steering DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2013 5.G Owner's Manual

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using arocking 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. Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the
rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:
Press the "ESC Off" switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in "Partial
Off" mode before rocking the vehicle. Once the vehicle has 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) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone
near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the hood release lever located onthe instrument panel, below the steering
column.
•
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.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip, then
lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant 10–Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). 13.4 Quarts
(12.6 Liters) Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level. Add 2.9 Quarts(2.8 Liters) if
equipped with rear heater.
Engine Oil with Filter– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API certified 5W-20
engine oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine
Oil Filters. —
Spark Plug– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]). —
Automatic
Transmission We recommend you only use MOPAR®
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affectthe function or performance of your transmission. —
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 and
SAE J1703. If DOT 3 is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Power
Steering Fluid +4 or MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection– 3.6L Engine 87 Octane20 Gallons (76 Liters)
(Approximate)
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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” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve months, whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering andtransmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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.
• 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 off-road conditions.
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
M1015 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),
Streaming Video Module
M1110 Amp Red (Ignition Off Draw) IOD-HVAC/ATC
M12 30 Amp Green Amplifier (AMP)/Radio
M13 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw— Cabin Compartment
Node (IOD-CCN), SIREN, Clock Module
(CLK MOD), Multi-Function Control
Switch (MULTIFCTN SW)/ITM
M14 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow — If Equipped
M15 20 Amp Yellow
Rear View Mirror (RR VW MIR),
Cabin Compartment Node (CCN),
Multi-Function Control Switch (MULTI-
FTCN SW), Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM),
Glow Plug Module (GLW PLG MOD) —
Export Diesel Only, Assy-Shifter (Hall
Effect), Acoustic Noise Cancellation (ANC)
M1610 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 INT LIGHT), Switch Bank (SW
BANK), Steering Control Module (SCM),
Switch Steering Wheel
M21 20 Amp Yellow Auto Shut Down (ASD #3)
M22 10 Amp Red Right Horn (RT HORN (HI/LOW)
M23 10 Amp Red Left Horn (LT HORN (LT HORN (HI/LOW)
M24 25 Amp Natural Rear Wiper (REAR WIPER)
M25 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump (FUEL PUMP), Diesel Lift
Pump (DSL LIFT PUMP) — Export Only
M26 10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch (PWR MIRR SW),
Driver Window Switch (DRVR WIND SW)
M27 10 Amp Red Wireless Ignition Module, Keyless Entry
Module
M28 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller (NGC), PCM,
Transmission Feed (TRANS FEED), TCM
M29 10 Amp Red Occupant Classification Module (OCM)
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WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affectvehicle 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”. Over-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 trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should becleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven
cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish. Avoid automatic car
washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel's protec-
tive finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
EXTERIOR BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number
Backup Lamp 3157
Rear Tail/Stop/Side Marker Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Center High-Mounted Stop 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.
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Adjustable Pedals.............21
Airbag...................10
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)...9
Automatic Headlights ..........24
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)...29
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ..............103
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks ....70
AxleFluid ................103
Back-UpCamera.............30
Belts, Seat .................10
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........31
BrakeFluid................103
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............22
BulbReplacement............113
Calibration, Compass ...........71
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ...........78
Change Oil Indicator ...........83
Changing A Flat Tire ...........85
Child Restraint ...............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ......12
Compass Calibration ...........71
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........103
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......25
Cruise Light ................25
Customer Assistance ..........114
Defects, Reporting ............115
Dimmer Control ..............24
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........24
Disarming, Theft System ..........9
Economy(Fuel)Mode...........26
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ....34
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............25
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ............71,72 Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light .........82
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .....98
Jacking ..............85,89
Overheating .............84
Engine Break-In Recommendations .....22
Compartment ........... .102
Oil Selection .............103
Overheating .............84
EventDataRecorder...........99
Exterior Lights ..............113
Flash-To-Pass ...............23
Fluid Capacities .............103
Fluids ..................103
FogLights.................24
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating ....15
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........98
Front Heated Seats ............19
Fuel Economy Mode ............26
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .........83
Specification s............
103
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....73
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .........83
Headlights Automatic ..............24
Dimmer Switch ............24
HighBeam ..............23
HeatedMirrors ..........27,28,29
Heated Seats ...............19
Heated Steering Wheel ..........20
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ............23
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....73
Hood Release ..............100
Instrument Cluster Indicators ...............7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....6
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....23
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Introduction................2
Inverter Outlet (115V) ...........75
Inverter,Power ..............75
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........63
BluetoothStreamingAudio .....69
Jack Location ..............85
Jack Operation ..............85
Jump Starting ..............95
KeyFob...................8
Key Fob Programmable Features .....72
Lane Change Assist ...........22
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ............11, 12
Liftgate, Power ...............8
Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)...80
TurnSignal ..............22
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ..............6
Locks Liftgate, Tailgate ...........8
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ........78
Maintenance Record ..........108
Maintenance Schedule .........104
Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) ............82
MemorySeat...............14
Mirrors Heated ............27,28,29
MOPAR® Accessories ..........116
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .47, 56
New Vehicle Break-In Period .......22
Oil Change Indicator ...........83
Oil, Engine Capacity...............103
Outlet Power .................76
Overheating, Engine ...........84 Park Sense System, Rear
.........30
Pedals,Adjustable ............21
Placard, Tire and Loading Information. .112
Power Glass Sunroof ............32
Inverter ................75
Lift Gate ................8
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...76
Seats .................14
Steering ...............103
Preparation for Jacking .........89
Programmable Electronic Features ....72
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .......23
RearCamera...............30
RearCrossPath..............31
Rear Heated Seats ............19
Rear Park Sense System .........30
Recreational Towing ...........79
Remote Starting System ..........9
Replacement Bulbs ...........113
Reporting Safety Defects ........115
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .......98
RoofRack(LuggageRack)........78
Schedule, Maintenance .........104
Seat Belts .................10
Seats ...................14
Adjustment ..............14
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) .......15
Heated ................19
Lumbar Support ...........14
Memory ................14
Power .................14
Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) .......15
Shift Lever Override ............97
Signals, Turn ...............22
SmartBeams ...............24
SpareTire.................85
SparkPlugs...............103
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............25
Cancel ................25
Distance Setting (ACC Only) .....25
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StartingRemote ................9
Steering Tilt Column ..............20
Wheel, Heated ............20
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......63
Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ......15
Stuck,Freeing ..............98
SunRoof.................32
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag .................10
TheftSystemArming ...........9
TheftSystemDisarming..........9
Tilt Steering Column ...........20
Tires Air Pressure .............112
Changing ...............85
Jacking ..............85,89
SpareTire ..............85
Towing...................79 Disabled Vehicle ...........97
Recreational .............79
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ......79Trailer Weight
...............79
Transmission Fluid .................103
TurnSignals ...............22
Uconnect® Voice Command .......67
Video Entertainment System™ (Rear Seat Video System) .......69
Voice Command .............67
Voice Prompt Volume Navigation .............47,56
Volume Navigation Voice Prompt .....47,56
Washer Rear .................23
Washers, Windshield ...........23
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .......113
Wind Buffeting ..............33
Windshield Washers ...........23
Windshield Wipers ............23
Wiper,Rear................23
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