jump start DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2020 Owners Manual

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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 163
PARK BRAKE ..................................................... 164
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION............................ 165 Key Ignition Park Interlock ........................ 166Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System ........................................................ 166 Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode .....................167Six-Speed Automatic Transmission ..........167
Gear Ranges ..............................................168
POWER STEERING ............................................. 172
Power Steering Fluid Check ......................173
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .................... 173
To Activate .................................................. 174To Set A Desired Speed .............................174To Vary The Speed Setting ........................ 174To Accelerate For Passing ........................ 175To Resume Speed......................................175
To Deactivate .............................................175
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST
— IF EQUIPPED ................................................... 175
ParkSense Sensors ...................................176
ParkSense Warning Display ......................176
ParkSense Display ..................................... 176Enabling/Disabling ParkSense ................. 178
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist
System ........................................................ 178 Cleaning The ParkSense System ..............178
ParkSense System Usage Precautions ....178 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............. 179
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................. 181
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ................. 181
VEHICLE LOADING ............................................182
Certification Label ..................................... 182
TRAILER TOWING ............................................... 183
Common Towing Definitions ..................... 183Trailer Hitch Classification ........................ 184
Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) .......... 186 Trailer And Tongue Weight ....................... 186
Towing Requirements ............................... 187Towing Tips ................................................ 189
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .......................... 191
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle ........................................................ 191 Recreational Towing — All Models ............ 191
DRIVING TIPS ...................................................... 192
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................... 192
Driving Through Water .............................. 192
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .......................194
BULB REPLACEMENT ........................................ 194Replacement Bulbs .................................. 194Replacing Exterior Bulbs ........................... 196 FUSES .................................................................. 197
General Information .................................. 198
Totally Integrated Power Module
(Fuses) ....................................................... 198
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ....................... 202
Jack Location ............................................. 203
Spare Tire Tools ......................................... 203To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut ..... 203Spare Tire Removal .................................. 205
Spare Tire Removal Instructions .............. 205
Preparations For Jacking ......................... 206
Jacking Instructions................................... 206
Securing The Compact Spare Tire ............ 210
Road Tire Installation ................................ 211
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ................... 212
JUMP STARTING ................................................ 219
Preparations For Jump Start ..................... 219
Jump Starting Procedure .......................... 220
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......................... 221
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ........................... 222
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................. 223
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ....................... 224
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ................................................. 225
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....................... 225

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STARTING AND OPERATING163
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Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these
temperatures, use of an externally powered
electric engine block heater (available from an
authorized dealer) is recommended.
After Starting — Warming Up The Engine
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it
will decrease as the engine warms up.
If Engine Fails To Start ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect
the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC
electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire
extension cord.
The engine block heater must be plugged in at
least one hour to have an adequate warming
effect on the engine.
The engine block heater cord is routed under
the hood on the driver's side of the vehicle. It
has a removable cap that is located on the
driver side of the Integrated Power Module.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the
engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in
your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles
(500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are
desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration
within the limits of local traffic laws contributes
to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle
acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and
should be avoided.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid
into the throttle body air inlet opening in an
attempt to start the vehicle. This could
result in flash fire causing serious personal
injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle
to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an
automatic transmission cannot be started
this way. Unburned fuel could enter the
catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.
If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a
start from a booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly. Refer to
“Jump Starting Procedure” in “In Case Of
Emergency” for further information.
WARNING! (Continued)WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the engine block
heater cord before driving. Damage to the
110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause
electrocution.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY219
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JUMP STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be
jump started using a set of jumper cables and a
battery in another vehicle or by using a portable
battery booster pack. Jump starting can be
dangerous if done improperly so please follow
the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer’s operating
instructions and precautions.
Preparations For Jump Start
The battery in your vehicle is located on the left
side of the engine compartment.
Positive Battery Post
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the
automatic transmission into PARK and
turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper
cables reach, set the parking brake and
make sure the ignition is in the OFF/LOCK
position.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is
frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause
personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or
any other booster source with a system
voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to
the battery, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur.
WARNING!
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan
whenever the hood is raised. It can start
anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can
be injured by moving fan blades.
Remove any metal jewelry such as rings,
watch bands and bracelets that could
make an inadvertent electrical contact. You
could be seriously injured.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can
burn your skin or eyes and generate
hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as
this could establish a ground connection and
personal injury could result.
WARNING! (Continued)
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220IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Jump Starting Procedure
Connecting The Jumper Cables

1. Connect the positive
(+) end of the jumper
cable to the positive (+)
post of the
discharged vehicle.

2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)
jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the
booster battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) end of the jumper
cable to the negative (-) post of the booster
battery. 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative
(-)
jumper cable to a good engine ground
(exposed metal part of the discharged
vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and
the fuel injection system.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle for a few
minutes, and then start the engine in the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence. Disconnecting The Jumper Cables

1. Disconnect the negative
(-)

end of the
jumper cable from the engine ground of
the vehicle with the discharged battery.

2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable from the negative (-) post of
the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the
jumper cable from the positive (+) post of
the booster battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post
of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
If frequent jump starting is required to start your
vehicle, you should have the battery and
charging system inspected at an authorized
dealer.
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump starting procedure
could result in personal injury or property
damage due to battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could
result in damage to the charging system of
the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the
negative (-) post of the discharged battery.
The resulting electrical spark could cause the
battery to explode and could result in
personal injury. Only use the specific ground
point, do not use any other exposed metal
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232SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Checking Oil Level
To ensure proper engine lubrication, the engine
oil must be maintained at the correct level.
Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as
every fuel stop. The best time to check the
engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level
ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level
readings. Maintain the oil level within the SAFE
crosshatch marking on the dipstick. Adding one
quart of oil when the reading is at the bottom of
the mark will result in reading the top of the
mark on these engines.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers
and the rear window washer is shared. It is
located in the engine compartment and should
be checked at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent
(not radiator antifreeze) and operate the system
for a few seconds to flush out any residual
water.
The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon
of fluid when the Low Washer Fluid Light
illuminates.
After the engine has warmed, operate the
defroster for a few minutes to reduce the
possibility of smearing or freezing the fluid on
the cold windshield. Mopar All Weather
Windshield Washer Solution or equivalent, used
with water as directed on the container, aids
cleaning action, reduces the freezing point to
avoid line clogging, and is not harmful to paint
or trim.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a
maintenance-free battery. You will never have
to add water, nor is periodic maintenance
required.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil
aeration, or loss of oil pressure. This could
damage your engine.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer
solvents are flammable. They could ignite and
burn you. Care must be exercised when filling
or working around the washer solution.
WARNING!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and
can burn or even blind you. Do not allow
battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or
clothing. Do not lean over a battery when
attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes
or on skin, flush the area immediately with
large amounts of water. Refer to “Jump
Starting Procedure” in “In Case Of Emer
-
gency” for further information.
Battery gas is flammable and explosive.
Keep flame or sparks away from the
battery. Do not use a booster battery or any
other booster source with an output greater
than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable clamps to
touch each other.
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces -
sories contain lead and lead compounds.
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Press the PREV button to start playback from
the beginning of the current chapter or track.
When you press the button twice in quick
succession, playback starts from the beginning
of the preceding chapter or track.
DISC Menu
While in Disc Mode, with inserted video DVD,
press the Menu button to access the Disc
Menu.
Press the Disc Setup button to access the Disc
Setup menu. In the Disc Setup menu, you may select Menu
Language, Audio Language, Subtitle, Camera
Angle, Aspect Ratio, and Brightness settings by
pressing the corresponding button. Some of the
buttons are disabled if the inserted disc does
not support the functionality.
Disc Skipping
Skipping is typically caused by a damaged
(scratched) disc. This will result in a 10-second
jump forward until the damaged area is passed.
Temperature Protection
If the temperature of the disc reader during
operation becomes too high, a pop-up message
informs the user of an over temperature
situation. The unit switches to radio mode until
the disc reader temperature has dropped to a
normal level.Hard Disk Drive Mode (HDD)
The HDD mode gives you access to the audio
files on the internal hard disk drive. It functions
similar to a CD player, with the exception that
the internal HDD can hold more tracks. It can
hold approximately 6,700 four-minute
CD-quality songs (depending on the file size of
the encoded files).
Before using the HDD mode, you will need to
copy tracks to the internal hard drive.
The files will be stored on the internal hard disk
drive and can be used in the HDD mode.
Copy Audio Disc To Hard-Drive
Copy an audio disc to the Hard Disk Drive using
the following procedure:

1. Insert a disc.

2. Press the Copy button to copy music tracks
of the inserted disc to the Hard Disk
Drive.
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Playing Audio Files From The Audio Device
You can play songs directly from the external
USB device.
Press the Tracks button to display a list view.
Press the button with the desired list item to
select and play the item.
Press the Info button to display the
track information, press the button a
second time to close the display.
Press the Browse button to browse by
categories.
Select An External USB Category
The radio can sort the files by playlists, by song
names, by artists, by composers, by genres, by
albums, by podcasts or by audio books, if
available on your device. Press the Artists button for this example.
Press a button with the desired artist's name to
play songs from this artist.
Press the Play All button to play songs from all
available artists.
Press the Page Up/Down buttons to navigate
through the list of artists.
Using Voice Command
You can list Artists, Playlists, Albums, Songs,
Podcasts, Genres, Composers, and Audio
Books in the main page by using Voice
Command.
To list categories, press the Voice Recognition
(VR) button and wait for the confirmation
beep and say list Album (or any other category).
List Jump
If you encounter a very long list, it may be
helpful to press the A<>Z button to go to the List
Jump menu.
For this example, we entered the first letter of
the desired artist.
Press the GO button to jump to the desired
artist.Press a button with the desired artist's name to
play songs from this artist.
Change A Track
Press the Forward Arrow button to select the
next track on the disc.
Press and hold the Forward Arrow button to
fast forward through the track.
Press the Back Arrow button to select the
start of the current track (while the track is
playing) or the previous track (if the current
track has just started).
Press and hold the Back Arrow button to fast
rewind through the track.
Pause
Press the Pause button to pause the playback.
Play
Press the Play button to start the playback.
Displaying The Elapsed Title Time
The elapsed title time of the currently playing
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Turning it counterclockwise (backward)
by one click will jump to the previous
track in the list or push the VR button and
say "Previous Track".
Jump backward in the current track by
pushing and holding the << RW button.
Holding the << RW button long enough will
jump to the beginning of the current track.
Jump forward in the current track by pushing
and holding the FF >> button.
A single push backward << RW or forward FF
>> will jump backward or forward respec -
tively, for five seconds.
Use the << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons to
jump to the previous or next track. Pushing
the SEEK >> button during play mode will
jump to the next track in the list, or push the
VR button and say "Next or Previous Track."
While a track is playing, push the INFO button
to see the associated metadata (artist, track
title, album, etc.) for that track. Pushing the
INFO button again jumps to the next screen
of data for that track. Once all screens have
been viewed, the last INFO button push will
go back to the play mode screen on the radio.
Pushing the Repeat button will change the
audio device mode to repeat the current
playing track or push the VR button and say
"Repeat On" or "Repeat Off".
Push the Scan button to use AUX/USB/MP3
device scan mode, which will play the first 10
seconds of each track in the current list and
then forward to the next song. To stop Scan
mode and start playing the desired track,
when it is playing the track, push the Scan
button again. During Scan mode, pushing the
<< SEEK and SEEK >> buttons will select the
previous and next tracks.
RND button: Pushing this button toggles
between Shuffle ON and Shuffle OFF modes
for the external USB device, or push the VR
button and say "Shuffle On" or "Shuffle Off." If
the RND icon is showing on the radio display,
then the shuffle mode is On.
List Or Browse Mode
During Play mode, pushing any of the buttons
described below will bring up List mode. List
mode enables scrolling through the list of
menus and tracks on the audio device. Tune control knob: The Tune control knob
functions in a similar manner as the scroll
wheel on the audio device or external USB
device.
Turning it clockwise (forward) and counter-
clockwise (backward) scrolls through the
lists, displaying the track detail on the radio
display. Once the track to be played is high-
lighted on the radio display, push the Tune
control knob to select and start playing the
track. Turning the TUNE control knob fast will
scroll through the list faster. During fast
scroll, a slight delay in updating the informa
-
tion on the radio display may be noticeable.
In List mode, the radio Preset buttons are used
as shortcuts to the following lists on the
external USB device:
Preset 1 – Playlists
Preset 2 – Artists
Preset 3 – Albums
Preset 4 – Genres
Preset 5 – Audiobooks
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Pushing a PRESET button will display the
current list on the top line and the first item in
that list on the second line.
To exit List mode without selecting a track, push
the same Preset button again to go back to
Play mode.
List button: The List button will display the top
level menu of the external USB device.
Turn the Tune control knob to list the
top-menu item to be selected and push the
Tune control knob. This will display the next
sub-menu list item on the audio device, then
follow the same steps to go to the desired
track in that list. Not all external USB device
sub-menu levels are available on this system.
Music Type button: The Music Type button is
another shortcut button to the genre listing on
your audio device.
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA)
Music can be streamed from your cellular
phone to the Uconnect phone system.
Refer to the Uconnect Owner’s Manual
Supplement for further information on
Bluetooth® connectivity.
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
To enter BTSA mode, push either AUX button on
the radio or push the VR button and say
“Bluetooth® Streaming Audio”.
Play Mode
When switched to BTSA mode, some audio
devices can start playing music over the
vehicle’s audio system, but some devices
require the music to be initiated on the device
first. Then, it will get streamed to the Uconnect
phone system. Seven devices can be paired to
the Uconnect phone system, but just one can be
selected and played.
Selecting A Different Audio Device

1. Push the Phone button to begin.

2. After the "Ready" prompt and following the beep, say "Setup", then say "Select Audio
Devices".
3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Uconnect phone system to list the audio
devices.
Next Track
Use the Seek Up button, or push the VR
button on the radio and say “Next Track,” to
jump to the next music track on your cellular
phone.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod® or
external USB device while driving. Failure to
follow this warning could result in an
accident.
CAUTION!
Leaving the iPod® or external USB device
(or any supported device) anywhere in the
vehicle in extreme heat or cold can alter the
operation or damage the device. Follow the
device manufacturer’s guidelines.
Placing items on the iPod® or external USB
device, or connections to the iPod® or
external USB device in the vehicle, can
cause damage to the device and/or to the
connectors.
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Previous Track
Use the Seek Down button, or push the VR
button on the radio and say “Previous Track,” to
jump to the previous music track on your
cellular phone.
Browse
Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth®
Streaming Audio (BTSA) device. Only the current
song that is playing will display info.
UCONNECT MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) — IF
EQUIPPED
Your rear seat Video Entertainment System
(VES) is designed to give your family years of
enjoyment. You can play your favorite CDs or
DVDs, listen to audio over the wireless
headphones, or plug and play a variety of
standard video games or audio devices. Please
review this Owner's Manual to become familiar
with its features and operation. NOTE:
The screen is located in the 2nd row overhead
console.
Getting Started
Screen located in the overhead console
:
Unfold the overhead LCD screen(s) by
pushing the button on the overhead console
behind the screen(s).
Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN or ACC
position.
Turn on the Player by pushing the Power
button, located on the far left, or by pushing
the button on the Remote Control.
When the video screen is open and a DVD is
inserted into the VES player, the screen turns
on automatically, the headphone transmit -
ters turn on and playback begins.
The system can be controlled by the front
seat occupants using either the touchscreen
radio, the DVD, or by the rear seat occupants
using the remote control.
Play Video Games
Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary
RCA input jacks or HDMI port, located on the left
side behind the second row seat.

RCA/HDMI/USB Inputs

1 — HDMI Port
2 — Audio/Video In
3 — Power Outlet
4 — USB Ports (Charge Only)
5 — Power Inverter

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