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  • Page 1 grand Caravan User GUide...
  • Page 2 if you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.s.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer. important This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS MEDIA CENTER 430/430N (SALES CODE INTRODUCTION/WELCOME RBZ/RHB) ....44 WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . . 3 MEDIA CENTER 730N (SALES CODE RHR) . . 54 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE SiriusXM™...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONSUMER ASSISTANCE MOPAR ACCESSORIES CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . 121 AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® . . 123 CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER . 121 INDEX ....124 PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .

  • Page 5: 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 6 INTRODUCTION/WELCOME Vehicles Sold In Canada With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. WARNING! • Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.
  • Page 7 If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trade- marks of Chrysler Group LLC.

  • Page 8: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

  • Page 10: 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 11 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator - High Beam Indicator - Electronic Speed Control - Front Fog Light Indicator Set Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator* Odometer Messages door - Door Ajar noFUSE* - Fuse Fault...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to un- lock all the doors and liftgate.

  • Page 13: Remote Start

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever.

  • Page 14: Seat Belt

    GETTING STARTED SEAT BELT • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt.

  • Page 15: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    GETTING STARTED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS • This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.

  • Page 16: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED CHILD RESTRAINTS • Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. •...
  • Page 17 GETTING STARTED • Provide enough slack for the tether strap to reach the tether anchor located near the bottom of the seat back. • Clip tether hook to tether anchor. Ensure that the hook is firmly engaged and se- cure. •...

  • Page 18: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED FRONT SEATS Power Seat • The power seat switch controls forward/ back, up/down, and tilt adjustment. • The recline switch, located on the out- board side of the seat, controls seatback adjustment. Power Lumbar • Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support.

  • Page 19: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED 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. WARNING! •...
  • Page 20 GETTING STARTED • The non-adjustable head restraint and seatback will fold automatically during the seat tumble. • The seat will automatically tumble into position for easy storage. • Push the seat into the storage bin and close the storage bin cover. To Unstow Second Row Seats •...
  • Page 21 GETTING STARTED 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. • A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in the left rear trim panel as part of a switch bank.
  • Page 22 GETTING STARTED • Pull release strap marked “2” located on the rear of the seat to lower the seatback. • Pull release strap marked “3” to release the anchors. • Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin. To Unfold Third Row Seats •...

  • Page 23: Heated Seats

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched. • Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers open. • Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched while the vehicle is in motion. •...

  • Page 24: 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 25: Adjustable Pedals

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt adjustment must be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the tilt ad- justment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in you and others being severely injured or killed.

  • Page 26: 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 27 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • Vehicles equipped with Blind Spot Monitoring will produce a visual alert and may be programmed to produce an audible alert when signaling a lane change; refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for operation. Front Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation •...

  • Page 28: 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 29: Electronic Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL • The electronic speed control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Electronic Speed Control. • CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Electronic Speed Control is on.

  • Page 30: Electronic Range Selection (Ers)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS) • Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows you to limit the highest available transmission gear, and can be activated during any driv- ing condition. When towing a trailer or op- erating the vehicle in off-road conditions, using ERS shift control will help you maxi- mize both performance and engine brak- ing.

  • Page 31: Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will be able to change the following: • The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later. • The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to allow the engine to operate at lower speeds.

  • Page 32: 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 •...

  • Page 33: 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 34 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SYNC Temperature Button • Push the SYNC button once to control driver and passenger temperatures simultane- ously. Push the SYNC button a second time to control the temperatures individually. Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. •...

  • Page 35: 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 36: Power Liftgate

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • Pulling the inside or outside power sliding door handle will also power open the power sliding doors. NOTE: When the power sliding door master lock switch is in the OFF position, the power slid- ing side door may not be opened or closed by pressing the switch located on the b-pillar trim panel, just in the front of the sliding door or activating the inside power sliding door...

  • Page 37: Power Sunroof

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF Manual Open/Close • Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again.
  • Page 38 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the Accessory or Run position, for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go). Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.

  • Page 39: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WIND BUFFETING • Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together. • If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window.

  • Page 40: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 41 ELECTRONICS...

  • Page 42: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)

    ELECTRONICS MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) NOTE: Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of 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 •...
  • Page 43 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” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).

  • Page 44: Media Center 130 With Siriusxm™ Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res + Rsc)

    ELECTRONICS MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SiriusXM™ SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES + RSC) 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.
  • Page 45 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. • Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Store Radio Presets • Press the “SET/RND” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).

  • Page 46: Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code Rbz/Rhb)

    ELECTRONICS LIST Button • Press the “LIST” button to bring up a list of all folders on the CD. Scroll up or down the list by turning the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob. • To select a folder from the list, press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob and the radio will begin playing the files contained in that folder.
  • Page 47 ELECTRONICS • Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of 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 •...
  • Page 48 ELECTRONICS • Touch the “EXIT” soft-key to save your settings. 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 49 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 Touch-Screen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 50 ELECTRONICS • Pressing the “MEDIA” hard-key and then the “AUX” soft-key to change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the vehicle's speakers. • The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device itself, not the buttons on the radio.
  • Page 51 ELECTRONICS • Select the folders or titles you would like to copy, then touch the “DONE” soft-key to start the copy process. NOTE: The copy progress is shown in the lower left corner of the screen. Copying Pictures To The HDD •...
  • Page 52 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 53 ELECTRONICS Main Navigation Menu Finding Points Of Interest • From the main Navigation menu, touch “Where To?,” then touch “Points of Interest.” • Select a Category and then a subcategory, if necessary. • Select your destination and touch “Go.” Finding A Place By Spelling The Name •...
  • Page 54 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 55 ELECTRONICS NOTE: If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour. 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 56: Media Center 730N (Sales Code Rhr)

    ELECTRONICS MEDIA CENTER 730N (SALES CODE RHR) NOTE: Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of 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 •...
  • Page 57 ELECTRONICS Equalizer, Balance And Fade Audio Control Menu • Press the “MENU” hard-key on the right side of the radio. Then press the “Audio Control” soft-key to get to the audio con- trol menu. • Use either the arrow soft-keys or the cross-hair on the screen to change Bal- ance and Fade.
  • Page 58 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 59 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 Touch-Screen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 60 ELECTRONICS • Pressing the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard-key and then the “AUX” soft-key to change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the vehicle's speakers. • The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device itself, not the buttons on the radio.
  • Page 61 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 “MY FILES”. •...
  • Page 62 ELECTRONICS NOTE: • A check mark in the My Pictures screen indicates the currently used picture. • You can also delete pictures by touching the “Delete” soft-key. Playing Music From The HDD • Press the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard key until the media source tabs are displayed at the top of the screen.
  • Page 63 ELECTRONICS 3. Touch the SAMPLE VOL soft-key to listen to the current volume setting. 4. Once satisfied with the volume, touch the SAVE soft-key to save the settings. Touch the CANCEL soft-key to exit the menu without saving the settings. NOTE: For your own safety and the safety of others, it is not possible to use the certain features...
  • Page 64 ELECTRONICS NOTE: If the wrong State and/or Country displayed are incorrect, touch the corresponding soft-key to make the correction. • Once the Country and State are set and the Street Address screen is displayed, begin spelling the street name in the speller. In the upper right corner the number of possible roads decreases.
  • Page 65 ELECTRONICS Where Am I Now? • From the NAV main menu, touch “Where Am I Now?.” The Where Am I Now? menu displays location information for the current vehicle position. • Touch the “NEARBY POI”soft-key to search for a local Point of Interest. •...

  • Page 66: Siriusxm™ Satellite Radio/Travel Link

    ELECTRONICS • “Change Method” will allow you to change the routing method. SiriusXM™ SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK • The following describes features that are available when in SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio mode. • To access SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio, press the “RADIO/MEDIA” or “RADIO” and then touch the “SAT”...
  • Page 67 ELECTRONICS • You will see a favorite star indicator in the upper right side of the screen below the SAT soft-key and a pop up will alert you that a favorite song or artist is currently playing on one of the SiriusXM™ satellite radio channels. NOTE: Refer to your Media Center 730N or Media Center 430/430N User's Manual for more...
  • Page 68 ELECTRONICS Replay Option Option Description Play/Pause Touch to Pause content playback. Touch Pause/Play again to resume playback. Rewind/RW Rewinds the channel content in steps of 5 seconds. Touch and hold to rewind continuously, then release to begin playing content at that point. Fast Forward/FW Forwards the content, and works similarly to Rewind/RW.

  • Page 69: 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 70: Uconnect™ Phone

    For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port section in the Owner's Manual on the DVD. Refer to www.dodge.com/uconnect website for a list of tested iPod®s. Some iPod® software versions may not fully support the USB port fea- tures.
  • Page 71 ELECTRONICS • The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher. For Uconnect™ customer support, call 1–877–855–8400 or visit www.UconnectPhone.com. This site will provide specific instructions based on the type of mobile phone being paired. NOTE: Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone.
  • Page 72 ELECTRONICS NOTE: The mobile phone may require authorization prior to download. • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be downloaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect™ Phone. • Depending on the maximum number of entries downloaded, there may be a short delay before the latest downloaded names can be used.

  • Page 73: Uconnect™ Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS WARNING! • Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions follow- ing applicable laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed.
  • Page 74 ELECTRONICS Common Voice Commands (Examples) Main Menu “Radio AM” (to switch to the AM radio mode) “Radio FM” (to switch to the FM radio mode) “Satellite Radio” (to switch to the radio mode) “Disc” (to switch to the disc mode) “USB”...
  • Page 75 ELECTRONICS Memo Mode 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. You proceed by saying one of the following commands: —...

  • Page 76: Bluetooth® Streaming Audio

    ELECTRONICS Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO • If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Com- mand, your Bluetooth-equipped iPod® devices, cell phones or other media play- ers, may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's speakers. Your connected device must be Bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your Media Center radio (see Uconnect™...
  • Page 77 ELECTRONICS Operation Of The Touch-Screen Radio/DVD Player • To view a DVD press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key on the touch-screen 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 78: 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 79 ELECTRONICS • Horn With Remote Lock • Easy Exit Seat • Horn With Remote Start • Tilt Mirror In Reverse • Flash Lamps With Lock • Blind Spot Alert • Automatic High Beams • Calibrate Compass • Headlamp Off Delay •...

  • Page 80: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink®)

    ELECTRONICS UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink®) • HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery. •...
  • Page 81 ELECTRONICS • 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.

  • Page 82: Power Inverter

    ELECTRONICS WARNING! • Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the universal transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. • Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming the transceiver.

  • Page 83: Power Outlets

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLETS • Two 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets are located on the lower instrument panel, below the open storage bin. The driver- side power outlet is controlled by the igni- tion switch and the passenger-side power outlet is connected directly to the battery. The driver-side power outlet will also op- erate a conventional cigar lighter unit (if equipped with an optional Smoker's Pack-...
  • Page 84 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 85: 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 86 UTILITY...

  • Page 87: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing, make sure all four wheels are off the ground. CAUTION! Towing this vehicle behind another vehicle (flat-towing with all four wheels on the ground) is not recommended.

  • Page 88: 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 Resi- dents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your loca- tion, including the telephone number from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 89 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
  • Page 90 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES BRAKE - Brake Warning Light • The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
  • Page 91 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light • This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). • If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately. - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light •...

  • Page 92: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS • In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.

  • Page 93: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location • The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools are stowed behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area. Turn the two cover latches to release the cover. •...
  • Page 94 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the liner from the console's stor- age compartment to access the spare tire winch drive nut. Premium/Base/Cargo Center Console • Pull the Winch Cover assembly plug (if equipped) to access the winch drive nut.
  • Page 95 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 com- pact spare tire/cover assembly.
  • Page 96 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Removal Instructions • The spare tire is located under the vehicle beneath the center console area. 1. Assemble the spare tire tools into a T-handle and place the square end over the spare tire winch drive nut. 2.
  • Page 97 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 98 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. Rear jack locations are between a pair of down-facing tabs on the sill flange of the vehicle side body.
  • Page 99 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with wheel covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand. Do not pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off the hub. 6. Install the compact spare tire. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. NOTE: •...
  • Page 100 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Using the winch T-handle, rotate the drive nut to the right until the compact spare tire/cover assembly is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle. 5. Continue to rotate the nut to the right until you hear the winch mechanism click three times.
  • Page 101 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 102 ft/lbs (138 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.
  • Page 102 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 103: 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 104 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. • If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.

  • Page 105: 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 posi- tion, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: • To access the shift lever override, re- move the cover located to the top right of the shift lever in the instrument panel.

  • Page 106: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 107: 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. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator.

  • Page 108: 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 109: Maintaining Your Vehicle

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

  • Page 110: 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 111: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 112: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part Engine Coolant– 3.6L Engine MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 13.4 Quarts (12.6 Liters) In- 10–Year/150,000 Mile Formula cludes heater and coolant re- OAT (Organic Additive Tech- covery bottle filled to MAX nology) or equivalent.

  • Page 113: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle.
  • Page 114 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Required Maintenance Intervals. Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter. • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
  • Page 115 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 150,000 240,000 140,000 224,000 130,000 208,000 120,000 192,000 110,000 176,000 100,000 160,000 90,000 144,000 80,000 128,000 70,000 112,000 60,000 96,000 50,000 80,000 40,000 64,000 30,000 48,000 20,000 32,000...
  • Page 116 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 117: Maintenance Record

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE RECORD Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 20,000 Miles (32,000 km) or 2 Years 30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 3 Years 40,000 Miles (64,000 km) or 4 Years 50,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 5 Years 60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 6 Years 70,000 Miles...

  • Page 118: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 119 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Integrated Power Module (fuses) • The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 40 Amp Green Power Folding Seat 30 Amp Pink Power Liftgate Module 30 Amp Pink...
  • Page 120 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw — Vehicle Entertainment System (IOD-VES), Satellite Digital Audio Receiver (SDARS), DVD, Hands-Free Module (HFM), Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO), Vanity Lamp (VANITY LP), Stream- ing Video Module 10 Amp Red (Ignition Off Draw) IOD-HVAC/ATC 30 Amp Green...

  • Page 121: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper Module (RR WIPER MOD), Power Folding Mirror (PWR FOLD MIR), J1962 Diag- nostic Feed 20 Amp Yellow Back-Up Lamps (B/U LAMPS) 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), TT EU- ROPE 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller (NGC), Global...

  • Page 122: 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 is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component separation, or “blow out”.

  • Page 123: 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 and Dodge 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 124: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND WASHINGTON, D.C. • 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 Administra- tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.

  • Page 125: Mopar Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic Dodge Accessories by Mopar, visit your local Dodge dealer- ship or online at mopar.com.

  • Page 126: Index

    INDEX Adjustable Pedals ... .23 Engine Airbag ....13 Break-In Recommendations ..24 Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) .
  • Page 127 INDEX Jump Starting ....101 Rear Camera ....33 Rear Cross Path ... . .33 Key Fob .
  • Page 128 INDEX Spare Tire ....91 Voice Prompt Volume Towing ....84 Navigation .

  • Page 129: Faq (How To?)

    FAQ (How To?) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GETTING STARTED • How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 14 • How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 16 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • How does the Electronic Range Select (ERS) operate? pg. 28 ELECTRONICS •...
  • Page 130 FAQ (How To?) UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Grand Caravan? pg. 84 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 86 •...

  • Page 131: Driving And Alcohol

    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/...
  • Page 132 Keyword (dodge), or scanning the Microsoft Tag. To put Microsoft Tags to work for you, use your mobile phone’s browser or App store to download a Microsoft Tag reader, like the free one at www.gettag.mobi.

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