climate control DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2014 5.G User Guide

The rear blower and temperature controls for the rear
seat passengers are located in the headliner, near the
center of the 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,
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Rear Manual Climate Controls
1 — Rear Blower 3 — Rear Mode
2 — Rear Temperature 4 — Rear Climate Control Lock
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10. Rear Control Button
Provides toggle operation between front control screen
and rear control screen. Push the button to activate the
rear climate control screen and allow the front seat
occupants control over the rear climate settings.
11. Rear Lock
Press and release the Rear Lock button on the front ATC
panel to lock and unlock the rear climate controls.
12. Auto Temperature Control Button
Controls airflow temperature, distribution, volume, and
the amount of air recirculation automatically. Press and
release to select. Refer to “Automatic Operation” for
more information. Performing this function will cause
the ATC to switch between manual mode and automatic
modes.13. Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release to turn the Climate Control OFF. If the
control is OFF, press any button to turn the control ON.
14. Blower Control
There are seven blower speeds, the blower speed in-
creases as you move the control to the right from the
lowest blower setting. Performing this function will
cause the ATC to switch into manual mode.
15. Mode Control Button
Press and release to select between Modes (Panel, Bi-
Level, Floor, Mix). Performing this function will cause the
ATC to switch into manual mode.
16. Recirculation Control Button
Press and release to change the current setting, the
indicator illuminates when ON.
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Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The
Front ATC Panel
The Three-Zone ATC system allows for adjustment of the
rear climate controls from the front ATC panel.
To change the rear system settings:
•Press REAR button to change control to rear control
mode, Rear display (below) will appear. Control func-
tions now operate rear system.
• To return to Front screen, press REARbutton again,
or it will revert to the Front screen after six seconds.
Front ATC Panel Rear Control Display
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Window Fogging
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy
and/or humid weather. To clear the windows, select
Defrost or Mix mode and increase the front blower speed.
Do not use the Recirculation mode without A/C for long
periods, as fogging may occur.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves
collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they
enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In
Winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice,
slush, and snow.
A/C Air Filter
On vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Con-
trol (ATC), the climate control system filters out dust and
pollen from the air. Refer to “Air Conditioning” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for filter replacement instruc-
tions.
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WARNING!
There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded
vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system
will not activate and slight rolling may occur. This
could cause a collision with another vehicle or object.
Always remember the driver is responsible for brak-
ing the vehicle.
Disabling/Enabling HSA
If you wish to turn on or off the HSA system, it can be
done using the Customer Programmable Features in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion.For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:
NOTE:
You must complete Steps 1 through 8 within 90
seconds.
1. Center the steering wheel (front wheels pointing straight forward).
2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Start the engine.
5. Release the clutch pedal (if equipped).
6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left.
7.
Press the “ESC Off” switch (located in the lower switch
bank below the climate controls) four times within 20
seconds. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” should turn on and turn off two times.
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Cavity Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
M4 —10 Amp Red Trailer Tow
M5 —25 Amp Natural Inverter
M6 —20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #1 (ACC), Rain Sensor, Cigar
Lighter (Instrument Panel or with ConsoleRear)
M7 —20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC SELECT) –
Center Seat or with Console Rear
M8 —20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat – If Equipped
M9 —20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seat – If Equipped
M10 —15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw — Video System, Satellite
Radio, DVD, Hands-Free Module, Universal
Garage Door Opener, Vanity Lamp, Streaming Video Module – If Equipped
M11 —10 Amp Red Climate Control System
M12 —30 Amp Green Amplifier/Radio
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Cavity Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
M34 —10 Amp Red Park Assist, Heater Climate Control Module,
Headlamp Wash, Compass, Rear Camera,
Door Lamps, Flashlight, Relay Diesel Cabin Heater, Rad Fan Diesel – If Equipped
M35 —10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors
M36 —20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #3 (Instrument Panel or with
Console Center)
M37 —10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes, Stability Control, Stop Lamp,
Fuel Pump
M38 —25 Amp Natural Door Lock/Unlock Motors, Liftgate Lock/
Unlock Motors
The power windows are fused by a 25 Amp circuit
breaker located in the Totally Integrated Power Module.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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Luggage Carrier........................299
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................289
Car Washes .............................633
Cellular Phone ...........................433
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............652
Certification Label .........................540
Chains, Tire .............................517
Changing A Flat Tire .......................573
Chart, Tire Sizing .........................496
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .319
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............119
Checks, Safety ............................119
Child Restraint ............................92
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation ....................112
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint ....107
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt .................................109
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ......100Child Safety Locks
.........................50
Clean Air Gasoline ........................530
Climate Control ..........................434
Clock..................................351
Coat Hook ..............................289
CoinHolder.............................290
Cold Weather Operation ....................460
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............433
Compact Spare Tire ........................512
Compass ...............................341
Compass Calibration .......................342
Compass Variance .........................342
Computer, Trip/Travel ......................339
Connector UCI.................................376
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........376
Conserving Fuel ..........................338
Console ................................290
Console, Floor ...........................290
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