2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner's Manual
Year:
2014
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Grand Caravan
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
15
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
15
Key Fob
16
Removing Key Fob From Ignition
17
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
18
SENTRY KEY®
18
Replacement Keys
19
Customer Key Programming
20
General Information
20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
20
Rearming Of The System
20
To Arm The System
21
To Disarm The System
21
Tamper Alert
22
Security System Manual Override
22
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
23
Using The RKE Transmitter
24
Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate
25
Remote Key Unlock On First Press
25
Remote Lock Doors And Liftgate
26
Sound Horn With Remote Lock
26
Using The Panic Alarm
27
Power Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped
28
Power Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — If Equipped
28
Power Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door — If Equipped
29
Turn Off Flash Lights With RKE Lock — If Equipped
29
Programming Additional Transmitters
30
Transmitter Battery Replacement
30
General Information
32
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
33
How To Use Remote Start
33
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
34
To Enter Remote Start Mode
35
To Enter The Vehicle After Remote Start
35
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
36
Cancel Remote Start
36
To Turn Off The Engine While In Remote Start Mode
37
When To Reset Remote Start
37
DOOR LOCKS
37
Manual Door Locks
37
Power Door Locks — If Equipped
39
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
41
Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit — If Equipped
41
WINDOWS
42
Power Vent Windows — If Equipped
42
Power Windows
42
Power Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped
43
Front Passenger Power Window Switch
44
Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped
45
Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped
45
Auto Up Reset — If Equipped
46
Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch — If Equipped
46
Wind Buffeting
47
SLIDING SIDE DOOR
47
Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped
48
Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash
51
Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch
51
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
52
To Engage The Child Protection Door Lock
52
To Disengage The Child Protection Door Lock
54
LIFTGATE
55
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
56
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
59
Lap/Shoulder Belts
62
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
63
Third Row Center Shoulder Belt Instructions
67
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
67
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
68
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
70
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
70
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
70
Energy Management Feature
71
Seat Belt Pretensioners
71
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
72
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)
73
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)
76
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
77
Seat Belt Extender
77
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
78
Air Bag System Components
80
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
80
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
81
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) — If Equipped
83
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
85
Knee Impact Bolsters
85
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
85
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
85
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units
87
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit
88
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
88
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units
89
Front And Side Impact Sensors
89
Enhanced Accident Response System
89
If A Deployment Occurs
90
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
91
Air Bag Warning Light
92
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
93
Child Restraints
94
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
96
Infants And Child Restraints
97
Older Children And Child Restraints
98
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
99
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
101
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System
102
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
103
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
106
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
107
Center Seat LATCH – Commercial Cargo Vehicles (No Factory Installed Rear Seats) — If Equipped
108
Center Seat LATCH
108
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
109
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
110
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
111
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
111
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
114
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped
115
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
116
Transporting Pets
118
COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED
119
Restraining Infants And Small Children In Commercial Cargo Vehicles
120
Tether Installation For Commercial Cargo Vehicles
120
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
121
SAFETY TIPS
121
Transporting Passengers
121
Exhaust Gas
122
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
123
Seat Belts
123
Air Bag Warning Light
123
Defroster
124
Floor Mat Safety Information
124
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
125
Tires
125
Lights
126
Door Latches
126
Fluid Leaks
126
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
127
MIRRORS
134
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
134
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
135
Outside Mirrors
136
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
136
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
136
Power Mirrors — If Equipped
137
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
138
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped
138
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
138
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
140
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED
140
Rear Cross Path
146
Modes Of Operation
148
General Information
149
Uconnect® PHONE — IF EQUIPPED
149
Operation
151
Voice Command Tree
152
Help Command
152
Cancel Command
152
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone
153
Dial By Saying A Number
154
Call By Saying A Name
154
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone
155
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook
156
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries
156
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry
157
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries
158
List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook
158
Phone Call Features
159
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
159
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
159
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
160
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
160
Toggling Between Calls
160
Conference Call
160
Three-Way Calling
161
Call Termination
161
Redial
161
Call Continuation
161
Uconnect® Phone Features
162
Language Selection
162
Emergency Assistance
162
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance
164
Paging
164
Voice Mail Calling
164
Working With Automated Systems
164
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
165
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF
166
Phone And Network Status Indicators
166
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
166
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)
167
Advanced Phone Connectivity
167
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
167
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone
167
List Paired Mobile Phone Names
167
Select Another Mobile Phone
168
Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones
168
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
169
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial
169
Voice Training
169
Reset
170
Voice Command
170
Far End Audio Performance
171
Recent Calls
172
SMS
172
Bluetooth® Communication Link
174
Power-Up
174
General Information
180
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
180
Voice Command System Operation
180
Commands
182
Changing The Volume
182
Main Menu
182
Radio AM
183
Radio FM
183
Satellite Radio
184
Disc Mode
184
USB Mode
184
Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode
185
Memo Mode
185
Setup
186
Voice Training
186
SEATS
187
Power Seats — If Equipped
187
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
189
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
189
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
189
Reclining The Seatback
189
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
190
Heated Seats — If Equipped
191
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
192
Front Heated Seats
192
Rear Heated Seats
193
Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster
194
Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped
196
Head Restraints
196
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
197
Head Restraints — Second Row Quad Seats
200
Head Restraints — Second Row Bench
200
Head Restraints — Third Row
201
Stow 'n Go® Seating — If Equipped
201
Second Row Stow 'n Go®
201
To Unstow Second Row Seats
205
Stow 'n Go® Seat — Folded And Latched Position
205
Easy Entry Second Row
207
Quad Seats — If Equipped
207
Manual Recline
208
Fold-Flat
209
Easy Entry
210
Removal
211
Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped
211
Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped
212
Third Row Power Folding Seat — If Equipped
213
Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped
215
To Unfold Third Row Seats
218
Tailgate Mode
219
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks
219
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
219
Programming The Memory Feature
220
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
221
Memory Position Recall
222
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat ONLY)
223
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
224
LIGHTS
226
Headlight Switch
226
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
227
Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped
227
Headlight Delay — If Equipped
228
Lights-On Reminder
229
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
229
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
229
Dimmer Controls
230
Interior Lighting On
230
Interior Lighting Off
231
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
231
Halo Lights — If Equipped
231
Multifunction Lever
232
Turn Signals
232
Turn Signal Warning
233
Lane Change Assist
233
High/Low Beam Switch
233
Flash-To-Pass
233
Battery Protection
233
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS
234
Intermittent Wiper System
235
Windshield Wiper Operation
235
Windshield Washers
235
Mist Feature
235
Rear Wiper And Washer
236
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
236
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
238
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
239
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED
240
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
242
To Activate
243
To Set A Desired Speed
243
To Deactivate
244
To Resume Speed
244
To Vary The Speed Setting
244
To Accelerate For Passing
245
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
245
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
246
ParkSense® Sensors
247
ParkSense® Warning Display
247
ParkSense® Display
248
Enabling/Disabling ParkSense®
252
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System
252
Cleaning The ParkSense® System
253
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions
253
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
256
OVERHEAD CONSOLES
258
Front Overhead Console
258
Courtesy/Interior Lighting
258
Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only)
259
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped
261
Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped
261
Rear Console Halo Lighting
262
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
262
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
264
Programming A Rolling Code
264
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
266
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
267
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
267
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
268
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
269
Using HomeLink®
269
Security
269
Troubleshooting Tips
270
General Information
271
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
272
Opening Sunroof — Express
273
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
273
Closing Sunroof — Express
273
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
273
Pinch Protect Feature
273
Venting Sunroof — Express
274
Sunshade Operation
274
Wind Buffeting
274
Sunroof Maintenance
274
Ignition Off Operation
275
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED
275
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
279
CUPHOLDERS
281
Instrument Panel Cupholders
281
Super Console — If Equipped
282
Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped
283
Interior Bottle Holders
283
Smoker's Package Kit — If Equipped
284
STORAGE
285
Glove Compartments
285
Upper Glove Compartment
285
Lower Glove Compartment
286
Door Trim Panel Storage
286
Front Door Storage
286
Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped
286
Umbrella Holder
287
Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped
288
Storage Bin Safety Warning
289
Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever
290
Coat Hooks
291
Cargo Area Storage
291
CONSOLE FEATURES
292
Basic Console
292
To Remove The Basic Floor Console
292
To Reinstall The Basic Floor Console
292
Premium Console — If Equipped
293
Dual Storage Bins
295
To Remove The Premium Floor Console
296
Super Console — If Equipped
297
CARGO AREA FEATURES
299
Rechargeable Flashlight
299
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
300
Rear Window Defroster
300
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
301
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
301
Deploying The Crossbars
302
Stowing The Crossbars
305
SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED
307
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
309
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
313
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
314
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
315
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
316
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
330
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
332
EVIC White Telltale Lights
335
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights
336
EVIC Red Telltale Lights
336
Oil Change Required
339
Fuel Economy
340
Average Fuel Economy
340
Distance To Empty (DTE)
340
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
341
Vehicle Speed
341
Trip Info
341
Trip A
341
Trip B
342
Elapsed Time
342
To Reset A Trip Function
342
Units
342
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
342
Compass/Temperature Display
343
Automatic Compass Calibration
343
Manual Compass Calibration
344
Compass Variance
344
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
345
Language
346
Nav–Turn By Turn
346
Auto Lock Doors
346
Auto Unlock Doors
346
Remote Unlock Sequence
347
RKE Linked To Memory- If Equipped
347
Remote Start Comfort Sys.
347
Horn With Remote Lock
348
Flash Lamps With Lock
348
Automatic High Beams — If Equipped
348
Headlamp Off Delay
348
Headlamps With Wipers (Available With Auto Headlights Only)
349
Key-Off Power Delay
349
Illuminated Approach
349
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped
350
Flashers With Sliding Door
350
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry)
350
Easy Exit Seat
350
Calibrate Compass
351
Compass Variance
351
Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED
351
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
351
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped
351
Uconnect® 130
352
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
352
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
352
Electronic Volume Control
352
SEEK Buttons
352
TIME Button
353
Clock Setting Procedure
353
RW/FF
353
TUNE Control
353
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
353
AM/FM Button
354
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
354
Buttons 1 - 6
355
DISC Button
355
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
355
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
355
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD
356
SEEK Button
357
TIME Button
357
RW/FF
357
AM/FM Button
357
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
357
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
357
Supported Media (Disc Types)
358
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
358
Supported MP3 File Formats
359
Playback Of MP3 Files
360
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
360
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
361
Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO
361
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
362
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
362
Electronic Volume Control
362
SEEK Buttons
362
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped
362
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped
362
Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped
363
TIME Button
363
Clock Setting Procedure
363
INFO Button
364
RW/FF
364
TUNE Control
364
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
364
MUSIC TYPE Button
365
SETUP Button
366
AM/FM Button
367
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
367
Buttons 1 - 6
367
DISC/AUX Button
367
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
368
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
368
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD
369
SEEK Button
369
TIME Button
369
RW/FF
369
AM/FM Button
370
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
370
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
370
Supported Media (Disc Types)
370
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
370
Supported MP3 File Formats
371
Playback Of MP3 Files
372
LIST Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play
373
INFO Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play
373
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
373
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
374
Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
374
System Activation
374
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
375
ESN/SID Access
375
Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode
375
Satellite Antenna
375
Reception Quality
376
Operating Instructions — Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode
376
SEEK Buttons
376
SCAN Button
376
INFO Button
376
RW/FF
377
TUNE Control (Rotary)
377
MUSIC TYPE Button
377
SETUP Button
377
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
378
Buttons 1 - 6
378
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped
378
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
378
Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device
379
Using This Feature
380
Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
380
Play Mode
381
List Or Browse Mode
382
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA)
384
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
384
Play Mode
384
Selecting A Different Audio Device
385
Next Track
385
Previous Track
385
Browse
385
Uconnect® MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES™) — IF EQUIPPED
385
Getting Started
386
Blu-ray™ Disc Player
387
Play A Blu-ray™ Disc
387
Play Video Games
388
Using The Remote Control
389
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
390
Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
391
Using The Remote Control
391
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
392
Dual Video Screen
392
Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio
392
Using The Remote Control
393
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
394
Play A DVD Using The VES™ Player — If Equipped
395
Using The Remote Control
396
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
397
Play A Blu-ray™ Disc Using The Blu-ray™ Player — If Equipped
398
Using The Remote Control
399
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
399
Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is Playing
400
Using The Remote Control
400
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
401
Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System
402
VES™ Remote Control — If Equipped
403
Controls And Indicators
403
Blu-ray™ Player Remote Control — If Equipped
406
Controls And Indicators
406
Remote Control Storage
408
Locking The Remote Control
409
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries
409
Headphones Operation
409
Blu-ray™ Headphones Operation
410
Controls
411
Replacing The Headphone Batteries
412
Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
413
System Information
414
Shared Modes
414
Information Mode Display
415
Numeric Keypad Menu
416
Station List Menu
417
Disc Menu
418
Display Settings
418
Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed
419
Disc Formats
419
Display
425
Product Agreement
430
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
433
Radio Operation
434
CD Player
434
CD/DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc MAINTENANCE
435
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
435
CLIMATE CONTROLS
436
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System — If Equipped
436
Economy Mode
441
Max A/C
441
Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped
441
Rear Blower Control
442
Rear Temperature Control
443
Rear Mode Control
443
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
444
Automatic Operation
447
Manual Operation Override
448
Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Front ATC Panel
449
Rear Mode Control
450
Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
450
Rear Blower Control
452
Rear Temperature Control
453
Rear Mode Control
453
Summer Operation
454
Winter Operation
454
Vacation/Storage
454
Window Fogging
455
Outside Air Intake
455
A/C Air Filter
455
Operating Tips Chart
456
STARTING AND OPERATING
457
STARTING PROCEDURES
461
Automatic Transmission
461
Normal Starting
461
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)
462
If The Engine Fails To Start
462
After Starting
463
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
464
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
464
Key Ignition Park Interlock
466
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
466
Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode
466
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
467
Gear Ranges
468
PARK (P)
469
REVERSE (R)
471
NEUTRAL (N)
472
DRIVE (D)
472
Transmission Limp Home Mode
473
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
474
Overdrive Operation
476
Torque Converter Clutch
476
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
477
Acceleration
477
Traction
477
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
478
Flowing/Rising Water
478
Shallow Standing Water
478
POWER STEERING
480
Power Steering Fluid Check
480
PARKING BRAKE
481
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
484
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
485
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
486
Traction Control System (TCS)
486
Brake Assist System (BAS)
487
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
488
ESC Operating Modes
489
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
491
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
492
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
493
HSA Activation Criteria
493
Disabling/Enabling HSA
494
Towing With HSA
495
HSA Off
496
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
497
Tire Markings
497
Tire Sizing Chart
498
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
500
Tire Terminology And Definitions
502
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
503
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
503
Tire And Loading Information Placard
504
Loading
504
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
508
Tire Pressure
508
Safety
508
Economy
509
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
509
Tire Inflation Pressures
509
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
511
Radial Ply Tires
511
Tire Types
512
All Season Tires — If Equipped
512
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
512
Snow Tires
512
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
513
Spare Tires — If Equipped
514
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
514
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
514
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
515
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped
515
Tire Spinning
516
Tread Wear Indicators
516
Life Of Tire
517
Replacement Tires
518
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
519
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
521
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
522
Base System
525
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire Pressure Warnings
525
Premium System — If Equipped
527
TPMS Low Pressure Warnings
528
SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Message
528
General Information
530
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
531
3.6L Engine
531
Reformulated Gasoline
532
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
532
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
533
MMT In Gasoline
533
Materials Added To Fuel
534
Fuel System Cautions
534
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
535
FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED
536
E-85 General Information
536
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
537
Fuel Requirements
537
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
538
Starting
539
Cruising Range
539
Replacement Parts
539
Maintenance
539
ADDING FUEL
540
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
540
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
541
VEHICLE LOADING
542
Vehicle Certification Label
542
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
542
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
543
Tire Size
543
Rim Size
543
Inflation Pressure
543
Curb Weight
543
Overloading
544
Loading
544
TRAILER TOWING
545
Common Towing Definitions
545
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
545
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
545
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
545
Tongue Weight (TW)
546
Frontal Area
546
Trailer Sway Control
546
Weight-Carrying Hitch
546
Weight-Distributing Hitch
547
Trailer Hitch Classification
548
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
549
Trailer And Tongue Weight
550
Towing Requirements
551
Towing Requirements — Tires
553
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
553
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
554
Towing Tips
556
Automatic Transmission
556
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
556
Cooling System
556
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
557
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
557
Recreational Towing — All Models
558
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
559
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
561
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
561
TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED
562
TIREFIT Storage
563
TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation
564
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
564
TIREFIT Usage Precautions
565
Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT
567
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT:
567
(B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT:
568
(C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
568
(D) Drive Vehicle:
571
(E) After Driving:
571
(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:
572
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
573
Torque Specifications
573
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED
575
Jack Location
576
Spare Tire Removal
576
To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut
577
Super Console
577
Premium/Base/Cargo Center Console
579
Spare Tire Tools
579
Spare Tire Removal Instructions
581
Preparations For Jacking
583
Jacking Instructions
584
Securing The Compact Spare Tire
591
Road Tire Installation
593
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
593
Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
594
JUMP-STARTING
595
Preparations For Jump-Start
596
Jump-Starting Procedure
597
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
599
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
600
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
602
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
605
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
607
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
608
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
608
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
609
REPLACEMENT PARTS
611
DEALER SERVICE
611
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
612
Engine Oil
613
Checking Oil Level
613
Change Engine Oil
613
Engine Oil Selection
613
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
614
Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine
614
Synthetic Engine Oils
615
Materials Added To Engine Oil
615
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
615
Engine Oil Filter
615
Engine Oil Filter Selection
615
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
615
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
616
Exhaust System
616
Maintenance-Free Battery
618
Air Conditioner Maintenance
619
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
620
A/C Air Filter
621
Body Lubrication
622
Windshield Wiper Blades
622
Adding Washer Fluid
623
Cooling System
624
Coolant Checks
624
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
625
Selection Of Coolant
625
Adding Coolant
626
Cooling System Pressure Cap
628
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
628
Coolant Level
629
Points To Remember
629
Brake System
630
Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check
631
Automatic Transmission
632
Selection Of Lubricant
632
Special Additives
633
Fluid Level Check
633
Fluid And Filter Changes
634
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
634
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
634
What Causes Corrosion?
635
Washing
635
Special Care
636
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
636
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped
637
Interior Care
638
Cleaning Headlights
639
Glass Surfaces
639
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
640
Seat Belt Maintenance
640
Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders
641
Removal
641
Cleaning
641
Installation
641
FUSES
641
Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
642
VEHICLE STORAGE
650
REPLACEMENT BULBS
650
BULB REPLACEMENT
651
Headlamps
652
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps
652
Fog Lamps
652
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker And Backup Lamps
653
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
654
License Lamp
654
FLUID CAPACITIES
655
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
656
Engine
656
Chassis
657
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
659
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
660
Maintenance Chart
662
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
667
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
669
Prepare For The Appointment
669
Prepare A List
669
Be Reasonable With Requests
669
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
669
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
670
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
670
In Mexico Contact:
671
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
671
Service Contract
671
WARRANTY INFORMATION
672
MOPAR® PARTS
673
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
673
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
673
In Canada
673
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
674
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
675
Treadwear
675
Traction Grades
675
Temperature Grades
676
INDEX
677
FAQ about the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Manual
What contains the 2014 Grand Caravan manual?
The Dodge Grand Caravan owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Dodge to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Dodge Grand Caravan. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Dodge Grand Caravan 2014 owner's manual:
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
- Maintenance for your Dodge Grand Caravan, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Dodge Grand Caravan owners can do
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
Where to download the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Owners Manual?
The Dodge Grand Caravan owner manual for the 2014 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Dodge Grand Caravan year 2014 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2014 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Dodge Grand Caravan (2014) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2014 is available in English.
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