engine DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2014 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
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ..........10
SEATBELT ...................10
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIRBAGS ....................11
CHILD RESTRAINTS ..............12
FRONT SEATS .................16
REARSEATS ..................19
HEATEDSEATS ................24
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ..........25
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . . 26
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS .............27
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . 28
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAM LEVER..................29
HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND HALO LIGHT
SWITCH .....................31
SPEED CONTROL ................32
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS) . . . 34
FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE ........34
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ........35
THREE ZONE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS . . 36THREE ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC)................37
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST ......39
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA ....39
BLIND SPOT MONITORING WITH REAR
CROSS PATH ..................39
POWER SLIDING SIDE DOORS .........40
POWER LIFTGATE ................41
POWER SUNROOF ...............41
WIND BUFFETING ...............43
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ......44
Uconnect® 130 .................46
Uconnect® 130 WITH SiriusXM
SATELLITE RADIO ...............48
Uconnect® 430/430N .............51
Uconnect® 730N ................60
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK . . 71
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ....75
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ..........75
Uconnect® PHONE ...............76
Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND .........79
Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO ........82VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES™) . . 82
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC)
.................84
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .........85
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink®) ..................86
POWER INVERTER ...............89
POWER OUTLETS ...............90
UTILITY
IN-FLOORSTORAGE—STOW'NGO® .....92
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK .............92
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . . . 93
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .........93
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE............95
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS . . 95
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .........99
TIREFIT KIT ..................100
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .......107
JUMP-STARTING ...............119
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ...........121
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........121
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .........122
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........123
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD.............124
ADDING FUEL .................125
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...........126
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ...........127
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .........128
MAINTENANCE RECORD ...........131
FUSES .....................133
TIRE PRESSURES ...............136
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .......137
EXTERIOR BULBS ...............137
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER....................138
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ....................138
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ..........138
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ...................138
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES ................139
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® . . 140
FAQ’s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......141
INDEX....................143
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 95 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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Emergency Key
• Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is anemergency key located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and unlocking the
doors. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the top of the Key Fob sideways
with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
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 in or
near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition
of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. 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.
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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 contrib-
utes 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 of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
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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 im-
prove the vehicle’s overall fuel economy
during normal 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.
• When the ECON Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will be able 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 may en- gage sooner (lower engine rpm’s) and remain on longer.
• The engine idle speed will be lower.
• The overall driving performance will be more conservative.
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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 theLOCK position (do not start the engine).
• Push the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. A single chime will indicate that programming is complete.
Sound Horn With Lock
To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked:
• Push the LOCK button and PANIC button at the same time for at least four seconds, butno longer than 10 seconds.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
Flashing Lights With Lock
The turn signal lights flash when the doors are locked, which can be turned on or off. To turn
this feature on or off:
• Push and hold the UNLOCK button and the LOCK button at the same time for at least four seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink®)
•HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as
garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink®
unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
• The HomeLink® buttons that are located in the overhead console or sunvisor designate the three different HomeLink® channels.
• The HomeLink® indicator is located above the center button.
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink®
Ensure that your vehicle is parked outside of
the garage before you begin programming.
For efficient programming and accurate
transmission of the radio-frequency signal,
it is recommended that a new battery be
placed in the hand-held transmitter of the
device that is being programmed to the
HomeLink® system.
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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
(3.72sqm) Up to 2 persons
& Luggage3,600 lbs
(1,633 kg) * 360 lbs (163 kg)
8,750 lbs
(3,969 kg) 40 sq ft
(3.72sqm) 3 to 5 persons &
Luggage
3,350 lbs
(1,519 kg) * 335 lbs (152 kg)
8,750 lbs
(3,969 kg) 40 sq ft
(3.72sqm) 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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- 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 thevehicle. 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.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the
parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a
possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System
problem.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may
illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on
through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and
not require towing.
If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead
to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend you do
not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
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- Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light
remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system.
We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. 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.
We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you
contact the nearest authorized dealer and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light
This light informs you of a problem with the system.
If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition
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 authorized dealer immediately. If the light is flashing when the engine is running,
immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/
rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
- Air Bag Warning Light
If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle
serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking”
sound is heard.
Press the odometer reset button, located below the tachometer, to turn the message off.
If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap,
see your authorized service center.
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