Dodge 2011 Grand Caravan User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 3
2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..................................... 7
3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE .................................... 81
4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................ 173
5STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................... 253
6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ................................................... 323
7MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ................................................... 341
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................... 383
9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................. 397
10 INDEX .................................................................... 403
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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
•INTRODUCTION ........................ 4
•HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
•WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
•VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . 6
•VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS . . . . . . . 6
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new
Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured
that it represents precision workmanship,
distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our ve-
hicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared
with the assistance of service and engi-
neering specialists to acquaint you with
the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty
Information, and various customer-
oriented documents. Please take the time
to read these publications carefully. Fol-
lowing the instructions and recommenda-
tions in this manual will help assure safe
and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After reviewing the owner infor-
mation, it should be stored in the ve-
hicle for convenient referencing and
remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that
your authorized dealer knows your vehicle
best, has factory-trained technicians and
genuine MOPARTparts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine
which section contains the information you
desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle
depends on the items of equipment or-
dered, certain descriptions and illustra-
tions may differ from your vehicle’s equip-
ment
The detailed index at the back of this
Owner’s Manual contains a complete list-
ing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a descrip-
tion of the symbols that may be used on
your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s
Manual:
INTRODUCTION
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARN-
INGS against operating procedures that
could result in a collision or bodily injury. It
also contains CAUTIONS against proce-
dures that could result in damage to your
vehicle. If you do not read this entire
manual, you may miss important informa-
tion. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is
found on the left front corner of the instru-
ment panel, visible through the wind-
shield. This number also appears on the
Automobile Information Disclosure Label
affixed to a window on your vehicle, the
vehicle registration and title.
NOTE:
It is illegal to remove or alter the
VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/
ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to
this vehicle could seriously affect its
roadworthiness and safety and may
lead to a accident resulting in serious
injury or death.
Vehicle Identification Number
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SECTION 2
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
•A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•SENTRY KEYT........................ 11
•ReplacementKeys .................... 12
•VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . . 13
•Rearming Of The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
•ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . 14
•REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
EQUIPPED ........................... 15
•Using the RKE Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
•REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . . 21
•How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
•DOORLOCKS ........................ 24
•Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
•Power Door Locks — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 25
•WINDOWS ........................... 28
•Power Vent Windows — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 28
•PowerWindows ...................... 28
•SLIDINGSIDEDOOR .................... 31
•Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped . . . . . . 32
•Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock . . . . . 35
•LIFTGATE ........................... 37
•Power Liftgate — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
•OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
•Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
•Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions . . . . 45
•Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —
IfEquipped ......................... 46
•Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
•Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
•Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . . 47
•Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlertT) ......................... 50
•SeatbeltLockOut .................... 51
•Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 51
•Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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•Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) -
Airbags ........................... 52
•Airbag System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
•Advanced Front Airbag Features . . . . . . . . . . 54
•Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . . 58
•Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
•ChildRestraints ...................... 64
•REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (COMMERCIAL
VEHICLES ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . 72
•Restraining Infants and Small Children with
Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles
Only) ............................. 73
•ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . 75
•Additional Requirements For Diesel Engine
—IfEquipped ....................... 75
•SAFETYTIPS ......................... 75
•Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
•ExhaustGas ........................ 76
•Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................ 77
•Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition sys-
tem. This system consists of a Key Fob
with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
with integral ignition switch. You can insert
the Key Fob into the ignition switch with
either side up.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) oper-
ates similarly to an ignition switch. It has
four operating positions, three with de-
tents and one that is spring-loaded. The
detent positions are LOCK, ACC, and ON/
RUN. The START position is a spring-
loaded momentary contact position. When
released from the START position, the
switch automatically returns to the ON/
RUN position.
Key Fob
The Key Fob operates the ignition switch.
Insert the square end of the Key Fob into
the ignition switch located on the instru-
ment panel and rotate to the desired po-
sition. It also contains the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency
key, which stores in the rear of the Key
Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into
the vehicle should the battery in the ve-
hicle or the RKE transmitter go dead. The
emergency key is also for locking the
lower glove compartment. You can keep
the emergency key with you when valet
parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the
mechanical latch at the top of the Key Fob
sideways with your thumb and then pull
the key out with your other hand.
1 — LOCK
2 — ACCESSORY
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START
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NOTE: You can insert the double-sided
emergency key into the lock cylinder with
either side up.
Removing Key Fob From Ignition
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key
Fob to the LOCK position and then remove
the Key Fob.
NOTE:
Power window switches will also
remain active for up to 90 seconds after
the ignition switch has been turned to
LOCK, depending upon the accessory
delay setting. Opening the front door will
cancel this feature.
CAUTION!
•If your vehicle battery becomes
low or dead, your Key Fob will
become locked in the ignition.
•Do not attempt to remove the Key
Fob while in this condition, dam-
age could occur to the Key Fob or
ignition module. Only remove the
emergency key for locking and un-
locking the doors.
•Leave the Key Fob in the ignition
and either:
•Jump Start the vehicle.
•Charge the battery.
•Contact your dealer for assistance
on how to remove the Key Fob
using the manual over ride
method.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a
vehicle. Leaving unattended chil-
dren in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or oth-
ers could be seriously or fatally
injured. Don’t leave the keys in the
ignition. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
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