2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN roof rack

WARNING!(Continued)
•Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, do
not have any accessory items installed which will
alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your
vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require perma-
nent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation
on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the
vehicle for any reason.
•Do not allow occupants to extend any part of their
body outside of the window.
SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt
restraint system. Occupants, including children who are
up against or very close to SAB or SABIC air bags can be
seriously injured or killed. Occupants, especially chil-
dren, should not lean on or sleep against the door, side
windows, or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags
inflate, even if they are in an infant or child restraint.
Always sit upright as possible with your back against the
seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the appro-
priate sized child restraint, infant restraint or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the child.
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag provides
enhanced protection and works together with the Driver
Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact.
Knee Impact Bolster
The Knee Impact Bolster helps protect the knees of the
front passenger, and position the front occupant for the
best interaction with the Advanced Front Air Bag.
Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front
Air Bags work with the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air
Bag and the passenger side knee bolster to provide im-
proved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side
air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant
protection.
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CONSOLE FEATURES...................285
▫Basic Console........................285
▫Premium Console — If Equipped..........286
▫Super Console — If Equipped.............290
CARGO AREA FEATURES................292
▫Rechargeable Flashlight.................292REAR WINDOW FEATURES..............293
▫Rear Window Defroster.................293
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .294
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED. . . .295
▫Deploying the Crossbars.................296
SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED............301
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129

ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars on your vehicle are delivered stowed
within the roof rack side rails. If adding cargo, deploy the
crossbars. Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack
crossbars, to maximum of 150 lbs (68 kg). The roof rack
does not increase the total load carrying capacity of the
vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle
plus that on the external rack does not exceed the
maximum vehicle load capacity.
The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry weight
on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must
not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly
distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
Crossbar Stowed In Side Rail
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295

CAUTION!
•Check deployed crossbars frequently and retighten
thumb screws as necessary.
•
To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150 lb
(68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as
possible and secure the load appropriately.
•To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO
NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without the
crossbars deployed.
•The load should be secured and placed on top of
the crossbars, not directly on the roof. If it is
necessary to place the load on the roof, place a
blanket or other protective layer between the load
and the roof surface.
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Rail Tie Loops
300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!(Continued)
•Long loads which extend over the windshield, such
as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large
frontal area should be secured to both the front and
rear of the vehicle.
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof
rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby
truck traffic, can add sudden upward lift to a load.
This is especially true on large flat loads and may
result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per-
sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack
cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED
Sun screens are available for second and third row
seating windows. The screens store in the sill trim panels,
and the tops of the windows are equipped with hooks
that the sun screens attach to when pulled out.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 301

Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode
Press the SAT button untilSATappears in the display.
A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio
mode.
Satellite Antenna
To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the
roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects
placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause
decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as
bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within
the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly
on or above the antenna.
Reception Quality
Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the
following reasons:
•The vehicle is parked in an underground parking
structure or under a physical obstacle.
•Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the
form of short audio mutes.
•Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can
cause intermittent reception.
•Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
cause signal blockage.
Operating Instructions - Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode
NOTE:The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or
ACC position to operate the radio.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373

Load Leveling System......................294
Locks..................................35
Door.................................35
Lubrication, Body.........................607
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)...................295
Maintenance Free Battery....................603
Maintenance Procedures....................596
Maintenance Schedule......................642
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......317
Manual, Service..........................656
Map/Reading Lights.......................253
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)...............215
Memory Seat............................133
Methanol...............................529
Mini-Trip Computer.......................338
Mirrors................................130
Automatic Dimming.....................131
Electric Remote.........................133Exterior Folding........................132
Heated...............................134
Memory..............................215
Outside..............................132
Rearview.............................130
Vanity...............................135
Mode
Fuel Saver............................336
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................520
Mopar Parts.............................595
MTBE/ETBE............................529
Multi-Function Control Lever.................227
New Vehicle Break-In Period.................116
Occupant Restraints........................56
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)..................78
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................528
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Restraint, Head...........................192
Restraints, Child...........................89
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.................583
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)...................295
Rotation, Tires...........................518
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle..................118
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle................120
Safety Defects, Reporting....................655
Safety, Exhaust Gas........................117
Safety Information, Tire.....................496
Safety Tips..............................117
Satellite Radio Antenna.....................373
Schedule, Maintenance.....................642
Seat Belt Maintenance......................625
Seat Belt Reminder.........................72
Seat Belts................................56
Adjustable Shoulder Belt...................65
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.........65And Pregnant Women.....................73
Child Restraint..........................89
Extender..............................74
Front Seat.............................60
Inspection............................118
Pretensioners...........................68
Rear Seat..............................60
Seats..................................183
Adjustment...........................183
Fold in Floor (Stow nGo).................196
Memory..............................215
Power...............................184
Reclining.............................191
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor).................196
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)..................17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...............639
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................15
Sentry Key Programming....................17
Sentry Key Replacement.....................16
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INDEX 675