battery replacement DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2014 5.G Owners Manual

▫Remote Lock Doors And Liftgate ...........24
▫ Sound Horn With Remote Lock ............24
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................25
▫ Power Open/Close Power Liftgate — If
Equipped ............................26
▫ Power Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — If
Equipped ............................26
▫ Power Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door —
If Equipped ..........................27
▫ Turn Off Flash Lights With RKE Lock — If
Equipped ............................27
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........28
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........28
▫ General Information ....................30 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .31
▫
How To Use Remote Start ................31
▫ Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped .....32
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ...............33
▫ To Enter The Vehicle After Remote Start ......33
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle..............................34
▫ Cancel Remote Start ....................34
▫ To Turn Off The Engine While In Remote Start
Mode...............................35
▫ When To Reset Remote Start ..............35
 DOOR LOCKS .........................35
▫ Manual Door Locks .....................35
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

2. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmedRKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer
than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK
button while still holding the UNLOCK button.
3. Release both buttons at the same time.
4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans-
mitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and
the Key Fob removed.
5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting.
NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter while you are in 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.Programming Additional Transmitters
If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
contact your authorized dealer for details.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........605
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .606
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............606
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ..........................607
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................609
 DEALER SERVICE ......................609
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........610
▫ Engine Oil ..........................611
▫ Engine Oil Filter ......................613 ▫
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................613
▫ Exhaust System ......................614
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............616
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............617
▫ Body Lubrication .....................620
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............620
▫ Cooling System ......................622
▫ Brake System ........................628
▫ Automatic Transmission ................630
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Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you
can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your
vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but donot crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
• The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station. •
The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced
before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail
your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine
running.
608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days, you may want to take steps to protect your battery.
You may do the following:
•Remove the 60 Amp cartridge in the Totally Integrated
Power Module (TIPM) labeled Ignition-Off Draw
(IOD).
• Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning
system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air
and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate
system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com-
pressor damage when the system is started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Center & Rear Dome
Lamp 578
Center & Rear Reading
Lamps 578
Front Door Courtesy
Lamp 578
Front Header Reading
Lamps – If Equipped 578
Instrument Cluster
Lamps PC74
Liftgate Lamp(s) 578
Overhead Console Read-
ing Lamps PC579
648 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Adding Fluid..........................631
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................632
Fluid Change ..........................632
Fluid Level Check .......................631
FluidType ............................630
Gear Ranges ...........................466
Special Additives .......................631
Torque Converter .......................474
Auto Up Power Windows ....................43
Battery .................................616
Jump Starting ..........................593
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........28
Saving Feature (Protection) ................231
Belts, Seat ...............................121
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................620
B-Pillar Location ..........................501
Brake Assist System .......................485
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............484Brake Fluid
.............................655
Brake System ............................628
Fluid Check ...........................629
Parking ..............................479
Warning Light .........................322
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................464
Bulb Replacement .........................649
Bulbs,Light.............................124
Calibration, Compass ......................342
Camera, Rear ............................254
Capacities, Fluid ..........................653
Caps, Filler Fuel .................................538
Power Steering .........................478
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................626
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................120
Cargo Area Features .......................297
Cargo Compartment .......................297
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INDEX 677

LightBulbs..............................124
Lights.................................124
Airbag ................................85
Alarm ...............................322
Anti-Lock .............................317
Automatic Headlights ....................225
Back-Up ..............................651
Battery Saver ..........................231
Brake Assist Warning ....................489
Brake Warning .........................322
Bulb Replacement .......................648
Center Mounted Stop ....................652
Daytime Running .......................227
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................228
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....489
Engine Temperature Warning ...............326
Exterior ..............................124
Fog .................................227
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................559 Headlights
............................650
Headlights On Reminder ..................227
High Beam Indicator .....................314
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............231
Illuminated Entry ........................20
Interior ..............................228
License ..............................652
Lights On Reminder .....................227
Low Fuel .............................325
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........319
Oil Pressure ...........................325
Park ................................650
Passing ..............................231
Reading ..............................256
Rear Servicing .........................651
Rear Tail Lamps ........................651
Seat Belt Reminder ......................324
Security Alarm .........................322
Service ...............................648
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