tow DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2015 5.G Owner's Manual

Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle
for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been
tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m). If in
doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your
authorized dealer or service station.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that
all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
CAUTION!
•ThewinchmechanismisdesignedforusewiththewinchT-handleonly.Useofair
wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch.
•Donotattempttoraisethevehiclebyjackingonlocationsotherthanthose
indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
•Besuretomountthesparetirewiththevalvestemfacingoutward.Thevehicle
could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
•Thecompactsparetire/coverassemblymustbeusedwhenthecompactsparetire
is stored. Failure to use this cover could drastically reduce the life of the compact
spare tire.
•Thewinchmechanismisdesignedspecificallytostowacompactsparetireonly.Do
not attempt to use the winch to stow the full size flat tire, or any other full-size tire.
Vehicle damage may result.
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WARNING!
•Donotattempttochangeatireonthesideofthevehicleclosetomovingtraffic.
Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
•Beingunderajacked-upvehicleisdangerous.Thevehiclecouldslipoffthejack
and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.
•Neverstartorruntheenginewhilethevehicleisonajack.
•Thejackisdesignedtobeusedasatoolforchangingtiresonly.Thejackshouldnot
be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a
firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
•Carefullyfollowthesetirechangingwarningstohelppreventpersonalinjuryor
damage to your vehicle:
•Alwaysparkonafirm,levelsurfaceasfarfromtheedgeoftheroadwayaspossible
before raising the vehicle.
•TurnontheHazardWarningflasher.
•Blockthewheeldiagonallyoppositethewheeltoberaised.
•SettheparkingbrakefirmlyandsetanautomatictransmissioninPARK;amanual
transmission in REVERSE.
•Donotletanyonesitinthevehiclewhenitisonajack.
•Donotgetunderthevehiclewhenitisonajack.
•Onlyusethejackinthepositionsindicatedandforliftingthisvehicleduringatire
change.
•Ifworkingonorneararoadway,beextremelycarefulofmotortraffic.
•Toassurethatsparetires,flatorinflated,aresecurelystowed,sparesmustbe
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
•Raisingthevehiclehigherthannecessarycanmakethevehiclelessstable.Itcould
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove
the tire.
•Toavoidtheriskofforcingthevehicleoffthejack,donottightenthewheelnuts
fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in
personal injury.
•Aloosetireorjackthrownforwardinacollisionorhardstopcouldendangerthe
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
•Verifythatbothretainertabsofthewheelspacerhavebeenproperlyextended
through the center of the wheel and spare tire/cover assembly. Failure to properly
engage both retainer tabs could result in loss of the spare tire and cover assembly,
which will cause vehicle damage and may cause loss of vehicle control.
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SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever
cannot be moved out of the PARK position,
you can use the following procedure to tem-
porarily move the shift lever:
1. To access the shift lever override, re-
move the cover located to the top right of
the shift lever in the instrument panel.
2. Firmly set the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position without starting the engine.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the
brake pedal.
5. The override can be activated by press-
ing the white-colored tab, which can be
accessed through the hole in the instrument panel.
6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the override cover.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the GroundALL MODELS
Flat TowNONEIf transmission is operable:•Tr a n s m i s s i o n i nNEUTRAL•25mph(40km/h)maxspeed•15miles(24km)maxdistanceWheel liftRear
FrontOK
FlatbedALLBEST METHOD
Shift Lever Override
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Main-
tenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or applicable
supplement on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e o i l c h a n g e
indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent
short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage
will influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating
Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the
next 500 miles (805 km).
Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h e
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” in your Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Checkengineoillevel.
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel.
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.Rotatetiresatthefirstsign
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpower
steering and fill as needed.
•Checkfunctionofallinteriorandexteriorlights.
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Maintenance ChartRefer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
Mileage or time passed(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional InspectionsInspect the CV joints. X X X X XInspect front suspension, tie rod ends, bootseals, and replace if necessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as neces-sary.
XXX X X X X
Additional MaintenanceReplace engine air filter. X X X X XReplace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X XReplace spark plugs (3.6L engine). ** XFlush and replace the engine coolant at10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)whichever comes first.
XX
Change automatic transmission fluid andfilter if using your vehicle for any of thefollowing: police, taxi, fleet, or frequenttrailer towing.
X
Change automatic transmission fluid andfilter.
X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
X
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
J19 60 Amp Yellow –Radiator Fan
J20 30 Amp Pink –Front Wiper LO/HI
J21 20 Amp Blue –Front/Rear Washer
J22 25 Amp Clear –Sunroof Module
M1–15AmpBlueRear Center Brake Lamp/BrakeSwitch
M2–20AmpYellow FrontFogLamps
M3–20AmpYellowFront/Rear Axle Locker, VacuumPump Motor
M4–10AmpRedTr a i l e r To w
M5–25AmpClearInverter
M6–20AmpYellowPower Outlet #1 (ACC), Rain Sen-sor, Cigar Lighter (InstrumentPanel or with Console Rear)
M7–20AmpYellowPower Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC SE-LECT) – Center Seat or with Con-sole Rear
M8–20AmpYellowFrontHeatedSeat–IfEquipped
M9–20AmpYellowRearHeatedSeat–IfEquipped
M10–15AmpBlue
Ignition Off Draw — Video Sys-tem, Satellite Radio, DVD, Hands-Free Module, Universal GarageDoor Opener, Vanity Lamp,Streaming Video Module – IfEquipped
M11–10AmpRedClimateControlSystem
M12–30AmpGreenAmplifier/Radio
M13–20AmpYellowInstrument Cluster, SIREN, ClockModule, Multi-Function ControlSwitch – If Equipped
M14–20AmpYellowTrailerTow–IfEquipped
M15–20AmpYellow
Rear View Mirror, Instrument Clus-ter, Multi-Function Control Switch,Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r, G l o w P l u gModule – If Equipped
M16–10AmpRedAirbag Module/Occupant Classifi-cation Module
M17–15AmpBlueLeft Tail/License/Park Lamp, Run-ning Lamps
M18–15AmpBlueRightTail/Park/RunLamp
M19–25AmpClearPowertrain
M20–15AmpBlueInstrument Cluster Interior Light,Switch Bank, Steering ColumnModule, Switch Steering Wheel
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
•HowdoIinstallmyLATCHEquippedChildSeat?pg.23
•HowdoIprogrammyFrontSeatMemory?pg.30
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
•HowdoestheElectronicRangeSelect(ERS)operate?pg.45
ELECTRONICS
Which radio is in my vehicle?
•Uconnect®130 pg. 58
•Uconnect®130 WITH SiriusXM pg. 60
•Uconnect®430/430N pg. 63
How do I activate the Audio Jack?
•Uconnect®130 pg. 62
•Uconnect®130 WITH SiriusXM pg. 62
•Uconnect®430/430N pg. 67
How do I set the clock on my radio?
•Uconnect®130 pg. 61
•Uconnect®130 WITH SiriusXM pg. 61
•Uconnect®430/430N pg. 64
•HowdoIusetheNavigationfeature?
•Uconnect®430/430N pg. 70
•HowdoIpairmycellphoneviaBluetooth®with the Uconnect®Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 79
•HowdoIusemyUSBporttolistentoaudiothroughmytouch-screenradio?pg.77
•HowdoIconfiguremyUniversalGarageDoorOpener(HomeLink®)?pg.89
UTILITY
•HowdoIknowhowmuchIcantowwithmyDodgeGrandCaravan?pg.95
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . .132
Adding Washer Fluid..........132
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag.......18
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . . .18
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Side Impacts.............18
Air bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine AirCleaner Filter)............132Air Conditioner Maintenance.....132Air Conditioning Refrigerant......132Air Conditioning System........132AlarmArm The System...........16Disarm The System.........16Vehicle Security Alarm.......16Alarm (Security Alarm)......16,101Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .130, 132Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Anti-Lock Warning Light.........97Appearance Care............132Assistance Towing............97Audio Jack...........59,62,67Audio Settings............59,61Audio Systems (Radio).........58Automatic Headlights..........42Automatic High Beams.........42
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..50Automatic TransmissionFluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks....85
Back-Up Camera............52Battery.................132Blind Spot Monitoring..........52Body Mechanism Lubrication.....132Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Brake System.............132Master Cylinder..........132Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . .99Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Calibration, Compass..........86
Capacities, Fluid............130
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)............132
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier...........94
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
CD (Compact Disc) Player.....59,62
Change Oil Indicator..........101
Changing A Flat Tire..........110
Charging System Light.........97Child Restraint..............21CleaningWheels...............132Windshield Wiper Blades.....132Clock Setting..........58,61,64Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light....97Brake Warning Light . . . . . . . . .99Charging System Light.......97Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . .97Front Fog Light Indicator . . . . .101High Beam Indicator.......101Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Oil Pressure Warning Light . . . . .97Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m(TPMS) Light............98Tu r n S i g n a l I n d i c a t o r.......101Vehicle Security Light.......101Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Compact Spare Tire..........142Compass Calibration...........86Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....132Coolant Capacity.........130Coolant Level...........132Disposal of Used Coolant.....132Drain, Flush, and Refill......132Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Points to Remember.......132Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . .132
INDEX
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Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze).........130, 132
Corrosion Protection..........132
Cruise Control (Speed Control).....43
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Customer Assistance..........147
Defects, Reporting...........148
Dimmer Control.............42
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......42
Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . .97
Disarming, Security System.......16
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)....132
Driver Cockpit...............6
Economy (Fuel) Mode..........46
Electronics
Yo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n d S y s t e m..56,57
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . .101
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86, 87
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . .125Jacking . . . . . . . . . . .110, 116Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . .103To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129Air Cleaner.............132Break-In Recommendations....39Checking Oil Level.........132Compartment............128Coolant (Antifreeze)........130Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Fuel Requirements.........130Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130, 132Oil Filler Cap...........132Oil Selection . . . . . . . . .130, 132Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . .103Event Data Recorder..........126Exhaust System............132
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 0
Filters
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Engine Oil..........130, 132
Engine Oil Disposal........132
Flashers
Tu r n S i g n a l............101
Flash-To-Pass..............41Fluid Capacities............130Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 101Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating . . .31Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .125Frequently Asked Questions......150Front Heated Seats...........36FuelEconomy Mode...........46Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . .130Requirements...........130Ta n k C a p a c i t y...........130Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)...89General Maintenance.........132Glass Cleaning.............132GPS Navigation (Uconnect®gps)....72
HeadlightsAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Cleaning..............132Dimmer Switch...........42High Beam.............41Head Restraints.............26Heated Mirrors.........47,48,51Heated Seats..............36Heated Steering Wheel.........37High Beam Indicator..........101High Beam/Low Beam Select(Dimmer) Switch...........41HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener) . . .89Hood Release.............127
Instrument Panel Cover........132Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . .132Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . .138
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Programmable Electronic Features . . .87
Radio Operation...........59,61
Rain Sensitive Wiper System......40
Rear Camera...............52
Rear Cross Path . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Rear Heated Seats............36
Rear ParkSense System.........52
Recreational Towing...........96
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Arm The Alarm . . . . . . . . . . .16Disarm The Alarm . . . . . . . . . .16Lock The Doors...........10Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)....10Unlock The Doors..........10Remote Starting System........11Replacement Bulbs..........146Reporting Safety Defects.......148Restraint, Head.............26Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.....125Roof Rack (Luggage Rack).......94
Satellite Radio (Uconnect®
studios). . . . . . . . . . . . . .60, 62Schedule, Maintenance........132Seat Belt Maintenance........132Seat BeltsAdjustable Shoulder Belt......17Pretensioners............17Reminder..............99Seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 29Adjustment.............29Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) . . . . .31Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Lumbar Support..........28Manual................29Memory...............30Power................28Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) . . . . .31Security Alarm.............101Arm The System...........16Disarm The System.........16Security Alarm............16Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . .130Shift Lever Override..........124Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . .40, 101Sirius Satellite Radio..........73
SIRIUS Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . .73
Spare Tire.........110, 142, 143
Spark Plugs..............130
Speed Control
Accel/Decel.............43
Cancel................44
Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Starting
Remote...............11SteeringTi l t C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8Wheel, Heated...........37Steering Wheel Audio Controls.....77Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats....31Stuck, Freeing.............125Sun Roof.................54Supplemental Restraint System -Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Te t h e r A n c h o r, C h i l d R e s t r a i n t.....23Ti l t S t e e r i n g C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8Ti r e sAir Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . .141Changing.............110Compact Spare..........142Jacking...........110, 116Spare Tire.............110Ti r e S e r v i c e K i t..........103, 104To u c h s c r e e n R a d i o
Cleaning Your Touchscreen Radio..70To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 5Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .124Recreational.............96Tr a i l e r To w i n gTr a i l e r a n d To n g u e W e i g h t.....95Tr a i l e r W e i g h t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 5Tr a n s m i s s i o nFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . .131, 132Maintenance............132Tu r n S i g n a l s............40,101
Uconnect®Voice Command.......81
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming . . .16Video Entertainment System™(Rear Seat Video System)......84Voice Command.............81
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