tires DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2020 Owner's Guide

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(Continued)
Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Chrome, or
Low Gloss Clear Coat Wheels
Tire Chains and Traction Devices
Use of traction devices require sufficient
tire-to-body clearance. Due to limited clearance,
the following traction devices are
recommended. Follow these recommendations
to guard against damage.
Traction device must be of proper size for the
tire, as recommended by the traction device
manufacturer.
No other tire sizes are recommended for use
with a tire chain or traction device.
Install on front tires only.
For a 225/65R17 tire, use of a Peerless
Super Z6 low profile traction device or equiv-
alent is recommended.
CAUTION!
If your vehicle is equipped with these
specialty wheels, DO NOT USE wheel
cleaners, abrasives, or polishing compounds.
They will permanently damage this finish and
such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. HAND WASH ONLY
USING MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT
CLOTH. Used on a regular basis; this is all that
is required to maintain this finish.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type
(M+S, Snow) between front and rear axles
can cause unpredictable handling. You could
lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires,
observe the following precautions:

Because of restricted traction device clear-
ance between tires and other suspension
components, it is important that only trac-
tion devices in good condition are used.
Broken devices can cause serious damage.
Stop the vehicle immediately if noise
occurs that could indicate device breakage.
Remove the damaged parts of the device
before further use.
Install device as tightly as possible and
then retighten after driving about ½ mile
(0.8 km). Autosock traction devices do not
require retightening.
Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and
large bumps, especially with a loaded
vehicle.
Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry
pavement.
Observe the traction device manufacturer’s
instructions on the method of installation,
operating speed, and conditions for use.
Always use the suggested operating speed
of the device manufacturer’s if it is less
than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Do not use traction devices on a compact
spare tire.
CAUTION! (Continued)

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Tire Rotation Recommendations
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle
operate at different loads and perform different
steering, driving, and braking functions. For
these reasons, they wear at unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation
of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially
worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such
as those on all season type tires. Rotation will
increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow
and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” for the proper
maintenance intervals. The reasons for any
rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior
to rotation being performed.
The suggested rotation method is the “forward
cross” shown in the following diagram. This
rotation pattern does not apply to some
directional tires that must not be reversed.
Tire Rotation (Forward Cross)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories
were established by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The specific grade rating assigned by the
tire's manufacturer in each category is
shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform
to Federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative
rating, based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and one-half times as well on
the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement, as measured under
controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
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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
-
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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INDEX
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About Your Brakes......................................... 266Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 240Adding Fuel.................................................... 181Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 232Additives, Fuel............................................... 268AdjustDown........................................................... 28Forward....................................................... 28Rearward..................................................... 28Up................................................................ 28Air Bag........................................................... 132Air Bag Operation...................................... 133Air Bag Warning Light................................ 131Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 134Enhanced Accident Response......... 138, 225Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 225If Deployment Occurs................................ 138Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 134Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 139Maintenance............................................. 139Side Air Bags............................................. 134Transporting Pets...................................... 159Air Bag Light..................................94, 131, 160Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter).............................. 235
Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 235Air Conditioner Refrigerant........................... 235Air Conditioner System................................. 235Air Conditioning................................................ 56Automatic Rear............................................ 51Rear............................................................. 45Air Conditioning Filter..............................58, 235Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 57Air Filter........................................................ 235Air PressureTires......................................................... 253AlarmArm The System.......................................... 15Disarm The System..................................... 15Security Alarm............................................. 97Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 8Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 240, 271Disposal................................................... 242Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 103Anti-Lock Warning Light................................... 97Ashtray............................................................. 78Assist, Hill Start............................................. 108Assistance Towing........................................ 312Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 34Automatic Door Locks............................... 17, 18
Automatic Headlights.......................................38Automatic Transmission....................... 165, 244Adding Fluid..................................... 244, 274Fluid And Filter Change............................. 244Fluid Change............................................. 244Fluid Level Check............................. 243, 244Fluid Type........................................ 243, 274Gear Ranges............................................. 168Special Additives...................................... 244Torque Converter...................................... 172Axle Fluid....................................................... 274Axle Lubrication............................................ 274
B
Battery................................................... 95, 232Charging System Light.................................95Jump Starting........................................... 219Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................10Battery Saver Feature......................................39Belts, Seat.................................................... 160Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 237B-Pillar Location............................................ 249Brake Assist System..................................... 104Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 104Brake Fluid.................................................... 274

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Jack Location
................................................. 203Jack Operation..................................... 202, 244Jump Starting................................................ 219
K
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
L
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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Mini-Trip Computer
................................... 87, 93Mirrors...................................................... 34, 36Automatic Dimming..................................... 34Electric Remote........................................... 36Exterior Folding........................................... 36Heated................................................. 34, 37Outside................................................. 34, 35Rearview.............................................. 34, 35Vanity.......................................................... 37Modifications/Alterations Vehicle.......................................................... 8Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 115Mopar Parts................................................... 366MP3 Control.................................................. 340Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 37
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New Vehicle Break-In Period.......................... 163
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Occupant Restraints...................................... 119Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............ 267, 272Oil Change IndicatorReset........................................................... 87Oil Filter, Change........................................... 234Oil Filter, Selection......................................... 234Oil Pressure Light............................................ 96Oil, Engine........................................... 233, 272Capacity.................................................... 271Change Interval......................................... 233
Checking................................................... 232Disposal................................................... 234Filter................................................ 234, 272Filter Disposal........................................... 234Identification Logo.................................... 234Materials Added To.................................. 234Pressure Warning Light............................... 96Recommendation............................ 233, 271Synthetic.................................................. 234Viscosity.......................................... 234, 271Onboard Diagnostic System.......................... 101Operating Precautions.................................. 101Operator ManualOwner's Manual.................................... 8, 367Outside Rearview Mirrors......................... 34, 35Overhead Console........................................... 71Overhead Travel Information Center................ 71Overheating, Engine...................................... 221Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)................... 8
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Paint Care..................................................... 262Parking Brake............................................... 164ParkSense System, Rear.............................. 175Personal Settings............................................. 90Pets.............................................................. 159Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect)..................... 304Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 249
PowerBrakes...................................................... 266Door Locks...................................................17Inverter........................................................77Mirrors.........................................................36Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).................75Seats...........................................................27Steering........................................... 172, 173Vent Windows..............................................59Power SeatsDown...........................................................28Forward.......................................................28Rearward.....................................................28Up................................................................28Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 127Preparation For Jacking................................ 206PretensionersSeat Belts................................................. 127Programmable Electronic Features..................90
R
Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 254Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 241Radio Operation............................................ 359Radio Remote Controls................................. 340Rear Air Conditioning.......................................45Rear Camera................................................. 179Rear Cross Path............................................ 113Rear ParkSense System................................ 175Reclining Rear Seats........................................21
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Recreational Towing
...................................... 191Reformulated Gasoline.................................. 268Refrigerant.................................................... 235Release, Hood................................................. 61Reminder, Lights On........................................ 37Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 120Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm............................................. 15Disarm The Alarm........................................ 15Programming Additional Key Fobs....... 10, 14Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 13Replacement Bulbs....................................... 194Replacement Keys........................................... 14Replacement Tires......................................... 255Reporting Safety Defects............................... 366Restraints, Child............................................ 141Restraints, Head.............................................. 30Rocking Vehicle When Stuck......................... 223Roof Luggage Rack.......................................... 79Rotation, Tires............................................... 261
S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle......................... 160Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 161Safety Defects, Reporting.............................. 366Safety Information, Tire................................. 245Safety Tips..................................................... 159Safety, Exhaust Gas....................................... 159
Schedule, Maintenance................................ 226Seat Belt Reminder.......................................... 96Seat Belts............................................ 120, 160Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 124Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 124Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
Anchorage................................................ 124Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 128Child Restraints........................................ 141Energy Management Feature................... 127Extender................................................... 126Front Seat............................... 120, 121, 122Inspection................................................. 160Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 122Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 123Lap/Shoulder Belts.................................. 121Operating Instructions.............................. 122Pregnant Women...................................... 127Pretensioners........................................... 127Rear Seat................................................. 121Reminder.................................................. 120Seat Belt Extender.................................... 126Seat Belt Pretensioner............................. 127Untwisting Procedure............................... 123Seat Belts Maintenance............................... 264Seats................................................. 20, 28, 29Adjustment........................................... 20, 28Heated......................................................... 29
Power...........................................................27Rear Folding................................................20Reclining......................................................21Seatback Release........................................20Stow ‘n Go (Fold in Floor).............................21Tilting...........................................................20Security Alarm..................................................97Arm The System...........................................15Disarm The System......................................15Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).................. 272Sentry KeyKey Programming........................................14Sentry Key (Immobilizer)..................................13Sentry Key Replacement..................................14Service Assistance........................................ 364Service Contract............................................ 365Service Manuals........................................... 367SettingsPersonal......................................................90Shift Lever Override...................................... 222Shoulder Belts.............................................. 121Side View Mirror Adjustment............................34Signals, Turn...............37, 100, 161, 196, 197Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 260Snow Tires.................................................... 257Spare Tires..................................205, 257, 258Spark Plugs................................................... 272

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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
T
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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