Dodge Grand Caravan (2019 year). Manual - part 6

2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look inside the

center of the hood opening. Locate, then push the safety
catch downward while raising the hood at the same
time.

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

Closing The Hood

WARNING!

Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.

Safety Lever Location

Hood Prop Rod

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!

To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle unless
hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.

LIFTGATE

Opening

To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate

The liftgate may be released in several ways:
• Overhead console liftgate button
• Key fob
• Outside handle
Push the liftgate button on the key fob twice within five
seconds to release the liftgate.

Closing

To Close The Liftgate

Grasp the liftgate closing handle and initiate lowering the
liftgate. Release the handle when the liftgate takes over the
closing effort.

The power liftgate may be closed by pushing 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.

Liftgate Handle

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!

• Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous

exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas-
sengers 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.

Power Liftgate — If Equipped

The power liftgate may be opened or closed in several
ways:
• Overhead console liftgate button
• Key fob
• Outside handle (opens liftgate only)
• Button just inside the liftgate on the upper left trim

(when liftgate is open)

Using the above ways:
• When the liftgate is fully closed, the liftgate will open
• When the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate will close
• When the liftgate is moving, the liftgate will reverse
Push the Power Liftgate button on the Overhead Console
to open or close the liftgate.

Rear Power Liftgate Switch

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Push the liftgate button on the key fob twice within five
seconds to open or close the liftgate.

To Close The Liftgate

The liftgate can also be closed using the Rear Interior
Power Liftgate button (if equipped), located in the upper
left trim in the liftgate opening.

Overhead Console Power Switches

1 — Left Sliding Door
2 — Liftgate
3 — Right Sliding Door
4 — Sliding Door Power Off

Rear Interior Power Liftgate Switch

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Cargo Area Features

Cargo Area Storage

The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement
“Load To This Line”. This line indicates how far rearward
cargo can be placed without interfering with liftgate clos-
ing.

NOTE:

With all rear seats stowed or removed, 4 x 8 foot

sheets of building material will fit on the vehicle floor with
the liftgate closed. The front seats must be moved slightly
forward of the rearmost position.

LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

The automatic load leveling system will provide a level-
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.

A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling to
complete depending on road surface conditions.

If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15
hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.

Rear Cargo Area Loading Limit

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED

HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand-held
transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door
openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security sys-
tems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s
battery.

The HomeLink buttons, located on either the overhead
console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three different
HomeLink channels. The HomeLink indicator is located
above the center button.

NOTE:

HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Security

Alarm is active.

Before You Begin Programming HomeLink

Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage
before you begin programming.

For more efficient programming and accurate transmission
of the radio-frequency signal, it is recommended that a new
battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device
that is being programmed to the HomeLink system.

HomeLink Buttons/Overhead Consoles

HomeLink Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

To erase the channels, place the ignition in the ON/RUN
position and push and hold the two outside HomeLink
buttons (I and III) for up 20 seconds or until the red
indicator flashes.

NOTE:
• Erasing all channels should only be performed when

programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase
channels when programming additional buttons.

• If you have any problems, or require assistance, please

call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at
HomeLink.com for information or assistance.

Programming A Rolling Code

For programming garage door openers that were manufac-
tured after 1995:

These garage door openers can be identified by the
“LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging
antenna is attached to the garage door opener. It is NOT the
button that is normally used to open and close the door.
The name and color of the button may vary by manufac-
turer.

1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm)

away from the HomeLink button you wish to program
while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.

3. Push and hold the HomeLink button you want to

program while you push and hold the hand-held trans-
mitter button.

Training The Garage Door Opener

1 — Door Opener
2 — Training Button

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator

light. The HomeLink indicator will flash slowly and
then rapidly after HomeLink has received the frequency
signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both
buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to
rapid.

5. 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/device motor. Firmly push and
release the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. On some
garage door openers/devices there may be a light that
blinks when the garage door opener/device is in the
LEARN/TRAIN mode.

NOTE:

You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next

step after the LEARN button has been pushed.

6. Return to the vehicle and push the programmed

HomeLink button twice (holding the button for two
seconds each time). If the garage door opener/device
activates, programming is complete.

NOTE:

If the garage door opener/device does not activate,

push the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete
the training.

To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, repeat
each step for each remaining button. DO NOT erase the
channels.

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Rolling
Code)

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

1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink 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 A Rolling Code” step two and follow all remaining
steps.

Programming A Non-Rolling Code

For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured
before 1995:

1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

100

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:

For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,

place the ignition in the RUN position with the engine ON.
Make sure while programming HomeLink with the engine
ON that your vehicle is outside of your garage, or that the
garage door remains open at all times.

2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm)

away from the HomeLink button you wish to program
while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.

3. Push and hold the HomeLink button you want to

program while you push and hold the hand-held trans-
mitter button.

4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator

5. Push and hold the programmed HomeLink button and

observe the indicator light.

• If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming

is complete and the garage door/device should acti-
vate when the HomeLink button is pushed.

• To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons,

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

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button
(Non-Rolling Code)

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

1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink 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 A Non-Rolling Code” step two and follow all
remaining steps.

Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

For programming transmitters in Canada/United States
that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after
several seconds of transmission:

Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals
to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of transmission,
which may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

101

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.

1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm)

away from the HomeLink button you wish to program
while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.

3. Continue to push and hold the HomeLink button while

you push and release (“cycle”) your hand-held trans-
mitter every two seconds until HomeLink has success-
fully accepted the frequency signal. The indicator light
will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully trained.

4. Watch for the HomeLink 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 are programming.

5. Push and hold the programmed HomeLink button and

observe the indicator light.

NOTE:

• If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming

is complete and the garage door/device should acti-
vate when the HomeLink button is pushed.

• To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons,

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

If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for
programming, plug it back in at this time.

Using HomeLink

To operate, push and release the programmed HomeLink
button. Activation will now occur for the programmed
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.

Security

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

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

102

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:

All channels will be erased. Individual channels

cannot be erased.

The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when the
Vehicle Security Alarm is active.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you are having trouble programming HomeLink, here
are some of the most common solutions:
• Replace the battery in the Garage Door Opener hand-

held transmitter.

• Push the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to

complete the training for a Rolling Code.

• Did you unplug the device for programming and re-

member to plug it back in?

If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call
toll-free

1-800-355-3515

or,

the

Internet

HomeLink.com for information or assistance.

WARNING!

• Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger-

ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while
programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause
serious injury or death.

• Your motorized door or gate will open and close

while you are programming the universal trans-
ceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people, pets
or other objects 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 standards. This includes most garage
door opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not
use a garage door opener without these safety fea-
tures. Call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet
at HomeLink.com for safety information or assis-
tance.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

103

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, in-

cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

INTERNAL EQUIPMENT

Storage

Glove Compartments

The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of
the instrument panel and features both an upper and lower
storage area.

Upper And Lower Glove Compartments

104

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

To open the upper compartment, push in the release button
located on the left side of the upper door. The door will
automatically open.

To close the compartment door, push downward on the
door’s surface to latch the door closed.

To open the lower compartment, pull the release handle.

NOTE:

The lower compartment is equipped with a lock

that is a part of the compartment handle.

Center Console Features

There are two consoles available: Basic and Super.

WARNING!

Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console
compartment lid open may result in injury in a colli-
sion.

Upper Compartment Release Button

Lower Compartment Release Handle

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

105

Basic Console

The Basic Console consists of the following features:
• The Basic Console profile allows vehicle occupants to

easily pass through the first row to the second.

• Four cupholders accept up to extra large size beverage

cups or 20 oz (0.6 L) plastic bottles. Cupholders are
dishwasher safe for cleaning.

• The cupholders are removable to access a large storage

bin.

• The Basic Console is removable from the vehicle for

additional floor space by removing the anchor cup plug
and clip at the console base, sliding the console base
forward while lifting slightly to clear the rear load floor
hook.

To reinstall the Basic Console:

1. Position the console at a slight angle (front slightly

higher than the rear).

2. Slide the console rearward into the floor bracket/hook.

3. Align the console until the front anchor cup plug hole is

centered on the winch hole.

4. Reinstall the clip first and then while pushing down-

ward on the console with slight pressure, reinstall the
cover plug.

5. Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly latched.

WARNING!

In an accident, serious injury could result if the remov-
able floor console is not properly installed. Always be
sure the removable floor console is fully latched.

106

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Super Console — If Equipped

The Super Console contains multiple storage areas, front
lower pass through, top forward bin, top rearward bin and
rear pull out drawer.

The Super Console contains a pass through storage area
accessible for both the driver and front passenger.

The Super Console tambour doors are opened by pushing
down on the finger tabs and sliding the door. The front
tambour door slides forward, the rear tambour door slides
rearward.

NOTE:

The front cupholder light ring and pass through

lighting is controlled by a dimming switch located on the
instrument panel, refer to “Interior Lights” in “Getting To
Know Your Vehicle” for further information.

Super Console Pass Through

Super Console

1 — Front Sliding Tambour Door
2 — Cupholder Light Ring
3 — Rear Sliding Tambour Door

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

107

Located in the back of the Super Console is a storage
drawer and cupholders for the rear passengers.

Front And Rear Overhead Consoles

Front Overhead Console

Two versions of the overhead console are available. The
base front overhead console features fixed incandescent
courtesy/reading lights, flip-down sunglass storage and
conversation mirror. The premium front overhead console
features an LED focused light that illuminates the instru-
ment panel cupholders, two swiveling LED lights, flip-
down sunglass storage, conversation mirror, optional
power sliding door switches, and an optional power lift-
gate switch.

Rear Drawer Storage

Front Overhead Console

108

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Content .. 4 5 6 7 ..