Dodge Caravan (2008 year). Manual

Swivel ’n Go Premium Seating — If Equipped

Premium second row Swivel ’n Go Seating features
include:

• A table that installs between the second and third row

seats. The table disassembles and stows in the hidden
second row floor storage bin

• Seats rotate to face forward or rearward
• Seat belts are integrated into the swivel seats
• Dual folding armrests
• A side storage pocket that will accommodate a phone

or hand-held game

• Seats are removable

Swivel ’n Go Seating Features

1 - Seat Release

4 - Seatback Release

2 - Fore-Aft Adjustment

5 - Moveable Armrest

3 - Swivel Release

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To swivel the seat: Pull the lower handle on the outboard
side of the seat and push the side of the seatback to begin
rotation. Once the seat begins to rotate, the handle may
be released. The seat locks in position once reaching the
forward or rearward positions only.

Seatbacks fold forward on an angle, not flat. This allows
the seats to swivel when the seatbacks are folded.

WARNING!

Failure to comply with the following conditions
could result in serious injury or even death.
• NEVER place any child seat or infant carrier in the

Swivel ’n Go seat while it is in the rearward facing
position.

• The swivel seat should be locked in the forward

position when using any child seat or infant
carriers, with the vehicle in motion.

• Occupants riding in Swivel ’n Go seating, must be

wearing their seat belt and the seat must be locked
in either the forward or rearward position.

• Make sure the Swivel ’n Go seat is in a locked

position with the handle down. Test the seat after
it is locked to see that it doesn’t swivel.

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Removing Swivel ’n Go Premium Seating — If
Equipped

1. Remove any obstructions from the floor behind the
seat, and stow the Third Row Seat.

2. Pull up on the release bar located at the bottom front
edge of the swivel seat.

3. From behind the seat, lift up on the rear of the seat
cushion while pulling the seat in a rearward direction.

4. Remove the seat from vehicle through the liftgate.
Rollers are part of the seat frame and will ease the
removal process.

5. Lower the release handle located at the bottom front
edge of the seat.

Each seat weighs about 90 lbs. (81 kg).

NOTE:

Electrical contacts for the available heated seats

automatically disengage or engage as the seat is removed
or installed. The contacts slide past each other as the seat
is rolled to and from the strikers.

When reinstalling the seat, make certain to lower the
release handle to ensure the seat is latched securely.

WARNING!

In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be
injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor
attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully
latched.

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Swivel ’n Go Premium Seating Table — If
Equipped
The Swivel ’n Go Seating Table consists of an easily
assembled post and top.

The table and leg are stored beneath the floor when not in
use. To install the table follow these steps:

1. Swivel the second row seats so they are facing the rear.

Second Row Seating and Table

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2. Open the floor storage cover in front of the second row
seats.

3. Remove the pole and table top by loosening the hook
and loop straps.

4. Insert pole into base by aligning the lock button into
notch of the base.

Table and Leg Storage

Installing Table Leg Into Base

1 - Table Base

2 - Lock/Release Button

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5. Twist the pole in a clockwise rotation until it stops.
Note: You will hear an audible “click” when the lock
button engages the base.

6. Place the table top over the installed pole aligning
with the mating feature of the underside of the table top.
Apply pressure on the table top and press downward.
Note: You will hear an audible “click” when the table
latch engages the pole.

WARNING!

Failure to comply with the following conditions
could result in serious injury or even death.
• DO NOT install the table while vehicle is in

motion

• NEVER drive the vehicle with only the pole in-

stalled

• DO NOT place heavy or sharp objects on table.
• DO NOT place liquid drinks on the table, use

available cup holders.

• Second Row seats must be locked in the rearward

facing position before installing the table.

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To separate the table top from the pole, follow these
steps:

1. Locate the release latch on the underside of the table
top.

2. Pull horizontally on the latch to activate the release
from the pole.

3. While pulling on the latch, pull upward to remove the
table top from the pole.

NOTE:

The table top should be removed from the leg

prior to removing the leg from its mounting base.

4. Locate the release button on the pole. Press the release
button firmly to activate the release from the base.

5. While pressing the release button, twist the pole in a
counterclockwise rotation until it stops. Pull upward to
remove the pole from the base.

6. Place the pole on the underside of the table top and
secure with the hook and loop straps.

7. Once the pole and table top are secured, you may
place them in the floor storage bin in front of the second
row seats.

NOTE:

Always store the table and pole in the floor

storage bin when not in use.

Table Top Release

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Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks
Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag
handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and
some front seats. The floor supports the partial weight of
the bagged goods.

DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED

Once programmed, the Memory Buttons 1 and 2 on the
driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat,
driver’s outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator
pedals, and radio station preset settings. Your Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can also be pro-
grammed to recall the same positions when the UN-
LOCK button is pressed.

Your vehicle may have been delivered with two Remote
Keyless Entry transmitters. One or both transmitters can
be linked to either Memory Position. The memory system
can accommodate up to four transmitters, each one
linked to either of the two memory positions.

Driver Memory Seat Switch

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Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE
Transmitter To Memory

NOTE:

Each time the SET(S) button and a numbered

button (1 or 2) are pressed, you erase the memory settings
for that button and store a new one.

1. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to
the ON position.

2. Press the driver door Memory Buttons number 1 if
you are setting the memory for driver 1, or button
number 2 if you are setting the memory for driver 2. The
system will recall any stored settings. Wait for the system
to complete the memory recall before continuing to step
3.

3. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and driver’s side-
view mirror to the desired positions.

4. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired
positions.

5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up
to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set).

6. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and
remove the key.

7. Press and release the SET(S) button located on the
driver’s door. A chime will sound signaling that you are
in the memory set mode.

8. Within five seconds, press and release Memory Button
1 or 2 on the driver’s door. A chime will sound signaling
to you that the driver memory has been set. The next step
must be performed within five seconds if you desire to
also use a Remote Keyless Entry transmitter to recall
memory positions.

9. Press and release the LOCK button on one of the
transmitters. A chime will sound signaling to you that the
transmitter has been successfully linked to memory.

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10. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to
the ON position.

11. Select

9Remote Linked to Memory9 in the Electronic

Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter

9Yes9 or

select

9No9 from the EVIC and enter 9Yes9. Refer to the

Customer Programmable features in the Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC) section for more infor-
mation.

12. Repeat the above steps to set the next Memory
Position using the other numbered Memory Button or to
link another Remote Keyless Entry transmitter to
memory.

Memory Position Recall

NOTE:

The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory

positions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not
in PARK, a message will be displayed in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).

To recall the memory settings for driver one, press
Memory Button 1 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK
button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter linked to
Memory Position 1.

To recall the memory setting for driver two, press
Memory Button 2 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK
button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter linked to
Memory Position 2.

A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the memory
buttons on the driver’s door during a recall (S, 1, or 2).
When a recall is cancelled, the driver’s seat, driver’s
mirror, and the pedals stop moving. A delay of one
second will occur before another recall can be selected.

To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and
remove the key.

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2. Press and release Memory Button 1. The system will
recall any memory settings stored in position 1. Wait for
the system to complete the memory recall before continu-
ing to step 3.

3. Press and release the memory SET(S) button located
on the driver’s door. A chime will sound signaling that
you are in the memory set mode.

4. Within five seconds, press and release Memory Button
1 on the driver’s door. A chime will sound signaling to
you that the driver memory has been set.

5. Within five seconds, press and release the UNLOCK
button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. A chime
will sound signaling to you that the transmitter link has
been successfully disabled.

To disable another transmitter linked to either Memory
Position, repeat steps 1 to 5 for each transmitter.

NOTE:

Once programmed, all transmitters linked to

memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time.
Refer to the Remote Linked to Memory

9Customer Pro-

grammable Features

9 in the Electronic Vehicle Informa-

tion Center (EVIC) for more information.

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD

To open the hood, two latches must be released.

1. Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument
panel, below the steering column.

2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look inside the
center of the hood opening. Locate, then push the safety
catch lever to the right while raising the hood at the same
time.

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Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position.

To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 12

inches (30 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both
latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.

WARNING!

If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.

Hood Safety Switch — If Equipped

If the vehicle is equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), and the hood is not latched,
the EVIC will display “Hood Ajar” in the instrument
cluster EVIC display window.

Hood Safety Catch

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If the vehicle is equipped with the Compass Mini-Trip
Computer (CMTC) and the hood is not latched, a “hood”
will be displayed in the PRNDL/Odometer window of
the instrument cluster.

LIGHTS

All of the lights, except the hazard warning lights,
headlamp high beams and flash to pass, are controlled by
switches to the left of the steering column on the instru-
ment panel.

Interior Lighting

Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is
opened, the keyless entry transmitter is activated, or
when the dimmer control is moved to the extreme top.

Headlight Switch Assembly

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The interior lights will automatically turn off in about 10
minutes for the first activation and 90 seconds every
activation thereafter until the engine is started, if one of
the following occur:

• A door, sliding door or the liftgate is left open
• Any overhead reading light is left on
• If the dimmer control is in the extreme top position

NOTE:

The key must be out of the ignition switch or the

ignition switch must be in the OFF position for this
feature to operate.

Dome Light Positions

Rotate the dimmer control completely
upward to the second detent (extreme
top position) to turn on the interior
lights, except the front reading/
courtesy lights. The interior lights will
remain on when the dimmer control is
in this position.

Interior Lighting Defeat (Off)

Rotate the dimmer control to the off
position (extreme bottom). The inte-
rior lights will remain off when the
doors or liftgate are open.

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Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)

Rotate the dimmer control to the first
detent. This feature brightens the
odometer, radio and overhead dis-
plays when the park lights or head-
lights are on.

Dimmer Control

With the park lights or headlights on,
rotating the dimmer control for the
interior lights on the instrument panel
upward will increase the brightness of
the instrument panel lights.

HALO Lights — If Equipped
Halo Lights are strategically-placed, soft lighting that
helps to illuminate specific areas to aid the occupants in
locating specific features while driving at night.

To activate the Halo lights, push in on the Halo
switch located below the dimmer control.
Pressing the switch in a second time, will turn
the Halo lights off.

Exterior Lights

Parking Lights

Turn the headlight switch knob to the first detent
to turn the park lights on. This also turns on all

instrument panel lighting.

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Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles
Only)
The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the
engine is started and the transmission is in any gear
except PARK. This provides a constant lights on condi-
tion until the ignition is turned OFF. The lights illuminate
at less than 50% of normal intensity. If the parking brake
is applied the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) will turn
off. Also, if a turn signal is activated, the DRL lamp on the
same side of the vehicle will turn off for the duration of
the turn signal activation. Once the turn signal is no
longer active, the DRL lamp will illuminate.

Headlights

Turn the headlight switch knob to the 2nd
detent to turn the headlights and park lights
on. This also turns on all instrument panel
lighting.

To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the dimmer control up or down.

Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns your headlights on or off
based on ambient light levels. To turn the system on, turn
the headlight switch to the extreme counterclockwise
position aligning the indicator with the “A” on the
headlight switch. When the system is on, the Headlight
Time Delay feature is also on. This means your headlights
will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the
ignition switch OFF. To turn the Automatic System off,
turn the headlight switch clockwise to the “O” off
position.

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