2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ABS

2. There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the vehicle body. Theselocations 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.
Jack Engagement Locations
Rear Jacking Location Engaged
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10. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire cover assembly in the rear cargoarea. 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.
Securing The Spare Tire
1. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form a T-handle and fit the winch T-handle overthe drive nut. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism stops turning freely.
This will allow enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the wheel spacer out from
under the vehicle.
2. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the spare tire hook, and pull the wheel spacer from under the vehicle.
3. Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is down, and place the tire into the spare tire/cover assembly. Slide the wheel spacer through the center of the wheel and
spare tire/cover assembly, so that the two retainer tabs snap out and engage the spare
tire cover on the opposite side.
4. Using the winch T-handle, rotate the drive nut to the right until the compact spare tire/cover assembly is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle.
5. Continue to rotate the nut to the right until you hear the winch mechanism click three times. It cannot be overtightened. Check under the vehicle to ensure the compact spare
tire/cover assembly is positioned correctly against the underside of the vehicle.
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WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pullfar enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and
fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that
is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where
it can be raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not
be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm
level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible
before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK; a manual
transmission in REVERSE.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire
change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove
the tire.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully
until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in
personal injury.
• A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
• Verify that both retainer tabs of the wheel spacer have been properly extended
through the center of the wheel and spare tire/cover assembly. Failure to properly
engage both retainer tabs could result in loss of the spare tire and cover assembly,
which will cause vehicle damage and may cause loss of vehicle control.
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Adjustable Pedals.............27
Airbag...................11
Airbag Light ...............98
Alarm Arm The System ...........10
Disarm The System ..........10
Vehicle Security Alarm ........10
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........10
Anti-Lock Warning Light .........98
Assistance Towing ............95
Audio Jack ............47, 50, 55
Audio Settings ............46,49
Audio Systems (Radio) ..........46
Automatic Headlights ...........31
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .37
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ..............127
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks ....83
AxleFluid ................127
Back-UpCamera.............39
Blind Spot Monitoring ..........39
BrakeFluid................127
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............28
BulbReplacement............137
Calibration, Compass...........84
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ...........92
CD (Compact Disc) Player .......47, 50
Change Oil Indicator ...........99
Changing A Flat Tire ...........107
Charging System Light ..........98
Child Restraints CarSeat................12
Child Restraints ............12
Child Seat Installation .........14
Installing Child Restraints Using The
Vehicle Seat Belt ...........14
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children................12
Clock Setting ...........46,48,51
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light .....98
Charging System Light ........98
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light ............98 Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) . . .97
Oil Pressure Warning Light
......98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light .............95
Compass Calibration ...........84
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........127
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......32
Cruise Light ................32
Customer Assistance ..........138
Defects, Reporting ............139
DimmerControl..............31
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........31
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........95
Disarming, Security System .......10
Driver Cockpit ...............4
Economy (Fuel) Mode ...........34
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . .44, 45
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............
32
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....95
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ................97
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .............98
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ...........84,85
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .........97
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . . .122
Jacking .............107,112
Overheating .............99
Towing ................95
Engine Break-In Recommendations .....28
Compartment ............126
Oil Selection .............127
Overheating .............99
EventDataRecorder.......... .123
Exterior Lights ..............137
Flash-To-Pass ..............30
Fluid Capacities .............127
Fluids ...................127
FogLights.................31
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