2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN engine overheat

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

• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicatewhen the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue each time the vehicle is
restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels.
TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped
on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result
when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or
style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant
from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as
damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stopthe vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned
by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center
for service if your vehicle overheats.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction orthe parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied,
it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating bytaking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads 240°F (116 °C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the
normal range 200–230°F (93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F (116°C)
or greater and you hear a chime, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a
cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by arocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then, move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and
DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion,
without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Traction
Control
, turn the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when
you are stuck. Do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the
speed.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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AdjustablePedals ........... 17
Airbag .................. 11
Alarm,Panic ............... 8
Arming Theft System (Security
Alarm) .................. 10
Audio Jack............... 37
Audio Settings ............. 35
Automatic Headlights ......... 20
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ................... 25
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............. 81
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks . . 47
AxleFluid ................ 81
Belts, Seat ............... 10
Brake Fluid ............... 81
BulbReplacement ........... 89
Calibration,Compass ......... 48
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ........... 55
ChangeOilIndicator .......... 61
ChangingAFlatTire .......... 63
Child Restraint ............. 12
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 12
Clock Setting ............ 35,37
Compass Calibration .......... 48
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........... 81
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 21
CruiseLight ............... 21
Customer Assistance .......... 90
Defects, Reporting ........... 91
Dimmer Control ............. 20
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 20
Disarming, Theft System ....... 10
Driver Cockpit .............. 4
Economy(Fuel)Mode ......... 23
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) ................. 21
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ............ 48,49
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System .... 32Emergency Key
.............. 8
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .... 76
Jacking .............. 63,66
Overheating ............. 62
Engine Compartment ............. 80
Oil Selection ............. 81
Overheating ............. 62
Event Data Recorder .......... 77
Express Down Windows ......... 8
Exterior Lights ............. 89
Flash-To-Pass .............. 19
Fluid Capacities ............ 81
Fluids .................. 81
FogLights ................ 20
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating . . 28
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 76
Front Heated Seats ........... 16
Fuel EconomyMode ............ 23
Specifications ............ 81
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..51
Hard Disk Drive ............. 38
Headlights Automatic .............. 20
Dimmer Switch ........... 20
HighBeam .............. 19
Heated Seats .............. 16
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch .................. 19
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ............... 51
Hood Release .............. 78
Instrument Cluster ............ 6
Indicators ............... 7
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................. 6,58
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 18
Introduction ............... 2
Inverter Outlet (115V) ......... 53
Inverter, Power ............. 53
INDEX
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iPod®/USB/MP3 Control........ 46
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..... 46
Jack Location .............. 63
Jack Operation ............. 63
Jump Starting .............. 72
KeyFob .................. 8
Key Fob Programmable Features . . . 49
Lane Change Assist .......... 18
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ................ 12
Liftgate, Power .............. 8
Lights TurnSignal .............. 18
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............. 6
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...... 55
Maintenance Record .......... 83
MaintenanceSchedule ........ 82
Media Center Radio ........ 34,36
MemorySeat .............. 15
MOPAR
®Accessories ......... 92
Navigation .............. 39,40
Non-Touch-Screen Radio ....... 34
Oil Change Indicator .......... 61
Oil, Engine Capacity ............... 81
Outlet Power ................. 54
Overheating, Engine .......... 62
Panic Alarm ............... 8
Pedals, Adjustable ........... 17
Phone (Pairing) ............. 43
Phone (Uconnect) ........... 43
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ............... 88
Power Glass Sunroof ............ 30
Inverter ................ 53
LiftGate ................ 8
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . 54 Seats
................. 14
SlidingDoor .............. 8
Steering ................ 81
Preparation for Jacking ........ 66
Programmable Electronic Features . . 49
Radio Non-Touch-Screen .......... 34
Touch-Screen ............ 36
Radio Operation .......... 34,36
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ..... 18
Rear Heated Seats ........... 16
Recreational Towing .......... 57
Remote Starting System ........ 9
Replacement Bulbs .......... 89
Reporting Safety Defects ....... 91
Restraints, Child ............ 12
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ..... 76
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ...... 55
Seat Belts ................ 10
Seats ................... 14
Adjustment .............. 14
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) ..... 28
Heated ................ 16
Lumbar Support ........... 14
Memory ................ 15
Power ................. 14
Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) ..... 28
Seek Button ............. 35,37
Setting the Clock .......... 35,37
Shift Lever Override .......... 74
Signals, Turn .............. 18
SIRIUS Travel Link ........... 41
SmartBeams .............. 20
SpareTire ................ 63
Spark Plugs ............... 81
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............. 21
Cancel ................ 21
Resume ................ 21
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .... 21
Starting Remote ................. 9
Steering Tilt Column .............. 17
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....4
2
Store Radio Presets ........ 35,37
INDEX
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