2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN spare tire

CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed specifically to
stow a compact spare tire only. Do not attempt to use
the winch to stow the full size flat tire, or any other
full-size tire. Vehicle damage may result.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer ’s operating instructions and
precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 421

FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
M12 — 30 Amp GreenAmplifier (AMP)/
Radio
M13 — 20 Amp YellowIgnition Off
Draw— Instrument
Cluster, SIREN,
Clock Module,
Multi-Function
Control Switch/
ITM
M14 — 20 Amp YellowSpare FuseFUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
M15 — 20 Amp YellowRear View Mirror,
Instrument Cluster,
Multi-Function
Control Switch,
Tire Pressure Moni-
tor, Glow Plug
Module – Export
Diesel Only, Assy-
Shifter (Hall Effect),
Acoustic Noise
Cancellation
M16 — 10 Amp RedAirbag Module/
Occupant Classifi-
cation Module
M17 — 15 Amp BlueLeft Tail/License/
Park Lamp, Run-
ning Lamps
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469

Caps, FillerFuel ............................... 381
Oil (Engine) .......................... 439
Power Steering ........................ 335
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 451
Car Washes ............................ 460
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............100,377
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ....................... 215
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 208
Caution, Exhaust Gas ................... 51,377
Cellular Phone ....................... 122,297
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 476
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 407
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 347
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............234,434
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............ 100
Checks, Safety .......................... 100 Child Restraint
...................... 86,88,89
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 92
Child Safety Locks ........................ 46
Child Seat .............................. 91
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 373
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 461
Climate Control ......................... 297
Clock ........................ 258,260,263,272
Coat Hook ............................ 207
Coin Holder ........................... 208
Cold Weather Operation ................... 322
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 296
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 358
Compass ........................ 241,244,250
Compass Calibration .................. 244,250
Compass Variance .................... 243,251
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 248
512 INDEX

Seats................................. 123
Adjustment .......................... 124
Easy Entry ........................... 135
Fold in Floor (Stow \bnGo) ............... 132
Heated ............................. 128
Lumbar Support ....................... 126
Memory ............................ 149
Power .............................. 126
Reclining ............................ 124
Stow \bn Go (Fold in Floor) ............... 132
Tilting .............................. 135
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 16
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........450,478
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 501
Service Contract ......................... 503 Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator)
.................... 234
Service Manuals ........................ 505
Setting the Clock ................ 258,260,263,272
Settings, Personal ........................ 252
Shoulder Belts ........................... 54
Side Airbag ............................. 77
Signals, Turn ................ 104,160,228,474,475
Sirius Backseat TV™ (Uconnect studios)....... 293
Sliding Door ............................ 41
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 332
Snow Tires ............................ 363
Spare Tire .......................... 358,409
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 168
Speedometer ........................... 228
Starting ............................... 321
Automatic Transmission ................. 321
Cold Weather ......................... 322
Engine Fails to Start .................... 322
524 INDEX

Remote.............................. 27
Starting and Operating .................... 321
Starting Procedures ...................... 321
Steering Power .............................. 335
Tilt Column .......................... 165
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 295
Storage ............................ 201,472
Storage Bin ............................ 201
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 315,472
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 472
Stow \bn Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 132
Sun Roof .............................. 192
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 184
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 195
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 67
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 439
System, Remote Starting .................... 27 Tachometer
............................ 230
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 306
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......227,407
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 92
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 165
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 351
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 349
Tire Markings .......................... 345
Tire Safety Information .................... 345
Tires ........................... 104,355,507
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 361
Air Pressure .......................... 355
Changing ............................ 407
Compact Spare ........................ 358
Flat Changing ........................ 418
General Information .................... 355
High Speed .......................... 357
Inflation Pressures ..................... 356
Jacking ........................... 407,410
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INDEX 525

Life of Tires.......................... 361
Load Capacity ..................... 351,352
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 364
Pressure Warning Light .................. 237
Quality Grading ....................... 507
Radial .............................. 358
Replacement ......................... 361
Rotation ............................ 363
Safety ........................... 345,355
Sizes ............................... 347
Snow Tires ........................... 363
Spare Tire ........................... 409
Spinning ............................ 359
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 360
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 395
Towing ............................... 387
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 426
Guide .............................. 393
Recreational ....................... 403,427Weight
.............................. 393
Traction Control ......................... 341
Traction Control Switch ................... 341
Trailer Towing .......................... 387
Cooling System Tips .................... 403
Hitches ............................. 392
Minimum Requirements ................. 396
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 395
Wiring .............................. 400
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 393
Trailer Weight .......................... 393
Transaxle ............................. 324
Automatic ........................... 324
Operation ........................... 324
Selection of Lubricant ................456,479
Transmission ........................... 456
Automatic ........................... 456
Fluid ............................ 456,479
526 INDEX