2011 DODGE CARAVAN snow chains

▫Tire Spinning ....................... 392
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ................. 393
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ 393
▫ Replacement Tires .................... 394
 Tire Chains .......................... 395
 Snow Tires .......................... 397
 Tire Rotation Recommendations ........... 397
 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ....... 398
▫ Base System ........................ 401
▫ Premium System – If Equipped .......... 403
 Fuel Requirements ..................... 408
▫ 3.6L Engine ........................ 408
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................ 408 ▫
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 409
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ...... 409
▫ MMT In Gasoline .................... 410
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ............... 410
▫ Fuel System Cautions ................. 411
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ............ 412
 Flexible Fuel — If Equipped .............. 412
▫ E-85 General Information ............... 412
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ................... 414
▫ Fuel Requirements ................... 414
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ...... 415
▫ Starting ........................... 415
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ESC Partial Off
This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC
Off” switch.
When in the “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC,
except for the “limited slip” feature described in the TCS
section, has been disabled and the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” will be illuminated. When
in the “Partial Off” mode, ESC will operate without
engine torque management. This mode is intended to be
used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand or gravel
conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would nor-
mally allow is required to gain traction. To turn ESC on
again, momentarily press the “ESC Off” switch. This will
restore the normal “ESC On” mode of operation.
NOTE:
•To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with
snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “PartialOff” mode by pressing the “ESC Off” switch. Once the
situation requiring ESC to be switched to the “Partial
Off” mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momen-
tarily pressing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done
while the vehicle is in motion.
•When in “Partial Off” mode, the enhanced vehicle
stability offered by the ESC system is reduced.
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” in the instrument cluster will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. It should turn off with the engine
running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a
malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this
light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the
vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at
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The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash
on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a
system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound
a chime. If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will
repeat, providing the system fault still exists. The “Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off when
the fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can
occur with any of the following scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPMS
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Accumulation of excessive snow and/or ice around
the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors.Vehicles With Compact Spare
1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a
TPMS sensor. Therefore the TPMS will not monitor the
pressure in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a chime will
sound, a
TIRE LOW PRESSURE message will be dis-
played and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”
will turn on.
3. After driving for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”
will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on
solid.
4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will
sound, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
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Light” will no longer flash, the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”
message will not be present, and a pressure value will be
displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by
any of the following scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPMS
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Accumulation of excessive snow and/or ice around
the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors.
The EVIC will also display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”
message for a minimum of five seconds when a system
fault possibly related to an incorrect sensor location faultis present. In this case, the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”
message is then followed by a graphic display with
pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pres-
sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors
but they may not be in the correct vehicle position. The
system still needs to be serviced as long as the “SERVICE
TPM SYSTEM” message exists.
Vehicles With Compact Spare
1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a
TPMS. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure
in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the “Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will remain on, the
TIRE LOW PRESSURE
message will be displayed, a
chime will sound, and the EVIC will still display a
flashing pressure value in the graphic display.
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 62
And Pregnant Women .................. 71
Child Restraint ..................... 87,89
Extender ........................... 72
Front Seat .......................... 57
Inspection .......................... 102
Pretensioners ........................ 65
Rear Seat ........................... 57
Seats ................................. 127
Adjustment ......................... 133
Fold in Floor (Stow \bnGo) .............. 139
Heated ............................ 130
Memory ........................... 159
Power ............................ 128
Reclining .......................... 134
Stow \bn Go (Fold in Floor) .............. 139
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........485,512
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15 Sentry Key Programming
................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 531
Service Contract ......................... 533
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 254
Service Manuals ........................ 535
Setting the Clock ..................... 287,296
Settings, Personal ........................ 279
Shift Lever Override ...................... 461
Shoulder Belts ........................... 57
Side Airbag ............................. 81
Signals, Turn ............. 104,169,170,249,508,509
Sliding Door ............................ 42
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 362
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 395
Snow Tires ............................ 397
Spare Tire ....................... 390,391,441
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 178
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Tires ...........................104,386,537
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 393
Air Pressure ........................ 386
Chains ............................ 395
Changing .......................... 439
Compact Spare ...................... 390
Flat Changing ....................... 453
General Information .................. 386
High Speed ......................... 388
Inflation Pressures .................... 387
Jacking ......................... 439,448
Life of Tires ........................ 393
Load Capacity .................... 382,383
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 398
Pressure Warning Light ................ 253
Quality Grading ..................... 537
Radial ............................ 389
Replacement ........................ 394
Rotation ........................... 397 Safety
.......................... 377,386
Sizes ............................. 378
Snow Tires ......................... 397
Spare Tire .......................... 441
Spinning ........................... 392
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 393
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 428
Towing ............................... 421
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 462
Guide ............................. 427
Recreational ........................ 436
Weight ............................ 427
Traction Control ......................... 371
Traction Control Switch ................... 371
Trailer Towing .......................... 421
Cooling System Tips .................. 435
Hitches ............................ 426
Minimum Requirements ................ 429
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 428
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