tow DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2013 5.G User Guide

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

• Place the ignition switch in the ON position, select Remote Linked to Memory in theElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter Yes.
• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed Key Fob.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by
an obstruction in the seat’s path.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted,
and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is
parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely
injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
REAR SEATS
Second Row Seats – Stow 'n Go®
•
On vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go®
seats, the seats will fold and tumble in one
motion.
• Move the front seat fully forward.
• Recline the front seatback fully forward.
•
Raise the armrests on the second row seat.
NOTE:
Seat will not stow in the storage bin unless
the armrests are raised.
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• Slide the storage bin locking mechanismto the “LOCK” position and then pull up on
the storage bin latch to open the cover.
• Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat.
• The non-adjustable head restraint and seatback will fold automatically during
the seat tumble.
• The seat will automatically tumble into position for easy storage.
• Push the seat into the storage bin and close the storage bin cover.
To Unstow Second Row Seats
• Pull up on the storage bin latch to openthe cover.
• Pull up on the strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat rear-
ward to latch the seat anchors.
• Lift the seatback to the full upright posi- tion.
• Return the head restraint to its upright position, close the storage bin cover and
slide the storage bin locking mechanism
to the “Unlocked” position.
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Third Row Seats
Third Row Power Recliner
• The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat cushion, adjusts the seatbackangle forward/rearward for occupant comfort.
Third Row Power Seat Switch
NOTE:
• Disconnect the center shoulder belt fromthe small buckle and lower the head re-
straints before attempting to fold/stow
the power third row seats.
• A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in the left rear trim panel as part
of a switch bank.
• Left and right third row seats can be folded individually or together. The third
row power folding seats adjust to multiple
positions.
• The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open and the vehicle is in PARK.
• To abort seat operation while the seat is in motion, press a different seat position selector switch to stop the seat. Once the seat stops moving, then the desired position
can be selected.
• The third row power seat system includes obstacle detection for safe operation. When the system detects an obstacle, the motors will stop and reverse the motion a short
distance to move the seat away from the obstacle. Should this occur, remove the
obstacle and press the button again for the desired position.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for manual third row seat folding instructions.
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Front Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings,the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.
Rain Sensing Wipers
• This feature senses moisture on the vehicle’s windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver when the switch is in the intermittent positions. Refer to Program-
mable Features in Electronics for further details.
Mist
• Push the end of the lever inward to the first detent when a single wipe is desired.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be activated in order to spray the
windshield with washer fluid.
Washer Operation
• Push the end of the lever inward to the second detent and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Rear Wiper
• Rotate the center portion of the lever forward to the first detent for rear wiper operation.
Rear Washer
• Rotate the center portion of the lever past the first detent to activate the rear washer.
High Beams
• Push the lever away from you to activate the high beams.
• A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released.
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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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BLIND SPOT MONITORING WITH REAR CROSS PATH
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar-based sensors, located insidethe rear bumper fascia, to detect Highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks,
motorcycles etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system warning light, located in the outside mirrors, will illuminate if a vehicle moves into a blind spot zone.
• The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify you of objects that have entered the detection zones.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
POWER SLIDING SIDE DOORS
Automatic/Manual Operation
• The power sliding door may be opened or closed manually or by using the buttons on the Key Fob, overhead console switch, or rear door switch.
•
Pulling the inside or outside power sliding
door handle will also power open the power
sliding doors.
NOTE:
When the power sliding door master lock
switch is in the OFF position, the power slid-
ing side door may not be opened or closed by
pressing the switch located on the b-pillar
trim panel, just in the front of the sliding door
or activating the inside power sliding door
handle.
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
• When this system is engaged, the inside manual door handle will not open the sliding door even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
• To engage the Child Protection Door Lock, open the sliding side door. Slide the child protection door lock control, located on the rear of the sliding door, inward (toward the
vehicle) to engage.
• Repeat these steps on the opposite sliding door.
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NOTE:
The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts
is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once the electrical device has
been removed from the outlet, the inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating
exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter may have to be reset manually. To reset
the inverter manually, unplug the device and plug it in again. To avoid overloading the circuit,
check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter.
WARNING!
• To Avoid Serious Injury or Death DO NOT:• insert any objects into the receptacles
• touch with wet hands
• Close the lid when not in use. If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure.
POWER OUTLETS
• Two 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets arelocated on the lower instrument panel,
below the open storage bin. The driver-
side power outlet is controlled by the igni-
tion switch and the passenger-side power
outlet is connected directly to the battery.
The driver-side power outlet will also
operate a conventional cigar lighter unit
(if equipped with an optional Smoker's
Package).
• One outlet in the removable floor console (if equipped) shares a fuse with the lower
outlet in the instrument panel and is also connected to the battery. Do not exceed a
maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) shared between the lower panel outlet and the
removable floor console outlet.
• On vehicles equipped with the Super Console the power outlets are located under the retractable cover. To access the power outlets push down on the cover and slide it toward
the instrument panel.
• The outlet in the rear quarter panel near the liftgate and the upper outlet in the instru- ment panel are both controlled by the ignition switch. Each of these outlets can support
160 Watts (13 Amps). Do not exceed 160 Watts (13 Amps) for each of these outlets.
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IN-FLOOR STORAGE – STOW'N GO®
Second Row Seat Storage Bins
• Storage bins are located in the floor in front of the second row seats that can be usedwhen 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 the "Lock" position to allow
greater access to the storage bin.
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.
WARNING!
In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly
latched. Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers open. Keep the storage bin
covers closed and latched while the vehicle is in motion. Do not use a storage bin latch
as a tie down.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK
•The crossbars on your vehicle are delivered
stowed within the roof rack side rails. When
installed, the roof rack can hold a maxi-
mum of 150 lbs (68 kg) of evenly distributed
weight.
Installing The Crossbars
•
To install the crossbars, completely loosen
the thumb screws at both ends and lift the
crossbar from its stowed position.
• Bend the pivot points at each end of the crossbar and slide the thumb screw down.
• Set the crossbars into position and tighten the thumb screws.
NOTE:
Make sure the directional arrow on the crossbar aligns with the directional arrow on the side
rail.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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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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