Dodge Caravan (2008 year). Manual

7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.

8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode was
canceled before the feature could be changed. If neces-
sary, repeat the above procedure.

The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature can be
reactivated by repeating the above mentioned procedure
or by performing the procedure in the EVIC, Customer
Programmable Features section on vehicles so equipped.

NOTE:

Use the Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24

km/h) and Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit features
in accordance with local laws.

WINDOWS

POWER VENT WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED

Switches on the driver’s door trim panel let the driver
operate the two vent windows from the driver’s seat.

Power Vent Window Switches

1 — Open

2 — Close

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POWER WINDOWS

You can control all windows using switches on the
driver’s door trim panel. The switches will operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position
and during power accessory delay.

NOTE:

Power Window switches will also remain active

for up to 90 seconds after the ignition switch has been
turned OFF, depending upon the accessory delay setting.
Opening the front door will cancel this feature.

Driver’s Master Power Window Switches

Driver’s Power Window Switches

1 - Left Rear

3 - Left Front

2 - Right Rear

4 - Right Front

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Power Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped
The driver may lock out all power windows by depressing
the bar switch just below the power window switches.

Front Passenger Power Window Switch
There is a single switch on the front passenger’s door
trim panel which operates the passenger door window

and locks and unlocks all doors. The switch will operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC
position and during power accessory delay.

Power Window Lockout Switch

Front Passenger Power Switches

1 - Window Open/Close

3 - Doors Unlock

2 - Doors Lock

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Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch
There is a single switch on each sliding side door which
operates the sliding side door window.

The switches will operate only when the ignition switch
is in the ON or ACC position.

NOTE:

The sliding door windows do not fully open,

stopping several inches above the window sill.

Auto Down Feature — If Equipped
The left and right front window switches may be
equipped with an auto down feature. Press the window
switch past the detent, release, and the window will go
down automatically.

To open the window part way, press the window switch
part way and release it when you want the window to
stop.

The power window switches remain active for up to 90
seconds (depending on the accessory delay setting) after
the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a
vehicle front door will cancel this feature.

Sliding Door Power Window Switch

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Auto Up Feature With Anti–Pinch Protection — If
Equipped
The left front window switch may be equipped with an
Auto Up feature. Lift the window switch to the second
detent, release, and the window will go up automatically.

To stop the window from going all the way up during the
Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly.

To close the window part way, lift the window switch to
the first detent and release when you want the window to
stop.

NOTE:

• If the window runs into any obstacle during auto-

close, it will reverse direction and then stop. Remove
the obstacle and use the window switch again to close
the window.

• Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger

the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto-
close. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the first
detent and hold to close window manually.

WARNING!

There is no anti-pinch protection when the window
is almost closed. To avoid personal injury be sure to
clear your arms, hands, fingers and all objects from
the window path before closing.

Auto Up Reset — If Equipped
To reactivate the Auto Up feature, perform the following
steps after vehicle power is restored:

1. Pull the window switch up to close the window
completely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.

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2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second
detent to open the window completely and continue to
hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after
the window is fully open.

Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting.

SLIDING SIDE DOOR

The sliding door may be opened from the inside or the
outside. Pull outward on exterior handle to open the
sliding door. The sliding door inside handle functions by
rocking forward and back. Rocking the handle back-
wards opens the door and rocking forward releases the
hold open latch in order to close the door.

To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol-
lowing guidelines:

• Always open the door smoothly.
• Avoid high impacts against the door stop when open-

ing the door. This is very important when your vehicle
is parked on an incline as the door will slide faster in
the downhill direction.

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• There is a hold-open latch that is activated when the

sliding door is fully opened. This latch will keep your
sliding door open on any incline. To close the sliding
door after the hold-open latch is activated, you must
rock the inside handle forward or pull outward on the
outside handle.

Always make sure that the sliding door is fully latched
anytime the vehicle is in motion.

NOTE:

The left side sliding door cannot be opened

while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only
when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the
fuel door.

POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR — IF EQUIPPED

The power sliding door may be opened manually or by
using the buttons on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.

Press the button on the transmitter twice within five
seconds, to open a power sliding door. When the door is
fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds
a second time will close the door.

There are also power sliding side door switches located
on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door
for the rear seat passengers. Pressing the switch once will
open the power sliding door. When the door is fully open
pressing the switch a second time will close the door.

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NOTE:

The power sliding side door must be unlocked

before the power sliding door switches will operate.

If the inside or outside door handles are used while the
power sliding side door is activated, the power sliding
door feature will be canceled and the door must be
opened or closed manually.

To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding
doors from the rear seats, press the power sliding door
master lock button, located in the overhead console, to
disable the switches for the rear seat passengers.

NOTE:

• If anything obstructs the power sliding side door

while it is closing or opening, the door will automati-
cally reverse to the closed or open position, provided
it meets sufficient resistance.

• The left side sliding door cannot be opened while the

fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the
sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel
door.

Power Sliding Door Detail

1 — Heated Seat Switch

4 — Door Handle

2 — Power Window Switch

5 — Power Sliding Door

Switch

3 — Manual Lock

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• If the power sliding side door is not in the full open or

close position, it will fully open when a power sliding
door switch is pressed. To close the door, wait until it
is fully open and then press the switch again.

• The power sliding side door switches will not operate

if the transmission gear selector lever is in gear or the
vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h).

• If the power sliding door encounters multiple obstruc-

tions within the same cycle, the system will automati-
cally stop and must be opened or closed manually.

WARNING!

You, or others, could be injured if caught in the path
of the sliding door. Make sure the door path is clear
before closing the door.

Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash
The left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12
seconds when either sliding door is opened. This will
alert other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be
entering or exiting the vehicle.

The Sliding Side Door Open Flash can be enabled or
disabled by performing the following procedure:

1. Place the key in the ignition switch.

2. Cycle the ignition switch ON/OFF four times ending
in the OFF position. (Do not start the engine).

3. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, press the hazard
switch.

4. A single chime will sound to signify that you have
successfully completed the programming.

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You can turn the feature back on by repeating the above
mentioned procedure.

Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch
The power sliding side doors may also be opened by
pressing the switches on the overhead console or the
switches located on the trim panel just in front of the
sliding door.

To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the second row power sliding door
switches may be overridden by pressing the Master Lock
Out Switch located in the front overhead console to the
ON position.

Overhead Console Power Sliding Door Master Switch

1 — Left Door

3 — Right Door

2 — Liftgate

4 — Master Lock

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Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock

To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a
child protection door lock system.

NOTE:

When the child lock system is engaged, the door

can be opened only by using the outside door handle
even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked
position.

To Engage The Child Protection Door Lock

1. Open the sliding side door.

2. Slide the child lock control inward (toward the ve-
hicle) to engage the Child Protection Door Lock.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door.

Child Protection Door Lock

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NOTE:

• After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock, al-

ways test the door from the inside to make certain it is
in the desired position.

• When the Child Protection Door Lock system is en-

gaged, (even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked
position) the door can be opened only by using the
outside door handle, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, the switches on the overhead console, or
the switches located on the trim panel just in front of
the power sliding door.

• The power sliding side door will operate from the

switches located on the trim panel just in front of the
power sliding door, regardless of the Child Protection
Door Lock lever position. To avoid unintentional
operation of the power sliding door from the rear
seats, press the Master Lock Out Switch located in
the front overhead console to the ON position.

WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened
from the outside door handle or the switches located
on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding
door when the child protection locks are engaged.

To Disengage The Child Protection Door Lock

1. Open the sliding side door.

2. Slide the child lock control outward (away from the
vehicle) to disengage the Child Protection Door Lock.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door (if
equipped).

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LIFTGATE

On vehicles equipped with power locks, the liftgate can
be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter button, or by activating the power door lock
switches located on the front doors.

To open the liftgate, depress the liftgate release handle
located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull
the liftgate open with one fluid motion.

If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with the
power liftgate feature, pressing the button on the RKE
transmitter will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked
for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the
liftgate area.

Liftgate Handle Location

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POWER LIFTGATE — IF EQUIPPED

The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using
the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. Press the button on the transmitter twice within five
seconds, to open the power liftgate. When the liftgate is
fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds,
a second time, will close the liftgate.

When the RKE transmitter button is pressed and the
Flash Lights feature is enabled, the tail lights will flash to
signal that the liftgate is opening or closing.

The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by
pressing the button located on the front overhead con-
sole.

Overhead Console Master Power Switch Detail

1 — Left Door

3 — Right Door

2 — Liftgate

4 — Master Lock

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The power liftgate may be closed by pressing the button,
located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening.
Pushing once will only close the liftgate. This button
cannot be used to open the liftgate.

WARNING!

During power operation, personal injury or cargo
damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is
clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched
before driving away.

NOTE:

• If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is

closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically
reverse to the closed or open position, provided it
meets sufficient resistance.

• There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the

liftgate opening. Light pressure anywhere along these
strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open
position.

Liftgate Rear Switch

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• The power liftgate must be in the full open or close

positions for any of the buttons to operate. If the
liftgate is not in the full open or close positions, it must
be opened or closed manually.

• If the liftgate release button is activated while the

power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the
full open position.

• The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the

transmission gear selector lever is in gear or the
vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h).

• The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures

below

212°F (224°C) or temperatures above 143°F

(62°C). Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice
from the liftgate before pressing any of the power
liftgate buttons.

• If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions

within the same cycle, the system will automatically
stop and must be opened or closed manually.

WARNING!

• Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison-

ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the liftgate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.

• If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,

make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
DO NOT use the recirculation mode.

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