User Manual Dodge 2011 Grand Caravan C/V van 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN C/V

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User Manual

For 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN C/V.

• INTRODUCTION5
  • INTRODUCTION6
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL6
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS8
  • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER8
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS9
• THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE11
  • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS14
    • Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)14
  • SENTRY KEYĥ17
    • Replacement Keys18
  • VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED19
    • Rearming Of The System19
  • ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED21
  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED22
    • Using the RKE Transmitter22
  • REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED31
    • How To Use Remote Start31
  • DOOR LOCKS34
    • Manual Door Locks34
    • Power Door Locks — If Equipped36
  • WINDOWS39
    • Power Vent Windows — If Equipped39
    • Power Windows39
  • SLIDING SIDE DOOR44
    • Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped45
    • Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock49
  • LIFTGATE51
    • Power Liftgate — If Equipped52
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS55
    • Lap/Shoulder Belts59
    • Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions65
    • Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped66
    • Energy Management Feature67
    • Seat Belt Pretensioners67
    • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped68
    • Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)72
    • Seat Belt Lock Out73
    • Seat Belts And Pregnant Women73
    • Seat Belt Extender74
    • Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags74
    • Air Bag System Components76
    • Advanced Front Air Bag Features77
    • Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls80
    • Event Data Recorder (EDR)88
    • Child Restraints89
  • REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED99
    • Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)100
  • ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS102
  • SAFETY TIPS103
    • Transporting Passengers103
    • Exhaust Gas103
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle104
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle106
• UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE109
  • MIRRORS115
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped115
    • Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped116
    • Outside Mirrors116
    • Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped117
    • Outside Mirror Folding Feature117
    • Power Mirrors — If Equipped117
    • Heated Mirrors — If Equipped118
    • Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped118
    • Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped119
    • Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped119
  • BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED120
    • Rear Cross Path126
    • Modes Of Operation128
  • Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED129
  • VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED129
  • SEATS129
    • Power Seats — If Equipped130
    • Power Lumbar — If Equipped132
    • Heated Seats — If Equipped132
    • Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster135
    • Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped136
    • Head Restraints137
    • Stow 'n Goĥ Seating — If Equipped141
    • Quad Seats — If Equipped148
    • Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped154
    • Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped155
    • Third Row Power Folding Seat — If Equipped155
    • Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped158
    • Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks161
  • DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED161
    • Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory162
    • Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat ONLY)164
  • TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD165
  • LIGHTS167
    • Headlight Switch167
    • Automatic Headlights — If Equipped167
    • Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped168
    • Headlight Delay — If Equipped168
    • Lights-On Reminder168
    • Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped169
    • Front Fog Lights — If Equipped169
    • Dimmer Controls169
    • Multifunction Lever171
    • Turn Signals172
    • Lane Change Assist172
    • High/Low Beam Switch172
    • Flash-To-Pass172
    • Battery Protection173
  • WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS173
    • Intermittent Wiper System174
    • Windshield Wiper Operation174
    • Windshield Washers174
    • Mist Feature175
    • Rear Wiper And Washer175
    • Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped175
  • TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN177
  • HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED178
  • ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED179
  • ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED180
    • To Activate181
    • To Set A Desired Speed182
    • To Deactivate182
    • To Resume Speed182
    • To Vary The Speed Setting182
    • To Accelerate For Passing183
  • PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED184
    • ParkSenseĥ Sensors184
    • ParkSenseĥ Warning Display184
    • ParkSenseĥ Display185
    • Enabling/Disabling ParkSenseĥ189
    • Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System189
    • Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System190
    • ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions190
  • PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED193
    • Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio194
    • Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio195
  • OVERHEAD CONSOLES195
    • Front Overhead Console195
    • Courtesy/Interior Lighting196
    • Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only)196
    • Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped198
    • Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped198
  • GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED199
    • Programming HomeLinkĥ201
    • Gate Operator/Canadian Programming203
    • Using HomeLinkĥ204
    • Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkĥ Button204
    • Security204
    • Troubleshooting Tips205
    • General Information205
  • POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED206
    • Opening Sunroof — Express207
    • Opening The Sunroof — Manual Mode207
    • Closing Sunroof — Express207
    • Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode207
    • Pinch Protect Feature207
    • Pinch Protect Override208
    • Venting Sunroof — Express208
    • Sunshade Operation208
    • Wind Buffeting208
    • Sunroof Maintenance208
    • Ignition Off Operation209
    • Sunroof Fully Closed209
  • ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED209
  • POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED214
  • CUPHOLDERS215
    • Instrument Panel Cupholders216
    • Super Console — If Equipped216
    • Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped217
    • Interior Bottle Holders218
    • Smoker's Package Kit — If Equipped219
  • STORAGE219
    • Glove Compartments219
    • Door Trim Panel Storage221
    • Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped221
    • Umbrella Holder222
    • Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped222
    • Storage Bin Safety Warning224
    • Coat Hooks225
    • Cargo Area Storage226
  • CONSOLE FEATURES226
    • Basic Console227
    • Premium Console — If Equipped228
    • Super Console — If Equipped231
  • CARGO AREA FEATURES233
    • Rechargeable Flashlight233
  • REAR WINDOW FEATURES235
    • Rear Window Defroster235
  • REAR LOAD-LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED236
  • ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED236
    • Deploying the Crossbars237
  • SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED242
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL245
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES248
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE249
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM250
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS251
  • COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) — IF EQUIPPED264
    • CMTC Reset Buttons265
    • Compass/Temperature Display266
  • ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED267
    • Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays270
    • Fuel Economy276
    • Vehicle Speed277
    • Trip Info278
    • Units278
    • Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)279
    • Compass / Temperature Display279
    • Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)281
  • MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED287
    • Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped287
    • Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped287
  • MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)288
    • Operating Instructions — Radio Mode288
    • Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play291
    • Notes on Playing MP3 Files293
    • Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode296
  • MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)296
    • Operating Instructions — Radio Mode297
    • Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play302
    • Notes On Playing MP3 Files304
    • LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)307
    • INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)307
    • Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped308
    • Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped312
  • iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED312
    • Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device313
    • Using This Feature314
    • Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons314
    • Play Mode314
    • List Or Browse Mode316
    • Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)318
  • VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED319
  • STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED321
    • Radio Operation321
    • CD Player322
  • CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE322
  • RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES323
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS323
    • Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System — If Equipped323
    • Three-Zone Temperature Control — If Equipped327
    • Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped332
    • Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped335
    • Summer Operation345
    • Winter Operation345
    • Vacation/Storage345
    • Window Fogging346
    • Outside Air Intake346
    • Operating Tips346
    • A/C Air Filter— If Equipped347
• STARTING AND OPERATING349
  • STARTING PROCEDURES353
    • Automatic Transmission353
    • Normal Starting353
    • Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or –29°C)354
    • If The Engine Fails To Start354
    • After Starting355
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED355
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION356
    • Key Ignition Park Interlock357
    • Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System357
    • Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode358
    • Six-Speed Automatic Transmission359
    • Gear Ranges360
  • DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES364
    • Acceleration364
    • Traction365
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER365
    • Flowing/Rising Water365
    • Shallow Standing Water366
  • POWER STEERING367
    • Power Steering Fluid Check368
  • PARKING BRAKE369
  • ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)371
    • Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light373
  • ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM373
    • Traction Control System (TCS)373
    • Brake Assist System (BAS)374
    • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)375
  • TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION379
    • Tire Markings379
    • Tire Identification Number (TIN)382
    • Tire Terminology And Definitions383
    • Tire Loading And Tire Pressure384
  • TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION388
    • Tire Pressure388
    • Tire Inflation Pressures389
    • Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation390
    • Radial-Ply Tires391
    • Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped391
    • Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped392
    • Full Size Spare – If Equipped393
    • Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped393
    • Tire Spinning394
    • Tread Wear Indicators395
    • Life Of Tire395
    • Replacement Tires396
  • TIRE CHAINS397
  • SNOW TIRES399
  • TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS399
  • TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)400
    • Base System403
    • Premium System – If Equipped405
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS410
    • 3.6L Engine410
    • Reformulated Gasoline410
    • Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends411
    • E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles411
    • MMT In Gasoline412
    • Materials Added To Fuel412
    • Fuel System Cautions413
    • Carbon Monoxide Warnings414
  • FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED414
    • E-85 General Information414
    • Ethanol Fuel (E-85)416
    • Fuel Requirements416
    • Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles417
    • Starting417
    • Cruising Range417
    • Replacement Parts418
    • Maintenance418
  • ADDING FUEL418
    • Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)418
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message420
  • VEHICLE LOADING420
    • Vehicle Certification Label420
  • TRAILER TOWING423
    • Common Towing Definitions424
    • Towing Tips436
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)438
• WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES439
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS440
  • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS440
  • JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING441
    • Jack Location442
    • Spare Tire Removal443
    • To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut443
    • Spare Tire Tools446
    • Spare Tire Removal Instructions447
    • Preparations For Jacking449
    • Jacking Instructions450
    • Wheel Nuts455
    • Securing The Spare Tire456
  • JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE458
    • Preparations For Jump-Start459
    • Jump-Starting Procedure460
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE462
  • SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE463
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE464
    • Without The Ignition Key466
• MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE467
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L469
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II470
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message470
  • EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS471
  • REPLACEMENT PARTS473
  • DEALER SERVICE473
  • MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES473
    • Engine Oil474
    • Engine Oil Filter477
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter477
    • Exhaust System478
    • Maintenance-Free Battery480
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance481
    • Body Lubrication484
    • Windshield Wiper Blades484
    • Cooling System486
    • Brakes491
    • Automatic Transmission494
    • Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion496
    • Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders501
  • FUSES501
    • Totally Integrated Power Module501
  • VEHICLE STORAGE508
  • REPLACEMENT BULBS509
  • BULB REPLACEMENT509
    • Headlamps509
    • Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps510
    • Fog Lamps510
    • Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Backup Lamps511
    • Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)512
    • License Lamp512
  • FLUID CAPACITIES513
  • FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS514
    • Engine514
    • Chassis515
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES517
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE518
    • Required Maintenance Intervals520
• IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE531
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE533
    • Prepare For The Appointment533
    • Prepare A List533
    • Be Reasonable With Requests533
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE533
    • Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center534
    • Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center534
    • In Mexico contact:534
    • Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)535
    • Service Contract535
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION536
  • MOPARĥ PARTS536
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS536
    • In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.536
    • In Canada537
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS537
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES539
    • Treadwear539
    • Traction Grades539
    • Temperature Grades540