DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2013 5.G Owners Manual

Gross Axle Weight Rating...................539
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................539
GVWR.................................539
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water.................478
Hazard Warning Flasher....................560
Headlights
Bulb Replacement.......................635
Cleaning.............................623
Lights On Reminder.....................224
Passing..............................228
Replacing.............................635
Time Delay............................223
Washers..............................223
Head Restraints..........................192
Heated Mirrors...........................134
Heater.................................431Heater, Engine Block.......................464
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch. . . .228
Hill Start Assist...........................493
Hitches
Trailer Towing.........................546
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)............256
Hood Release............................220
Hook, Coat..............................284
Ignition.................................14
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal.......................14
Illuminated Entry..........................20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................15
Infant Restraint...........................89
Information Center, Vehicle..................325
Inside Rearview Mirror.....................130
Instrument Cluster........................309
Instrument Panel and Controls................308
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INDEX 669

Instrument Panel Cover.....................622
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............624
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)..............626
Interior Appearance Care....................622
Interior Lights...........................225
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).............230
Introduction..............................4
Jack Location............................562
Jack Operation...........................561
Jump Starting............................579
Key-In Reminder..........................15
Keyless Entry System.......................20
Key, Programming.........................17
Key, Replacement..........................16
Keys...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................15Lane Change Assist........................228
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................60
Latches................................121
Hood................................220
Lead Free Gasoline........................528
Leaks, Fluid.............................121
Life of Tires.............................515
Liftgate.................................52
Light Bulbs..............................120
Lights.................................120
Airbag................................82
Alarm...............................320
Anti-Lock.............................314
Automatic Headlights....................222
Back-Up..............................636
Battery Saver..........................228
Brake Assist Warning....................491
Brake Warning.........................320
Bulb Replacement.......................634
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Center Mounted Stop....................637
Daytime Running.......................224
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................225
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator.....491
Engine Temperature Warning...............323
Exterior..............................120
Fog .................................224
Hazard Warning Flasher..................560
Headlights............................635
Headlights On Reminder..................224
High Beam Indicator.....................311
High Beam/Low Beam Select...............228
Illuminated Entry........................20
Interior..............................225
License..............................637
Lights On Reminder.....................224
Low Fuel.............................322
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).........317
Oil Pressure...........................323Park................................635
Passing..............................228
Reading..............................253
Rear Servicing.........................636
Rear Tail.............................636
Seat Belt Reminder......................321
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...............320
Service...............................634
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator). . . .317
Side Marker...........................636
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)...............320
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............315
Traction Control........................491
Turn Signal...........................120
Voltage..............................323
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......311
Loading Vehicle
..........................284
Capacities............................541
Tires ................................502
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Load Leveling System......................294
Locks..................................35
Door.................................35
Lubrication, Body.........................607
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)...................295
Maintenance Free Battery....................603
Maintenance Procedures....................596
Maintenance Schedule......................642
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......317
Manual, Service..........................656
Map/Reading Lights.......................253
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)...............215
Memory Seat............................133
Methanol...............................529
Mini-Trip Computer.......................338
Mirrors................................130
Automatic Dimming.....................131
Electric Remote.........................133Exterior Folding........................132
Heated...............................134
Memory..............................215
Outside..............................132
Rearview.............................130
Vanity...............................135
Mode
Fuel Saver............................336
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................520
Mopar Parts.............................595
MTBE/ETBE............................529
Multi-Function Control Lever.................227
New Vehicle Break-In Period.................116
Occupant Restraints........................56
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)..................78
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................528
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Odometer...............................312
Oil Change Indicator.......................313
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................313
Oil, Engine..............................597
Capacity.............................638
Change Interval........................597
Checking.............................597
Disposal..............................599
Filter................................599
Filter Disposal.........................599
Identification Logo......................598
Materials Added to......................599
Recommendation.......................597
Synthetic.............................598
Viscosity.............................598
Oil Filter, Selection........................599
Onboard Diagnostic System..................592
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®)............256
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............4Outside Rearview Mirrors...................130
Overhead Console.........................252
Overhead Travel Information Center............252
Overheating, Engine.......................322
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............4
Paint Care..............................619
Panic Alarm..............................25
Parking Brake............................481
Park Sense System, Rear....................241
Pedals, Adjustable.........................235
Personal Settings..........................342
Pets, Transporting.........................112
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........502
Power
Door Locks............................37
Lift Gate..............................53
Mirrors..............................133
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)
...........26910
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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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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
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Sway Control, Trailer.......................492
Synthetic Engine Oil.......................598
System, Remote Starting.....................30
Tachometer..............................311
Telescoping Steering Column.................232
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........440
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant............322
Tilt Steering Column.......................232
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........502
Tire Markings............................496
Tires ..................................120
Aging (Life of Tires).....................515
Air Pressure...........................506
Chains...............................517
Changing.............................561
Compact Spare.........................511
General Information.....................506
High Speed...........................509Inflation Pressures.......................507
Jacking...............................561
Life of Tires...........................515
Load Capacity.........................502
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............520
Pressure Warning Light...................315
Quality Grading........................657
Radial...............................509
Replacement...........................515
Rotation..............................518
Safety...............................496
Sizes................................497
Snow Tires............................510
Spare Tire.............................563
Spinning.............................514
Trailer Towing.........................551
Tread Wear Indicators....................514
Tire Safety Information.....................496
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................548
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Torque Converter Clutch....................476
Towing................................541
24-Hour Towing Assistance................160
Disabled Vehicle........................586
Guide...............................547
Recreational...........................556
Weight...............................547
Towing Assistance.........................160
Traction................................477
Traction Control..........................486
Traction Control Switch.....................486
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..................492
Trailer Towing...........................541
Cooling System Tips.....................555
Hitches..............................546
Minimum Requirements..................549
Tips.................................554
Trailer and Tongue Weight.................548
Wiring...............................553Trailer Towing Guide.......................547
Trailer Weight............................547
Transmission............................617
Automatic............................464
Fluid................................617
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .28
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .256
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........20
Transporting Pets.........................112
Tread Wear Indicators......................514
Trip Odometer...........................312
Turn Signals.............................311
UCI Connector...........................376
Umbrella Holder..........................281
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................657
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector. . . .376
Universal Transmitter......................256
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