2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN steering wheel

8. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and then anadditional half-turn to the right.
9. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and then back to the ON position. If the sequence was com-
pleted properly, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction In-
dicator Light” will blink several times to confirm HSA
is disabled.
10. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to it’s previous setting.
Towing With HSA
HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade
when pulling a trailer.
WARNING!
•If you use a trailer brake controller with your
trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and
deactivated with the brake switch. If so, when the
brake pedal is released, there may not be enough
brake pressure to hold the vehicle and trailer on a
hill and this could cause a collision with another
vehicle or object behind you. In order to avoid
rolling down the hill while resuming acceleration,
manually activate the trailer brake prior to releas-
ing the brake pedal. Always remember the driver is
responsible for braking the vehicle.
(Continued)
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WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use
only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body
clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard
against damage:
• Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have a collision.
• When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance or dam-
age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,
suspension, chassis structure or tires.
• Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on
the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission in
PARK. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure
the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always,
block or chockthe trailer wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
• Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.
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CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged
in long enough without engine operation, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator. Use
the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will
maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Offmode
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control System” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the
ESC Off switch again to restore ESC Onmode.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 597

Cavity Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
M13 —20 Amp Yellow Instrument Cluster, SIREN, Clock Module,
Multi-Function Control Switch – If Equipped
M14 —20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow – If Equipped
M15 —20 Amp Yellow Rear View Mirror, Instrument Cluster, Multi-
Function Control Switch, Tire Pressure Moni-tor, Glow Plug Module – If Equipped
M16 —10 Amp Red Airbag Module/Occupant Classification
Module
M17 —15 Amp Blue Left Tail/License/Park Lamp, Running Lamps
M18 —15 Amp Blue Right Tail/Park/Run Lamp
M19 —25 Amp Natural Powertrain
M20 —15 Amp Blue Instrument Cluster Interior Light, Switch
Bank, Steering Column Module, SwitchSteering Wheel
M21 —20 Amp Yellow Powertrain
M22 —10 Amp Red Horn
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 645

Starting and Operating.....................459
Starting Procedures ........................459
Steering Power ...............................478
TiltColumn ...........................236
Wheel, Heated .........................237
Wheel, Tilt ............................236
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............431
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .431
Storage ................................648
Storage Bin ..............................283
Storage, Vehicle ...........................452
Storing Your Vehicle .......................648
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ...............199
Sunglasses Storage ........................257
Sun Roof ...............................270
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........76
Sway Control, Trailer .......................490
Synthetic Engine Oil .......................613 System, Remote Starting
.....................31
Tachometer ..............................314
Telescoping Steering Column .................236
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........442
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............324
Tilt Steering Column .......................236
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........501
TIREFIT ................................560
Tire Markings ............................495
Tires ..................................123 Aging(LifeofTires) .....................515
Air Pressure ...........................506
Chains ...............................517
Changing .............................573
Compact Spare .........................512
General Information .....................506
High Speed ...........................509
Inflation Pressures .......................507
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INDEX 691