2012 DODGE CARAVAN snow chains

▫Full Size Spare – If Equipped ............ 466
▫ Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped ......... 466
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... 467
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ................. 468
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ 468
▫ Replacement Tires .................... 469
 Tire Chains .......................... 470
 Snow Tires .......................... 472
 Tire Rotation Recommendations ........... 472
 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ....... 473
▫ Base System ........................ 476
▫ Premium System – If Equipped .......... 478
Fuel Requirements ..................... 482
▫ 3.6L Engine ........................ 482
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................ 482
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 483
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ...... 483
▫ MMT In Gasoline .................... 484
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ............... 484
▫ Fuel System Cautions ................. 485
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ............ 486
 Flexible Fuel — If Equipped .............. 486
▫ E-85 General Information ............... 486
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ................... 488
▫ Fuel Requirements ................... 488
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ESC On
This mode is the normal operating mode for ESC on
two-wheel drive vehicles. Whenever the vehicle is
started, the ESC system will be in this mode. This mode
should be used for most driving situations. ESC should
only be turned off for specific reasons as noted below.
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 onagain, 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 “Partial Off”
mode by pressing the “ESC Off” switch. Once the situa-
tion requiring ESC to be switched to the “Partial Off”
mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily
pressing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done while
the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING!
In partial ESC mode, the engine power reduction
feature of ESC is disabled. Therefore, enhanced
vehicle stability offered by the ESC system is re-
duced.
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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 “LOW TIRE PRESSURE” message will be
displayed 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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Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 470
Snow Tires ............................ 472
Spare Tire ....................... 465,466,516
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 212
Speedometer ........................... 293
Starting ............................... 419
Automatic Transmission ................ 419
Cold Weather ....................... 420
Engine Fails to Start .................. 420
Remote ............................ 29
Starting and Operating .................... 419
Starting Procedures ...................... 419
Steering Power .......................... 437,438
Tilt Column ........................ 208
Wheel, Heated ...................... 209
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 208
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 390Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls
......................... 390
Storage ............................ 254,585
Storage Bin ............................ 254
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 412,585
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 585
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 172
Sun Roof .............................. 241
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 228
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 244
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 70
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 552
System, Remote Starting .................... 29
Tachometer ............................ 286
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 208
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 400
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......296,514
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 90
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Text Messaging......................... 147
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 208
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 457
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 455
Tire Markings .......................... 452
Tire Safety Information .................... 452
Tires ........................... 103,461,617
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 468
Air Pressure ........................ 461
Chains ............................ 470
Changing .......................... 514
Compact Spare ...................... 465
General Information .................. 461
High Speed ......................... 463
Inflation Pressures .................... 462
Jacking ......................... 514,523
Life of Tires ........................ 468
Load Capacity .................... 457,458
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 473Pressure Warning Light
................ 289
Quality Grading ..................... 617
Radial ............................ 464
Replacement ........................ 469
Rotation ........................... 472
Safety .......................... 452,461
Sizes ............................. 453
Snow Tires ......................... 472
Spare Tire .......................... 516
Spinning ........................... 467
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 468
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 502
Towing ............................... 495
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 139
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 539
Guide ............................. 501
Recreational ........................ 509
Weight ............................ 501
Towing Assistance ....................... 139
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