jump start DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2013 5.G Owners Manual

22. Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on when the
ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN and remain on
briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on
while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential
electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle).
If the charging system light remains on, it means that the
vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho-
rized dealer.
If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”.23. Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure.
The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is
started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible.
A chime will sound when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
24. Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the
gauge approachesH, this indicator will illuminate and a
single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to
passH, a continuous chime will occur until the engine is
allowed to cool.
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•Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on when the
ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly
as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential
electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If
the charging system light remains on, it means that the
vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho-
rized dealer.
If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”.•Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The
light will come on when the ignition is first
turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb
check. If the light does not come on during starting, have
the system checked by an authorized dealer.
If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the
engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the
vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is
placed in the PARK position. The light should turn off.
If the light remains lit with the engine running, your
vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho-
rized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is
flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is
required. You may experience reduced performance, an
elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may
require towing.
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Using This Feature
By using an iPod® cable, or an external USB device to
connect to the USB port:
•The audio device can be played on the vehicle’s sound
system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album,
etc.) information on the radio display.
•The audio device can be controlled using the radio
buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod® contents.
•The audio device battery charges when plugged into
the USB/AUX connector (if supported by the specific
audio device).
Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device
Using Radio Buttons
To get into the iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode and
access a connected audio device, either press the “AUX”
button on the radio faceplate or press the VR button andsayUSBorSwitch to USB. Once in the iPod®/USB/
MP3 control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio
device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system.
Play Mode
When switched to iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode, the
iPod® or external USB device automatically starts Play
mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio
faceplate may be used to control the iPod® or external
USB device and display data:
•Use the TUNE control knob to select the next or
previous track.
•Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while
playing a track, skips to the next track or press the
VR button and sayNext Track.
•Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one click,
will jump to the previous track in the list or press the
VR button and sayPrevious Track
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•Jump backward in the current track by pressing and
holding the < long enough will jump to the beginning of the current
track.
•Jump forward in the current track by pressing and
holding theFF>> button.
•A single press backward <> will
jump backward or forward respectively, for five sec-
onds.
•Use the <> buttons to jump to the
previous or next track. Pressing theSEEK>> button
during play mode will jump to the next track in the
list, or press the VR button and sayNext or Previous
Track.•While a track is playing, press theINFObutton to see
the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.)
for that track. Pressing theINFObutton again jumps
to the next screen of data for that track. Once all
screens have been viewed, the lastINFObutton press
will go back to the play mode screen on the radio.
•
Pressing theREPEATbutton will change the audio
device mode to repeat the current playing track or press
the VR button and sayRepeat ONorRepeat Off.
•Press theSCANbutton to use iPod®/USB/MP3 de-
vice scan mode, which will play the first 10 seconds of
each track in the current list and then forward to the
next song. To stop SCAN mode and start playing the
desired track, when it is playing the track, press the
SCANbutton again. During Scan mode, pressing the
<> buttons will select the previous
and next tracks.
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Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the
Uconnect® phone system.
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
To enter BTSA mode, press either “AUX” button on the
radio or press the VR button and say “Bluetooth Stream-
ing Audio”.
Play Mode
When switched to BTSA mode, some audio devices can
start playing music over the vehicle’s audio system, but
some devices require the music to be initiated on the
device first, then it will get streamed to the Uconnect®
phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the
Uconnect® phone system, but just one can be selected
and played.
Selecting A Different Audio Device
1. Press the PHONE button to begin.
2. After theReadyprompt and following the beep, say
Setup, then saySelect Audio Devices.
3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the
Uconnect® phone system to list the audio devices.
Next Track
Use the SEEK UP button, or press the VR button on the
radio and say “Next Track”, to jump to the next music
track on your cellular phone.
Previous Track
Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on
the radio and say “Previous Track”, to jump to the
previous music track on your cellular phone.
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5.– Press to navigate menus.
6. SETUP – Press to access the Blu-ray Setup menu
screen. When a disc is loaded in the Blu-ray player (if
equipped) and the VES™ mode is selected and the
disc is stopped, press the SETUP button to access the
Blu-ray Setup menu.
7.– Press and release to jump to the next available
audio track or video chapter. Press and hold to fast
forward through the current audio track or video
chapter.
8./(Play/Pause) – Begin/resume or pause disc play.
9. Four Colored Buttons – Press to access Blu-ray disc
features.
10. POPUP/MENU – Press to access the Blu-ray main
menu when in Blu-ray or DVD mode. Press to start
Scan or start Random track functions in CD or HDD
modes.11. KEYPAD – Press to navigate chapters or titles.
12.▪(Stop) – Stops disc play.
13.– Press and release to jump to the previous
audio track or video chapter. Press and hold to fast
rewind through the current audio track or video
chapter.
14. Mutes headphone audio.
15. BACK – Press to exit out of menus or return to source
selection screen.
16.– Press to navigate menus.
17. OK – Press to select the highlighted option in a menu.
18.– Press to navigate menus.
19.– Press to navigate menus.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster
cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster
battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type
of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer
to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” for further information.
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” procedure, it may be flooded. Push
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it
there while cranking the engine. This should clear any
excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, DO NOT crank the
engine for more than 15–second intervals at one time.
Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not
have enough power to continue running when the key
fob is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the
accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release
the accelerator pedal and the key fob once the engine is
running smoothly.
If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15–
second intervals of cranking with the accelerator pedal held
to the floor, the “Normal Starting” procedure should be
repeated.
After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS...........560
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS............560
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING..........561
▫Jack Location........................562
▫Spare Tire Removal....................563
▫To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut.......563
▫Spare Tire Tools.......................565
▫Spare Tire Removal Instructions...........566
▫Preparations For Jacking................568▫Jacking Instructions...................569
▫Securing The Spare Tire.................575
▫Road Tire Installation...................577
JUMP-STARTING......................579
▫Preparations For Jump-Start..............580
▫Jump-Starting Procedure................581
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.............583
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE................585
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE...........586
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WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
4.
Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each
nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of
each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m). If in doubt about
the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque
wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a
torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel.
JUMP-STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer ’s operating instructions and
precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
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WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of
the engine compartment.
Positive Battery Post
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