DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2015 5.G Owners Manual

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 program-
ming.
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.
To e r a s e t h e c h a n n e l s , p l a c e t h e i g n i t i o n
switch into the ON/RUN position, then
push and hold the two outside HomeLink®
buttons (I and III) for up to 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes.
NOTE:
Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink®for the first
time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or,
on the Internet at HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
Programming A Rolling Code
NOTE:
For programming Garage Door Openers that were manufactured after 1995. These Garage
Door Openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the
hanging antenna is attached to the Garage Door Opener. It is NOT the button that is
normally used to open and close the door. The name and color of the button may vary by
manufacturer.
1. Place the ignition switch into the ON/RUN position.
2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink®
button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink®indicator light in view.
HomeLink® Buttons
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3. Push and hold the HomeLink®button you want to program while you push and hold
the hand-held transmitter button.
4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light. The HomeLink®
indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink®has received the fre-
quency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons after the indicator
light changes from slow to rapid.
5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING”
button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the
garage door opener motor. Firmly push and release the “LEARN” or “TRAINING”
button.
NOTE:
Yo u h a v e 3 0 s e c o n d s i n w h i c h t o i n i t i a t e t h e n e x t s t e p a f t e r t h e L E A R N b u t t o n h a s b e e n
pushed.
6. Return to the vehicle and push the programmed HomeLink®button twice (holding the
button for two seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates,
programming is complete.
NOTE:
If the device does not activate, push the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete
the training.
7. To program the remaining two HomeLink®buttons, repeat each step for each
remaining button. DO NOT erase the channels.
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
NOTE:
For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink®
button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink®indicator light in view.
3. Push and hold the HomeLink®button you want to program while you push and hold
the hand-held transmitter button.
4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light. The HomeLink®
indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink®has received the fre-
quency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons after the indicator
light changes from slow to rapid.
5. Push and hold the programmed HomeLink®button and observe the indicator light. If
the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and the garage door
(or device) should activate when the HomeLink®button is pushed.
6. To program the two remaining HomeLink®buttons, repeat each step for each
remaining button. DO NOT erase the channels.
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Using HomeLink®
To o p e r a t e , p u s h a n d r e l e a s e t h e p r o g r a m m e d H o m e L i n k®button. Activation will now
occur for the programmed device (e.g., garage door opener, gate operator, security system,
entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,). The hand-held transmitter of the device may
also be used at any time.
WARNING!
•Yourmotorizeddoororgatewillopenandclosewhileyouareprogrammingthe
universal transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people or pets are in the
path of the door or gate.
•Donotrunyourvehicleinaclosedgarageorconfinedareawhileprogrammingthe
transceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous when inhaled and can cause
you and others to be severely injured or killed.
POWER INVERTER
There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt power inverter outlet located on the left rear trim panel
immediately behind the second row left passenger seat. This outlet can power cellular
phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
•Pushtheswitchlocatedinthecenterof
the instrument panel to turn the power to
the outlet on.
•Pushtheswitchagaintoturnthepower
off.
The status indicator of the AC power in-
verter indicates whether the inverter is pro-
ducing AC power.
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 approxi-
mately 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.
Power Inverter
1—PowerOutlet2—PowerInverter
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WARNING!
To A v o i d S e r i o u s I n j u r y o r D e a t h D O N O T:
•useathree-prongadaptor
•insertanyobjectsintothereceptacles
•touchwithwethands
Close the lid when not in use. If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
POWER OUTLETS
•Two12Volt(13Amp)poweroutletsare
located on the lower instrument panel,
below the open storage bin. The driver-
side power outlet is controlled by the
ignition 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 Smok-
er's Package).
•Oneoutletintheremovablefloorconsole
(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.
•OnvehiclesequippedwiththeSuperConsolethepoweroutletsarelocatedunderthe
retractable cover. To access the power outlets push down on the cover and slide it
toward the instrument panel.
•Theoutletintherearquarterpanelneartheliftgateandtheupperoutletinthe
instrument 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.
Power Outlets
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NOTE:
•Donotexceedthemaximumpowerof160Watts(13Amps)at12Volts.Ifthe160
Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be
replaced.
•Poweroutletsaredesignedforaccessoryplugsonly.Donotinsertanyotherobjectin
the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the
power outlet can cause damage not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
Fuse Panel
1—M7Fuse20AmpYellow—PowerOutletLeftofSecondRowPassengerSeat2—M6Fuse20AmpYellow—CigarLighter/PowerOutletInstrumentPanel3—M36Fuse20AmpYellow—PowerOutletInstrumentPanel&InConsole—IfEquipped
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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 used when
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 maximum of 150 lbs (68 kg) of evenly distributed
weight.
Installing The Crossbars
1. To install the crossbars, completely
loosen the thumb screws at both ends
and lift the crossbar from its stowed
position.
2. Bend the pivot points at each end of the
crossbar and slide the thumb screw
down.
3. 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.
Crossbar
1—DirectionalArrow2—PivotPoint3—ThumbScrew
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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 & Lug-gage 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg)
*
360 lbs (163 kg)
8,750 lbs (3,969 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m)
3to5persons&Luggage3,350 lbs (1,519 kg) *
335 lbs (152 kg)
8,750 lbs (3,969 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m)
6to7persons&Luggage3,000 lbs (1,360 kg) *
300 lbs (136 kg)
*ForvehiclesequippedwithFold-in-Floorseating,theGrossTrailerWeightmustbereducedby100lbs(45kg).Refertolocallawsformaxi-
mum 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.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the GroundAll Models
Flat TowNONENOT ALLOWED
Dolly TowFrontOK
RearNOT ALLOWED
On TrailerALLOK
Recreational Towing — All Models
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground. This may be
accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmission in PARK.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
5. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION!
•DONOTflattowthisvehicle.Damagetothedrivetrainwillresult.
•Towingthisvehicleinviolationoftheaboverequirementscancausesevere
transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian
Residents.
•Provideyourname,vehicleidentificationnumber,licenseplatenumber,andyour
location, including the telephone number from which you are calling.
•Brieflydescribethenatureoftheproblemandanswerafewsimplequestions.
•Youwillbegiventhenameoftheserviceproviderandanestimatedtimeofarrival.If
you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we will
contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
-LowFuelWarningLight
This warning light indicates when the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 gal (7.8 L), this
light will turn on and a single chime will sound.
-ChargingSystemLight
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.
-OilPressureWarningLight
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-LockBrake(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.
-AirBagWarningLight
If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle
serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
-ElectronicThrottleControl(ETC)IndicatorLight
This light informs you of a problem with the system.
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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.
-TirePressureMonitoringSystem(TPMS)Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more
of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR
PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD OR
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR.
NOTE:
AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES
BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Yo u r v e h i c l e h a s a l s o b e e n e q u i p p e d w i t h a T P M S m a l f u n c t i o n i n d i c a t o r t o i n d i c a t e w h e n
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 upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups 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.
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