2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN low beam

WARNING! (Continued)
•Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al-
ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that
have been removed for cleaning.
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
•If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
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▫Lights-On Reminder .................. 166
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 167
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .......... 167
▫ Dimmer Controls .................... 167
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 169
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 170
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 170
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 170
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 170
▫ Battery Protection .................... 171
 Windshield Wiper And Washers ........... 171
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 172
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 172▫
Windshield Washers .................. 172
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 173
▫ Rear Wiper And Washer ............... 173
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ....... 173
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 175
 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 176
 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped .......... 177
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 178
▫ To Activate ......................... 179
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................ 180
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 180
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 180
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 180
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109

Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the
engine is started and the transmission is in any gear
except PARK. This provides a constant lights on condi-
tion until the ignition is turned OFF. The lights illuminate
at less than 50% of normal intensity. If the parking brake
is applied, the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) will turn
off. Also, if a turn signal is activated, the DRL lamp on the
same side of the vehicle will turn off for the duration of
the turn signal activation. Once the turn signal is no
longer active, the DRL lamp will illuminate.
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or the low beam headlights and push in the
headlight switch control knob. Pressing the head-
light switch control knob in a second time will turn the
front fog lights off.
Dimmer Controls
The dimmer switch is located to the right of the headlight
switch.
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the
dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of
the instrument panel lights.
Dimmer Control
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•Headlight Beams Low/High
•Flash-To-Pass (Optical Horn)
•Front and Rear Wipers — Washer Functions
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE:If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.
Turn Signal Warning
If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has
traveled at over 18 mph (29 km/h) for about 1 mile
(1.6 km) with the turn signals on, a chime will sound to
alert the driver.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times then automatically turn off.
High/Low Beam Switch
When the headlights are turned on, pushing the multi-
function lever toward the instrument panel will switch
from low beams to high beams. Pulling back to the
neutral position returns the headlights to the low beam
operation.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and
remain on until the lever is released.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Tachometer
The red segments indicate the maximum permissible
engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear
range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the
accelerator.
2. Front Fog Light Indicator — If EquippedThis indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
3. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the park
lights or headlights are turned on.
4. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated. If the vehicle is driven 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn
signal on, a continuous chime will sound to alert you to
turn the signal off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid
rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
5. High Beam Indicator
This indicator shows that the high beam head-
lights are on. Push the multifunction lever forward
to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward
yourself (normal position) to return to low beam.
6. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) or Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display — If
Equipped
Odometer
The odometer display shows the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249

Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)........... 197
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............416,418,468
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 408
Conserving ......................... 274
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 408
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 408
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 259
Fuel .............................. 256
Speedometer ........................ 256
Tachometer ......................... 249
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 461
Gearshift .............................. 358
General Information .................. 17,28,407
Glass Cleaning .......................... 498
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............419,422
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............419,422
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 127Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 363
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 438
Head Restraints ......................... 135
Headlights Bulb Replacement .................... 507
Cleaning ........................... 498
Lights On Reminder .................. 166
Passing ............................ 170
Replacing .......................... 507
Time Delay ......................... 166
Washers ........................... 166
Heated Mirrors ......................... 116
Heated Seats ........................... 130
Heater ............................... 321
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 353
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 170
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Hood............................. 163
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 408
Leaks, Fluid ........................... 105
Life of Tires ............................ 393
Liftgate ................................ 49
Light Bulbs ............................ 104
Lights ............................. 104,165
Airbag ..................... 79,85,102,257
Alarm ............................ 257
Anti-Lock .......................... 252
Automatic Headlights ................. 165
Back-Up ........................... 509
Battery Saver ....................... 171
Brake Assist Warning .................. 375
Brake Warning ...................... 257
Bulb Replacement .................... 507
Center Mounted Stop .................. 510
Daytime Running .................... 167
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 167 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 375
Engine Temperature Warning
............ 261
Exterior ........................... 104
Fog ......................... 167,249,508
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 438
Headlights ......................... 507
Headlights On Reminder ............... 166
High Beam Indicator .................. 249
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 170
Illuminated Entry ..................... 19
Interior ............................ 167
License ............................ 510
Lights On Reminder .................. 166
Low Fuel ....................... 260,270
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 254
Oil Pressure ........................ 261
Park .............................. 508
Passing ............................ 170
Reading ........................... 194
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INDEX 549