumble Rear Seat Removal141
Passenger and 3 - Passenger Bench Seats143
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer144
Rear-Most Bench Seat144
Rear Seat Descriptions145
Rear Bench Seating Flexibility145
Rear Quad and 50/50 Seating Flexibility147
To Open and Close the Hood149
Lights150
Interior Lights151
Park Lights151
Headlights151
Automatic Headlights - if Equipped153
Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only)153
Lights-On Reminder153
Battery Protection153
Headlamp Delay - if Equipped154
Front Fog Lights - if Equipped154
Multifunction Lever155
Turn Signals155
Headlight Low/High Beam Selector Switch156
Passing Light156
Windshield Wipers and Washers156
Tilt Steering Column - if Equipped158
Traction Control Switch - if Equipped158
Rear Park Sense System - if Equipped159
Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped163
Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped164
To Activate165
To Set at a Desired Speed165
To Deactivate165
To Resume Speed165
To Vary the Speed Setting166
To Accelerate for Passing166
Overhead Console - if Equipped167
Courtesy/Reading Lights168
Sunglass Storage168
Compass/Temperature Display168
Mini-Trip Computer171
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped172
Customer Programmable Features - if Equipped173
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped177
Programming Homelink178
Canadian Programming/Gate Programming181
Using Homelink181
Erasing Homelink Buttons181
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button182
Security182
Power Sunroof - if Equipped183
Express Open Feature183
Wind Buffeting184
Sunroof Maintenance185
Electrical Power Outlets - if Equipped185
Electrical Outlet Use with Engine off186
Convenience Tray Drawer and Cup Holders187
Instrument Panel Cup Holders187
Convenience Tray and Optional Smoker's Package Kit188
Rear Cupholders188
Storage190
Front Seat Storage bin - if Equipped190
Second Row Seat Storage Bins - if Equipped190
Overhead Rail System - if Equipped191
Removable Floor Console with Stow 'N Go Seating - if Equipped193
Removable Floor Console Without Stow 'N Go Seating - if Equipped194
Rear Compartment Storage Bins198
Cargo/Tub Net198
Coat Hooks198
Cargo Area Storage198
Roof Luggage Rack - if Equipped199
Load Leveling System201
Understanding Your Instrument Panel203
Instrument Panels and Controls208
Base Instrument Cluster209
Instrument Cluster with Tach210
Instrument Cluster Descriptions211
Electronic Digital Clock220
Clock Setting Procedure220
Radio General Information220
Radio Broadcast Signals220
Two Types of Signals221
Electrical Disturbances221
AM Reception221
FM Reception221
Sales Code RAZ - AM/ FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player, CD Player and CD Changer Controls222
Operating Instructions - Radio222
Power Switch, Volume Control222
Seek Button (Radio Mode)222
Tuning223
Radio Data System (RDS)223
PTY (Program Type) Button223
Balance225
Fade225
Tone Control225
AM/FM Selection225
Scan Button225
To Set the Radio Push-Button Memory226
To Change from Clock to Radio Mode226
Operating Instructions - Tape Player226
Seek Button226
Fast Forward (FF)227
Rewind (RW)227
Tape Eject227
Scan Button227
Changing Tape Direction227
Metal Tape Selection227
Pinch Roller Release228
Noise Reduction228
Operating Instructions - CD Player228
Inserting the Compact Disc228
Seek Button229
EJT CD (Eject) Button229
Ff/Tune/Rw230
Program Button 4 (Random Play)230
Mode230
Tape CD Button230
Time Button231
Scan Button231
CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped231
Sales Code REV - am & FM Stereo Radio with CD Player and CD/DVD Changer Controls232
Radio Operation233
CD Player Operation237
CD/DVD Changer Operation238
Notes on Playing MP3 Files239
Operation Instructions241
Audio Play)241
Operating Instructions - MP3 Player, Portable Walkman242
Operating Instructions - Video Games/Camcorders242
Sales Code RBQ - AM/FM Stereo Radio with 6 - Disc CD Changer243
Radio Operation244
CD Player Operation246
Sales Code RBK - AM/ FM Stereo Radio with CD Player and CD Changer Controls251
Radio Operation251
CD Player Operation253
CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped255
Sales Code RB1 - AM/FM Stereo Radio with DVD/GPS Navigation System257
Operating Instructions - Radio258
Clock Setting Procedure258
Disc CD/DVD Changer (RDV) - if Equipped259
Operating Instructions - CD/DVD Changer260
Eject (EJT) Button262
Remote Control Operating Instructions262
Operating Instructions - Video Screen266
Operating Instructions - Headphones268
Operating Instructions - MP3 Player, Portable Walkman270
Operating Instructions - Video Games/Camcorders270
Satellite Radio - if Equipped271
System Activation271
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)271
Selecting Satellite Mode in RAH and RBK Radios272
Selecting Satellite Mode in RBU, RAZ, RB1 and RBQ Radios272
Selecting a Channel272
Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels273
Using the PTY (Program Type) Button - if Equipped273
PTY Button Scan273
PTY Button Seek274
Satellite Antenna274
Reception Quality274
Radio Operation and Cellular Phones274
Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped275
Radio Operation276
Tape Player276
CD Player276
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance276
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance277
Climate Controls278
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System278
Front Mode Control280
Manual Air Conditioning Operation284
Manual Rear Zone Climate Control - if Equipped286
Automatic Temperature Control - if Equipped289
Rear Window Features301
Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation - Manual Temperature Control Only301
Rear Washer Operation - Manual Temperature Control Only302
Rear Wiper Operation - Automatic Temperature Control Only303
Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation - Automatic Temperature Control Only303
Rear Washer Operation - Automatic Temperature Control Only303
Electric Rear Window Defroster - if Equipped304
Starting and Operating307
Starting Procedures311
Automatic Transmission312
Normal Starting (above 32°F / 0°C)312
Extremely Cold Weather Starting (below 20°F / -29°C)312
High Altitude Starting (above 4,000 Ft. / 1 219 M)312
If Engine Fails to Start313
After Starting314
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped315
Automatic Transmission315
Brake/Transmission Interlock System316
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System316
Four Speed Automatic Transmission316
Parking Brake319
Brake System321
Anti-Lock Brake System - if Equipped321
Traction Control - if Equipped324
Power Steering325
Driving on Slippery Surfaces326
Acceleration326
Traction327
Tire Safety Information327
Tire Markings327
Tire Identification Number (TIN)330
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure332
Tires - General Information336
Tire Pressure336
Tire Inflation Pressures337
Radial-Ply Tires339
Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped340
Limited Use Spare - if Equipped341
Tire Spinning341
Tread Wear Indicators342
Life of Tire343
Replacement Tires343
Alignment and Balance344
Tire Chains345
Snow Tires346
Tire Rotation346
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) - if Equipped347
Base Tire Pressure Monitoring System Without Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped348
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings349
Base Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped349
Service Tire System Soon351
Using Your Compact Spare - Basic Tire Pressure Monitoring System Only352
General Information353
Fuel Requirements353
Reformulated Gasoline354
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends354
MMT in Gasoline355
Materials Added to Fuel355
Fuel System Cautions356
Carbon Monoxide Warnings356
Adding Fuel357
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)357
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message359
Flexible Fuel - Fleet Vehicles Only360
E-85 General Information360
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)361
Fuel Requirements361
Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles362
Starting362
Cruising Range363
Replacement Parts363
Maintenance363
Vehicle Loading363
Vehicle Certification Label364
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)364
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)364
Tire Size365
Rim Size365
Inflation Pressure365
Curb Weight365
Overloading365
Loading366
Trailer Towing367
Common Towing Definitions368
Trailer Hitch Classification371
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)372
Trailer and Tongue Weight374
Towing Requirements376
Towing Tips381
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)382
Ground)382
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle383
What to Do in Emergencies383
Hazard Warning Flasher384
If Your Engine Overheats385
Jacking and Tire Changing386
Jacking Instructions - Stow 'N Go Seating387
Jacking Instructions - Non Stow 'N Go Seating399
Jump-Starting Procedure405
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle407
Towing a Disabled Vehicle408
With Ignition Key408
Without the Ignition Key409
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing with All Four Wheels on the Ground)410
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle with a Tow Dolly410
Maintaining Your Vehicle411
2.4L Engine414
3.3L/3.8L Engines415
Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II416
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message416
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs417
Replacement Parts418
Dealer Service419
Maintenance Procedures419
Engine Oil420
Engine Oil Filter423
Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension423
Spark Plugs424
Engine Air Cleaner Filter424
Catalytic Converter425
Maintenance-Free Battery427
Air Conditioner Maintenance428
Power Steering - Fluid Check430
Front Suspension Ball Joints430
Steering Shaft Seal431
Steering Linkage431
Drive Shaft Universal Joints431
Body Lubrication431
Windshield Wiper Blades432
Windshield and Rear Window Washers432
Exhaust System433
Cooling System434
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses439
Brakes439
Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check441
Fuel System Hoses442
Automatic Transmission442
Front and Rear Wheel Bearings446
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion446
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Underseat Cup Holders450
Fuses - Integrated Power Module452
Vehicle Storage455
Replacement Light Bulbs455
Bulb Replacement456
Headlights456
Front Park/Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lights458
Fog Lights459
Maintenance Schedules465
If You Need Consumer Assistance485
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle486
Prepare for the Appointment486
Prepare a List486
Be Reasonable with Requests486
If You Need Assistance486
Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)489
Mopar Parts489
Reporting Safety Defects489
In Canada489
Publication Order Forms490
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades491
Treadwear491
Traction Grades492
Temperature Grades492

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