warning DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2015 5.G Service Manual

** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
•Youcanbebadlyinjuredworkingonoraroundamotorvehicle.Doonlyserviceworkforwhichyouhavetheknowledgeandtheright
equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
•Failuretoproperlyinspectandmaintainyourvehiclecouldresultinacomponentmalfunctionandeffectvehiclehandlingand
performance. This could cause an accident.
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TIRE PRESSURES
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and
inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading
Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for
more information regarding tire warnings
and instructions.
WARNING!
•Overloadingofyourtiresisdangerous.Overloadingcancausetirefailure,affect
vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recom-
mended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
•Improperlyinflatedtiresaredangerousandcancausecollisions.Under-inflation
increases tire flexing and can result in over-heating and tire failure. Over-inflation
reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can
cause damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can cause steering
problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated
tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle
control. Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation
pressure.
Tire And Loading Information Location(Example)
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SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire
Service Kit” in “What To Do In Emergencies” on your DVD for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an
automatic car wash with a compact or limited-use temporary spare installed. Damage
to the vehicle may result.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
Yo u r v e h i c l e m a y b e e q u i p p e d w i t h a s p a r e t i r e a n d w h e e l e q u i v a l e n t i n l o o k a n d f u n c t i o n
to the original equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle. This
spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option,
refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your vehicle
is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and
Loading Information Placard located on the driver’s side door opening or on the sidewall
of the tire. Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T” or “S” preceding the
size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment tire should be repaired (or
replaced) and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare
wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire. Do not install
more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
WARNING!
Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive
more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited tread life. When the
tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be
replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your spare. Failure to do so
could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
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Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may look like the
originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare tire
may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the
temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as your
original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the
vehicle at the first opportunity.
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only. This tire is identified by a
label located on the limited-use spare wheel. This label contains the driving limitations for
this spare. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling.
Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original
equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. Installation of this limited-use spare
tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the speed listed on
the limit-use spare wheel. Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on
your Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the
rear edge of the driver’s side door. Replace (or repair) the original equipment tire at the
first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of
vehicle control.
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ADDING FUEL
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle. If the gas
cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off,
the fuel tank is full.
Ti g h t e n t h e g a s c a p u n t i l y o u h e a r a “ c l i c k -
ing” sound. This is an indication that the
gas cap is properly tightened. If not properly
tightened, the MIL (Malfunction Indicator
Light) may come on.
NOTE:
The driver’s side sliding door cannot be
opened while the fuel door is open.
CAUTION!
•Damagetothefuelsystemoremissionscontrolsystemcouldresultfromusingan
improper gas cap. A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system and
may cause the MIL to turn on, due to fuel vapors escaping from the system.
•Toavoidfuelspillageandoverfilling,donot“topoff”thefueltankafterfilling.
WARNING!
•Neverhaveanysmokingmaterialslitinornearthevehiclewhenthegascapis
removed or the tank filled.
•Neveraddfuelwhentheengineisrunning.Thisisinviolationofmoststateand
federal fire regulations and/or local bylaws, and will cause the MIL to turn on.
•Afiremayresultifgasolineispumpedintoaportablecontainerthatisinsideofa
vehicle. You could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while
filling.
Fuel Filler
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WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or
emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
authorized dealer and the manufacturer.
To c o n t a c t N H T S A , y o u m a y e i t h e r c a l l t h e A u t o S a f e t y H o t l i n e t o l l f r e e a t 1 – 8 8 8 –
327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://
www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer
Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect
to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect
Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/.
French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian govern-
ment should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls
at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/ .
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
•WhatdoIdoifmyTPMSwarninglightisblinking?pg.98
•HowdoIchangeaflattire?pg.110
•HowdoIJump-Startmyvehicle?pg.122
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•WhereismyFuseBlocklocated?pg.137
•WhattypeofoildoIuse?pg.130
•HowoftenshouldIchangemyengine’soil?pg.132
•Whatshouldmytirepressurebesetat?pg.141
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
151

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
152

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
INDEX
153

T h e d r i v e r ' s p r i m a r y r e s p o n s i b i l i t y
i s t h e s a f e o p e r a t i o n o f t h e
v e h i c l e . D r i v i n g w h i l e d i s t r a c t e d
c a n r e s u l t i n l o s s o f v e h i c l e
c o n t r o l , r e s u l t i n g i n a c o l l i s i o n
a n d p e r s o n a l i n j u r y . C h r y s l e r
G r o u p L L C s t r o n g l y r e c o m m e n d s
t h a t t h e d r i v e r u s e e x t r e m e
c a u t i o n w h e n u s i n g a n y d e v i c e o r
f e a t u r e t h a t m a y t a k e t h e i r
a t t e n t i o n o f f t h e r o a d . U s e o f a n y
e l e c t r i c a l d e v i c e s , s u c h a s
c e l l u l a r t e l e p h o n e s , c o m p u t e r s ,
p o r t a b l e r a d i o s , v e h i c l e n a v i g a t i o n
o r o t h e r d e v i c e s , b y t h e d r i v e r
w h i l e t h e v e h i c l e i s m o v i n g i s
d a n g e r o u s a n d c o u l d l e a d t o a
s e r i o u s c o l l i s i o n . T e x t i n g w h i l e
d r i v i n g i s a l s o d a n g e r o u s a n d
s h o u l d n e v e r b e d o n e w h i l e t h e
v e h i c l e i s m o v i n g . I f y o u f i n d
y o u r s e l f u n a b l e t o d e v o t e y o u r f u l l
a t t e n t i o n t o v e h i c l e o p e r a t i o n ,
p u l l o f f t h e r o a d t o a s a f e l o c a t i o n
a n d s t o p y o u r v e h i c l e . S o m e s t a t e s
o r p r o v i n c e s p r o h i b i t t h e u s e o f
c e l l u l a r t e l e p h o n e s o r t e x t i n g
w h i l e d r i v i n g . I t i s a l w a y s t h e
d r i v e r ' s r e s p o n s i b i l i t y t o c o m p l y
with all local laws.
DODGE.COM (U.S.)
D O D G E . C A ( C A N A D A )
T h i s g u i d e h a s b e e n p r e p a r e d t o h e l p y o u g e t q u i c k l y a c q u a i n t e d w i t h
y o u r n e w D o d g e a n d t o p r o v i d e a c o n v e n i e n t r e f e r e n c e s o u r c e f o r c o m m o n
q u e s t i o n s . H o w e v e r , i t i s n o t a s u b s t i t u t e f o r y o u r O w n e r ’s M a n u a l .
F o r c o m p l e t e o p e r a t i o n a l i n s t r u c t i o n s , m a i n t e n a n c e p r o c e d u r e s a n d
i m p o r t a n t s a f e t y m e s s a g e s , p l e a s e c o n s u l t y o u r O w n e r ’s M a n u a l ,
Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
N o t a l l f e a t u r e s s h o w n i n t h i s g u i d e m a y a p p l y t o y o u r v e h i c l e . F o r a d d i t i o n a l
i n f o r m a t i o n o n a c c e s s o r i e s t o h e l p p e r s o n a l i z e y o u r v e h i c l e , v i s i t
www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Dodge dealer.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
D r u n k e n d r i v i n g i s o n e o f t h e m o s t f r e q u e n t c a u s e s o f a c c i d e n t s .
Y o u r d r i v i n g a b i l i t y c a n b e s e r i o u s l y i m p a i r e d w i t h b l o o d a l c o h o l
l e v e l s f a r b e l o w t h e l e g a l m i n i m u m . I f y o u a r e d r i n k i n g , d o n ’ t d r i v e .
R i d e w i t h a d e s i g n a t e d n o n - d r i n k i n g d r i v e r , c a l l a c a b , a f r i e n d , o r
use public transportation.
WARNING!
D r i v i n g a f t e r d r i n k i n g c a n l e a d t o a n a c c i d e n t . Y o u r p e r c e p t i o n s a r e
l e s s s h a r p , y o u r r e f l e x e s a r e s l o w e r , a n d y o u r j u d g m e n t i s i m p a i r e d
when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
If you are the !rst registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may
obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling
1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
IMPORTANT
T h i s U s e r G u i d e i s i n t e n d e d t o f a m i l i a r i z e y o u w i t h t h e i m p o r t a n t f e a t u r e s
o f y o u r v e h i c l e . T h e D V D e n c l o s e d c o n t a i n s y o u r O w n e r ’s M a n u a l ,
Navigation/Uconnect® M a n u a l s , W a r r a n t y B o o k l e t s , Ti r e W a r r a n t y a n d
R o a d s i d e A s s i s t a n c e ( n e w v e h i c l e s p u r c h a s e d i n t h e U . S . ) o r R o a d s i d e
A s s i s t a n c e ( n e w v e h i c l e s p u r c h a s e d i n C a n a d a ) i n e l e c t r o n i c f o r m a t . W e
h o p e y o u f i n d i t u s e f u l . R e p l a c e m e n t D V D k i t s m a y b e p u r c h a s e d b y v i s i t i n g
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