towing DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2017 5.G Owner's Guide

WARNING!(Continued)
•A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust
system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact anything that
can burn.
CAUTION!
•The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded
fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective-
ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device
and may seriously reduce engine performance and
cause serious damage to the engine.
• Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In
the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv-
ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-
mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin-
ued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle. Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic converter
will not require maintenance. However, it is important to
keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst
operation and prevent possible catalyst damage.
NOTE:
Intentional tampering with emissions control sys-
tems can result in civil penalties being assessed against
you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and
abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the
vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool. Service,
including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications,
should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage:
• Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough idle
or malfunctioning operating conditions.7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467

About Your Brakes........................ .359
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............473
Adding Fuel ............................. .404
Adding Washer Fluid ........................471
Additives, Fuel ............................401
Adjust Forward ...............................142
Rearward ............................. .142
AirBag ..................................60 Air Bag Operation .........................62
Air Bag Warning Light .....................59
Driver Knee Air Bag .......................63
Enhanced Accident Response ..............69, 454
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................455
If A Deployment Occurs ....................68
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................63
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............69
Side Air Bags ............................64
Transporting Pets .........................91
Air Bag Light ........................59, 93, 242
Air Bag Maintenance .........................69
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......466
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................468
Air Conditioning .......................... .323
Air Conditioning Controls ....................323 Air Conditioning Filter
...................337, 469
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...............336
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ...............327, 334
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............468, 469
Air Conditioning System ...............323, 329, 468
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ...........323
Air Pressure, Tires ..........................380
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................13, 247
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................6
Antenna, Satellite Radio ..................... .293
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................473, 495
Disposal ...............................475
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................360
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................249
Appearance Car

e .......................... .479
Ashtray .................................214
Assistance Towing ..........................123
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .362
Auto Down Power Windows ...................31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ...................102
Automatic Door Locks .....................28, 29
Automatic Headlights .......................173
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........329
Automatic Transmission ...............344, 478, 479
Adding Fluid .......................... .479
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Customer Assistance........................506
Daytime Running Lights .....................174
Dealer Service ............................ .462
Defroster, Windshield ........................94
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...................178
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................460
Dimmer Control .......................... .174
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ....................479
Oil (Engine) ............................463
Power Steering ..........................356
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................453
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................475
Door Ajar ............................... .248
Door Ajar Light ............................248
Door Locks Door Locks ..............................26
KeyFob................................26
Remote ................................26
Remote Keyless Entry ......................26
Door Opener, Garage ........................197 Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .................................354
Driving To Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .......264
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) .....300, 303
E-85 Fuel ............................... .402
Economy (Fuel) Mode .......................346
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .207
Electric Remote Mirrors ..................... .104
Electronic Brake Control System ................359
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................360
Traction Control System ....................364
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........182
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............364
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........246
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .......259
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ...................422
Jacking ............................433, 439
Jump

Starting .......................... .448
Overheating ............................422
Emission Control System Maintenance ............461
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Lights On Reminder..................... .174
Passing ............................... .177
Replacing ............................. .492
Time Delay ............................ .173
Washers ...............................173
Head Restraints ............................147
Heated Mirrors ............................104
Heater ................................. .323
Heater, Engine Block ........................344
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .....176
Hill Start Assist ............................362
Hitches Trailer Towing ...........................411
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............197
Hood Release ............................ .170
Hook, Coat ...............................218
Ignition ..................................10
Key .................................9,10
Ignition Key Removal ........................10
Illuminated Entry ...........................15
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................11
Information Center, Vehicle ...................259
Inside Rearview Mirror ..................... .102
Instrument Cluster ..................... .237, 256Instrument Panel And Controls
.................236
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................483
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ...............485
Interior Appearance Care .....................482
Interior Lights ............................ .174
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..............178
Introduction ................................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..............140, 300
Jack Location ............................ .433
Jack Operation ............................433
Jump Starting ............................ .448
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs .............13
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....21
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................1
6
Key-In Reminder ............................11
Keyless Entry System ........................16
Key, Replacement ...........................12
Keys .....................................9
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................11
Lane Change Assist ........................ .176
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Radio Remote Controls..................... .321
Rear Air Conditioning ....................327, 334
Rear Camera ............................. .192
Rear Cross Path ............................110
Rear Heater ............................. .327
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .185
Rearview Mirrors ..........................102
Rear Window Features .......................224
Reclining Front Seats ........................147
Recreational Towing ........................ .418
Reformulated Gasoline .......................399
Refrigerant ...............................469
Reminder, Seat Belt ..........................43
Remote Keyless Entry ........................16
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............13
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........321
Remote Starting System .......................23
Removable Floor Console .....................222
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .491
Replacement Keys ...........................12
Replacement Parts ..........................462
Replacement Tires ..........................387
Reporting Safety Defects .....................509
Restraint, Head ............................147
Restraints, Child ............................71 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck
...................451
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ....................225
Rotation, Tires ............................ .389
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................93
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..................95
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................509
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..........................93
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .368
Safety Tips ................................92
Satellite Radio Antenna ..................... .293
Schedule, Maintenance .......................500
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......48
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ............55
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Management Feature .................54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .................46
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................44
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................48
Pregnant Women .........................54
Seat Belt Extender .........................53
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................54
Seat Belt Reminder ........................43
Seat Belt Maintenance .......................483
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................43
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Starting Procedures........................ .342
Steering Power ............................... .356
Tilt Column ............................180
Wheel, Heated ..........................181
Wheel, Tilt ............................ .180
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................321
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .321
Storage ................................. .490
Storage Bin ...............................214
Storage, Vehicle ........................337, 490
Storing Your Vehicle ........................490
Stow N Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ................151
Sunglasses Storage ..........................195
Sun Roof ............................... .204
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ...........60
Sway Control, Trailer ........................368
Synthetic Engine Oil ........................465
System, Remote Starting ......................23
Telescoping Steering Column ..................180
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........329
Tilt Steering Column ........................180
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........374, 375
Tire Markings ............................ .368Tires..........................
.95, 379, 383, 390
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .387
Air Pressure ........................ .374, 379
Chains ............................... .388
Changing ............................. .433
Compact Spare ..........................384
General Information ...................379, 383
High Speed ............................ .381
Inflation Pressures ........................380
Jacking ............................433, 439
Life Of Tires ............................387
Load Capacity .......................374, 376
Pr
essure Monitor System (TPMS) .............391
Pressure Warning Light ....................254
Quality Grading ........................ .390
Radial ............................... .381
Replacement ............................387
Rotation ...............................389
Safety ............................ .368, 379
Sizes .................................370
Snow Tires ............................ .382
Spare Tire .......................383, 385, 434
Spinning ...............................386
Trailer Towing .......................... .415
Tread Wear Indicators .....................386
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Tire Safety Information.......................368
Tire Service Kit .....423, 424, 425, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................413
Torque Converter Clutch .....................353
Towing ................................. .408
24-Hour Towing Assistance .................123
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .453
Guide .................................412
Recreational ............................418
Weight ............................... .412
Towing Assistance ..........................123
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............418
Traction ............................. .353, 354
Traction Control .......................... .364
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................368
Trailer Towing ............................ .408
Cooling System Tips ..................... .418
Hitches ................................411
Minimum Requirements ....................413
Tips ................................. .417
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................413
Wiring ............................... .416
Trailer Towing Guide ........................412
Trailer Weight ............................ .412
Transmission ............................. .478Automatic
..........................344, 478
Fluid ............................. .478, 498
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ......197
Transporting Pets ...........................91
Tread Wear Indicators .......................386
Turn Signals .......................... .256, 493
UCI Connector ............................295
Uconnect Advanced Phone Connectivity ...............126
Uconnect 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode .........282
Operating Instructions CD Mode .............278
Operating Instr

uctions Radio Mode ............276
Playing MP3 Files ........................280
Uconnect 130 With Satellite Radio Multimedia Satellite Radio ..................292
Uconnect Phone .......................... .122
Umbrella Holder .......................... .216
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................390
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector .....295
Universal Transmitter ........................197
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .399
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .................48
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INDEX 525