Your Dodge Caravan key fob can do more than just lock and unlock the doors. You can also use it to open the tailgate and back-seat passenger doors—and it even has an old-fashioned key hidden inside that you can use to get into the car if the fob battery dies.

Between touchscreen infotainment systems and driver-assistance packages, cars are equipped with more advanced technology each year—but did you know that key fobs are also gaining more features and becoming more customizable? That little piece of plastic can remotely start your car, unlock the windows, set off your Caravan’s emergency systems, and more.

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How to find the hidden key in your Dodge Caravan key fob

It can happen to anyone. You’re about to head to work in the morning, only to realize your car’s key fob battery is dead. Your first instinct might be to simply resign yourself to being late—but your key fob can still unlock and start your car, even without a working battery.

To unlock your Dodge Caravan with a dead key fob, here’s what you need to do:

Look for the small sliding latch on the top of your key fob.

Slide the latch to the side, and gently pull on the upper part of the fob to remove the key

Find the keyhole on the underside of your driver’s side door handle

Insert the key and turn it to the right to open the door

How to start a Dodge Caravan when your key fob battery is dead

Once you’ve entered your car, you’ll probably see a “key not detected” message appear if you try to turn on the car by pressing the start button—but don’t despair! Your vehicle can detect your key fob, which will allow you to start the ignition even when the battery is drained. All you have to do is press down on the brake with your foot and push the start button with the key fob itself (instead of your finger). Your Dodge Caravan will recognize the chip inside the key fob and start the ignition.

Don’t forget to return the key to the top of the fob for safe keeping, and head to the store for a replacement CR2032 battery.

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How to use a Dodge Caravan key fob

In most cases, you won’t need to worry about programming a new Dodge Caravan key fob—the dealership will do that for you. But in the event that you break or lose your key fob and need to buy a new one, here’s how you can set it up yourself:

Remove the analog key by using the sliding latch at the top of the fob

Sit in the driver’s seat, close the door, then press the lock button within 10 seconds

Pull off the plastic start button cap to reveal a key slot

Insert the analog key and turn it to the right while holding down the unlock button on the driver’s side door

Press and hold the unlock and panic buttons on the fob, and release them at the same time

Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the fob, and release them at the same time

Press and release the unlock button on the key fob

If you’ve followed these steps correctly, your Caravan will chime three times to indicate that your new key fob is ready to go.

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Dodge Caravan key fob basics: unlock and lock

You’re probably familiar with how to lock and unlock your car using the key fob, but for those brand new Dodge Caravan owners who need some help getting started—here’s how it works:

To unlock your Dodge Caravan, press the unlock symbol once. Press it a second time if you want to unlock the tailgate as well.

To lock your Dodge Caravan, press and release the lock symbol and wait for the turn signal lights to flash.

How to remote start your Dodge Caravan

If your Dodge Caravan is equipped with remote start technology, you have the ability to start your car using the key fob as long as you are within 300 feet of the vehicle and all the doors are locked.

To use your Caravan’s key fob to start its engine, simply push down on the remote start button—it looks like a semi-circle with x2 written in the center—and wait for the car’s horn to honk. Once you start the car remotely, you’ll have 15 minutes to enter the car with the key fob before the engine shuts itself off automatically.

If you remote start your Dodge Caravan and want to switch it off again before the 15 minute time limit, simply push the remote start button on your key fob twice.

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How to use your Dodge Caravan’s power liftgate

Not all Caravans are equipped with a power liftgate, but if you have a model with this option, there will be a button on your key fob that looks like the back of your Dodge Caravan with x2 written inside it. Push this button twice to open your vehicle’s storage area.

To close the liftgate again, push the button on your key fob twice.

How to operate your Dodge Caravan’s back-seat passenger doors

Most Dodge Caravan key fobs can also open and shut the rear passenger doors. Look for the button with an image of the side of your car accompanied by a x2, and push it twice to open the sliding back-seat doors. To close them again, just push the button another two times.

How to open your Dodge Caravan’s front windows from outside

To roll down the driver and front-passenger windows from outside your Dodge Caravan, press and release the unlock button, then immediately hold it down for about 10 seconds. Your two front windows will roll down—what a convenient way to cool off your car on a hot day! However, you’ll need to get into the car to roll them back up again.

How to use your Dodge Caravan’s panic button

Aimlessly wandering around a shopping mall parking lot trying to remember where you left your car can be maddening—we’ve all been there. But did you know that in addition to protecting your car from theft and vandalism, your car’s panic button can also be used to help you find your car? If you ever lose your Dodge Caravan, simply push down the big red button with the word panic written on it to set off your alarm. Then, follow the sound to locate your vehicle! The alarm will turn off as soon as you hit the panic button a second time.

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