seats DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2013 5.G Workshop Manual

Umbrella Holder
An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into
the left front door entry scuff molding.
Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped
The seat storage bins are located on the floor in front of the
second row seats. The area below the covers can be used for
storage when the second row seat is in the upright position.
Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. Slide the
storage bin locking mechanism to theLockposition to
allow greater access to the storage bin.
Umbrella Holder
Storage Bin
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281

Coat Hooks
Coat hooks are located along the headliner for the second
and third row seating positions. The coat hook load limit
is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding the recommended load limit
can cause the coat hooks to break or disengage from the
vehicle.
Cargo Area Storage
The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement
“Load To This Line”. This line indicates how far rearward
cargo can be placed without interfering with liftgate
closing.
NOTE:With all rear seats stowed or removed,4x8foot
sheets of building material will fit on the vehicle floor
with the liftgate closed. The front seats must be moved
slightly forward of the rearmost position.
Rear Cargo Area Loading Limit
284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Rear Blower Control
The primary control for the rear blower is on the front
climate control unit, located on the instrument panel.Only when the front control for the rear blower is in the
REARposition do the second row seat occupants have
control of the rear blower speed.
The rear blower control, located in the rear overhead
console, has an off position and a range of blower speeds.
This allows the second row seat occupants to control the
volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Interior air enters the Rear Manual Climate Control
system through an intake grille, located in the right
side trim panel behind the third row seats. The
heater outlets are located in the right side trim panel,
just behind the sliding door. Do not block or place
objects directly in front of the inlet grille or heater
outlets. The electrical system could overload, causing
damage to the blower motor.
Rear Manual Climate Controls
1 – Rear Blower 3 – Rear Mode
2 – Rear Temperature 4 – Rear Climate Control Lock 438 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

NOTE:
•It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for
cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts
the temperature, mode and fan speed to provide
comfort as quickly as possible.
•The temperature can be displayed in English or Metric
units by selecting the “Display Units of Measure in”
customer-programmable feature. Refer to the “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer-
Programmable Features” in this Section.Rear Blower Control
The rear blower control knob can be manually set to off,
or any fixed blower speed, by rotating the knob from low
to high. This allows the rear seat occupants to control the
volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Interior air enters the Rear Automatic Temperature
Control System through an intake grille, located in
the right side trim panel behind the third row seats.
The heater outlets are located in the right side trim
panel, just behind the sliding door. Do not block or
place objects directly in front of the inlet grille or
heater outlets. The electrical system could overload
causing damage to the blower motor.
450 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

VEHICLE LOADING
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label
affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
If seats are removed for carrying cargo, do not exceed the
specified GVWR and GAWR.
Vehicle Certification Label
Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to
the drivers side “B” Pillar or the rear of the driver ’s door.
The label contains the following information:
•Name of manufacturer
•Month and year of manufacture
•Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
•Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front
•Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear•Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
•Type of Vehicle
•Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH)
The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total
load must be limited so that you do not exceed the
GVWR.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or
rear GAWR.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 539

Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following manner:
•Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
•Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
•For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a
mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove
stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
•For grease stains, apply MOPAR® Multi-Purpose
Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use
a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
•Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of
protectants on Stain Repel products.
Interior Care
Instrument Panel Surfaces
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface,
which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not
use protectants or other products which may cause
undesirable reflections. Use soap and warm water to
restore the low glare surface.
Cleaning Interior Trim
Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR® Total Clean or equiva-
lent, then MOPAR® Spot & Stain Remover or equivalent
if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or
Armor All®. Use MOPAR® Total Clean or equivalent to
clean vinyl upholstery
622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Seats................................184
Sliding Door...........................45
Steering..............................480
Sunroof..............................265
Windows..............................40
Power Steering Fluid.......................640
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................73
Preparation for Jacking.....................568
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................68
Programmable Electronic Features.............342
Radial Ply Tires..........................509
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........612
Radio Operation..........................431
Radio Remote Controls.....................429
Rear Air Conditioning......................437
Rear Camera............................249
Rear Cross Path..........................142Rear Heater.............................437
Rear Park Sense System.....................241
Rearview Mirrors.........................130
Rear Window Features.....................293
Reclining Front Seats.......................191
Recorder, Event Data.......................88
Recreational Towing.......................556
Reformulated Gasoline.....................529
Refrigerant..............................605
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................72
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)..................20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........429
Remote Starting System......................30
Removable Floor Console...................289
Replacement Keys.........................16
Replacement Parts.........................595
Replacement Tires.........................515
Reporting Safety Defects....................655
Resetting Oil Change Indicator................313
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Restraint, Head...........................192
Restraints, Child...........................89
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.................583
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)...................295
Rotation, Tires...........................518
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle..................118
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle................120
Safety Defects, Reporting....................655
Safety, Exhaust Gas........................117
Safety Information, Tire.....................496
Safety Tips..............................117
Satellite Radio Antenna.....................373
Schedule, Maintenance.....................642
Seat Belt Maintenance......................625
Seat Belt Reminder.........................72
Seat Belts................................56
Adjustable Shoulder Belt...................65
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.........65And Pregnant Women.....................73
Child Restraint..........................89
Extender..............................74
Front Seat.............................60
Inspection............................118
Pretensioners...........................68
Rear Seat..............................60
Seats..................................183
Adjustment...........................183
Fold in Floor (Stow nGo).................196
Memory..............................215
Power...............................184
Reclining.............................191
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor).................196
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)..................17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...............639
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................15
Sentry Key Programming....................17
Sentry Key Replacement.....................16
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INDEX 675

Service Assistance.........................651
Service Contract..........................654
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator). . .317
Service Manuals..........................656
Settings, Personal.........................342
Setting the Clock..........................350
Shift Lever Override.......................585
Shoulder Belts............................60
Side Airbag..............................84
Signals, Turn............................120
Sliding Door.............................44
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................517
Snow Tires..............................510
Spare Tire...............................511
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................237
Speedometer.............................319
Starting................................461
Automatic Transmission..................461
Cold Weather..........................462Engine Fails to Start.....................462
Remote...............................30
Starting and Operating.....................461
Starting Procedures........................461
Steering
Power...............................480
Tilt Column...........................232
Wheel, Heated.........................234
Wheel, Tilt............................232
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............429
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .429
Storage................................633
Storage Bin..............................278
Storage, Vehicle...........................453
Storing Your Vehicle.......................633
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats...............196
Sunglasses Storage........................253
Sun Roof...............................265
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........74
676 INDEX