engine DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2013 5.G User Guide
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . . 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT................4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .............6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB .....................8
REMOTE START.................9
THEFT ALARM ..................9
SEATBELT ...................10
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS)—AIRBAGS................10
CHILD RESTRAINTS ..............11
FRONT SEATS .................14
REARSEATS ..................15
HEATEDSEATS .................19
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ..........20
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . . 20
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS .............21
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . 22
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAM LEVER..................22
HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND HALO LIGHT
SWITCH .....................24
SPEED CONTROL ................25
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS) . . . 26
FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE ........26
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ........27
THREE ZONE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS . . 28THREE ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC)................29
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST ......30
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA ....30
BLIND SPOT MONITORING WITH REAR
CROSS PATH ..................31
POWER SLIDING SIDE DOORS .........31
POWER LIFTGATE ...............32
POWER SUNROOF ...............32
WIND BUFFETING ...............33
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ......34
Uconnect® 130 .................36
Uconnect® 130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITE
RADIO ......................38
Uconnect® 430/430N .............41
Uconnect® 730N ................50
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK . . 60
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ....63
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ..........63
Uconnect® Phone ...............64
Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND .........67Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO
........69
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES™)..69
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) .................71
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .........72
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink®) ..................73
POWER INVERTER ...............75
POWER OUTLETS ...............76
UTILITY
IN-FLOORSTORAGE–STOW'NGO® ......78
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK .............78
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . . . 79
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .........79
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE............80INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS . . . 80IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .........84
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........85
JUMP-STARTING ...............95
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ............97
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........97
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .........98
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........99
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD.............100
ADDING FUEL .................101
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...........102
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ..........103
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .........104
MAINTENANCE RECORD ...........108
FUSES .....................109
TIRE PRESSURES ...............112
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .......113
EXTERIOR BULBS ...............113
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
CUSTOMER CENTER .............114
CHRYSLER CANADA INC.
CUSTOMER CENTER .............114
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ..........114
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED. . 114
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES ................115
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® . . . 116
INDEX.....................117
FAQ (How To?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......120
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light*
(See page 80 for more information.)
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Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- Electronic Stability Control(ESC) Off Indicator*
- Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator
- Electronic Speed Control SetIndicator
Odometer Messages door - Door Ajar noFUSE* - Fuse Fault
gATE* - Liftgate Ajar CHAngE OIL* - Change Engine Oil
gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault LoCOOL - Low Coolant
LoW tirE* - Low Tire Pressure
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
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WARNING!
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the Key Fob inside
the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. A child could start the vehicle,
operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat
build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.
REMOTE START
• Press the REMOTE START buttonx2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pressing
the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the Key Fob in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition Key Fob is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
THEFT ALARM
To Arm:
• Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door is open.
To Disarm:
• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
•A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle)
in your vehicle.
• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions
under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality
grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an
indication to an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER
Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off.
• Vehicles equipped with Blind Spot Monitoring will produce a visual alert and may be programmed to produce an audible alert when signaling a lane change; refer to your
Owner’s Manual on the DVD for operation.
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ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)
• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows youto limit the highest available transmis-
sion gear, and can be activated during any
driving condition. When towing a trailer or
operating the vehicle in off-road condi-
tions, using ERS shift control will help you
maximize both performance and engine
braking.
• To shift from DRIVE mode to ERS mode, move the shift lever to the left (-) once.
The current gear will be maintained as the
top gear. To disable ERS, simply press and
hold the shift lever to the right (+) until “D”
is displayed in the instrument cluster
odometer.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE
• The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehicle’s overall fuel economy duringnormal driving conditions.
• Press the “econ” switch in the center stack of the instrument panel and a green light will indicate the ECON mode is engaged.
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• When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will beable to change the following:• The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later.
• The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to allow the engine to operate at
lower speeds.
• The torque converter clutch will engage sooner (lower engine rpm’s) and remain on longer.
• The engine idle speed will be lower.
• The overall driving performance will be more conservative.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is allowed in floor mode.
• Recirculation is allowed in defrost/floor (mix modes) for approximately five minutes.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster.
Rear Window Defroster
• Pressing the rear window defroster button will turn on the defroster for approximately 10 minutes. An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is
on. For an additional 10 minutes of operation, press the button a second time.
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PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped
• The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press and releasethe MENU button until Personal Settings displays, then press the DOWN button
to
scroll through the settings. Press the SELECT button
to change the setting.
• Language • Intermittent Wiper Option
• Nav-Turn By Turn • Rain Sensing Wipers
•
Enable/Disable the Rear Park Assist System• Key-Off Power Delay
• Auto Unlock Doors • Illuminated Approach
• Remote Unlock Sequence • Flashers with Sliding Door
• RKE Linked To Memory • Hill Start Assist (HSA)
• Remote Start Comfort Sys. • Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry)
• Horn With Remote Lock • Easy Exit Seat
• Horn With Remote Start • Tilt Mirror In Reverse
• Flash Lamps With Lock • Blind Spot Alert
• Automatic High Beams • Calibrate Compass
• Headlamp Off Delay • Compass Variance
• Headlamps with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only) • Turn Menu Off
Key Fob Programmable Features
• The following features may also be programmed by using the Key Fob transmitter or the
ignition switch and driver's door lock switch.
NOTE:
Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to
sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Unlock On First Press
• To unlock either the driver's side, or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button: •
Press and hold the LOCK button for at least four seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds.
Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
Auto Unlock Doors On Exit
• To have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened:• Enter your vehicle and close all the doors, and fasten your seat belt.
• Cycle the ignition switch between the LOCK and ON position four times, ending in the
LOCK position (do not start the engine).
• Press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. A single chime will indicate that programming is complete.
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT
RATINGS)
Engine/
Transmission GCWR (Gross
Combined
Wt. Rating) Frontal Area
Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.) Max.
Tongue Wt.
3.6L/Automatic 8,750 lbs
(3,969 kg) 40 sq ft
(3.72 sq m) Up to 2 persons &
Luggage 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) * 360 lbs (163 kg)
8,750 lbs
(3,969 kg) 40 sq ft
(3.72 sq m) 3 to 5 persons &
Luggage 3,350 lbs (1,519 kg) * 335 lbs (152 kg)
8,750 lbs
(3,969 kg) 40 sq ft
(3.72 sq m) 6 to 7 persons &
Luggage 3,000 lbs (1,360 kg) * 300 lbs (136 kg)
* For vehicles equipped with Fold-in-Floor seating, the Gross Trailer Weight must be reduced by 100 lbs (45 kg). Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models
Flat Tow NONE
NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow Front
OK
Rear NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALLOK
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•Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will
continue each time the vehicle is restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
•When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or
signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature
change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the
Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals
1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle
overheats.
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