Dodge Caravan (2008 year). Manual

Setting Electronic Speed Control at a Desired
Speed
When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press
the SET lever downward and then release. Lift your foot
off the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the
selected speed.

Deactivating Electronic Speed Control
A soft tap on the brake pedal or pulling the lever
CANCEL

toward you, will deactivate the speed control

without erasing the set speed memory. Pushing the
ON/OFF

button to the OFF position or turning OFF the

ignition erases the set speed memory.

Resuming Speed
To resume a previously set speed, raise the lever
RESUME/ACCEL

upwards and release. Resume can be

used at any speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

Varying The Speed Setting
When the speed control is SET, speed can be increased by
raising and holding the RESUME/ACCEL lever up-
wards. When released, a new set speed will be estab-
lished.

Raising the lever RESUME/ACCEL upwards once will
result in a 1 mph (1 km/h) speed increase. Each time the
lever is tapped upwards, speed increases so that tapping
the lever three times will increase speed by 3 mph (5
km/h), etc.

To decrease speed while speed control is SET, press the
lever SET/DECEL downward and hold. Release the lever
when the desired speed is reached, and the new speed
will be SET.

Tapping the lever SET/DECEL downward once will
result in a 1 mph (1 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the
lever is tapped downward, speed decreases.

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NOTE:

The Electronic Speed Control system has been

designed to shut down if multiple speed control switch
functions are operated simultaneously in order to ensure
proper operation. If this occurs, the system can be
reactivated by pushing the speed control switch ON/
OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle SET speed.

Accelerating To Pass
Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.

NOTE:

The speed control system maintains speed up

and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills
is normal.

Your vehicle may experience a downshift (automatic
transmissions only) while climbing uphill or descending
downhill. This downshift is necessary to maintain vehicle
set speed.

On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so
it may be preferable to drive without speed control.

WARNING!

Speed Control can be dangerous where the system
can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could
go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use
Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.

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OVERHEAD CONSOLES

Front Overhead Console — If Equipped

Two versions of the overhead console are available. The
base front overhead console models feature fixed incan-
descent courtesy/reading lights, flip-down sunglass stor-
age and conversation mirror.

Premium front overhead console models feature an LED
focused light that illuminates the instrument panel cup
holders, Infrared Automatic Temperature Control Sensor
(ATC equipped only), two swiveling LED lights, flip-
down sunglass storage, conversation mirror, optional
power sliding door switches and an optional power
liftgate switch.

Front Premium Overhead Console Features

1 - Cupholder LED

4 - Storage/Mirror

2 - ATC Sensor

5 - Switch Bank

3 - Interior Lights

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Courtesy/Interior Lighting
At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights
(standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on
when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened.
If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry,
the lights will also turn on when the unlock button on the
transmitter is pressed.

The courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press
in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the
vehicle. Press a second time to turn the each light off. You
may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing the
outside ring which is identified with four directional
arrows.

The area around the instrument panel cupholders is also
illuminated from a light in the overhead console. This
light is turned on when the headlight switch is on and
will adjust in brightness when the dimmer control is
rotated up or down.

Sunglass Storage
At the rear of the front overhead console, a compartment
is provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.

Press the door latch to open the compartment. The door
will slowly rotate to an open position.

NOTE:

The front overhead console used with factory

sunroof incorporates a sunroof switch.

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Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped
The rear overhead storage system is available in two
versions: with or without sunroof.

An additional LED at the front of the rear console shines
down on the second row footwell area while in courtesy
mode, for added convenience.

Overhead Compartment Features

1 — DVD

5 — Storage

2 — Rear HVAC

6 — DVD

3 — Interior Lights

7 — Interior Lights

4 — Storage

8 — Halo Lighting

If equipped, otherwise storage.

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Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped
The overhead console had two sets of courtesy lights. The
lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the
liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with
Remote Keyless Entry, the lights will also turn on when
the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed.

Rear Console Halo Lighting — If Equipped
The rear overhead console features recessed halo lighting
around the perimeter of the console base. This feature
provides additional lighting options while traveling and
is controlled by the headlight switch. Refer to “Halo
Lighting - If Equipped” under “Lighting” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle” in Section 3.

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED

HomeLink

t replaces up to three remote controls (hand-

held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage
door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security
systems. The HomeLink

t unit operates off your vehicle’s

battery.

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The HomeLink

t buttons that are located in the headliner

or sun visor designate the three different HomeLink

channels.

NOTE:

HomeLink

t is disabled when the Vehicle Secu-

rity Alarm is active.

WARNING!

Your motorized door or gate will open and close
while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do
not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the
path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver
with a garage door opener that has a “stop and
reverse” feature as required by Federal safety stan-
dards. This includes most garage door opener models
manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage door
opener without these safety features. Call toll-free
1–800–355–3515

or,

the

Internet

www.HomeLink.com for safety information or
assistance.

HomeLink

t Buttons

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WARNING!

Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger-
ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while
training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seri-
ous injury or death.

PROGRAMMING HOMELINK

Before You Begin
If you have not trained any of the HomeLink

t buttons,

erase all channels before you begin training.

To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20
seconds until the red indicator flashes.

It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the
hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed
to HomeLink

t for more efficient training and accurate

transmission of the radio-frequency signal.

Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garage
when programming.

Begin Programming

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.

2. Hold the battery side of the hand-held transmitter
away from the HomeLink

t button you wish to program.

Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away
from the HomeLink

t button you wish to program while

keeping the indicator light in view.

3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen
HomeLink

t button and the hand-held transmitter button

until the HomeLink

t indicator changes from a slow to a

rapidly blinking light, then release both the HomeLink

and hand-held transmitter buttons.

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Watch for the HomeLink

t indicator to change flash rates.

When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up to 30
seconds, or longer in rare cases. The garage door may
open and close while you train.

NOTE:

Some gate operators and garage door openers

may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted
in the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming” section.

NOTE:

After training a HomeLink

t channel, if the

garage door does not operate with HomeLink

t and the

garage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the
garage door opener may have a rolling code. If so,
proceed to Step 5 “Programming A Rolling Code Sys-
tem.”

4. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink

t button

and observe the indicator light.

If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is
complete and the garage door (or device) should activate
when the HomeLink

t button is pressed.

If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds, and
then turns to a constant light, proceed to Step 5 “Pro-
gramming A Rolling Code System.”

5. Programming A Rolling Code System
At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate
the “Learn” or “Training” button.

This can usually be found where the hanging antenna
wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is
NOT the button normally used to open and close the
door).

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6. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Training”
button. The name and color of the button may vary by
manufacturer.

NOTE:

There are 30 seconds in which to initiate the next

step after the “Learn” button has been pressed.

7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed
HomeLink

t button twice (holding the button for two

seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and
activates, programming is complete.

If the device does not activate, press the button a third
time (for two seconds) to complete the training.

If you have any problems, or require assistance, please
call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at
www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.

To program the remaining two HomeLink

t buttons,

repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT
erase the channels.

GARAGE DOOR OPENER TRAIN BUTTON

1 — Door Opener

2 — Training Button

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Using HomeLink

To operate, simply press and release the programmed
HomeLink

t button. Activation will now occur for the

trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator,
security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting,
etc. The hand-held transmitter of the device may also be
used at any time.

Reprogramming a Single Homelink

t Button

To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,
follow these steps:

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.

2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink

t button until

the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not
release the button.

3. Without releasing the button, proceed with Program-
ming Homelink

t Step 2 and follow all remaining steps.

GATE OPERATOR/CANADIAN PROGRAMMING

Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig-
nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans-
mission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink

to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this
Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to
time-out in the same manner.

It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling
process to prevent possible overheating of the garage
door or gate motor.

If you are having difficulties programming a garage door
opener or a gate operator, replace “Programming
HomeLink

t” Step 3, with the following:

3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink

t button

while you press and release - every two seconds
(“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until HomeLink

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has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The
indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when
fully trained.

If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in
at this time.

Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming
HomeLink

t,” earlier in this section.

SECURITY

It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn
in your vehicle.

To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20
seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all
channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be
erased.

The HomeLink

t Universal Transceiver is disabled when

the Vehicle Security Alarm is active.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

If you are having trouble programming HomeLink

t, here

are some of the most common solutions:

• Replace the battery in the original transmitter.
• Press the “Learn” button on the Garage Door Opener

to complete the training for a Rolling Code.

• Did you unplug the device for training, and remember

to plug it back in?

If you have any problems, or require assistance, please
call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at
www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry
Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

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2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

NOTE:

The transmitter has been tested and it complies

with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate the
device.

The term IC before the certification/registration number
only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifica-
tions were met.

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED

The power sunroof control switch is located in the front
overhead console.

The sunroof panel tilts upward at the rear for ventilation
or slides rearward under the roof.

Power Sunroof Operation

Opening the Sunroof Manually
Press the switch rearward and hold, and the sunroof will
open automatically from any position. The sunroof will
open fully, then stop automatically. During this opera-
tion, any release of the sunroof switch will stop the
sunroof.

WARNING!

In an accident, there is greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also
be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are
properly secured too.

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Closing the Sunroof Manually
To close the sunroof from an open or vent position, press
and hold the switch forward. The sunroof will close fully
and stop automatically. Release the switch to stop sun-
roof travel at any point.

Sunroof Sunshade Operation
The sunroof sunshade can be opened manually. How-
ever, the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof
opens.

NOTE:

The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is

open.

WARNING!

Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the power
sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Such entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.

Express-Open
Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof
will open automatically from any position. The sunroof
will open fully, then stop automatically. This is called
Express-Open. During Express-Open operation, any
movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.

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Express-Vent
Press and release the

9V9 button, and the sunroof will

automatically open to the vent position. This is called
Express-Vent.

Express-Close
Press the switch forward and release, and the sunroof
will close automatically from any position. The sunroof
will close fully, then stop automatically. This is called
Express-Close. During Express-Close operation, any
movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.

WARNING!

Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any object
to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may
result.

Ignition OFF Operation
The power sunroof switch will remain active for 10
minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature.

Auto-Express with Anti–Pinch Protection
During express closing, anytime an obstacle that restricts
glass movement is detected, the motor will stop and
reverse travel to avoid pinching the object.

Auto Express will stop and reverse travel up to three
times in succession. After the third time, Auto Express
will enter a manual operation mode. This allows the
operator to manually control the power switch in order to
close or open the sunroof in case of a malfunction.

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

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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 or open any window.

Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED

Two 12 volt power outlets are located in the center lower
instrument panel next to the open storage bin. The upper
outlet is controlled by the ignition switch and the lower
outlet is connected directly to the battery. The upper
outlet will also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit
(if equipped with an optional Smoker’s Package).

The outlets include tethered caps labeled with a key or
battery symbol indicating the power source. The lower
instrument panel outlet is powered directly from the
battery, items plugged into this outlet may discharge the
battery and/or prevent engine starting.

The lower outlet is protected by an automatic reset circuit
breaker. The automatic circuit breaker restores power

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