Dodge Grand Caravan (2019 year). Manual

Tailgate Mode

1. Pull release strap “3”, then pull release strap “4” to

rotate the entire seat rearward.

2. To restore the seat to its upright position, lift up on the

seatback and push forward until the anchors latch.

WARNING!

To avoid serious injury or death, never operate the
vehicle with occupants in the third row seat while in
the tailgate mode.

Power Seats — If Equipped

Some models may be equipped with eight-way power
seats for the driver and front passenger. The power seat
switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. The
switches control the movement of the seat cushion and the
seatback.

Driver Power Seat Switch

1 — Seat Switch
2 — Seatback Switch

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WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.

Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death.

• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat

belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury
or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.

• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the

shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt,
which could result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

Do not place any article under a power seat or impede
its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat
controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement
is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward

The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push
the seat switch forward or rearward. The seat will move in
the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position has been reached.

Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down

The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the rear of seat switch, the
seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position has been reached.

Tilting The Seat Up Or Down

The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in two
directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front of
the seat switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in
the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position has been reached.

Reclining The Seatback

The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or
rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward,
the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position is reached.

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WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.

Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death.

• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat

belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury
or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.

• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the

shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt,
which could result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

Power Lumbar — If Equipped

Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats
may also be equipped with power lumbar. The power
lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power
seat. Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar
support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar
support.

Heated Seats — If Equipped

On some models, the front seats may be equipped with
heaters located in the seat cushions and seat backs.

Power Lumbar Switch

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WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin

because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time.

• Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that

insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in
a seat that has been overheated could cause serious
burns due to the increased surface temperature of the
seat.

Front Heated Seats

There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver
and passenger to operate the seats independently. The
controls for each heater are located on the switch bank
below the climate controls.

You can choose from HI, LO or OFF heat settings. Amber
indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in
use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HI, one for LO
and none for OFF.

• Push the heated seat button

once to turn the HI

setting on.

• Push the heated seat button

a second time to turn

the LO setting on.

• Push the heated seat button

a third time to turn the

heating elements off.

NOTE:

Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt

within two to five minutes.

If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automati-
cally switch to LO-level after approximately 60 minutes of
continuous operation. At that time, the display will change
from HI to LO, indicating the change. The LO-level setting
will turn off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.

Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start

On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated
seats can be programmed to come on during a remote start.

This feature can be programmed through the instrument
cluster display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.

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WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin

• Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that

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.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by
restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact.
Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the
head restraint is located above the top of your ear.

WARNING!

• All occupants, including the driver, should not oper-

ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head
restraints are placed in their proper positions in
order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event
of a crash.

• Head restraints should never be adjusted while the

vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head
restraints improperly adjusted or removed could
cause serious injury or death in the event of a
collision.

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Supplemental Active Head Restraints — Front
Seats

Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo-
nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily
identified by any markings, only through visual inspection
of the head restraint. The Active Head Restraints (AHR)
will be split in two halves, with the front half being soft
foam and trim, the back half being decorative plastic.

When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of
the head restraint extends forward to reduce the gap
between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This
system is design to reduce the risk of injury to the driver or
front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. Refer to
“Occupant Restraints” in “Safety” for further information.

To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment
button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push
downward on the head restraint.

Adjustment Button

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For comfort, the Active Head Restraints can be tilted
forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to
the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the
head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head
restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.

NOTE:
• The head restraints should only be removed by qualified

technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the
head restraints require removal, see an authorized
dealer.

• In the event of deployment of an Active Head Restraint,

refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head
Restraints (AHR)” in “Safety” for further information.

Active Head Restraint (Normal Position)

Active Head Restraint (Tilted)

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WARNING!

• ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the

vehicle to properly protect the occupants.

• All occupants, including the driver, should not oper-

ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head
restraints are placed in their proper positions in
order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event
of a collision.

• Do not place items over the top of the Active Head

Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD
players. These items may interfere with the opera-
tion of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a
collision and could result in serious injury or death.

• Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are

struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose
cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Active
Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is secured, as
loose cargo could contact the Active Head Restraint
during sudden stops. Failure to follow this warning
could cause personal injury if the Active Head Re-
straint is deployed.

Head Restraints — Second Row Quad Seats

The head restraints on the second row quad seats are
non-adjustable and non-removable. The head restraint will
automatically fold forward when the seat release lever is
pulled during the Stow n’ Go procedure. Refer to “Seats” in
this section for further information.

Head Restraints — Second Row Bench

The second row bench seat is equipped with adjustable
head restraints.

To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment
button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push
downward.

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To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go.
Then, push the release button and the adjustment button at
the base of each post while pulling the head restraint up.
Seatback angle may need to be adjusted to fully remove the
head restraint. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head
restraint posts into the holes and push downward. Then,
adjust the head restraint to the appropriate height.

WARNING!

• A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision

or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to
occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow re-
moved head restraints in a location outside the
occupant compartment.

• ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the

vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the
re-installation instructions above prior to operating
the vehicle or occupying a seat.

NOTE:

For child restraint tethering, refer to “Occupant

Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for further information.

Head Restraints — Third Row

The outboard head restraints can be manually folded
forward for improved rearward visibility. They are non-
removable. Pull the release strap to fold them forward.

Adjustment Button

1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button

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NOTE:
• The head restraints must be raised manually when

occupying the third row.

• Do not fold if there are passengers seated in the third

row seats.

The head restraint in the center position can be raised and
lowered for tether routing or height adjustment. Refer to
“Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for further infor-
mation.

NOTE:

To remove the center head restraint, raise it as far as

it can go. Then, push both the release button and the
adjustment button at the base of each post while pulling
the head restraint up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the
head restraint posts into the holes and push downward.
Then, using the adjustment button, adjust the head re-
straint to the appropriate height.

Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Safety” for further
information.

Head Restraint Release Strap “1”

Adjustment Button

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STEERING WHEEL

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward
or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the
steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is located below
the steering wheel at the end of the steering column.

To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward
(toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To
lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering
wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the

steering column in position, push the lever upward until
fully engaged.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow
this warning may result in serious injury or death.

Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped

The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps
warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering
wheel has only one temperature setting. Once the heated
steering wheel has been turned on it can operate for an
average of 80 minutes before automatically shutting off.
This time may vary depending on the temperature of the
environment. The heated steering wheel can shut off early
or may not turn on when the steering wheel is already
warm.

The heated steering wheel control button is located on the
center of the instrument panel below the climate controls.
• Push the heated steering wheel button

once to turn

the heating element on.

Tilt/Telescoping Lever

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• Push the heated steering wheel button

a second time

to turn the heating element off.

NOTE:

The engine must be running for the heated steering

wheel to operate.

Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start

On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated
steering wheel can be programed to come on during a
remote start. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin

because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion, or other physical conditions must exercise care
when using the steering wheel heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods.

• Do not place anything on the steering wheel that

insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering
wheel covers of any type and material. This may
cause the steering wheel heater to overheat.

MIRRORS

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right
for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.

This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from
vehicles behind you.

NOTE:

The Automatic Dimming feature is disabled when

the vehicle is in REVERSE to improve rear view viewing.

The Automatic Dimming feature can be turned on or off
through the touchscreen.
• Press the mirror dimmer button once to turn the feature

on.

• Press the mirror dimmer button a second time to turn

the feature off.

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CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.

Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera
Display — If Equipped

A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a
twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the windshield.
The mirror installs on the windshield button with a coun-
terclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right
for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.

This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from
vehicles behind you.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

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When the vehicle is placed into reverse gear, a video
display illuminates to display the image generated by the
rear view camera located on the tailgate handle. The auto
dimming feature is also disabled to improve rear view
viewing.

Outside Mirrors

To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to
center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of
the view obtained on the inside mirror.

WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside convex
mirror will look smaller and farther away than they
really are. Relying too much on side convex mirrors
could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other
object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle seen in a side convex mirror.

Interior Observation Mirror

The convex interior observation mirror provides the driver
and front seat passenger a wide field of view to conve-
niently view passengers sitting in the rear passenger seats.
To use the interior observation mirror, push on the raised
bars on the compartment door and release (the door will
swing downward), then raise the door until it is almost
closed and release. The door will latch in position to use the
interior observation mirror.

NOTE:

From the “observation mirror” position, the door

can only be closed.

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To return to the full open position, the door must first be
closed and then opened by pushing the latch again to
release.

Power Mirrors — If Equipped

The power mirror controls are located on the driver-side
door trim panel.

The power mirror controls consist of mirror select buttons
and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror,
push either the L (left) or R (right) to select the mirror that
you want to adjust.

NOTE:

A light in the selected button will illuminate

indicating the mirror is activated and can be adjusted.

Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the four
arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move.

Observation Mirror

Power Mirror Controls

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Outside Mirrors Folding Feature

All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions:
• Full forward position
• Full rearward position
• Normal position

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped

These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature will be activated whenever you turn on the

rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Climate
Controls” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further
information.

Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped

An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. To
use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.

Lift Mirror Cover

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