2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner's Manual
Year:
2018
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Grand Caravan
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
7
Essential Information
7
Symbols
7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
8
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
9
FRONT VIEW
10
REAR VIEW
11
INSTRUMENT PANEL
12
INTERIOR
13
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
15
KEYS
19
Key Fobs
19
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
20
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
20
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob With Remote Control
20
Programming Additional Key Fobs
22
General Information
22
IGNITION SWITCH
22
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) — If Equipped
22
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
23
How To Use Remote Start
23
Remote Start Abort Messages
23
To Enter Remote Start Mode
23
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
24
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
24
General Information
24
SENTRY KEY
25
Customer Key Programming
25
Replacement Keys
25
General Information
26
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
26
Rearming Of The System
26
To Arm The System
26
To Disarm The System
27
Tamper Alert
27
DOORS
28
Manual Door Locks
28
Power Door Locks — If Equipped
29
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
30
Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit — If Equipped
30
Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped
30
Child Locks
32
SEATS
33
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped
33
Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster
34
Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped
34
Power Seats — If Equipped
35
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
36
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
36
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
36
Reclining The Seatback
36
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
37
Heated Seats — If Equipped
38
Front Heated Seats
38
Rear Heated Seats
39
Stow 'n Go Seating
40
Second Row Stow 'n Go
40
To Unstow Second Row Seats
43
Stow 'n Go Seat — Folded And Latched Position
44
Easy Entry Second Row
45
Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped
46
Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped
47
To Unfold Third Row Seats
49
Tailgate Mode
49
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks
50
HEAD RESTRAINTS
50
Supplemental Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
50
Head Restraints — Second Row Quad Seats
53
Head Restraints — Second Row Bench
53
Head Restraints — Third Row
53
STEERING WHEEL
53
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
53
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
54
MIRRORS
55
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
55
Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera Display — If Equipped
56
Outside Mirrors
56
Interior Observation Mirror
57
Power Mirrors — If Equipped
58
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
58
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
58
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
59
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
59
Headlight Switch
59
Multifunction Lever
60
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
60
High/Low Beam Switch
60
Flash-To-Pass
60
Automatic Headlights
61
Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped
61
Headlight Delay — If Equipped
61
Lights-On Reminder
62
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
62
Turn Signals
62
Lane Change Assist
62
Battery Protection
62
INTERIOR LIGHTS
63
Courtesy/Interior Lighting
63
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped
63
Rear Console Halo Lighting
64
Dimmer Controls
65
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
65
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS
66
Windshield Wiper Operation
66
Intermittent Wiper System
66
Windshield Washers
67
Mist Feature
67
Rear Wiper And Washer
68
CLIMATE CONTROLS
68
Manual Climate Control Overview
68
Manual Climate Control Descriptions
68
Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Front Panel Controls
72
Rear Manual Temperature Control
74
Automatic Climate Control Overview
76
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
76
Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Front ATC Panel
81
Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
84
Climate Control Functions
87
Air Conditioning (A/C)
87
MAX A/C
87
Recirculation For Automatic Temperature Control
87
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
88
Automatic Operation
88
Manual Operation Override
88
Operating Tips
88
Summer Operation
89
Winter Operation
89
Vacation/Storage
89
Window Fogging
89
Outside Air Intake
90
A/C Air Filter
90
Operating Tips Chart
90
WINDOWS
91
Power Vent Windows — If Equipped
91
Power Windows
91
HOOD
94
Opening The Hood
94
Closing The Hood
95
LIFTGATE
96
Opening
96
Closing
96
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
97
Cargo Area Features
99
Cargo Area Storage
99
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
99
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
100
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink
100
Programming A Rolling Code
101
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Rolling Code)
102
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
102
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Non-Rolling Code)
103
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
103
Using HomeLink
104
Security
104
Troubleshooting Tips
105
General Information
106
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
106
Storage
106
Glove Compartments
106
Center Console Features
108
Front And Rear Overhead Consoles
110
Front Door Storage
111
Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped
112
Umbrella Holder
112
Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped
112
Storage Bin Safety Warning
113
Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever
114
Coat Hooks
114
Cupholders
115
Instrument Panel Cupholders
115
Super Console — If Equipped
115
Interior Bottle Holders
116
Sun Screens — If Equipped
117
Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped
117
Power Inverter — If Equipped
120
Smoker's Package Kit — If Equipped
121
Sunglass Storage Bin — If Equipped
122
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
123
Deploying The Crossbars
124
Stowing The Crossbars
127
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
129
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
130
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
132
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
133
Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls
134
Oil Life Reset
136
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items
136
Fuel Economy
136
Vehicle Speed
136
Trip Info
137
Tire Pressure
137
Units
137
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
137
Messages
138
Compass/Outside Temperature Display
138
Turn Menu OFF
140
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
140
TRIP COMPUTER
144
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
145
Red Warning Lights
145
— Air Bag Warning Light
145
— Brake Warning Light
145
— Battery Charge Warning Light
146
— Door Open Warning Light — If Equipped
147
— Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
147
— Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
147
— Liftgate Open Warning Light
147
— Oil Pressure Warning Light
148
— Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
148
— Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If Equipped
148
— Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
149
Yellow Warning Lights
149
— Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light
149
— Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light — If Equipped
149
— Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Warning Light — If Equipped
149
— Low Fuel Warning Light
150
— Low Washer Fluid Warning Light — If Equipped
150
— Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
150
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
151
White Indicator Lights
152
— Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light
152
Green Indicator Lights
152
— Speed Control SET Indicator Light
152
— Turn Signal Indicator Lights
153
— Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
153
— Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
153
Blue Indicator Lights
153
— High Beam Indicator Light
153
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
153
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
154
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
155
SAFETY
157
SAFETY FEATURES
158
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
158
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
159
Electronic Brake Control System
159
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
159
Brake System Warning Light
160
Brake Assist System (BAS)
160
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
160
Towing With HSA
161
Disabling And Enabling HSA
162
Traction Control System (TCS)
162
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
163
ESC Operating Modes
164
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
165
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
166
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
166
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
167
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped
167
Rear Cross Path (RCP)
172
Modes Of Operation
173
General Information
174
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
174
System Operation
176
TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped
178
General Information
179
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
179
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
179
Important Safety Precautions
179
Seat Belt Systems
180
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
181
Lap/Shoulder Belts
182
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
184
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
186
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
186
Second Row Center (If Equipped) and Third Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions
187
Seat Belt Extender
191
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
191
Seat Belt Pretensioner
192
Energy Management Feature
192
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) (If Equipped)
192
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
194
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
196
Air Bag System Components
196
Air Bag Warning Light
197
Front Air Bags
198
Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features
199
Front Air Bag Operation
200
Knee Impact Bolsters
200
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
201
Supplemental Side Air Bags
201
Air Bag System Components
205
If A Deployment Occurs
205
Enhanced Accident Response System
206
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
207
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
208
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
208
Child Restraints
209
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
210
Infant And Child Restraints
211
Older Children And Child Restraints
212
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
213
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
214
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
215
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
216
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
219
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
221
Center Seat LATCH
222
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
222
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:
223
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
224
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
225
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
228
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped:
229
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
230
Transporting Pets
232
SAFETY TIPS
233
Transporting Passengers
233
Exhaust Gas
233
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
234
Seat Belts
234
Air Bag Warning Light
234
Defroster
234
Floor Mat Safety Information
234
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
236
Tires
236
Lights
236
Door Latches
236
Fluid Leaks
236
STARTING AND OPERATING
237
STARTING THE ENGINE
239
Normal Starting
239
Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
239
After Starting — Warming Up The Engine
240
If Engine Fails To Start
240
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
240
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
240
PARK BRAKE
241
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
243
Key Ignition Park Interlock
244
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
244
Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode
245
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
245
Gear Ranges
246
PARK (P)
246
REVERSE (R)
248
NEUTRAL (N)
248
DRIVE (D)
249
Transmission Limp Home Mode
249
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
250
Overdrive Operation
251
Torque Converter Clutch
251
POWER STEERING
252
Power Steering Fluid Check
252
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
253
To Activate
254
To Set A Desired Speed
254
To Vary The Speed Setting
254
To Accelerate For Passing
255
Using Speed Control On Hills
255
To Resume Speed
256
To Deactivate
256
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
256
ParkSense Sensors
257
ParkSense Warning Display
257
ParkSense Display
258
Enabling/Disabling ParkSense
261
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
261
Cleaning The ParkSense System
261
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
261
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA
263
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
264
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
266
VEHICLE LOADING
266
Certification Label
266
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
266
Payload
266
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
266
Tire Size
267
Rim Size
267
Inflation Pressure
267
Curb Weight
267
Loading
267
TRAILER TOWING
268
Common Towing Definitions
268
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
268
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
268
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
268
Tongue Weight (TW)
269
Trailer Frontal Area
269
Trailer Sway Control
269
Weight-Carrying Hitch
269
Weight-Distributing Hitch
269
Trailer Hitch Classification
270
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
271
Trailer And Tongue Weight
272
Towing Requirements
272
Towing Requirements — Tires
273
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
274
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
275
Towing Tips
276
Automatic Transmission
276
Speed Control — If Equipped
277
Cooling System
277
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
278
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
278
Recreational Towing — All Models
278
DRIVING TIPS
279
Driving On Slippery Surfaces
279
Acceleration
279
Traction
279
Driving Through Water
280
Flowing/Rising Water
280
Shallow Standing Water
280
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
283
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
285
BULB REPLACEMENT
285
Replacement Bulbs
285
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
286
Headlamps
286
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps
287
Fog Lamps
287
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker And Backup Lamps
288
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
289
License Lamp
289
FUSES
289
General Information
290
Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
290
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
296
Jack Location
296
Spare Tire Tools
297
To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut
297
Super Console
298
Base Cargo Center Console
299
Spare Tire Removal
299
Spare Tire Removal Instructions
300
Preparations For Jacking
301
Jacking Instructions
302
Securing The Compact Spare Tire
308
Road Tire Installation
310
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
310
Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
311
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED
312
JUMP STARTING
323
Preparations For Jump Start
323
Jump Starting Procedure
324
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
325
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
326
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
327
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
328
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
330
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
330
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
331
SCHEDULED SERVICING
333
Maintenance Plan
334
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
337
Engine Compartment — 3.6L
337
Checking Oil Level
338
Adding Washer Fluid
338
Maintenance-Free Battery
339
DEALER SERVICE
339
Engine Oil
340
Change Engine Oil
340
Engine Oil Selection
340
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
340
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.6L Engine
341
Synthetic Engine Oils
341
Materials Added To Engine Oil
341
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
341
Engine Oil Filter
341
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
342
Air Conditioner Maintenance
342
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-134a — If Equipped
343
A/C Air Filter
343
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
344
Body Lubrication
345
Windshield Wiper Blades
346
Exhaust System
346
Cooling System
348
Engine Coolant Checks
348
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
349
Selection Of Coolant
349
Adding Coolant
350
Cooling System Pressure Cap
351
Disposal Of Used Coolant
351
Points To Remember
351
Brake System
352
Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check
352
Automatic Transmission
354
Selection Of Lubricant
354
Special Additives
354
Fluid Level Check
354
Fluid And Filter Changes
355
RAISING THE VEHICLE
355
TIRES
355
Tire Safety Information
355
Tire Markings
356
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
359
Tire Terminology And Definitions
360
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
361
Loading
362
Tires — General Information
365
Tire Pressure
365
Tire Inflation Pressures
366
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
367
Radial Ply Tires
367
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
368
Tire Spinning
368
Tread Wear Indicators
369
Life Of Tire
369
Replacement Tires
370
Tire Types
371
All Season Tires — If Equipped
371
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
371
Snow Tires
372
Spare Tires — If Equipped
372
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
372
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
372
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
373
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
374
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
374
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
374
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
376
Tire Rotation Recommendations
377
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
377
Treadwear
378
Traction Grades
378
Temperature Grades
378
VEHICLE STORAGE
379
BODYWORK
379
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
379
What Causes Corrosion?
379
Body And Underbody Maintenance
380
Cleaning Headlights
380
Preserving The Bodywork
380
Washing
380
Special Care
380
INTERIORS
381
Seats And Fabric Parts
381
Seat Belt Maintenance
381
Plastic And Coated Parts
382
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
382
Glass Surfaces
382
Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders
383
Removal
383
Cleaning
383
Installation
383
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
385
IDENTIFICATION DATA
387
Vehicle Identification Number
387
BRAKE SYSTEM
387
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
388
Torque Specifications
388
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY)
389
E-85 General Information
389
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
390
Fuel Requirements
390
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
390
Starting
391
Cruising Range
391
Replacement Parts
391
Maintenance
391
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
392
3.6L Engine
392
Reformulated Gasoline
392
Materials Added To Fuel
392
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
393
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
393
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
394
MMT In Gasoline
394
Fuel System Cautions
394
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
395
FLUID CAPACITIES
395
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
396
Engine
396
Chassis
398
MULTIMEDIA
399
CYBERSECURITY
402
RADIO 130
403
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
403
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
403
Electronic Volume Control
404
SEEK Buttons
404
TIME Button
404
Clock Setting Procedure
404
RW/FF
404
TUNE Control
404
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
404
AM/FM Button
405
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
405
Buttons 1 - 6
405
DISC Button
406
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
406
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
406
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD
406
SEEK Button
407
TIME Button
407
RW/FF
407
AM/FM Button
407
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
407
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
407
Supported Media (Disc Types)
407
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
407
Supported MP3 File Formats
408
Playback Of MP3 Files
409
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
409
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
409
RADIO 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO
410
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
410
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
410
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
410
Electronic Volume Control
410
SEEK Buttons
410
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped
411
Voice Command Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped
411
Phone Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped
411
TIME Button
411
Clock Setting Procedure
411
INFO Button
411
RW/FF
411
TUNE Control
411
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
412
MUSIC TYPE Button
412
SETUP Button
413
AM/FM Button
413
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
413
Buttons 1 - 6
414
DISC/AUX Button
414
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
414
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
414
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD
415
SEEK Button
415
TIME Button
415
RW/FF
415
AM/FM Button
415
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
416
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
416
Supported Media (Disc Types)
416
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
416
Supported MP3 File Formats
417
Playback Of MP3 Files
417
LIST Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play
418
INFO Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play
418
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
418
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
418
Uconnect (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
419
System Activation
419
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
419
ESN/SID Access
419
Selecting Uconnect (Satellite) Mode
419
Satellite Antenna
420
Reception Quality
420
Operating Instructions — Uconnect (Satellite) Mode
420
SEEK Buttons
420
SCAN Button
420
INFO Button
420
RW/FF
421
TUNE Control
421
MUSIC TYPE Button
421
SETUP Button
421
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
421
Buttons 1 - 6
422
Operating Instructions (Uconnect Phone) — If Equipped
422
RADIO 430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED
422
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
422
Operating Instructions (Uconnect Phone) — If Equipped
422
Accessibility — If Equipped
422
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
423
Radio Operation
423
CD Player
423
IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
424
Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device
424
Using This Feature
425
Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
425
Play Mode
425
List Or Browse Mode
426
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
428
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
428
Play Mode
428
Selecting A Different Audio Device
428
Next Track
428
Previous Track
429
Browse
429
UCONNECT MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) — IF EQUIPPED
429
Getting Started
429
Play Video Games
429
Using The Remote Control
430
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
430
Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio
431
Using The Remote Control
431
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
432
Play A DVD Using The VES Player — If Equipped
432
Using The Remote Control
433
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
433
VES Remote Control — If Equipped
435
Controls And Indicators
435
Remote Control Storage
437
Locking The Remote Control
437
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries
437
Headphones Operation
438
Controls
438
Replacing The Headphone Batteries
439
Accessibility — If Equipped
439
Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
439
System Information
440
Shared Modes
440
Station List Menu
441
Disc Menu
441
Display Settings
441
Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed
441
Disc Formats
442
Display
445
Product Agreement
448
UCONNECT PHONE — IF EQUIPPED
450
Operation
452
Voice Command Tree
453
Help Command
453
Cancel Command
453
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone
453
Dial By Saying A Number
454
Call By Saying A Name
454
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone
455
Add Names To Your Uconnect Phonebook
455
Edit Uconnect Phonebook Entries
456
Delete Uconnect Phonebook Entry
457
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect Phonebook Entries
457
List All Names In The Uconnect Phonebook
458
Phone Call Features
458
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
458
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
458
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
459
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
459
Toggling Between Calls
459
Conference Call
459
Three-Way Calling
459
Call Termination
459
Redial
460
Call Continuation
460
Uconnect Phone Features
460
Language Selection
460
Emergency Assistance
461
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance
462
Paging
462
Voice Mail Calling
462
Working With Automated Systems
462
Barge In – Overriding Prompts
463
Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off
463
Phone And Network Status Indicators
463
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
463
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)
464
Advanced Phone Connectivity
464
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
464
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone
464
List Paired Mobile Phone Names
465
Select Another Mobile Phone
465
Delete Uconnect Phone Paired Mobile Phones
465
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone
465
Uconnect Phone Tutorial
465
Voice Training
466
Reset
466
Voice Command
466
Far End Audio Performance
467
Recent Calls
468
SMS
468
Bluetooth Communication Link
469
Power-Up
470
General Information
474
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
474
Regulatory And Safety Information
474
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
476
Voice Command System Operation
476
Commands
477
Changing The Volume
477
Main Menu
477
Radio AM
477
Radio FM
478
Satellite Radio
478
Disc Mode
478
USB Mode
478
Bluetooth Streaming (BT) Mode
479
Memo Mode
479
Setup
479
Voice Training
480
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
480
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
481
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
482
Prepare For The Appointment
482
Prepare A List
482
Be Reasonable With Requests
482
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
482
FCA US LLC Customer Center
483
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
483
In Mexico Contact
483
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
483
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
484
Service Contract
484
WARRANTY INFORMATION
485
MOPAR PARTS
485
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
485
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
485
In Canada
486
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
486
INDEX
487
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Overview
Introduction
The 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan embodies the quintessential family vehicle, designed with versatile spaces and advanced technology for modern-day drivers. With its robust capabilities and thoughtful features, this minivan offers a commanding blend of comfort, practicality, and style. Ideal for families on the go, the Grand Caravan sets the stage for adventures, whether it be a weekend trip or daily commutes.
Powertrains
Powering the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan is a potent 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine that delivers an admirable 283 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, ensuring ample performance whether you're navigating city streets or cruising on the highway. This engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, providing smooth shifts and enhancing fuel efficiency, which is rated at 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
Trims
The 2018 Grand Caravan is available in multiple trims, including the SE, SE Plus, SXT, and GT. Each trim level offers varying features, with the SE Plus providing upgraded upholstery and a larger touchscreen, while the GT trim boasts sportier aesthetics and a suite of advanced technology and safety features, such as a rear parking camera and superior sound system for enhanced entertainment.
Features
This model comes equipped with an array of family-friendly features, including Stow 'n Go seating, which allows for easy cargo management, and tri-zone climate control to ensure comfort for all passengers. Additionally, the Grand Caravan includes a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth capability, USB ports, and optional rear-seat entertainment to keep the entire family engaged during long journeys.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan provides essential information on vehicle maintenance, features, and safety protocols. Available in both digital and printed forms, it serves as a comprehensive guide to optimizing the benefits of owning this versatile minivan, ensuring that owners can seamlessly navigate its rich features and keep their vehicle in prime condition.
User manual download
The Dodge Grand Caravan owner manual for the 2018 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2018 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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