2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN spare tire location

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
•Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents.
•Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your location,
including the 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 as possible. 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 cold and 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 Moni- toring 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 handletools are stowed behind the rear left side
trim panel in the rear cargo area. Turn the
two cover latches to release the cover.
• Remove the pouch containing the scis- sors jack, jack handle, and tools.
Spare Tire Removal
• The spare tire is stowed inside a protec- tive 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 con-
sole or under front super console forward
bin liner.
To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut
• To access the spare tire winch drive nut and lower the spare tire, you will need to refer to one of the following center console configurations.
Super Console
• For vehicles equipped with the Super Console, the spare tire winch assembly drive nut islocated beneath the console.
1. Pull the lower drawer out from the rear of the floor console.
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3. Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn to the right until the jack head is properlyengaged 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 thecompact 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 at the end of the
handle for increased leverage. Tighten
the lug nuts in a star pattern 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.
11. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the vehicle. Reassemble the winch handle extensions to form a “T” and fit the winch T-handle over the drive nut. Rotate the
nut to the right until the winch mechanism clicks at least three times.
NOTE:
Refer to the “Spare Tire Tools” section for instructions on assembling the T-handle.
12. Stow the jack, jack handle and winch handle tools back in the stowage compartment.
13. Check the compact spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure, as required.
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6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle forincreased leverage. Tighten 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.
7. 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.
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. Tighten 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. Use of 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.
• 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 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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Introduction................2
Inverter Outlet (115V) ...........75
Inverter,Power ..............75
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........63
BluetoothStreamingAudio .....69
Jack Location ..............85
Jack Operation ..............85
Jump Starting ..............95
KeyFob...................8
Key Fob Programmable Features .....72
Lane Change Assist ...........22
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ............11, 12
Liftgate, Power ...............8
Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)...80
TurnSignal ..............22
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ..............6
Locks Liftgate, Tailgate ...........8
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ........78
Maintenance Record ..........108
Maintenance Schedule .........104
Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) ............82
MemorySeat...............14
Mirrors Heated ............27,28,29
MOPAR® Accessories ..........116
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .47, 56
New Vehicle Break-In Period .......22
Oil Change Indicator ...........83
Oil, Engine Capacity...............103
Outlet Power .................76
Overheating, Engine ...........84 Park Sense System, Rear
.........30
Pedals,Adjustable ............21
Placard, Tire and Loading Information. .112
Power Glass Sunroof ............32
Inverter ................75
Lift Gate ................8
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...76
Seats .................14
Steering ...............103
Preparation for Jacking .........89
Programmable Electronic Features ....72
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .......23
RearCamera...............30
RearCrossPath..............31
Rear Heated Seats ............19
Rear Park Sense System .........30
Recreational Towing ...........79
Remote Starting System ..........9
Replacement Bulbs ...........113
Reporting Safety Defects ........115
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .......98
RoofRack(LuggageRack)........78
Schedule, Maintenance .........104
Seat Belts .................10
Seats ...................14
Adjustment ..............14
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) .......15
Heated ................19
Lumbar Support ...........14
Memory ................14
Power .................14
Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) .......15
Shift Lever Override ............97
Signals, Turn ...............22
SmartBeams ...............24
SpareTire.................85
SparkPlugs...............103
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............25
Cancel ................25
Distance Setting (ACC Only) .....25
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