2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN spare tire location

24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE
• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival.If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent,
we will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
• If this indicator light flashes during acceleration, apply as little throttle aspossible. While driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving
to the prevailing road conditions. To improve the vehicle's traction when starting
off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch the ESC system off.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when coldand inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
• IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR
PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD
OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. NOTE: AFTER
INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE
FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
• Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
• The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools are stowed behind the rear left sidetrim panel in the rear cargo area. Turn the two cover latches to release the cover.
• Remove the pouch containing thescissors jack, jack handle, and tools.
Spare Tire Removal
• The spare tire is stowed inside aprotective cover located under the
center of the vehicle between the front
doors by means of a cable winch
mechanism. The “spare tire drive” nut
is located on the floor, under a plastic
cap at the front of the floor console.
• The tool pouch contains three pieces and can be assembled into a spare tire hook; to remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly from under the vehicle, or a
Winch T-handle; to raise/lower the compact spare tire/cover assembly.
To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut
• To access the spare tire winch drive nut and lower the spare tire, you will need torefer to one of the following center console configurations.
Super Console • For vehicles equipped with the Super Console, the spare tire winch assembly drive nut is located beneath the console.
1. Pull the lower drawer out from therear of the floor console.
2. Open the front drawer to expose the storage compartment.
3. Remove the liner from the console's storage compartment to access the
spare tire winch drive nut.
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Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever into PARK.
5. Turn OFF the ignition.• Block both the front and rear of thewheel diagonally opposite the jacking
position. For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
NOTE: Refer to the “Compact Spare Tire” section of “Tires – General Information” for
information about the spare tire, its use, and operation.
1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
2. There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the vehicle body. These locations are on the sill flange of the vehicle body.
Rear jack locations are between a pair of down-facing tabs on the sill flange of the
vehicle side body.
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Front jack location is on the sill flange of
the vehicle body and is located 6 in
(150 mm) from door edge.
NOTE: In some situations the jack may
need to be placed on its side in order to be
pushed under the vehicle. Return the jack
to its correct orientation once it is under
the vehicle.
3. Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn to the right until the jack
head is properly engaged in the
described location. Do not raise the
vehicle until you are sure the jack is
securely engaged.
4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right, using the swivel
wrench. Raise the vehicle only until
the tire just clears the surface and
enough clearance is obtained to
install the spare tire. Minimum tire
lift provides maximum stability.
5. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with wheel covers, remove
the cover from the wheel by hand. Do
not pry the wheel cover off. Then pull
the wheel off the hub.
6. Install the compact spare tire. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
NOTE:
• Do not install the wheel cover on the compact spare.
• Do not use a hammer or force to install the wheel covers. 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
8. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate lug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice.
The correct wheel nut tightness is 102 ft lbs (138 N·m). If in doubt about the
correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized
dealer or at a service station.
9. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.
10. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire cover assembly in the rear cargo area. Do not stow the deflated tire in the spare tire location. Have the
full-sized tire repaired or replaced, as soon as possible.
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7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensurethat all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
Vehicles Without Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tightening the lug nuts in a star pattern until each
nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 102 ft/lbs
(138 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
CAUTION!
• The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch T-handle only. Useof an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage
the winch.
• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated.
• Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
• The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch T-handle only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage
the winch.
• The compact spare tire/cover assembly must be used when the compact spare tire is stored. Failure to use this cover could drastically reduce the life
of the compact spare tire.
• 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.
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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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