DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2019 Owners Manual

WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
tained in vehicles and certain products of component
wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
provisions of FCA US LLC warranties applicable to this
vehicle and market.
MOPAR PARTS
Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are avail-
able from an authorized dealer. They are recommended for
your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle operating at
its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
FCA US LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, an authorized
dealer or FCA US LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety
Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Admin-
istrator, 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.11
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In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should contact
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/.
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
To order the following manuals, you may use either the
website or the phone numbers listed below.
Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor-
mation that students and professional technicians need in
diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain-
ing, servicing, and repairing FCA US LLC vehicles. A
complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system,
and/or components is written in straightforward language
with illustrations, diagrams, and charts.Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams,
charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals
make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix
problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and fea-
tures. They show exactly how to find and correct problems
the first time, using step-by-step troubleshooting and driv-
ability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete
list of all tools and equipment.
Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles. Included are
starting, operating, emergency and maintenance proce-
dures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.
Call toll free at:
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1-800-890-4038 (U.S.)
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Or
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INDEX
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About Your Brakes........................ .388
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............352
Adding Fuel ............................. .267
Adding Washing Fluid ...................... .340
Additives, Fuel ........................... .391
Adjust Down .................................46
Forward ................................46
Rearward ...............................46
Up....................................46
AirBag ................................ .198
Air Bag Operation ....................... .200
Air Bag Warning Light .................... .197
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .201
Enhanced Accident Response .............207, 331
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................332
If Deployment Occurs .................... .206
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .201
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............208
Maintenance ........................... .208
Side Air Bags .......................... .201
Transporting Pets ....................... .233
Air Bag Light ...................... .145, 197, 235
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......344
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................344Air Conditioner Refrigerant
................344, 345
Air Conditioner System ..................... .344
Air Conditioning ............................85
Automatic Rear ...........................80
Rear ..................................72
Air Conditioning Filter ................... .88, 345
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................86
Air Filter ............................... .344
Air Pressure Tires................................. .368
Alarm Arm The System ..........................25
Disarm The System ........................25
Security Alarm ......................... .148
Alterations/Modifications Vehicle .................................5
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................351,
397
Disposal .............................. .353
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................158
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................... .148
Ashtray ................................ .120
Assistance Towing ......................... .444
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .160
Automatic Dimming Mirror ....................56
Automatic Door Locks ........................29
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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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INDEX 473

Certification Label......................... .268
Chains, Tire ............................. .378
Change Oil Indicator ....................... .135
Changing A Flat Tire .................... .297, 357
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .359
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .154
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............234
Checks, Safety ............................ .234
Child Restraint ........................... .210
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .214
Child Seat Installation ................. .226, 228
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........224
Infant And Child Restraints .................212
Locating The LATCH Anchorages .............220
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......216
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........213
Seating Positions ........................ .215
Using The Top Tether Anchorage .............231
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .391
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .377
Climate Control ............................68
Automatic ..............................76
Manual ................................68 Coat Hook
...............................112
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .241
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................463
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .375
Compass ................................ .137
Calibration ............................ .138
Variance .............................. .138
Computer, Trip/Travel ................... .136, 144
Console ................................ .105
Floor ................................ .105
Console, Overhead ........................ .108
Contract, Service .......................... .468
Cooling

Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............353
Cooling System ........................... .350
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................352
Cooling Capacity ........................ .397
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................353
Drain, Flush, And Refill ................... .351
Inspection ............................. .350
Points To Remember ..................... .353
Pressure Cap ........................... .353
Radiator Cap .......................... .353
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......351, 397, 398
Corrosion Protection ....................... .381
Cruise Light ............................. .152
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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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Head Restraints............................49
Heated Mirrors ......................... .56, 60
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .242
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......62
Hill Start Assist ........................... .160
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .273
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ................98
Hood Prop ................................92
Hood Release ..............................92
Hook, Coat ...............................112
Ignition ..................................20
Switch .................................20
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................57
Instrument Cluster ......................... .130
Descriptions ........................ .131, 152
Display .............................. .133
Display Controls ........................ .133
Menu Items ........................... .135
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................384
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ...............292
Interior And Instrument Lights ..................64
Interior Appearance Care .................... .383
Interior Lights ..............................64 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)
...............67
Introduction ................................4
Inverter Power ................................119
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .406
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..............410, 461
Jack Location ............................ .298
Jack Operation ........................ .297, 357
Jump Starting ............................ .324
Key Fob Arm The Alarm ..........................25
Disarm The Alarm ........................25
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........20, 24
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....18
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......20
Keys ....................................17
Replacement .............................24
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................61
Lane Change Assist ...................... .61, 64
Lap/Shoulder

Belts ........................ .182
Latches ................................. .237
Hood ..................................92
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