2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN lock

When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transaxle, steering, suspension, chassis
structure or tires.
Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in
PARK. Always, block or
9chock9the trailer wheels.
GCWR must not be exceeded.
Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Trailer tongue weight rating for that trailer hitch.
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of trailer tongue weight
as a percentage of total trailer weight.)
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Preparations For Jacking1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Place the shift lever into PARK. 4. Turn OFF the ignition.
5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite the jacking
position. For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
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Jacking Instructions
WARNING!Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before raising
the vehicle.
Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
(Continued) WARNING! (Continued)

Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
Only use the jack in the positions indicated and
for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
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CAUTION!Exceeding these towing limits may cause a transmis-
sion gear failure.
If the transmission is inoperative, or if the vehicle is to be
towed more than 100 miles (160 km), the vehicle must be
towed with the front wheels off the ground. CAUTION!

Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front
with sling-type towing equipment. Damage to the
front fascia will result.
(Continued) CAUTION! (Continued)

Always use wheel lift equipment when towing
from the front. The only other approved method of
towing is with a flatbed truck.
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Damage to
the rear sheet metal, liftgate and fascia will occur.
Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result.
If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the OFF position, not in
the LOCK or ACC positions.
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CAUTION!The A/C air filter is labeled with an arrow to indicate
airflow direction through the filter. Failure to prop-
erly install the filter will result in the need to replace
it more often.
7. Rotate the glove compartment door back into position.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri-
cated periodically with a lithium-based grease such as
MOPARt Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy opera-
tion and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the
application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should
be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to ensure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MOPARt
Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-
tions of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 7

The numbers inside the TIPM cover correspond to the
following table.
FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
J1 40 Amp Green — Power Folding Seat
J2 30 Amp Pink — Power Liftgate Mod-
ule
J3 30 Amp Pink — Rear Door Module
(RR Door Node)
J4 25 Amp Natural — Driver Door Node
J5 25 Amp Natural — Passenger Door Node
J6 40 Amp Green — Anti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) Pump/ESP
FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
J7 30 Amp Pink — Anti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) Valve/ESP
J8 40 Amp Green — Power Memory Seat
(If Equipped)
J9 40 Amp Green — PZEV Motor/Flex
Fuel
J10 30 Amp Pink — Headlamp Wash
Relay/Manifold Tun-
ing Valve
J11 30 Amp Pink — Power Sliding Door
Module/Thatchum
Relay Lock Feed
J13 60 Amp Yellow — Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) — Main
J14 40 Amp Green — Rear Window Defog-
ger
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FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M8 — 20 Amp YellowFront Heated Seat
(If Equipped)
M9 — 20 Amp YellowRear Heated Seat
(If Equipped)
M10 — 15 Amp BlueIgnition Off Draw —
Vehicle Entertainment
System (IOD-VES),
Satellite Digital Audio
Receiver (SDARS),
DVD, Hands-Free
Module (HFM), Uni-
versal Garage Door
Opener (UGDO), Van-
ity Lamp (VANITY
LP), Streaming Video
ModuleFUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M11 — 10 Amp Red(Ignition Off Draw)
IOD-HVAC/ATC
M12 — 30 Amp GreenAmplifier (AMP)/
Radio
M13 — 20 Amp YellowIgnition Off Draw—
Cabin Compartment
Node (IOD-CCN),
SIREN, Clock Module
(CLK MOD), Multi-
Function Control
Switch (MULTIFCTN
SW)/ITM
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FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M20 — 15 Amp BlueCabin Compartment
Node Interior Light
(CCN INT LIGHT),
Switch Bank (SW
BANK), Steering Con-
trol Module (SCM),
Switch Steering Wheel
M21 — 20 Amp YellowAuto Shut Down
(ASD #3)
M22 — 10 Amp RedRight Horn (RT
HORN (HI/LOW)
M23 — 10 Amp RedLeft Horn
(LT HORN (HI/LOW)
M24 — 25 Amp NaturalRear Wiper
(REAR WIPER)FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M25 — 20 Amp YellowFuel Pump
(FUEL PUMP), Diesel
Lift Pump (DSL LIFT
PUMP) — Export
Only
M26 — 10 Amp RedPower Mirror Switch
(PWR MIRR SW),
Driver Window
Switch
(DRVR WIND SW)
M27 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Switch (IGN
SW), Window Module
(WIN MOD), PEM,
Steering Column Lock
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