2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN engine

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC....2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit...............4
Instrument Cluster .............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob...................8
Remote Start................9
Theft Alarm ................10
Seat Belt .................10
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Airbags ..................11
Child Restraints .............12
Front Seats ................14
Heated Seats ...............16
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ....17
Adjustable Pedals ............17
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLETurn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam
Lever...................18
Headlight Switch And Halo Light
Switch ..................20
Speed Control ..............21
Electronic Range Selection (ERS) ....22
Fuel Economy (Econ) Mode .......23
Manual Climate Controls .........23
Three Zone Manual Climate Controls . . 24
Three Zone Automatic Temperature
Controls (ATC) ..............25
Parksense
®Rear Park Assist .......26
Parkview®Rear Back-Up Camera ....26
Rear Cross Path With Blind Spot
Monitoring ................27
Power Sliding Side Doors ........27
Stow 'N Go
®Seating ...........28
Third Row Power Recliner ........29
Power Liftgate ..............30
Power Sunroof ..............30
Wind Buffeting ..............31
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ......32
Non-Touch-Screen Radios ........34
Touch-Screen Radios ...........36
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......42
Uconnect™ Phone ............43
Uconnect™ Voice Command .......45
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control .........46
Video Entertainment System (VES)™ . . 47 Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)
...................48
Programmable Features .........49
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) ...............51
Power Inverter ..............53
Power Outlets ...............54
UTILITY
In-Floor Storage – Stow 'N Go®.....55
Roof Luggage Rack ............55
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) ..........56
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) .............57
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-Hour Towing Assistance .......58
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . . 58
If Your Engine Overheats .........62
Jacking And Tire Changing ........63
Jump-Starting ..............72
Shift Lever Override ...........74
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........75
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........76
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .......77
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Opening The Hood............78
Adding Fuel ................79
Engine Compartment ...........80
Fluids And Capacities ..........81
Maintenance Chart ............82
Fuses ...................84
Tire Pressures ...............88
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .......89
Exterior Bulbs ..............89
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . 90
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . 90
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . . 90
Publications Ordering ..........90
Reporting Safety Defects In
The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. .............91
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®...92
INDEX..................93
TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Airbag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction IndicatorLight*
(See page 58 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator*
Odometer Messages
door - Door AjarnoFUSE* - Fuse Fault
gATE* - Liftgate Ajar LoW tirE* - Low Tire Pressure
hood - Hood Ajar LoCOOL - Low Coolant
gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault CHAngE OIL* - Change Engine Oil
LoWASH - Low Washer Fluid CRUISE - Cruise Control On
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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CAUTION!(Continued)
• Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this condition, damage couldoccur to the Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for
locking and unlocking the doors.
• Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: • Jump Start the vehicle.
• Charge the battery.
• Contact your dealer for assistance on how to remove the Key Fob usingthe manual over ride method.
WARNING!
• Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number ofreasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do
not leave the Key Fob inside the vehicle or in the ignition. A child could start
the vehicle, operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or
death.
REMOTE START
• Press the REMOTE START buttonx2twice within five seconds. Pressing the
REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the Key Fob in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition Key Fob is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or
killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to
be severely injured or killed.
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WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use isdangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than
you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the
Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions,
and you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use
Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,
snow-covered or slippery.
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)
• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allowsyou to limit the highest available
transmission gear, and can be
activated during any driving condition.
When towing a trailer or operating the
vehicle in off-road conditions, using
ERS shift control will help you
maximize both performance and
engine braking.
• To shift from DRIVE mode to ERS mode, move the shift lever to the left
(-) once. The current gear will be
maintained as the top gear. To disable
ERS, simply press and hold the shift
lever to the right (+) until “D” is
displayed in the instrument cluster
odometer.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle
speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE
• The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehicle’s overall fuel economyduring normal driving conditions.
• Press the “econ” switch in the center stack of the instrument panel and a green light will indicate the ECON mode is engaged.
• When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will be able to change the following:
• The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later.
• The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to allow the engine to
operate at lower speeds.
• The torque converter clutch will engage sooner (lower engine rpm’s) and remain on longer.
• The engine idle speed will be lower.
• The overall driving performance will be more conservative.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Auto Unlock Doors On Exit• To have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened: • Enter your vehicle and close all the doors.
• Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK fourtimes, ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).
• Press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. A single chime will indicate that programming is complete.
Auto Door Lock • To have the doors lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h):
• Enter your vehicle and close all the doors.
• Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four
times, ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).
• Press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors. A single chime will indicate that programming is complete.
Sound Horn With Lock • To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked: • Press the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds.Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
Flashing Lights With Lock • The turn signal lights flashing, when the doors are locked or unlocked, feature can be turned on or off. To turn this feature on or off:
• Press and hold the UNLOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than
10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the
UNLOCK button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
ELECTRONICS
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine/TransmissionGCWR (Gross Combined
Wt. Rating) Frontal Area Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt.
3.6L/Automatic 8,750 lbs (3 969kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m)
Up to 2 persons &
Luggage 3,600 lbs (1 633 kg)* 360 lbs (163 kg)
8,750 lbs (3 969kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3 to 5 persons & Luggage
3,350 lbs (1 519 kg)* 335 lbs (152 kg)
8,750 lbs (3 969kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 6 to 7 persons & Luggage
3,000 lbs (1 360 kg)* 300 lbs (136 kg)
*For vehicles equipped with Fold-in-Floor seating, the Gross Trailer Weight must be reduced by 100 lbs (45 kg). Refer to local laws for
maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the
weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
UTILITY
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