warning lights DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2019 User Guide

(5 km/h), to objects moving a maximum of approximately
20 mph (32 km/h), such as in parking lot situations.
NOTE:In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be
obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors
are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will
not be able to alert the driver.
When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver
is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, includ-
ing reducing the radio volume.
WARNING!
Rear Cross Path Detection (RCP) is not a back up aid
system. It is intended to be used to help a driver detect
an oncoming vehicle in a parking lot situation. Drivers
must be careful when backing up, even when using
RCP. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look
behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians,
animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots
before backing up. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury or death.
Modes Of Operation
Modes Of Operation With Instrument Cluster Display
Three selectable modes of operation are available in the
instrument cluster display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
Blind Spot Alert Lights Only
When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the BSM system will
provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based
on a detected object. However, when the system is operating in
RCP, the system will respond with both visual and audible
alerts when a detected object is present. Whenever an audible
alert is requested, the radio volume is reduced.
Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime
When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode,
the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appro-
priate side view mirror based on a detected object. If the
turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert
present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will
also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and detected
object are present on the same side at the same time, both
the visual and audio alerts will be issued. In addition to the
audible alert the radio (if on) volume will be reduced.
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Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions,
and also are needed to help keep you in position, away
from an inflating air bag.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air
bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of
non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper passen-
ger side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of
the way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The front air
bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to blink your
eyes. The front air bags then quickly deflate while helping
to restrain the driver and front passenger.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and front passenger, and position the front occu-
pants for improved interaction with the front air bags.
WARNING!
•Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact
bolsters in any way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact
bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band
radios, etc.
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee
Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the
steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by
working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and
front air bags.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs)
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted
Side Air Bags (SABs).
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs) are
located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are
marked with “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” on a label or on
the seat trim on the outboard side of the seats.
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NOTE:After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition
to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key
from the ignition switch to avoid draining the battery.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment and on the ground near the engine compart-
ment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting
the engine. If there are no fuel leaks or damage to the
vehicle electrical devices (e.g. headlights) after an accident,
reset the system by following the procedure described
below. If you have any doubt, contact an authorized dealer.
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset
Procedure
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System
functions after an event, the ignition switch must be
changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition OFF.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment and on the ground near the engine compart-
ment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting
the engine.
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!
• Modifications to any part of the air bag system could
cause it to fail when you need it. You could be
injured if the air bag system is not there to protect
you. Do not modify the components or wiring, in-
cluding adding any kind of badges or stickers to the
steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper passenger
side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front
bumper, vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket
side steps or running boards.
• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag
system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on
your vehicle that it has an air bag system.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide into
the driver ’s side floor area when the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped under accelera-
tor, brake, or clutch pedals and could cause a loss of
vehicle control.
• NEVER place any objects under the floor mat (e.g.,
towels, keys, etc.). These objects could change the
position of the floor mat and may cause interference
with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals.
• If the vehicle carpet has been removed and re-
installed, always properly attach carpet to the floor
and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the
vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to check for
interference with the accelerator, brake, or clutch
pedals then re-install the floor mats.
• It is recommended to only use mild soap and water
to clean your floor mats. After cleaning, always check
your floor mat has been properly installed and is
secured to your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners
by lightly pulling mat.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under the vehicle after overnight parking for
fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, or brake fluid leaks are
suspected. The cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
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Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
•Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible per-
sonal injury.
• An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically actu-
ated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a
hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
• Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (453 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
WARNING!
• Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy-
draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-
tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes
when you need them and could have an accident.
• Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-
tance. When towing, you should allow for additional
space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
of you. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should
be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to
accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal
effort, and longer stopping distances.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-pin
wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness and
connector.
NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s wiring
harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer
to the following illustrations.
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Automatic Headlights........................62
Automatic Transmission ..................245, 357
Adding Fluid ....................... .357, 400
Fluid And Filter Change ...................357
Fluid Change .......................... .357
Fluid Level Check .................... .356, 357
Fluid Type ......................... .356, 400
Gear Ranges ........................... .248
Special Additives ........................ .356
Torque Converter ....................... .253
Axle Fluid .............................. .400
Axle Lubrication .......................... .400
Battery .............................. .146, 340
Charging System Light ................... .146
Jump Starting .......................... .324
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................18
Battery Saver Feature .........................64
Belts, Seat ............................... .235
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................347
B-Pillar Location .......................... .363
Brake Assist System ........................ .160
Brake Control System, Electronic ................159
Brake Fluid .............................. .400
Brake System ......................... .354, 388Anti-Lock (ABS)
........................ .388
Fluid Check ........................ .355, 400
Parking .............................. .243
Warning Light .......................... .145
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................246
Bulb Replacement ......................... .287
Bulbs, Light .......................... .237, 287
Calibration Compass ............................. .138
Camera, Rear ............................ .265
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .397
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................... .339
Power
Steering ......................... .254
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................353
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................234, 393
Cargo Vehicle Loading ..........................97
Cargo Area Cover ...........................97
Cargo Compartment .........................97
Luggage Carrier ........................ .122
Car Washes .............................. .382
Cellular Phone ........................ .432, 456
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............290
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Cupholders...........................113,385
Customer Assistance ....................... .466
Cybersecurity ............................ .403
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ...............66
Daytime Running Lights ................... .61, 62
Dealer Service ............................ .341
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .235
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................67
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................153
Dimmer Switch Headlight ........................... .61, 62
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................... .357
Oil (Engine) ........................... .340
Power Steering ......................... .254
Disabled Vehicle Towing .................... .330
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................353
Door Ajar ............................ .146, 147
Door Ajar Light ....................... .146, 147
Door Locks Automatic ..............................29
Doors ....................................27
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt .................... .32, 33Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .283
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) .........411
E-85 Fuel ............................... .394
Economy (Fuel) Mode ...................... .247
Electrical Power Outlets ......................115
Electric Brake Control System ..................159
Anti-Lock Brake System ................... .158
Traction Control System ................... .163
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................59
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........255
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............163
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........146
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................329
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................286
Jacking ........................ .297,
303, 357
Jump Starting .......................... .324
Emission Control System Maintenance ............154
Engine ................................. .339
Air Cleaner ............................ .344
Block Heater ........................... .242
Break-In Recommendations .................242
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Checking Oil Level...................... .340
Compartment .......................... .339
Compartment Identification .................339
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .398
Cooling .............................. .350
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. .234, 393
Fails To Start ........................... .242
Flooded, Starting ........................ .242
Oil ........................... .342, 397, 398
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .339
Oil Filter .............................. .343
Oil Selection ........................ .342, 397
Oil Synthetic ........................... .343
Overheating ........................... .327
Starting .............................. .241
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .342
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................342
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........207, 331
Ethanol ............................. .391, 394
Exhaust Gas Cautions ................... .234, 393
Exhaust System ....................... .234, 348
Exterior Lighting ............................61
Exterior Lights ...................... .61, 237, 287Filters
Air Cleaner ............................ .344
Air Conditioning ..................... .88, 345
Engine Oil ......................... .343, 398
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .343
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................ .286
Turn Signals .................. .61, 152, 237, 289
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .61, 62
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ......................... .396
Engine Oil ............................ .395
Fuel Requirements ....................... .394
Maintenance ........................... .396
Replacement

Parts ....................... .396
Starting .............................. .395
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .242
Floor Console ............................ .105
Fluid, Brake ............................. .400
Fluid Capacities ........................... .397
Fluid Leaks .............................. .237
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................... .357
Brake ................................ .355
Power Steering ......................... .254
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Fluids And Lubricants...................... .398
Fog Lights ......................... .61, 63, 289
Fog Lights, Service ........................ .289
Fold-Flat Seats .............................32
Fold In Floor (Stow ‘n Go) Seating ...............35
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .329
Fuel ................................... .390
Adding .............................. .267
Additives ............................. .391
Clean Air ............................. .391
Economy Mode ......................... .247
Ethanol ........................... .391, 394
Flexible .............................. .394
Gasoline .............................. .390
Materials Added ........................ .391
Methanol ............................. .391
Octane Rating ....................... .390, 398
Specifications .......................... .398
Tank Capacity .......................... .397
Fueling ................................. .267
Fuses ............................... .290, 292
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ................98
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .391
Gasoline, (Fuel) ........................... .390Gasoline, Reformulated
..................... .391
Gear Ranges ............................. .248
Gear Selector Override ...................... .328
General Information ........................ .456
Glass Cleaning ........................... .384
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................... .271
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................270
GVWR ................................. .268
Hands-Free Phone Uconnect ............................. .432
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .283
Hazard Warning Flashers .................... .286
Headlights ................................

61
Automatic ..............................62
Bulb Replacement ....................... .288
Cleaning .............................. .382
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........61, 62
Lights On Reminder .................... .61, 63
Passing ............................. .61, 62
Replacing ............................. .288
Switch .................................61
Time Delay .......................... .61, 63
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Leaks, Fluid............................. .237
Life Of Tires ............................. .371
Liftgate ..................................94
Closing ................................94
Opening ................................94
Light Bulbs .............................. .237
Lights .................................. .237
AirBag ........................ .145, 197, 235
Automatic Headlights ......................62
Back-Up .............................. .289
Battery Saver ............................64
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .165
Brake Warning ......................... .145
Bulb Replacement ....................... .287
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .290
Cruise ............................... .152
Daytime Running ...................... .61, 62
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................61, 62
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator ......147
Exterior .............................. .237
Fog ............................... .63, 289
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................286
Headlights .......................... .61, 288
Headlights On Reminder ....................63
High Beam ..............................62 High Beam/Low Beam Select
..............61, 62
Instrument Cluster ........................61
Interior ................................64
License ............................... .290
Lights On Reminder .................... .61, 63
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........150
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) .............66
Park ............................. .153, 289
Passing ............................. .61, 62
Reading ................................64
Rear Servicing .......................... .289
Rear Tail Lamps ........................ .289
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .147
Security Alarm ......................... .148
Service ............................... .287
Side

Marker ........................... .289
Traction Control ........................ .165
Turn Signals .................. .61, 152, 237, 289
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . .147, 152
Loading Vehicle ........................ .97, 268
Tires................................. .363
Load Leveling System ........................97
Locks Automatic Door ..........................29
Low Tire Pressure System .................... .174
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