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  • Page 1 > 2014 GRAND CARAVAN // USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 > IMPORTANT This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals, Warranty ® Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES™) . . 82 INTRODUCTION/WELCOME ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . . 2 CENTER (EVIC) ....84 PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions.
  • Page 5 If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT 1. Headlight Switch pg. 31 2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 84 3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 29 4. Instrument Cluster pg. 6 5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display 6.
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 11. Glove Compartment 12. Switch Panel • ParkSense® pg. 39 • ECO On pg. 34 • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 97 13. DVD Player 14. Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column pg. 26 15. Hood Release pg. 124 16.

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light - Oil Pressure Warning Light** - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light** - Air Bag Warning Light** - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Seat Belt Reminder Light BRAKE...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator - High Beam Indicator - Electronic Speed Control Set - Front Fog Light Indicator Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator* Odometer Messages door - Door Ajar noFUSE* - Fuse Fault...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors And Liftgate Lock The Doors And Liftgate • Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter to lock all doors and lift- gate. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.

  • Page 11: Remote Start

    GETTING STARTED Emergency Key • Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an emergency key located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and unlocking the doors. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

  • Page 12: Vehicle Security Alarm

    GETTING STARTED VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM To Arm: • Lock the door using either the power door lock switch (one door must be open) or the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (doors can be open or closed), and close all doors. NOTE: The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual door lock plungers.

  • Page 13: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    GETTING STARTED A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.

  • Page 14: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED • If the Air Bag Warning Light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately. • Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED LATCH — Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren • Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. • The second row seating positions and the third row center position have lower anchors and top tether anchors.
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED Installing The Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belts • Except for the center position in the third row, all of the seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR). The third row center position is equipped with a cinching latch plate.
  • Page 17 GETTING STARTED 7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See below for directions to attach a tether anchor. 8.

  • Page 18: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed.

  • Page 19: Manual Seat Adjustment

    GETTING STARTED Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward • Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release it when the seat is at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
  • Page 20 GETTING STARTED NOTE: Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the select “RKE Linked to Memory” in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Programmable Features” in “Electronics” for further information. • To program a Key Fob to the memory position: 1.

  • Page 21: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED REAR SEATS Second Row Seats — Stow 'n Go® • On vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go® seats, the seats will fold and tumble in one motion. • Move the front seat fully forward. • Recline the front seatback fully forward. •...
  • Page 22 GETTING STARTED • Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the “LOCK” position and then pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. • Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat. •...
  • Page 23 GETTING STARTED Third Row Seats Third Row Power Recliner • The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat cushion, adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward for occupant comfort. Third Row Power Seat Switch NOTE: Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the small buckle and lower the head re- straints before attempting to fold/stow the power third row seats.
  • Page 24 GETTING STARTED Manually Folding Third Row Seats • Lower the center head restraint down to the seatback by pushing the button on the guide and pushing the head restraint down. • Lower the outboard head restraints by pulling on the release strap marked “1” located on the outboard side of the head restraint.
  • Page 25 GETTING STARTED • Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin. To Unfold Third Row Seats • Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors latch.

  • Page 26: Heated Seats

    GETTING STARTED HEATED SEATS Front Heated Seats • The controls for front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel area. • Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off.

  • Page 27: Heated Steering Wheel

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.

  • Page 28: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN • The tilt steering column tilt lever is lo- cated below the steering wheel. • Push down on the tilt lever to unlock the steering column. • With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column upward or downward as desired.

  • Page 29: Adjustable Pedals

    GETTING STARTED ADJUSTABLE PEDALS • Press the switch located on the left side of the steering column forward to move the brake and accelerator pedals away from the driver and press the switch rear- ward to move the pedals closer to the driver.

  • Page 30: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

  • Page 31: Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER Multifunction Lever 1 — Mist (Push To First Detent) 2 — Rear Wiper/Washer 3 — Push Lever For High Beams 4 — Front Wipers 5 — Front Washer (Push To Second Detent) Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist •...
  • Page 32 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Rain Sensing Wipers • This feature senses moisture on the vehicle’s windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver when the switch is in the intermittent positions. Refer to Program- mable Features in Electronics for further details. Mist •...

  • Page 33: Headlight Switch And Halo Light Switch

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND HALO LIGHT SWITCH Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights • Rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel, to the first detent for park- ing lights and to the second detent for headlights •...

  • Page 34: Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL The Speed Control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control. CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on. •...
  • Page 35 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE To Decrease Speed • When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the SET - button. The speed decrement shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h): U.S.

  • Page 36: Electronic Range Selection (Ers)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS) • Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows you to limit the highest available transmis- sion gear, and can be activated during any driving condition. When towing a trailer or operating the vehicle in off-road condi- tions, using ERS shift control will help you maximize both performance and engine braking.

  • Page 37: Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation • Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the Recirculation button off. • Recirculation is allowed in floor mode. • Recirculation is allowed in defrost/floor (mix modes) for approximately five minutes. Heated Mirrors The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.

  • Page 38: Three Zone Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE THREE ZONE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation • Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the Recirculation button off. • Recirculation is allowed in floor mode. • Recirculation is allowed in defrost/floor (mix modes) for approximately five minutes. Heated Mirrors The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.

  • Page 39: Three Zone Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Activating Rear Passenger Climate Controls • Rotate the rear blower control, located on the main climate control in the instrument panel to the “REAR” position. This enables the rear passenger climate controls located in the headliner above the second row seats. THREE ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Operation •...

  • Page 40: Air Recirculation

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioning (A/C) • If the air conditioning button is pressed while in AUTO mode, the system will exit AUTO mode and stay in A/C. The mode and blower will go to the previous user setting. SYNC Temperature Button •...

  • Page 41: Parksense® Rear Park Assist

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST • If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a warning will display in the instrument cluster and a tone will sound, (closer the object the faster the tone) that changes speed depending on the distance of the object from the bumper, will sound.

  • Page 42: Power Sliding Side Doors

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER SLIDING SIDE DOORS Automatic/Manual Operation • The power sliding door may be opened or closed manually or by using the buttons on the Key Fob, overhead console switch, or rear door switch. • Pulling the inside or outside power sliding door handle will also power open the power sliding doors.

  • Page 43: Power Liftgate

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER LIFTGATE • The power liftgate may be opened and closed by pressing the button located on the overhead console. Press the button once to open, and a second time to close the power liftgate. • The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by pressing the button on the Key Fob. Press the button twice to open, and twice to close the power liftgate.
  • Page 44 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Closing Sunroof Express Closing • Press the switch forward and release it within one-half second. The sunroof will fully close automatically from any position. Manual Closing • Press and hold the switch forward to close the sunroof. Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially closed position until the switch is pressed again.

  • Page 45: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.

  • Page 46: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM 1. Uconnect® Voice Command Button pg. 79 2. Uconnect® Phone Button pg. 76 3. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Left) pg. 75 4. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Right) pg. 75...
  • Page 47 ELECTRONICS 5. USB port pg. 55 6. Audio Jack pg. 55 7. USB Port (inside upper glove box) pg. 64...

  • Page 48: Uconnect® 130

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 130 NOTE: • Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience for you and your passengers. • Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Clock Setting 1.

  • Page 49: Radio Operation

    ELECTRONICS Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through radio stations in AM or FM bands. • Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Store Radio Presets • Press the SET/RND or SET (depending on the radio) button once and SET 1 will show in the display.

  • Page 50: Uconnect® 130 With Siriusxm Satellite Radio

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO NOTE: • Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect® Voice Command and Uconnect® Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...
  • Page 51 ELECTRONICS Equalizer, Balance And Fade 1. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and “BASS” will display. 2. Rotate the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to select the desired setting. 3. Continue pressing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to display and set “MID RANGE,” “TREBLE,” “BALANCE” and “FADE.” Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons •...

  • Page 52: Siriusxm Satellite Radio

    ELECTRONICS SiriusXM Satellite Radio SiriusXM services require subscriptions, sold separately after the 12-month trial included with the new vehicle purchase. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel.

  • Page 53: Uconnect® 430/430N

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 430/430N NOTE: • Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect® Voice Command and Uconnect® Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...
  • Page 54 ELECTRONICS Equalizer, Balance And Fade Audio Control Menu • Press the AUDIO hard-key on the right side of the radio. • Use either the “arrow” soft-keys or the sliders on the screen to adjust BASS, MID, and/or TREBLE. • Touch the “BAL/FADE” soft-key and use either the “arrow”...
  • Page 55 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation • To access Radio Mode, touch the RADIO hard-key on the left side of the faceplate, then touch the “AM,” “FM” or “SAT” soft-key at the top of the screen to select the band. Seek Up/Seek Down •...
  • Page 56 ELECTRONICS CD/DVD Disc Operation • Press the MEDIA hard-key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Select the source by touching the “HDD,” “DISC” or “AUX” media source soft-key tab. NOTE: Your Touchscreen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 57 ELECTRONICS Audio Jack Operation • The AUX/Audio Jack provides a means to connect a portable audio device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod®, to the vehicle’s sound system. This requires the use of a 3.5 mm stereo audio patch cable. •...

  • Page 58: Copying Music From Usb

    ELECTRONICS Copying Music From USB • The USB port on the radio face plate allows you to copy files to your hard drive. To access, lift up on the cover. • Insert a USB device (e.g. thumb drive or memory stick), then select the “MY MUSIC” soft-key.
  • Page 59 ELECTRONICS Playing Music From The HDD • Press the MEDIA hard-key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Touch the “HDD” soft-key tab. Touch the desired track soft-key to play or touch the “SEARCH/BROWSE” soft-key to search by artist, by album, by song, by genre, from a folder, or from Favorites.
  • Page 60 ELECTRONICS Main Navigation Menu Finding Points Of Interest • From the main Navigation menu, touch the “Where To?” soft-key, then touch the “Points of Interest” soft-key. • Select a Category, then a subcategory, if necessary. • Select your destination and touch the “Go”...
  • Page 61 ELECTRONICS Following Your Route • Your route is marked with a magenta line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your route is recalculated. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways. Adding A Via Point •...

  • Page 62: Uconnect® 730N

    ELECTRONICS Acquiring Satellites • The GPS Satellite strength bars indicate the strength of your satellite reception. • Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. When at least one of the bars is green, your device has acquired satellite signals. •...
  • Page 63 ELECTRONICS Menu • Press the MENU hard-key to access the System Setup menu and the My Files menu. • Press the MENU hard-key in an active mode (SAT, CD, AUX, etc.) to change mode specific settings. Equalizer, Balance And Fade Audio Control Menu •...
  • Page 64 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation • To access Radio Mode, touch the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key on the left side of the faceplate repeatedly until AM/FM/SAT appears at the top of the screen, then touch the “AM,” “FM” or “SAT” soft-key to select the band. Seek Up/Seek Down •...
  • Page 65 ELECTRONICS CD/DVD Disc Operation • Press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key until the media source tabs are displayed at the top of the screen. Select the source by touching the “HDD,” “DISC” or “AUX” media source soft-key tab. NOTE: Your Touchscreen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 66 ELECTRONICS Audio Jack Operation • The AUX/Audio Jack provides a means to connect a portable audio device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod®, to the vehicle’s sound system. This requires the use of a 3.5 mm stereo audio patch cable. •...
  • Page 67 ELECTRONICS • Touch the “Add Music Files to HDD” soft-key, then touch the “From Disc” soft-key in the next screen to start the process. NOTE: • You might need to select the folder or title depending on the CD, then press “Done” to start the copy process.
  • Page 68 ELECTRONICS Display A Picture On The Radio Screen • Once the import is complete, the pictures will then be available in the “MY PICTURES” screen. • Press the MENU hard-key to access the Settings Menu. • From the Settings menu, touch the “My Files” soft-key and then touch the “My Pictures” soft-key.
  • Page 69 ELECTRONICS Navigation • Your navigation system receives GPS sig- nals from up to 16 satellites to display the position of your vehicle. Map and data- base information is supplied through a hard disk drive. • Touch the NAV hard-key on the radio face plate to access the Navigation system and the NAV –...
  • Page 70 ELECTRONICS Main Navigation Menu Finding Points Of Interest 1. From the NAV - Main Menu, touch the “Points of Interest” soft-key. 2. Select a Category and then a subcategory, if necessary. 3. Select your destination and touch “GO.” Finding A Place By Entering The Street Address NOTE: Entering the city or zip code before entering the street name facilitates address entry.
  • Page 71 ELECTRONICS 5. In the Confirm Route screen the navigation radio displays the complete address, a map of the destination area, and the current routing method for you to verify. 6. Touch the “GO” soft-key to activate the route guidance. Entering Your Home Location 1.
  • Page 72 ELECTRONICS Route Guidance • After starting route guidance, the system calculates the route and announces: “Follow the arrows on the display.” You will receive navigation recommendations by voice mes- sages and screen displays. Route Options • After pressing the “OPTIONS” soft-key in the Route Guidance Menu, the following infor- mation is displayed: •...

  • Page 73: Siriusxm Satellite Radio/Travel Link

    ELECTRONICS SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK • SiriusXM Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial sub- scription included with your vehicle purchase. • SiriusXM Travel Link is only available in the United States. • The following describes features that are available when in SiriusXM Satellite Radio mode.
  • Page 74 ELECTRONICS SiriusXM Satellite Radio Favorites (SAT Favorites) • You can save 50 favorite songs and 50 favorite artists. • Touch the “Add Favorite” soft-key to add either the song or the artist of the currently playing program to the SAT Favorites list. The favorite star will appear in the upper right corner, below the “SAT”...
  • Page 75 ELECTRONICS Replay • While you are in SAT mode, you can replay 44 minutes of the current SiriusXM channel (when the channel is changed, this audio buffer is erased). Press the REPLAY button to listen to the stored audio. • You can touch the on-screen controls to pause and rewind audio playback, touch the SCAN button to preview each of the tracks stored in the buffer, or select a...
  • Page 76 ELECTRONICS SiriusXM Travel Link (Uconnect® 730N & Uconnect® 430N Only) • SiriusXM Travel Link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips. • To access Travel Link, press the MENU hard-key, then the “Travel Link” soft-key. View and store your favorite location, theater and sport teams 1 –...

  • Page 77: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS • The steering wheel audio controls are lo- cated on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Right Switch • Press the switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume. • Press the button in the center to change modes AM/FM/CD/SAT.

  • Page 78: Uconnect® Phone

    ELECTRONICS • Non-Touchscreen Radios: To hear audio from devices connected to the USB port, press the “AUX” button on the radio faceplate. • Touchscreen Radios: To hear audio from devices connected to the USB port, press the “MEDIA” hard-key, then touch the “AUX” or “iPod®” soft-key. •...
  • Page 79 ELECTRONICS NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the “Uconnect® Phone” button . After the BEEP, say “tutorial.” Press any hard-key/button or touch the display (Touchscreen radio) to cancel the “tutorial.” • The Uconnect® Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands.
  • Page 80 ELECTRONICS Phonebook Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone • If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, Uconnect® Phone automatically downloads names (text names) and number entries from your mobile phone’s phone- book. Specific Bluetooth® Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature.

  • Page 81: Uconnect® Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle • During a call, press the “Voice Command” button • After the BEEP, say “transfer call.” Changing The Volume • Start a dialogue by pressing the “Phone” button , then adjust the volume during a normal call.
  • Page 82 ELECTRONICS • Start a dialogue by pressing the “Voice Command” button , you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. Below are a list of voice commands for each of the different modes. Common Voice Commands (Examples) While In: Voice Command Example: “Radio AM”...
  • Page 83 ELECTRONICS While In: Voice Command Example: To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo.” The following are common voice commands for this mode: “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the recording, you may press the Voice Command button to stop recording.

  • Page 84: Bluetooth® Streaming Audio

    ELECTRONICS Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO • If equipped with Uconnect® Voice Com- mand, your Bluetooth®-equipped iPod® devices, cell phones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your vehicles speakers. Your connected device must be Bluetooth®- compatible, and paired with your radio (see www.UconnectPhone.com for pair- ing instructions).
  • Page 85 ELECTRONICS Operation Of The Touchscreen Radio/DVD Player/Blu-Ray® Player • To view a DVD press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key on the touchscreen radio and insert the disc or insert the disc into the optional DVD player. Playback will begin automatically after the DVD is recognized by the disc drive. If playback does not begin automatically when the disc is inserted into the DVD player press the PLAY button.

  • Page 86: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    ELECTRONICS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) • The EVIC features a driver interactive dis- play that is located in the instrument cluster. Pressing the controls on the left side of the steering wheel allows the driver to select vehicle information and Personal Settings.

  • Page 87: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped • Personal Settings allows you to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK. If the transmission is out of PARK or the vehicle begins moving, a warning message SYSTEM SETUP NOT AVAILABLE VEHICLE NOT IN PARK displays when you try to select “System Setup”...

  • Page 88: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink®)

    ELECTRONICS Auto Unlock Doors On Exit To have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened: • Enter your vehicle and close all the doors, and fasten your seat belt. • Cycle the ignition switch between the LOCK and ON position four times, ending in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).
  • Page 89 ELECTRONICS Erase all channels before you begin programming. To erase the channels, place the ignition switch into the ON/RUN position, then press and hold the two outside HomeLink® buttons (I and III) for up to 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes. NOTE: Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink®...
  • Page 90 ELECTRONICS Programming A Non-Rolling Code NOTE: For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995. 1. Turn the ignition switch 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®...

  • Page 91: Power Inverter

    ELECTRONICS POWER INVERTER • There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt power inverter outlet located on the left rear trim panel immediately behind the second row left passenger seat. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.

  • Page 92: Power Outlets

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLETS • Two 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets are lo- cated on the lower instrument panel, below the open storage bin. The driver-side power outlet is controlled by the ignition switch and the passenger-side power outlet is connected directly to the battery.
  • Page 93 ELECTRONICS NOTE: • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse.

  • Page 94: Utility

    UTILITY IN-FLOOR STORAGE — STOW'N GO® Second Row Seat Storage Bins • Storage bins are located in the floor in front of the second row seats that can be used when the second row seat is in the upright position. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover.

  • Page 95: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    UTILITY TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) GCWR (Gross Max. GTW Engine/ Combined Wt. Frontal Area (Gross Trailer Max. Tongue Wt. Transmission Rating) Wt.) Up to 2 persons 8,750 lbs 40 sq ft & Luggage 360 lbs (163 kg) (3,969 kg) (3.72 sq m) 3,600 lbs...
  • Page 96 UTILITY Recreational Towing — All Models • Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this proce- dure: 1.

  • Page 97: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your loca- tion, including the telephone number from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 98 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
  • Page 99 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Engine Temperature Warning Light • This light warns of an overheated engine condition. • If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle.
  • Page 100 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.

  • Page 101: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES “CHANGE OIL” MESSAGE • If a “Change Oil” message appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change. Resetting The Light After Servicing Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ • Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine.) •...

  • Page 102: Tirefit Kit

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service.

  • Page 103: Tirefit Kit Components And Operation

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your TIREFIT kit is equipped with the follow- ing symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. Selecting Air Mode Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this posi- tion for air pump operation only.
  • Page 104 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • You can use the TIREFIT air pump to inflate bicycle tires. The kit also comes with two needles, located in the Accessory Storage Compartment (on the bottom of the air pump) for inflating sport balls, rafts, or similar inflatable items. However, use only the Air Pump Hose (7) and make sure the Mode Select Knob (5) is in the Air Mode when inflating such items to avoid injecting sealant into them.
  • Page 105 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10 seconds through the Sealant Hose (6): 1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn Off the TIREFIT kit. Disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the valve stem.
  • Page 106 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (D) Drive Vehicle: Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure distribution of the TIREFIT Sealant within the tire. Do not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h). (E) After Driving: Pull over to a safe location.
  • Page 107 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). 2. Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the recessed area under the sealant bottle. 3. Press the Sealant Bottle release button. The Sealant Bottle (1) will pop up. Remove the bottle and dispose of it accordingly.
  • Page 108 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the TIREFIT kit. •...

  • Page 109: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location • Your vehicle may be equipped with jack- ing and tire changing equipment. • The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools are stowed behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area.
  • Page 110 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut • To access the spare tire winch drive nut and lower the spare tire, you will need to refer to one of the following center console configurations. Super Console •...
  • Page 111 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the liner from the console's storage compartment to access the spare tire winch drive nut. Winch Drive Nut Location Premium/Base/Cargo Center Console • Pull the Winch Cover assembly plug (if equipped) to access the winch drive nut. Winch Cover Location...
  • Page 112 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Tools • The tool pouch contains three pieces and can be assembled into a spare tire hook; to remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly from under the vehicle, or a Winch T-handle; to raise/lower the compact spare tire/cover assembly. Assembled T-handle Assembling The Spare Tire Hook A —...
  • Page 113 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism stops turning freely. This will allow enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the spare tire out from underneath the vehicle. 3.

  • Page 114: Jacking Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Place the shift lever into PARK. 5.
  • Page 115 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the vehicle body. These locations are on the sill flange of the vehicle body. Jack Engagement Locations Rear jack locations are between a pair of down-facing tabs on the sill flange of the vehicle side body.
  • Page 116 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Front jack location is on the sill flange of the vehicle body and is located 6 in (150 mm) from door edge. NOTE: In some situations the jack may need to be placed on its side in order to be pushed un- der the vehicle.
  • Page 117 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 10. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire cover assembly in the rear cargo area. Do not stow the deflated tire in the spare tire location. Have the full-sized tire repaired or replaced, as soon as possible. 11.

  • Page 118: Road Tire Installation

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting studs which are on each side of the valve stem. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel.
  • Page 119 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Vehicles Without Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 4.
  • Page 120 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.

  • Page 121: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING • If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. • Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the proce- dures in this section carefully.
  • Page 122 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery.

  • Page 123: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to tem- porarily move the shift lever: 1. To access the shift lever override, remove the cover located to the top right of the shift lever in the instrument panel.

  • Page 124: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE • If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.

  • Page 125: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.

  • Page 126: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD 1. Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument panel, below the steering col- umn. 2. Raise the hood and locate the safety catch lever, in the middle of the hood opening. 3. Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.

  • Page 127: Adding Fuel

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) • The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.

  • Page 128: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 129: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Capacities Genuine Part 13.4 Quarts (12.6 Liters) We recommend you use Includes heater and coolant MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant recovery bottle filled to Engine Coolant – 3.6L Engine 10–Year/150,000 Mile MAX level. Add 2.9 Quarts Formula OAT (Organic (2.8 Liters) if equipped with Additive Technology).

  • Page 130: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technol- ogy (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may de- crease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”...
  • Page 131 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster Warning Lights”...
  • Page 132 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 133: Maintenance Record

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
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  • Page 136: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Integrated Power Module (fuses) • The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. A label that identifies each component may be printed or embossed on the inside of the cover. •...
  • Page 137 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description Power Outlet #1 (ACC), Rain Sensor, — 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter (Instrument Panel or with Console Rear) Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC — 20 Amp Yellow SELECT) – Center Seat or with Console Rear —...

  • Page 138: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 10 Amp Red Occupant Classification Module Rear Wiper Module, Power Folding — 15 Amp Blue Mirror — 20 Amp Yellow Back-Up Lamps Airbag Module, THATCHUM – — 10 Amp Red If Equipped —...

  • Page 139: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recom- mended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can result in over-heating and tire failure.

  • Page 140: Consumer Assistance

    • A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes). • The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites. • Click on the “For Owners” tab, select “Owner/Service Manuals”, then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.

  • Page 141: Reporting Safety Defects In The United States

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 142: Mopar® Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic Dodge Accessories by MOPAR®, visit your local Dodge dealership or online at mopar.com for U.S. residents or mopar.ca for Canadian residents.

  • Page 143: Faq's

    FAQ’s FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GETTING STARTED • How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 12 • How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 17 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • How does the Electronic Range Select (ERS) operate? pg. 34 ELECTRONICS •...
  • Page 144 FAQ’s UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Grand Caravan? pg. 93 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 95 • How do I change a flat tire? pg. 107 •...

  • Page 145: Index

    INDEX Adjustable Pedals... . .27 Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) . . .97 Airbag ....11 Oil Pressure Warning Light .
  • Page 146 INDEX Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating..19 Lane Change Assist ...29 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..122 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for Front Heated Seats .
  • Page 147 INDEX Lift Gate ....8 Disarm The System ..10 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .90 Security Alarm ... .10 Seats .
  • Page 148 INDEX Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming ..10 Washer Video Entertainment System™ Rear ....30 (Rear Seat Video System) ..82 Washers, Windshield .
  • Page 149 NOTES...
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  • Page 155: Driving And Alcohol

    DODGE.COM This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Dodge and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect...
  • Page 156 DOWNLOAD A FREE ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL OR WARRANTY BOOKLET by visiting the Owners tab at: www.dodge.com (U.S.) www.dodge.ca (Canada) 14Y532-926-AA Fifth Edition GRAND CARAVAN User Guide...

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