winter tires DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2009 5.G Owners Manual

SNOW TIRESSome areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during Winter. Standard tires are of the all-season type
and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S
designation on the tire sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and
type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the
safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should
not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph
(120 km/h).
TIRE ROTATION
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates, and tend to develop irregular wear pat-
terns.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on All-Season type
tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain
mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the
proper maintenance intervals. More frequent rotation is
permissible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or
unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being
performed.
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Wireless Ignition
Node (WIN)SENTRY KEY Replacement KeysVEHICLE SECURITY ALARM - IF EQUIPPED Rearming Of The SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - IF EQUIPPED Using the RKE TransmitterREMOTE
STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED How to Use Remote StartDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door Locks - If EquippedWINDOWS Power Vent Windows - If EquippedPower WindowsSLIDING SIDE DOOR Power Sliding Side Door - If EquippedSliding Side Door
Child Protection LockLIFTGATE Power Liftgate - If EquippedSTORAGE BIN SAFETY WARNING Safety WarningOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsAutomatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If EquippedSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder
System (BeltAlert)Seat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderSupplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagsAirbag System ComponentsFront Seat Airbag FeaturesAirbag Deployment Sensors and ControlsEvent Data Recorder (EDR)Integrated Child Booster Seat
- If EquippedIntegrated Child Seat - If EquippedChild RestraintsREAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Transporting PassengersExhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside the VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside
Day/Night Mirror - If EquippedAutomatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedOutside MirrorsDrivers Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedOutside Mirror Folding FeaturePower Mirrors - If EquippedHeated Mirrors - If EquippedTilt Mirrors in Reverse (Available with Memory
Seat Only) - If EquippedIlluminated Vanity Mirrors - If EquippedBLIND SPOT MONITORING - IF EQUIPPED Rear Cross PathModes Of Operationuconnect phone - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call Featuresuconnect phone FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings
You Should Know About Your uconnect phoneGeneral InformationVOICE RECOGNITION (VR) SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition (VR) System OperationCommandsVoice TrainingSEATS Manual Front And Second Row Seat AdjusterEight-Way Driver And
Passenger Power Seat - If EquippedAdjustable Head RestraintsHeated Seats - If EquippedManual Reclining Seats - If EquippedManual Lumbar Adjust Lever - If EquippedStow n Go Seating - If EquippedEasy Access SeatingSwivel n Go Premium Seating - If Equipped
Second Row Bench Seat - If EquippedThird Row Power Seat - If EquippedDRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE Transmitter to MemoryEasy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat ONLY)TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE
HOOD LIGHTS Interior LightingParking LightsHeadlightsAutomatic Headlights - If EquippedHeadlights On With Wipers - If EquippedHeadlight Delay - If EquippedDaytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only)Front Fog Lights - If EquippedBattery Protection
Multifunction LeverTurn SignalsLane Change AssistHigh Beam/Low Beam Select SwitchFlash-To-PassWINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS TILT STEERING COLUMN - IF EQUIPPED ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF
EQUIPPED To ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedDeactivating Electronic Speed ControlResuming SpeedVarying The Speed SettingAccelerating To PassREAR PARK ASSIST - IF EQUIPPED Rear Park Assist SensorsREAR BACKUP CAMERA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
Turning the Rear Camera On or Off - With Navigation RadioTurning the Rear Camera On or Off - Without Navigation RadioOVERHEAD CONSOLES Front Overhead ConsoleGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomelinkGate Operator/Canadian
ProgrammingSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Power Sunroof OperationELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS - IF EQUIPPED POWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED CUPHOLDERS Instrument Panel CupholdersInteriorBottle
HoldersSmokers Package Kit - If EquippedSTORAGE Glove CompartmentsDoor Trim Panel StorageDriver Seatback Storage - If EquippedUmbrella HolderSecond Row Seat Storage Bins - If EquippedCoat HooksCargo Area StorageCONSOLE FEATURES Basic Console
Premium Console - If EquippedREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window DefrosterLOAD-LEVELING SYSTEM ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED SUN SCREENS - IF EQUIPPED UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) - IF EQUIPPED CMTC Reset ButtonsCompass/Temperature DisplayELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) DisplaysTrip FunctionsCompass DisplayPersonal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition
System (VR) - If EquippedOperating Instructions - uconnect phone - If EquippedClock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE For CD
And MP3 Audio PlayNotes on Playing MP3 FilesOperation Instructions - Auxiliary ModeSALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE
for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED Connecting The iPodUsing This FeatureControlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons
Play ModeList Or Browse Modeuconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY) System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) ModeSatellite Antenna
Reception QualityOperating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite) ModeOperating Instructions - uconnect phone (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)uconnect studios (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV) - IF EQUIPPED VIDEO
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Radio OperationCD PlayerCD/DVD MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
SystemRear Manual Climate Control - If EquippedAutomatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If EquippedSummer OperationWinter OperationVacation/StorageWindow FoggingOutside Air IntakeOperating Tips A/C Air Filter- If EquippedSTARTING AND OPERATING STARTING
PROCEDURES Automatic TransaxleNormal StartingExtreme Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If The Engine Fails To StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Brake/Transaxle Interlock SystemFour-Speed
or Six-Speed Automatic TransaxleGear RangesDRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES AccelerationTractionDRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing WaterPOWER STEERING Power Steering Fluid CheckPARKING BRAKE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS) Anti-Lock Brake Warning LightELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Traction Control System (TCS)Brake Assist System (BAS)Electronic Stability Program (ESP)ESP/BAS Warning LightTIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings TireIdentification
Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) Base SystemPremium System - If EquippedFUEL REQUIREMENTS 3.3L/3.8L
Gasoline Engine4.0L Gasoline EngineReformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsE-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel VehiclesMMT In GasolineMaterials Added to FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsFLEXIBLE FUEL (3.3L ENGINES ONLY) - IF
EQUIPPED E-85 General InformationETHANOL FUEL (E-85)Fuel RequirementsSelection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E-85 and Gasoline VehiclesStartingCruising RangeReplacement PartsMaintenanceADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler
Cap MessageVEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Certification LabelTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE
OVERHEATS JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationJUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Towing With The Ignition KeyMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.3/3.8L ENGINE
COMPARTMENT - 4.0L ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message - gASCAPEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine
Oil FilterEngine Air Cleaner FilterExhaust SystemMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenanceBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesCooling SystemBrakesAutomatic TransaxleAppearance Care and Protection from CorrosionCleaning the Instrument Panel
CupholdersFUSES Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT HeadlampsFront Park/Turn Signal LampsFog LampsRear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Backup LampsCenter High-Mounted
Stop Lamp (CHMSL)License LampFLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance Intervals
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Chrysler LLC Customer CenterChrysler Canada Inc.
Customer CenterIn Mexico contactCustomer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)Service ContractWARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
In CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX