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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 adjustment
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.

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 rearward
to move the pedals closer to the driver.

NOTE:

The pedals cannot be adjusted when the
vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic
Speed Control is set.

CAUTION!

Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move, as it
may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement
is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's path.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have a
collision. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.

GETTING STARTED

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Summary of Contents for 2013 Grand Caravan

Page 1: ...grand Caravan User Guide 2013 ...

Page 2: ...ANT The driver s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control resulting in a collision and personal injury Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones computers port...

Page 3: ... 64 iPod USB MP3 CONTROL 64 Uconnect Phone 65 Uconnect VOICE COMMAND 68 Bluetooth STREAMING AUDIO 70 VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM VES 70 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC 72 PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES 73 UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER HomeLink 74 POWER INVERTER 76 POWER OUTLETS 77 UTILITY IN FLOOR STORAGE STOW N GO 79 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK 79 TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 80 RE...

Page 4: ...ysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifica tions and or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the important features of your vehicle It contains most things you will need to operate a...

Page 5: ...control of the vehicle Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage Refer to your Owner s Manual on the DVD for further details USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS ELECTRONICS The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones MP3 players GPS systems or chargers may affec...

Page 6: ...DRIVER COCKPIT CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 4 ...

Page 7: ... pg 6 F Transmission Gear Selector G Audio System touch screen radio shown pg 36 H Climate Controls pg 27 I SWITCH PANEL Economy Mode Hazard Switch Power Inverter pg 76 Electronic Stability Control J Power Outlets inside console storage pg 77 K Speed Control pg 25 L Hood Release pg 103 M Parking Brake Release N Power Mirrors O Power Windows P Power Door Locks Q Power Vent Windows R Instrument Pane...

Page 8: ...g Warning Light Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Light Engine Temperature Warning Light Seat Belt Reminder Light BRAKE Brake Warning Light Malfunction Indicator Light MIL Electronic Stability Control ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light See page 81 for more information CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 6 ...

Page 9: ... Control ESC Off Indicator Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator Odometer Messages door Door Ajar noFUSE Fuse Fault gATE Liftgate Ajar CHAngE OIL Change Engine Oil gASCAP Fuel Cap Fault LoCOOL Low Coolant LoW tirE Low Tire Pressure If equipped Bulb Check with Key On CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 7 ...

Page 10: ...twice within five seconds to power open close the Power Liftgate If the button is pressed twice again while the liftgate is being power closed the liftgate will reverse to the full open position Power Sliding Doors Press the LEFT or RIGHT Power Sliding Door button twice within five seconds to power open close the Power Sliding Door If the button is pressed twice again while the door is being power...

Page 11: ...e within five seconds Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off To drive the vehicle press the UNLOCK button insert the Key Fob in the ignition and turn to the ON RUN position With remote start the engine will only run for 15 minutes timeout unless the ignition Key Fob is placed in the ON RUN position The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeo...

Page 12: ...d bent retractor torn webbing etc The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately WARNING In a collision you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not buckled up properly You can...

Page 13: ...ntal Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and or Seat Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed If you are involved in another collision the air bags will not be in place to protect you After any collision the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately CHILD RESTRAINTS Children 12 y...

Page 14: ...tether strap under the adjustable head restraint between the steel posts 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 Remove all slack and tighten tether strap according to child restraint manufactur er s instructions NOTE The top tether strap is alw...

Page 15: ...o position before using the seat An improperly latched seat cushion could cause passengers to be severely injured or killed An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap Rearward facing child seats must never be used in the front seat...

Page 16: ...et settings The memory seat buttons are located on the driver s door panel Adjust all memory profile settings press the SET button then press 1 or 2 within five seconds To program a Key Fob to the memory po sition press and release the LOCK button within 10 seconds on the Key Fob to be programmed Place the ignition switch in the ON position select Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic Vehicle ...

Page 17: ...u could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or killed Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked 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 Raise the armrests on the second row seat NOTE Seat will not stow in the storage bi...

Page 18: ...p on the storage bin latch to open the cover Pull up on the strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat rear ward to latch the seat anchors Lift the seatback to the full upright posi tion Return the head restraint to its upright position close the storage bin cover and slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the Unlocked position Third Row Seats Third Row Power Recliner The ...

Page 19: ...selector switch to stop the seat Once the seat stops moving then the desired position can be selected Thethirdrowpowerseatsystemincludesobstacledetectionforsafeoperation Whenthe system detects an obstacle the motors will stop and reverse the motion a short distance to move the seat away from the obstacle Should this occur remove the obstacle and press the button again for the desired position Refe...

Page 20: ...e assist strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors latch Pull release strap marked 2 to unlock the recliner Pulling strap 4 releases the seatback to return to its full upright position Raise the head restraint to its upright position CAUTION The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks which ha...

Page 21: ... Press the switch a second time to select Low level heating Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off If the High level setting is selected the system will automatically switch to Low level after approximately 30 minutes The Low level setting will turn Off automati cally after approximately 45 minutes Second Row Heated Seats Second row heated seat switches are lo cated in the ...

Page 22: ...ure setting The heated steering wheel switch is lo cated on the center instrument panel Press the switch once to turn the heating element On Press the switch a second time to turn the heating element Off Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for approxi mately 58 to 70 minutes before automati cally shutting off The heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not tur...

Page 23: ...rake and accelerator pedals away from the driver and press the switch rearward to move the pedals closer to the driver NOTE The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control is set CAUTION Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls Pedal travel may become limited if ...

Page 24: ... quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur For the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to Maintaining Your Vehicle NOTE A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles kilometers of operation This should be considered a normal part of the break in and not i...

Page 25: ...sired NOTE The mist feature does not activate the washer pump therefore no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield The wash function must be activated in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid Washer Operation Push the end of the lever inward to the second detent and hold for as long as spray is desired Rear Wiper Rotate the center portion of the lever forward to the first detent f...

Page 26: ...etects vehicle specific light and automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view Instrument Panel Dimmer Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument p...

Page 27: ...ton to save the new set speed Resume To resume a previously selected set speed in memory push the RES button and release Cancel PushtheCANCELbutton orapplythebrakestocancelthesetspeedandmaintaintheset speed memory Push the ON OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory WARNING Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally se...

Page 28: ... press and hold the shift lever to the right until D is displayed in the instrument cluster odometer Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle speed Refer to your Owner s Manual on the DVD for further details FUEL ECONOMY ECON MODE The Fuel Economy ECON mode can improve the vehicle s overall fuel economy during normal driving conditions Press the econ switch in the center sta...

Page 29: ...g 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 This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster Rear Window Defroster Pressing the rear window defroster button will turn on the defroster for approximately 1...

Page 30: ...ximately five minutes Heated Mirrors The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster Rear Window Defroster Pressing the rear window defroster button will turn on the defroster for approximately 10 minutes An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on For an additional ten minutes of operation pre...

Page 31: ...TIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS ATC Automatic Operation Push the AUTO mode button to activate the ATC system Select the desired temperature by pressing the temperature control buttons for the driver or passenger The system will maintain the set temperature automatically 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 mod...

Page 32: ... turn on the rear window defroster Rear Window Defroster Pressing the rear window defroster button will turn on the defroster for approximately 10 minutes An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on For an additional ten minutes of operation press the button a second time Activating Rear Automatic Temperature Control Pressing the REAR LOCK button for the Rear AT...

Page 33: ...arefully behind your vehicle and be sure to check for pedestri ans animals other vehicles obstructions or blind spots before backing up You must continue to pay attention while backing up Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death 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 ...

Page 34: ...Child Protection Door Lock open the sliding side door Slide the child protection door lock control located on the rear of the sliding door inward toward the vehicle to engage Repeat these steps on the opposite sliding door 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 po...

Page 35: ...is feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected the sunroof will automatically retract Remove the obstruction if this occurs Next press the switch forward and release to Express Close NOTE If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals the fourth close attempt ...

Page 36: ...power sunroof switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death In a collision there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be severely injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof Never allow your fingers other body parts or any o...

Page 37: ...ter 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 This will minimize buffeting OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 35 ...

Page 38: ...YOUR VEHICLE S SOUND SYSTEM ELECTRONICS 36 ...

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Page 40: ...ress the TUNE SCROLL control knob until the minutes begin to blink turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save the time change To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds Equalizer Balance And Fade Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob and BASS MID TREBLE BALANCE and FADE will display Rotate the TUNE SCROLL control knob to select the desired ...

Page 41: ...elections on the CD in random order to provide an interesting change of pace Audio Jack Operation The Audio Jack allows a portable device such as an MP3 player or an iPod to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle s audio system using a 3 5 mm audio cable to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the Au...

Page 42: ... these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving Clock Setting Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the hours Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob until the minutes begin to blink turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob...

Page 43: ...pe function only operates when in FM mode SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between items that are available in that particular mode Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries Push the AUDIO SELECT button to select an entry and make changes SiriusXM Satellite Radio SiriusXM Satellite Radio gives you over 130 channels including 100 commercial free musi...

Page 44: ...hicle speakers Pressing the AUX button will 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 buttons not the buttons on the radio The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device Uconnect 430 430N NOTE Your radio m...

Page 45: ...ange mode specific settings 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 cross hair on the screen to change Bal ance and Fade The CENTER soft key resets the settings Touch the Equalizer soft key and use ei ther the arrow soft keys or the sliders on the screen to adjust BASS MID and or TREBLE Display Sett...

Page 46: ...T bands Hold either Seek to bypass stations without stopping Store Radio Presets Select the radio band by touching either the AM FM or SAT soft key Find the station to store by either pressing the Seek Up or Seek Down soft keys touching the SCAN soft key or by using the DIRECT TUNE soft key Once the station is found touch and hold one of the PRESET soft keys in the list to the right until you hear...

Page 47: ...isc slot of the radio The radio pulls the disc in automatically and closes the flip screen The radio selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and starts playing the first track The display shows Reading during this process Seek Up Seek Down Press the Seek Up or Seek Down soft keys to seek through tracks in Disc Mode Hold either Seek to bypass tracks without stopping Audio Jack Ope...

Page 48: ...e Songs and pictures can be added to the hard drive by using a CD or USB device e g thumb drive or memory stick NOTE HDD supports only jpg JPEG formats for photos NOTE WMA MP3 Files and Selective Songs from a CD can also be added to the HDD See the Uconnect 430 430N User s Manual for more information Copying Music From CD Press the LOAD hard key Insert a disc then press the MY FILES hard key and t...

Page 49: ...res Touch the desired pictures or press the All soft key for all pictures Confirm your selections by touching the SAVE soft key NOTE The copy progress is shown in the lower left corner of the screen Display A Picture On The Radio Screen Once the import is complete the pictures will then be available in the MY PIC TURES screen Press the MY FILES hard key then touch the My Pictures soft key Touch th...

Page 50: ...ons and directions Garmin Navigation Uconnect 430N integrates Garmin s consumer friendly navigation into your vehicle Garmin Navigation includes a database with over 6 million points of interest Touch the NAV soft key in the upper right corner of the screen to access the Navigation system Changing the Navigation Voice Prompt Volume 1 Program a destination 2 While traveling on your route touch the ...

Page 51: ...n Navigation menu touch Where To then touch a destination and then touch Near Select an option from the available choices Setting Your Home Location From the main Navigation menu touch Where To then touch Go Home You may enter your address directly use your current location as your home address or choose from recently found locations Edit Home Location From the main Navigation menu touch Where To ...

Page 52: ...ouch Add to Current Route Taking A Detour To take a detour you must be navigating a route Touch the back arrow icon multiple times to return to the Main Navigation menu Touch Detour 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 Ac...

Page 53: ...he road or your attention from driving Clock Setting Turn the radio on then touch the screen where the time is displayed Touch the USER CLOCK soft key To adjust the hours touch either the HOUR FORWARD or HOUR BACKWARD soft key To adjust the minutes touch either the MINUTE FORWARD or MINUTE BACKWARD soft key To save the new time setting touch the screen where the word Save is displayed Menu Press t...

Page 54: ...rTREBLE Display Settings Press the MENU hard key and touch the Display Settings soft key to access the Display Settings menu Select the Daytime Colors soft key to switch to manual daytime mode and to adjust the brightness of the display using daytime colors Select the Nighttime Colors soft key to switch to manual nighttime mode and to adjust the brightness of the display using nighttime colors Sel...

Page 55: ...ands Hold either Seek to bypass stations without stopping Store Radio Presets Select the radio band by touching either the AM FM or SAT soft key Find the station to store by either pressing the Seek Up or Seek Down hard keys touching the SCAN soft key or by using the DIRECT TUNE soft key Once the station is found touch and hold one of the PRESET soft keys in the list to the right until you hear a ...

Page 56: ... into the disc slot of the radio The radio pulls the disc in automatically and closes the flip screen The radio selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and starts playing the first track The display shows Reading during this process Seek Up Seek Down Press the Seek Up or Seek Down hard keys to seek through tracks in Disc Mode Hold either Seek to bypass tracks without stopping Aud...

Page 57: ...n be displayed on the right half of the radio screen Before using the HDD mode you will need to copy songs and pictures to the internal hard drive Songs and pictures can be added to the hard drive by using a CD or USB device e g thumb drive or memory stick NOTE HDD supports only jpg JPEG formats for photos NOTE WMA MP3 Files and Selective Songs from a CD can also be added to the HDD See the Uconne...

Page 58: ...n overview of the currently stored images then touch the Add soft key Touch the From Disc or From USB soft key then select the folders or pictures you wish to copy to the HDD Use the PAGE soft keys to page through the list of pic tures Touch the desired pictures or press the All soft key for all pictures Confirm your selections by touching the SAVE soft key NOTE The copy progress is shown in the l...

Page 59: ...n order to clean the touch screen If necessary use a lint free cloth damp ened with a cleaning solution such as iso propyl alcohol or an isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50 50 Be sure to follow the solvent manufacturer s pre cautions and directions NAVIGATION Your navigation system receives GPS sig nals from up to 16 satellites to display the position of your vehicle Map and data base...

Page 60: ...afety and the safety of others it is not possible to use the certain features while the vehicle is in motion Main Navigation Menu Finding Points Of Interest From the NAV main menu touch the Points of Interest soft key Select a Category and then a subcategory if necessary Select your destination and touch GO Finding A Place By Entering The Street Address From the NAV main menu touch New Destination...

Page 61: ...key with your state s name and enter your street name into the speller Once the street name has been input touch CONTINUE to confirm Enter the house number into the next screen If more than one city has this address you will then need to select your city from a list Once the address is entered completely the system shows a map of your home address area Touch SAVE to confirm the address The system ...

Page 62: ...ollow 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 In the left half of the screen the current position and the current routing method are displayed Take Detour will allow you to calculate a different route Find Nearby P...

Page 63: ... block selected channels Call 1 888 539 7474 and request the Family Package Uconnect 430 430N and 730N Press the MENU hard key while in SiriusXM Satellite Radio Mode then touch the Channel Lock to enable and or disable desired channels The SEEK and SCAN function will then only display channels without Channel lock Search Browse Touchthe magnifyingglass soft keytosearch browsetheSiriusXM channellis...

Page 64: ...SiriusXM channel when the channel is changed this audio buffer is erased Press the RE PLAY 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 track from the list The time displayed below the bar indi cates how much time is present between the current buffer...

Page 65: ...United States 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 1 Favorites View and store your favorite location theater and sport teams for quick access 2 Forecast View detailed weather conditions forecasts and ski snowboarding conditions at resorts 3 Ski Info View ...

Page 66: ...ted within the upper glove box allows you to plug an iPod into the vehicle s sound system NOTE If equipped with the Media Center 730N RHR the USB port on the faceplate allows the same functions as the remote USB port Non Touch Screen Radios To hear audio from devices connected to the USB port press the AUX button on the radio faceplate Touch Screen Radios To hear audio from devices connected to th...

Page 67: ...lity see Voice Command section NOTE To access the tutorial press the Uconnect Phone button After the BEEP say tutorial Press any hard key button or touch the display Touch Screen radio to cancel the tutorial The Uconnect Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands Refer to your vehicle Owner s Manual on the DVD for further details NOTE The Uconnect Ph...

Page 68: ...mplete the phone pairing setup 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 phonebook Specific Bluetooth Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature Automatic Transfer is indicated by a green arrow...

Page 69: ... off 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 Use the radio ON OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Uconnect system is speaking Please note the volume setting for ...

Page 70: ...ceCommand for more info on which voice command features apply to your vehicle 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 Main Menu Radio AM to switch to the AM radio mode Radio FM to switch to the FM radio mode Satellite Radio t...

Page 71: ...elete the recording Play Memos to play previously recorded memos During the playback you may press the Voice Command button to stop playing memos You proceed by saying one of the following commands Repeat to repeat a memo Next to play the next memo Previous to play the previous memo Delete to delete a memo Delete All to delete all memos SMS Text Messaging If equipped with Uconnect Voice Command yo...

Page 72: ...MEDIA or MEDIA hard key and then touch the AUX soft key tab VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM VES System Operation The screen is located in the overhead compartment console To lower the screen press the release button located in the center of the console rear of the screen The system may be controlled by the front seat occupants using either the radio or DVD player controls or by the rear seat occupants ...

Page 73: ...llows the rear seat passengers to change stations tracks discs and audio video modes The remote control is designed to control either channel by using the selector switch located on the right side of the remote Connect the video game or other external media devises to the AUX jacks following the color coding for the VES jacks Pressing the power button will turn the VES system ON OFF Pressing the m...

Page 74: ...he DOWN button to scroll downward through the main menus and sub menus Press and release the SELECT button for access to main menus sub menus or to select a personal setting in the setup menu Press the BACK button to scroll back to a previous menu or sub menu Compass Calibration This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to set the compass manually When the vehicle is new the compa...

Page 75: ...rammable Features The following features may also be programmed by using the Key Fob transmitter or the ignition switch and driver s door lock switch NOTE Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security ...

Page 76: ...k buttons that are located in the overhead console or sunvisor designate the three different HomeLink channels The HomeLink indicator is located above the center button Before You Begin Programming HomeLink Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin program ming For more efficient programming and ac curate transmission of the radio frequency signal it is recommended...

Page 77: ... attached to the garage door opener motor Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING button NOTE You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the LEARN button has been pressed Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink button twice holding the button for two seconds each time If the device is plugged in and activates program ming is complete NOTE If the device does...

Page 78: ... 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 Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon Monoxide CO which is odorless and colorless Carbon Monoxide is poisonous when inhaled and can cause you and others to be severely injured or killed ...

Page 79: ...nstrument 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 age One outlet in the removable floor console if equipped shares a fuse with the lower outle...

Page 80: ...ed 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 Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your new vehicle warranty ELECTRONICS 78 ...

Page 81: ...rly 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 Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down ROOF LUGGAGE RACK The crossbars on your vehicle are deliv ered stowed within the roof rack side rails When installed the roof rack can hold a maximum of 150 lbs 68 kg of evenly distributed weight Installing ...

Page 82: ...q m 6 to 7 persons Luggage 3 000 lbs 1 360 kg 300 lbs 136 kg For vehicles equipped with Fold in Floor seating the Gross Trailer Weight must be reduced by 100 lbs 45 kg Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds NOTE The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Info...

Page 83: ...el If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitor ing System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly un...

Page 84: ...side temperature is 32 F 0 C thenthecold tireinflation pressureshouldbeincreasedby 3psi 21kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temperature condition CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may r...

Page 85: ...verterdamage Werecommendyoudo not operate the vehicle Have the vehicle serviced immediately Electronic Stability Control ESC Indicator Light Brake Assist System BAS Warning Light If the ESC BAS warning light comes on continuously with the engine running a malfunc tion has been detected If this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles kilometers a...

Page 86: ...le driving have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately Fuel Cap Loose Gas Cap Message If a gas cap message shown as gASCAP appears tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard Press the odometer reset button located below the tachometer to turn the message off If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap see your authoriz...

Page 87: ...e control to maximum heat the mode control to floor and the blower control to high This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system 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 unti...

Page 88: ...ont doors by means of a cable winch mechanism The spare tire drive nut is located on the floor under a plastic cap at the front of the floor con sole or under front super console forward bin liner 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 For vehic...

Page 89: ...ompartment 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 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 87 ...

Page 90: ...mpact 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 A Spare Tire Hook T handle B Extension 1 C Extension 2 Assembling The Spare Tire Hook A Spare Tire Hook T handle B Extension 1 C Extension 2 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 88 ...

Page 91: ...to allow you to pull the spare tire out from under neath the vehicle 3 Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the spare tire hook and pull the spare tire from under the vehicle NOTE If either front tire is flat it may be necessary tojackupthevehicletoremovethecompact spare tire cover assembly from under the vehicle 4 Stand the tire cover assembly upright and remove the wheel spacer by squeez...

Page 92: ...the parking brake 4 Place the shift lever into PARK 5 Turn OFF the ignition NOTE Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position For example if changing the right front tire block the left rear wheel WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 90 ...

Page 93: ...while the wheel is still on the ground 2 There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the vehicle body These locations are on the sill flange of the ve hicle body Rear jack locations are between a pair of down facing tabs on the sill flange of the vehicle side body WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 91 ...

Page 94: ... spare tire Lightly tighten the lug nuts NOTE Do not install the wheel cover on the compact spare Do not use a hammer or force to install the wheel covers 7 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left 8 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 twi...

Page 95: ...ver assembly Slide the wheel spacer through the center of the wheel and spare tire cover assembly so that the two retainer tabs snap out and engage the spare tire cover on the opposite side 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 ...

Page 96: ...n 7 After 25 miles 40 km check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel 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 Fini...

Page 97: ...t the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly Thecompactsparetire coverassemblymustbeusedwhenthecompactsparetireis stored Failure to use this cover could drastically reduce the life of the compact spare tire The winch mechanism is designed specifically to stow a compact spare tire only Do not attempt to use the winch to st...

Page 98: ...nsmission in REVERSE Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change If working on or near a roadway be extremely careful of motor traffic To assure that spare tires flat or inflated are securely stowed spares must be stowed with the valve stem ...

Page 99: ... brake and make sure the ignition is OFF Jump Starting Procedure Connect the positive end of the jumper cable to the positive post of the discharged vehicle Connect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable to the positive post of the booster battery Connect the negative end of the jumper cable to the negative post of the booster battery Connect the opposite end of the negative jumper cable to...

Page 100: ... WARNING When temperatures are below the freezing point electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze Do not attempt jump starting because the battery could rupture or explode and cause personal injury Battery temperature must be brought above freezing point before attempting a jump start Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised It can start anytime the ignition swi...

Page 101: ...iftleverintheinstrumentpanel Firmly set the parking brake Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without starting the engine Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal The override can be activated by press ing the white colored tab which can be accessed through the hole in the instru ment panel Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position The vehicle may then be started in ...

Page 102: ...dition Wheels OFF the Ground ALL MODELS Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable Transmission in NEUTRAL 25 mph 40 km h max speed 15 miles 24 km max distance Wheel lift Rear Front OK Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 100 ...

Page 103: ...s been freed press the ESC Off switch again to restore ESC On mode CAUTION When rocking a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph 24 km h or drivetrain damage may result Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission over heating and failure It can also damage the tires Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph 48 km h whil...

Page 104: ...celerator and or brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDRdataarerecordedbyyourvehicleonlyifanon trivialcrashsituationoccurs nodataare recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other ...

Page 105: ... could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death 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 When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank ...

Page 106: ...t top off the fuel tank after filling WARNING Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is re moved or the tank filled Never add fuel when the engine is running This is in violation of most state and federal fire regulations and will cause the MIL to turn on A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be...

Page 107: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 6L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 105 ...

Page 108: ...mend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters Spark Plug 3 6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs Automatic Transmission We recommend you only use MOPAR ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Failure to use ATF 4 fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 If DOT 3 is not avail able then DOT 4 is accept able P...

Page 109: ...ble within the next 500 miles 805 km 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 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Oil Change Required in Understanding Your Instrument Panel f...

Page 110: ...at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads shoes rotors drums hoses and park brake Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses Inspect exhaust system Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or o...

Page 111: ... ends boot seals and replace if necessary X X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings parking brake function X X X X X X X Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter X X X X X Replace cabin air conditioning filter X X X X X X X Replace spark plugs 3 6L engine X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever comes first X X Change automatic transmission flu...

Page 112: ...nd the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 110 ...

Page 113: ... 5 Years 60 000 Miles 96 000 km or 6 Years 70 000 Miles 112 000 km or 7 Years 80 000 Miles 128 000 km or 8 Years 90 000 Miles 144 000 km or 9 Years 100 000 Miles 160 000 km or 10 Years 110 000 Miles 176 000 km or 11 Years 120 000 Miles 192 000 km or 12 Years 130 000 Miles 208 000 km or 13 Years 140 000 Miles 224 000 km or 14 Years 150 000 Miles 240 000 km or 15 Years MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 111 ...

Page 114: ...FUSES MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 112 ...

Page 115: ...dule Thatchum Relay Lock Feed J12 30 Amp Pink HVAC Rear Blower Radiator Fan Motor J13 60 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw IOD Main J14 40 Amp Green Rear Window Defogger J15 40 Amp Green Front Blower J17 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module PCM Trans Range J19 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan J20 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper LO HI J21 20 Amp Blue Front Rear Washer J22 25 Amp Nat...

Page 116: ...port Diesel Only Assy Shifter Hall Effect Acoustic Noise Cancellation ANC M16 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller Occupant Classification Module ORC OCM M17 15 Amp Blue Left Tail License Park Lamp LT TAIL LIC PRK LMP Running Lamps M18 15 Amp Blue Right Tail Park Run Lamp RT TAIL PRK RUN LMP M19 25 Amp Natural Auto Shut Down ASD 1 and 2 M20 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment Node Interior Light CCN...

Page 117: ...ion Controller NGC Global Powertrain Engine Controller GPEC TCM M34 10 Amp Red Park Assist PRK ASST Heater Venti lation Air Conditioning Module HVAC MOD Headlamp Wash HDLP WASH Compass COMPAS IR Sensor Rear Camera Lamp Door FT Drv Pass Lamp Flashlight AHLM Relay Diesel Cabin Heater Rad Fan Diesel M35 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors M36 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet 3 BATT M37 10 Amp Red Anti Lock Brake Sys...

Page 118: ...ver inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems You could lose control of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly resulting in loss of vehicle control WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE All wheels and wheel ...

Page 119: ... Lamp LED Fog Lamp If Equipped H11 Front Side Marker W5W Front Park Turn Signal Lamp PY27 7W or 3757A Rear Turn Signal Lamp 3757A Headlamp Low and High Beam Halogen H11 Headlamp HID If Equipped Low Beam D1S License Lamp 168 CHMSL is not serviceable It is a LED lamp To replace the LED the entire CHMSL assembly must be replaced MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 117 ...

Page 120: ...model year and vehicle from the drop down lists ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED To assist customers who have hearing difficulties the manufacturer has installed special TDD Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf equipment at its customer center Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter TTY in the United States can communicate with the manu...

Page 121: ...ll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 orgotohttp www safercar gov orwriteto Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department immediately Canadian customers...

Page 122: ...dge dealer ship or online at mopar com EXTERIOR Front Air Deflector Front End Cover Molded Splash Guards Hitch Receiver Fog Lights Molded Running Boards Full Vehicle Cover INTERIOR Premium Carpet Floor Mats Door Sill Guards Rear Seat Floor Liner Slush Mats Ambient Light Kit Katzkin Leather Seats Cargo Management ELECTRONICS Portable Navigation Systems Uconnect Web WiFi Rearview Camera iPod Adapter...

Page 123: ...uise Control 25 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 72 73 Emergency In Case of Brake Warning Light 83 Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 101 Jacking 86 91 Overheating 85 Engine Break In Recommendations 22 Compartment 105 Oil Selection 106 Overheating 85 Event Data Recorder 102 Exterior Lights 117 Flash To Pass 23 Fluid Capacities 106 Fluids 106 Fog Lights 24 Fold in Floor Stow n Go Seating 15 Freei...

Page 124: ...let Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 77 Seats 13 Steering 106 Preparation for Jacking 90 Programmable Electronic Features 73 Rain Sensitive Wiper System 23 Rear Camera 31 Rear Cross Path 31 Rear Heated Seats 19 Rear Park Sense System 31 Recreational Towing 80 Remote Starting System 9 Replacement Bulbs 117 Reporting Safety Defects 119 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck 101 Roof Rack Luggage Rack 79 Schedule Mai...

Page 125: ...Weight 80 Transmission Fluid 106 Turn Signals 22 Uconnect Phone 65 Uconnect Voice Command 68 Video Entertainment System Rear Seat Video System 70 Voice Command 68 Voice Prompt Volume Navigation 48 57 Volume Navigation Voice Prompt 48 57 Washer Rear 23 Washers Windshield 23 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 116 Wind Buffeting 35 Windshield Washers 23 Windshield Wipers 23 Wiper Rear 23 INDEX 123 ...

Page 126: ... 130 WITH SiriusXM pg 39 Uconnect 430 430N pg 45 Uconnect 730N pg 54 How do I set the clock on my radio Uconnect 130 pg 40 Uconnect 130 WITH SiriusXM pg 40 Uconnect 430 430N pg 43 Uconnect 730N pg 51 How do I use the Navigation feature Uconnect 430 430N pg 48 Uconnect 730N pg 57 How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth with the UConnect Hands Free Voice Activation System pg 65 How do I use my USB...

Page 127: ...pg 81 How do I change a flat tire pg 86 How do I Jump Start my vehicle pg 97 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Where is my Fuse Block located pg 113 What type of oil do I use pg 106 How often should I change my engine s oil pg 107 What should my tire pressure be set at pg 116 NOTES 125 ...

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Page 131: ... a cab a friend or use public transportation 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 M...

Page 132: ...se your mobile phone s browser or App store to download a Microsoft Tag reader like the free one at www gettag mobi Then follow the directions to scan the code U S Only 13Y532 926 AA grand caravan Second Edition User Guide Download a FREE electronic copy of the Owner s Manual or Warranty Booklet by visiting the Owner s tab at www dodge com U S www dodge ca Canada ...

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