traction control DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2020 User Guide

262SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Temperature Grades
The Temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat, when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel, than the
minimum required by law.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more
than 21 days, you may want to take steps to
protect your battery. You may do the following:
Remove the 60 Amp cartridge in the Totally
Integrated Power Module (TIPM) labeled Igni
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tion-Off Draw (IOD).
Or, disconnect the negative cable from the
battery.
Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out
of service for two weeks or more, run the air
conditioning system at idle for about five
minutes in the fresh air and high blower
setting. This will ensure adequate system
lubrication to minimize the possibility of
compressor damage when the system is
started again.
BODYWORK
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
Vehicle body care requirements vary according
to geographic locations and usage. Chemicals
that make roads passable in snow and ice and
those that are sprayed on trees and road
surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside
parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne
contaminants, road surfaces on which the
vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather
and other extreme conditions will have an
adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and
underbody protection.
The following maintenance recommendations
will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from
the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.

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Dimmer Switch Headlight
.............................................. 37, 38DipsticksAutomatic Transmission............................ 244Oil (Engine)................................................ 232Power Steering.......................................... 173Disabled Vehicle Towing................................ 224DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 242Door Ajar................................................... 95, 96Door Ajar Light.......................................... 95, 96Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 17Doors............................................................... 16Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 20DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water
......................................... 192DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 344
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Economy (Fuel) Mode.................................... 167Electric Brake Control System....................... 104Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 103Traction Control System............................ 109Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 36Electrical Power Outlets................................... 75Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).................. 105Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light......... 95Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 223Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 194Jacking................................... 202, 206, 244Jump Starting........................................... 219Emission Control System Maintenance........ 102Engine........................................................... 231Air Cleaner................................................ 235Block Heater............................................. 163Break-In Recommendations..................... 163Checking Oil Level.................................... 232Compartment........................................... 231Compartment Identification...................... 231Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 272Cooling..................................................... 239Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 159, 270Fails To Start............................................ 163Flooded, Starting...................................... 163Oil........................................... 233, 271, 272Oil Filler Cap............................................. 231Oil Filter.................................................... 234Oil Selection.................................... 233, 271Oil Synthetic............................................. 234Overheating.............................................. 221Starting..................................................... 162
Engine Oil Viscosity....................................... 234Engine Oil Viscosity Chart.............................. 234Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 138, 225Ethanol.......................................................... 268Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 159, 270Exhaust System................................... 159, 238Exterior Lighting...............................................37Exterior Lights............................... 37, 161, 194
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 235Air Conditioning................................. 58, 235Engine Oil........................................ 234, 272Engine Oil Disposal................................... 234FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 194Turn Signals............37, 100, 161, 196, 197Flash-To-Pass............................................ 37, 38Flooded Engine Starting................................ 163Floor Console...................................................69Fluid Capacities............................................ 271Fluid Leaks.................................................... 161Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission........................... 244Brake........................................................ 243Power Steering......................................... 173

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Jack Location
................................................. 203Jack Operation..................................... 202, 244Jump Starting................................................ 219
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Key Fob Arm The Alarm
............................................. 15Disarm The Alarm........................................ 15Programming Additional Key Fobs....... 10, 14Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................................... 10Key Fob Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)................................... 10Keys................................................................... 9Replacement............................................... 14
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Lane Change And Turn Signals........................ 37Lane Change Assist.................................. 37, 39Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 121Latches.......................................................... 161Hood........................................................... 61Leaks, Fluid................................................... 161Life Of Tires................................................... 255Liftgate............................................................ 62Closing........................................................ 62Opening....................................................... 62Light Bulbs..................................................... 161
Lights............................................................ 161Air Bag...................................... 94, 131, 160Automatic Headlights.................................. 38Back-Up.................................................... 197Battery Saver............................................... 39Brake Assist Warning............................... 107Brake Warning............................................. 94Bulb Replacement.................................... 194Center Mounted Stop............................... 197Cruise....................................................... 100Daytime Running.................................. 37, 38Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................... 37, 38Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator.................................................. 96Exterior..................................................... 161Fog.....................................................39, 196Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 194Headlights..........................................37, 196Headlights On Reminder............................. 39High Beam................................................... 38High Beam/Low Beam Select............... 37, 38Instrument Cluster....................................... 37Interior......................................................... 39License..................................................... 197Lights On Reminder.............................. 37, 39Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).......... 98Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness)............. 41Park................................................. 100, 196Passing................................................. 37, 38Reading....................................................... 39
Rear Servicing.......................................... 197Rear Tail Lamps........................................ 197Seat Belt Reminder.....................................96Security Alarm.............................................97Service...................................................... 194Side Marker.............................................. 197Traction Control........................................ 107Turn Signals............37, 100, 161, 196, 197Warning Instrument Cluster
Descriptions....................................... 96, 100Load Leveling System......................................63Loading Vehicle...................................... 63, 182Tires.......................................................... 249LocksAutomatic Door............................................17Low Tire Pressure System............................. 115Lubrication, Body.......................................... 237Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 266Luggage Carrier................................................79
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Maintenance Free Battery............................ 232Maintenance Schedule................................. 226Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)....................................... 98, 102ManualService...................................................... 367Map/Reading Lights........................................39Media Hub.................................................... 340Methanol....................................................... 268

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Specifications Fuel (Gasoline)
.......................................... 272Oil.............................................................. 272Speed ControlAccel/Decel............................................... 175Cancel....................................................... 175Resume..................................................... 175Speed Control (Cruise Control)...................... 173Starting.......................................................... 162Button......................................................... 11Cold Weather............................................ 163Engine Fails To Start................................. 163Starting And Operating.................................. 162Starting Procedures....................................... 162SteeringPower.............................................. 172, 173Tilt Column.................................................. 33Wheel, Heated...................................... 33, 34Wheel, Tilt................................................... 33Steering Wheel Audio Controls...................... 340Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls......................................................... 340Storage............................................................ 68Storage Bin...................................................... 68Storage, Vehicle...................................... 57, 262Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 262Stow ‘n Go (Fold In Floor) Seats....................... 21Stuck, Freeing............................................... 223Sunglasses Storage......................................... 78Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag..... 132
Sway Control, Trailer..................................... 109Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 234
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Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 33Tilt Steering Column........................................ 33Time DelayHeadlight..................................................... 37Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 249Tire Markings................................................ 245Tire Safety Information................................. 245Tire Service Kit.............................................. 212Tires...................................161, 252, 257, 261Aging (Life Of Tires).................................. 255Air Pressure.............................................. 252Chains...................................................... 260Changing......................................... 202, 244Compact Spare......................................... 257General Information........................ 252, 257High Speed............................................... 253Inflation Pressure..................................... 253Jacking................................... 202, 206, 244Life Of Tires.............................................. 255Load Capacity........................................... 249Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..98, 115Quality Grading......................................... 261Radial....................................................... 254Replacement............................................ 255Rotation.................................................... 261Safety.............................................. 245, 252
Sizes......................................................... 246Snow Tires................................................ 257Spare Tires.............................205, 257, 258Spinning................................................... 254Trailer Towing........................................... 188Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 255Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 266To Open Hood..................................................61Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 186Torque Converter Clutch............................... 172Towing........................................................... 18324-Hour Towing Assistance...................... 312Disabled Vehicle....................................... 224Guide........................................................ 186Recreational............................................. 191Weight...................................................... 186Towing Assistance......................................... 312Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 191Traction......................................................... 192Traction Control............................................ 109Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 109Trailer Towing................................................ 183Cooling System Tips.................................. 190Hitches..................................................... 184Minimum Requirements........................... 187Tips........................................................... 189Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 186Wiring....................................................... 189Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 186Trailer Weight................................................ 186
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