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  • Page 1 2016 G R A N D C A R A V A N USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 I M P O R T A N T This Us e r G u id e i s i n t en d e d to fa mi l i ari z e y o u wi th the im p o rta n t fe a tu re s of you r ve hi cl e.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION/WELCOME UTILITY WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC ..2 TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ..82 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND DRIVER COCKPIT .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    I N T R O D U C T I O N / W E L C O M E WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
  • Page 5 I N T R O D U C T I O N / W E L C O M E VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc.

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    C O N T R O L S A T A G L A N C E DRIVER COCKPIT 1. Headlight Switch pg. 40 2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 77 3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 37 4.
  • Page 7 C O N T R O L S A T A G L A N C E 11. Glove Compartment 12. Switch Panel • ParkSense pg. 46 • ECO On pg. 43 • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 87 13.

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    C O N T R O L S A T A G L A N C E INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1. Tachometer 2. Temperature Gauge 3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (See page 83 for more Instrument Cluster Warning Light information.)
  • Page 9 C O N T R O L S A T A G L A N C E 4. Speedometer 5. Fuel Gauge 6. Fuel Filler Door Location (See page 87 for more Instrument Cluster Indicator Light information.)

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors And Liftgate Lock The Doors And Liftgate Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash, and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.

  • Page 11: Remote Start

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 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.

  • Page 12: Keyless Enter-N-Go - If Equipped

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IF EQUIPPED The Keyless Enter-N-Go system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) feature. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and liftgate without having to push the Key Fob LOCK or UNLOCK buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the push of a button.
  • Page 13 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D NOTE: • If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,”...
  • Page 14 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Installing And Removing The ENGINE START/STOP Button Installing The Button • Remove the Key Fob from the ignition switch. • Insert the ENGINE START/STOP button into the ignition switch with the lettering facing up and readable.

  • Page 15: Vehicle Security Alarm

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Accessory Positions With Engine Off NOTE: The following functions are with the driver’s foot off of the Brake Pedal (transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL). Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position: 1.

  • Page 16: Seat Belt Systems

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D To Disarm The System: Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm.

  • Page 17: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D WARNING! • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle.
  • Page 18 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Advanced Front Air Bags • This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.
  • Page 19 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Supplemental Side Air Bags • This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs) located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
  • Page 20 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following functions: •...

  • Page 21: Child Restraints

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 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 22 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 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. •...
  • Page 23 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Locating Tether Anchorages In addition, there are tether strap anchors located behind each rear seatback, near the floor. Tether Anchorages Center Seat LATCH If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, do not use that outboard position.
  • Page 24 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Installing The Child Restraint Using The LATCH Lower Anchors NOTE: Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints. 1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
  • Page 25 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 5. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull out any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step. 6.
  • Page 26 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Tether Strap Installation 1. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. 2. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts.

  • Page 27: Head Restraints

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 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.
  • Page 28 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint.

  • Page 29: Power Seats

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D POWER SEATS Some models may be equipped with eight-way power seats for the driver and front passenger. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. The switches control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
  • Page 30 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward. The seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.
  • Page 31 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Power Lumbar Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may also be equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support.
  • Page 32 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory Your RKE transmitters can be programmed to recall one of two pre-programmed memory profiles by pushing the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. NOTE: Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the “RKE Linked To Memory”...
  • Page 33 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D A recall can be cancelled by pushing any of the MEMORY buttons on the driver's door during a recall (S, 1, or 2). When a recall is cancelled, the driver's seat, and the pedals (if equipped) stop moving.

  • Page 34: Heated Seats

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D HEATED SEATS On some models, the front and rear seats may be equipped with heaters located in the seat cushions and seat backs. 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 condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
  • Page 35 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes. If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level after approximately 60 minutes of continuous operation.

  • Page 36: Heated Steering Wheel

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D HEATED STEERING WHEEL The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering wheel has only one temperature setting. Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on it can operate for up to approximately 95 minutes before automatically shutting off.

  • Page 37: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column.

  • Page 38: Operating Your Vehicle

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E 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).

  • Page 39: Multifunction Lever

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E MULTIFUNCTION LEVER The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Multifunction Lever 1 — Mist (Push To First Detent) 2 —...
  • Page 40 O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Windshield Wiper And Washers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch within the multifunction lever. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to select the desired wiper speed. NOTE: Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position.
  • Page 41 O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Rear Wiper And Washer Rotating the rotary ring to the first detent activates the rear intermittent wipers. To activate the washers, rotate the rotary ring fully forward and the washers will spray until the ring is released, and then resume the intermittent interval.

  • Page 42: Headlight Switch

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E High/Low Beam Switch When the headlights are turned on, pushing the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel will switch from low beams to high beams. Pulling back to the neutral position returns the headlights to the low beam operation.
  • Page 43 O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Dimmer Controls The dimmer switch is located next to the headlight switch. With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights.

  • Page 44: Electronic Range Select (Ers)

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS) Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows you to limit the highest available transmission gear, and can be activated during any driving condition. When towing a trailer or operating the vehicle in off-road conditions, using ERS shift control will help you maximize both performance and engine braking.

  • Page 45: Fuel Economy (Econ) Mode

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehicle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving conditions. •...

  • Page 46: Three Zone Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E THREE ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Three Zone Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) 1 — Push Driver Temp. Control Up 9 — Push Passenger Temp. Control Down 2 —...
  • Page 47 O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Air Recirculation • Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the Recirculation button off. • If the Recirculation button is pressed when the system is in Defrost mode the Recirculation LED indicator will flash three times to indicate Recirculation mode is not allowed.

  • Page 48: Parksense Rear Park Assist

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E 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 49: Blind Spot Monitoring With Rear Cross Path

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E BLIND SPOT MONITORING WITH REAR CROSS PATH The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar-based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect Highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motor- cycles etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.

  • Page 50: Electronics

    E L E C T R O N I C S YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM 1. Uconnect Voice Command Button pg. 73 2. Uconnect Phone Button pg. 70 3. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Left) pg. 69 4. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Right) pg. 69...
  • Page 51 E L E C T R O N I C S 5. USB port pg. 59 6. Audio Jack pg. 59 7. USB Port (inside upper glove box) pg. 69...

  • Page 52: Uconnect 130

    E L E C T R O N I C S UCONNECT 130 Uconnect 130 1 — CD Eject Button 9 — Set Clock Button 2 — Seek Down Button 10 — Audio Settings/Rotate To Tune 3 — Seek Up Button 11 —...
  • Page 53 E L E C T R O N I C S 5. Push the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save the changes. 6. Push any button/knob or wait five seconds to exit. Equalizer, Balance And Fade 1. Push the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and “BASS” will display. 2.

  • Page 54: Uconnect 130 With Siriusxm Satellite Radio

    E L E C T R O N I C S UCONNECT 130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO Uconnect 130 With SiriusXM Satellite Radio 1 — CD Eject Button 12 — Audio Jack 2 — Seek Down Button 13 — Set Preset/CD Random Play 3 —...
  • Page 55 E L E C T R O N I C S Clock Setting 1. Push and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. 2. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the hours. 3. Push the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until the minutes begin to blink. 4.
  • Page 56 E L E C T R O N I C S 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 57: Uconnect 430/430N

    E L E C T R O N I C S UCONNECT 430/430N Uconnect 430/430N 1 — Voice Command Button 7 — Audio Jack 2 — Open/Close Display 8 — Radio Sales Code 3 — Menu Button 9 — ON/OFF/Rotate For Volume 4 —...
  • Page 58 E L E C T R O N I C S Menu • Push the MENU button on the faceplate to access the System Setup menu and the My Files menu. • Push the MENU button on the faceplate in an active mode (SAT, CD, AUX, etc.) to change mode specific settings.
  • Page 59 E L E C T R O N I C S Radio Operation Radio Operation 1 — Radio Tuner Tabs 6 — Station Scan 2 — Individual Presets 7 — Seek Down 3 — Search/Browse 8 — Direct Tune 4 — Radio Station/Track Info 9 —...
  • Page 60 E L E C T R O N I C S • Once the desired station is found, press and hold one of the “PRESETS” buttons on the touchscreen in the list to the right, until the preset key flashes and the station text on the button on the touchscreen changes.
  • Page 61 E L E C T R O N I C S Insert A CD/DVD Disc • To insert a disc, push the LOAD button on the faceplate. • With the printed side upwards, insert the disc into the disc slot of the radio. The radio pulls the disc in automatically and closes the flip screen.
  • Page 62 E L E C T R O N I C S Copying Music From CD • Push the LOAD button on the faceplate. • Insert a disc, then push the MY FILES button on the faceplate. Select the “MY MUSIC” button on the touchscreen.
  • Page 63 E L E C T R O N I C S • Press the desired pictures or press the “All” button on the touchscreen for all pictures. Confirm your selections by pressing the “SAVE” button on the touchscreen. NOTE: The copy progress is shown in the lower left corner of the screen.
  • Page 64 E L E C T R O N I C S Cleaning Your Touchscreen Radio • If necessary, use a dry micro fiber lens cleaning cloth dampened with a cleaning solution such as isopropyl alcohol or an isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50.
  • Page 65 E L E C T R O N I C S Main Navigation Menu Finding Points Of Interest • From the main Navigation menu, press the “Where To?” button on the touchscreen, then press the “Points of Interest” button on the touchscreen. •...
  • Page 66 E L E C T R O N I C S 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. Following Your Route 1 —...

  • Page 67: Siriusxm Satellite Radio/Travel Link

    E L E C T R O N I C S Taking A Detour To take a detour you must be navigating a route. • Press the “back arrow” icon button on the touchscreen multiple times to return to the Main Navigation menu.
  • Page 68 E L E C T R O N I C S Search/Browse • Press the “magnifying glass” button on the touchscreen to search/browse the SiriusXM channel listing by Favorites and Categories such as Song, Artist and Channel Name. The Search/Browse also allows you to manage your Favorites. SAT Browse SiriusXM Satellite Radio Favorites (SAT Favorites) •...
  • Page 69 E L E C T R O N I C S Display SAT Favorites List • Press the “Search/Browse” button on the touchscreen and select “Favorites” from the SAT Browse screen. • Press the desired favorites button on the touchscreen to switch the SAT tuner to the corresponding channel.
  • Page 70 E L E C T R O N I C S Replay Option Option Description Fast Forward/FW Forwards the content, and works similarly to Rewind/RW. However, Fast Forward/FW can only be used when content has been previously rewound. Replay Time Displays the amount of time in the upper center of the screen by which your content lags the live channel.

  • Page 71: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    E L E C T R O N I C S STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Right Switch • Push the switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume.

  • Page 72: Uconnect Phone

    E L E C T R O N I C S • Compatible iPod devices may also be controllable using voice commands. Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for details. NOTE: The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone devices. The USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class memory devices.
  • Page 73 E L E C T R O N I C S 3. Wait for the “ready” prompt and BEEP. 4. After the BEEP, say ”setup” or “Uconnect device setup.” 5. After the BEEP, say “device pairing.” 6. After the BEEP, say “pair a device.” 7.
  • Page 74 E L E C T R O N I C S • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile phone is accessible. • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. The SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phonebook. •...

  • Page 75: Uconnect Voice Command

    E L E C T R O N I C S UCONNECT VOICE COMMAND Voice Command Operation The Uconnect Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc player, HDD, Uconnect Phone, a memo recorder, and supported portable media devices.
  • Page 76 E L E C T R O N I C S While In: Voice Command Example: “Track” (#) (to change the track) “Next Track” (to play the next track) Disc Mode “Previous Track” (to play the previous track) “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo.”...

  • Page 77: Bluetooth Streaming Audio

    E L E C T R O N I C S BLUETOOTH STREAMING AUDIO If equipped with Uconnect Voice Command, your Bluetooth-equipped iPod devices, cell phones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your vehicles speakers.
  • Page 78 E L E C T R O N I C S Operation Of The Touchscreen Radio/DVD Player/Blu-Ray Player To view a DVD/Blu-ray, push the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD button on the faceplate and insert the disc or insert the disc into the optional DVD/Blu-ray player. Playback will begin automatically after the DVD/Blu-ray is recognized by the disc drive.

  • Page 79: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    E L E C T R O N I C S ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Pushing the controls on the left side of the steering wheel allows the driver to select vehicle information and Personal Settings.

  • Page 80: Programmable Features

    E L E C T R O N I C S 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 81: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink)

    E L E C T R O N I C S Sound Horn With Lock To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked: • Push the LOCK button and PANIC button at the same time for at least four seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds.
  • Page 82 E L E C T R O N I C S Programming A Rolling Code NOTE: For programming Garage Door Openers that were manufactured after 1995. These Garage Door Openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the Garage Door Opener.
  • Page 83 E L E C T R O N I C S 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 indicator light in view.

  • Page 84: Utility

    U T I L I T Y TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) GCWR Engine/ Max. GTW Max. (Gross Combined Frontal Area Transmission (Gross Trailer Wt.) Tongue Wt. Wt. Rating) Up to 2 persons & 8,750 lbs 40 sq ft 360 lbs Luggage 3,600 lbs (3,969 kg)

  • Page 85: What To Do In Emergencies

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 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 location, including the telephone number from which you are calling.
  • Page 86 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S – Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light This light informs you of a problem with the system. If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position;...
  • Page 87 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
  • Page 88 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S – Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the brake system master cylinder reservoir.

  • Page 89: Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S – Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start.
  • Page 90 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S – Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator This indicator will illuminate when the electronic speed control has been activated to the “ON”...

  • Page 91: If Your Engine Overheats

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine). 2.

  • Page 92: Tire Service Kit - If Equipped

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED Small punctures up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with Tire Service Kit. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire.
  • Page 93 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode.
  • Page 94 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions • Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed at the lower right hand corner on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system.
  • Page 95 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit (A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit: 1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’s Hazard Warning flashers. 2.
  • Page 96 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10 seconds through the Sealant Hose (6): 1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn Off the Tire Service Kit. Disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the valve stem.
  • Page 97 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S CAUTION! • The metal end fitting from Power Plug (8) may get hot after use, so it should be handled carefully.
  • Page 98 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher: 1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn on Tire Service Kit and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire and loading information label on the driver-side door opening.

  • Page 99: Jacking And Tire Changing - If Equipped

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED 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 100 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 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.
  • Page 101 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 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.
  • Page 102 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 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;...
  • Page 103 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 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.
  • Page 104 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 4. Stand the tire/cover assembly upright and remove the wheel spacer by squeezing the winch retaining tabs together. Push the retainer through the spare tire to release it from the wheel.
  • Page 105 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Jacking Instructions WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: •...
  • Page 106 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S NOTE: Refer to the “Compact Spare Tire” section of “Tires – General Information” for information about the compact spare tire, its use, and operation. 1.
  • Page 107 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Rear jack locations are between a pair of down-facing tabs on the sill flange of the vehicle side body. Rear Jacking Location Engaged Front jack location is on the sill flange of the vehicle body and is located 6 inches (150 mm) from door edge.
  • Page 108 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right, using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the compact spare tire.
  • Page 109 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 9. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position. WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
  • Page 110 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 2. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the spare tire hook, and pull the wheel spacer from under the vehicle. 3.

  • Page 111: Road Tire Installation

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 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.

  • Page 112: Jump-Starting

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 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.
  • Page 113 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Preparations For Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of the engine compartment. Positive Battery Post WARNING! •...
  • Page 114 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Jump-Starting Procedure WARNING! Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion. CAUTION! Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.

  • Page 115: Shift Lever Override

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 4.

  • Page 116: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. Towing Wheels OFF the Ground ALL MODELS Condition...

  • Page 117: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be towed faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15 miles (24 km), it must be towed with the front wheels OFF the ground (using a flatbed truck, or wheel lift equipment with the front wheels raised).

  • Page 118: Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and injure someone.

  • Page 119: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E OPENING THE HOOD 1. Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument panel, below the steering column. 2.

  • Page 120: Engine Compartment - 3.6L

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1. Air Cleaner Filter 2. Brake Fluid Reservoir 3. Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 4. Battery 5.
  • Page 121 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E 6. Engine Oil Dipstick 7. Engine Oil Fill 8. Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 9. Washer Fluid Reservoir 10. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir...

  • Page 122: Fluid Capacities

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 20 Gallons 76 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters API Certified).
  • Page 123 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection.

  • Page 124: Maintenance Procedures

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Main- tenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or applicable supplement on the DVD for further details.
  • Page 125 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Severe Duty All Models Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is operated predominately at idle or only very low engine RPM’s.
  • Page 126 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E...
  • Page 127 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E...
  • Page 128 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E...

  • Page 129: Fuses

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E FUSES WARNING! • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appropriate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating.
  • Page 130 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle 40 Amp Green – Motor/Flex Fuel – If Equipped Headlamp Wash/Manifold Tuning 30 Amp Pink –...
  • Page 131 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description Airbag Module/Occupant – 10 Amp Red Classification Module Left Tail/License/Park Lamp, – 15 Amp Blue Running Lamps –...

  • Page 132: Tires - General Information

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION TIRE PRESSURES Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
  • Page 133 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit”...
  • Page 134 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Full Size Spare — If Equipped The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.

  • Page 135: Adding Fuel

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E 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 136: Flexible Fuel - If Equipped

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED E-85 General Information The information in this section is unique for Flexible Fuel vehicles only. These vehicles can be identified by a unique fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Unleaded Gasoline Only and a yellow fuel cap.

  • Page 137: Consumer Assistance

    Booklet. United States customers may visit the Dodge Contact Us page at www.dodge.com scroll to the bottom of the page and select the “Contact Us” link, then select the “Owner’s Manual and Glove Box Material” from the left menu. You may also obtain a complimentary copy by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143...

  • Page 138: Reporting Safety Defects In The United States

    C O N S U M E R A S S I S T A N C E WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 139: Mopar® Accessories

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

  • Page 140: Frequently Asked Questions

    F R E Q U E N T LY A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GETTING STARTED • How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 22 •...
  • Page 141 F R E Q U E N T LY A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Grand Caravan? pg. 82 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES •...

  • Page 142: Index

    I N D E X Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . .122 Break-In Recommendations, Adding Washer Fluid..122 New Vehicle ... . .36 Air Bag Bulbs, Light .
  • Page 143 I N D E X Drain, Flush, And Refill ..122 FAQ ....138 Inspection ... . .122 Filters Points To Remember .
  • Page 144 I N D E X Interior Lights ....41 Maintenance Record ..126 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . .38 Maintenance Schedule .
  • Page 145 I N D E X Radio Wheel, Tilt ....35 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ..69 Presets ...51, 53, 57 Supplemental Restraint System - Radio Operation.
  • Page 146 N O T E S...
  • Page 147 , v i s i t www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Dodge dealer.
  • Page 148 D O W N L O A D A F R E E E L E C T R O N I C C O P Y O F T H E O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L A N D W A R R A N T Y B O O K L E T B Y V I S I T I N G : W W W .

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