SAFETY
Electronic Stability Program (ESP™)
Standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP
™) helps the driver maintain directional stability during braking, cornering, accelerating and manoeuvring. Brake Assist helps apply maximum braking force when a panic situation is detected. Standard Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) helps control the vehicle and shorten braking distances. *No system, no matter how sophisticated, can repeal the laws of physics or overcome careless driving actions. Performance is limited by available traction, which snow, ice and other conditions can affect. When the ESP warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes, the driver needs to use less throttle and adapt speed and driving behaviour to prevailing road conditions. Always drive carefully, consistent with conditions. Please always wear your seat belt. Grand Caravan SXT with 17-inch wheels shown.
occupant protection
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Strong, lightweight Unibody is formed by welding high-strength steel sheet metal stampings to form a single structure, resulting in a stiff body structure and torsional rigidity, which contributes to better impact protection and ride and handling characteristics and helping to control interior noise.
Absorb and distribute collision energy in a controlled manner, offering additional protection by reducing collision penetration.

Dodge Grand Caravan is a leader in safety and security technology. No surprise it received the U.S. government's highest front and side crash rating* Five Stars. It's proof positive that Grand Caravan continues to set the bar in passenger protection. Advanced multistage driver and front passenger air bags** including low risk deployment. *Star ratings are part of the U.S. Government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). NHTSA scoring system for 2009 Grand Caravan. **Always use seat belts. Children 12 and under should always be in a back seat correctly using an infant or child restraint system, or the seat belt properly positioned, dependent on the child's age and weight.

In addition to protection by the body structure, side curtain air bags* offer side-impact protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants. *Always use seat belts. Children 12 and under should always be in a back seat correctly using an infant or child restraint system, or the seat belt properly positioned, dependent on the child's age and weight.
Dodge Grand Caravan has received the U.S. Government’s highest crash test rating for frontal and side impact protection.* Star ratings are part of the U.S. Government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's). New Car Assessment Program (www.safecar.gov). NHTSA Scoring System for 2009 model year Dodge Grand Caravan.
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Fog Lamps
Grand Caravan SXT has fog lamps integrated into the front fascia to provide increased lighting during inclement weather and to accentuate bold styling.
Obstacle Detection System
Obstacle detection system* works in either direction to help prevent damage to cargo items (on power sliding door and power liftgate). Grand Caravan's available power door systems also feature reduced effort when opening and closing doors manually. Available on Grand Caravan SXT. *Detects most obstacles. As with all electronically controlled systems, care is advised.
ParkView® Rear Backup Camera
The available ParkView
® Rear Backup Camera* gives the driver an accurate visual reference to help avoid most large objects when in Reverse during parking manoeuvres. *Intended to provide assistance to the driver. Always exercise appropriate care while reversing.