2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN windshield wipers

▫Memory Position Recall.................218
▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory
Seat Only)...........................218
!TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD.........220
!LIGHTS.............................222
▫Headlight Switch......................222
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped.......223
▫Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped . . .223
▫Headlight Delay — If Equipped...........223
▫Lights-On Reminder...................224
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.....224
▫Front Fog Lights — If Equipped...........225
▫Dimmer Controls.....................225
▫Multifunction Lever...................227
▫Turn Signals.........................228
▫Lane Change Assist...................228
▫High/Low Beam Switch................228
▫Flash-To-Pass........................229
▫Battery Protection.....................229
!WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS......229
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............230
▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............230
▫Windshield Washers....................231
▫Mist Feature.........................231
▫Rear Wiper And Washer.................231
▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped........231
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Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns your headlights on or off
based on ambient light levels. To turn the system on, turn
the headlight switch to the extreme counterclockwise
position aligning the indicator with the AUTO on the
headlight switch. When the system is on, the Headlight
Time Delay feature is also on. This means your headlights
will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the
ignition switch OFF. To turn the Automatic System off,
turn the headlight switch clockwise to the O (OFF)
position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come on in the Automatic mode.
Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped
When your headlights are in the AUTO mode and the
engine is running, the headlights will automatically turn
on when the wiper system is also turned on. Headlights
on when windshield wipers are on may be found on
vehicles equipped with an automatic headlight system.
NOTE:The Headlights with Wipers feature can be
turned on or off through the Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC) — if equipped. Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer Program-
mable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
Headlight Delay — If Equipped
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination
for up to 90 seconds after exiting your vehicle.
To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch
while the headlights are still on. Then turn off the
headlights within 45 seconds. The 90 second delay inter-
val begins when headlight switch is turned off. If the
headlights or parking lights are turned back on or the
ignition switch is turned ON, the delay will be cancelled.
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Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and
remain on until the lever is released.
Battery Protection
This feature provides battery protection to avoid wearing
down the battery if the headlights, parking lights, or
front fog lights are left on for extended periods of time
when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. After
eight minutes of the ignition switch being in the LOCK
position and the headlight switch in any position other
than OFF or AUTO, the lights will turn off automatically
until the next cycle of the ignition switch or headlight
switch.
The battery protection feature will be disabled if the
ignition switch is turned to any other position other than
LOCK during the eight minute delay.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch within
the multifunction lever. Rotate the end of the multifunc-
tion lever to select the desired wiper speed.
Washer And Wiper Controls
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Windshield Washers
To use the Washer, push on the end of the lever to the
second detent and hold while spray is desired. If the lever
is pushed while on the intermittent setting, the wipers
will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the
lever is released, and then resume the intermittent inter-
val previously selected. If the lever is pushed while the
wipers are in the off position, the wipers will operate
several wipe cycles, then turn off.
Mist Feature
Press the end of the multifunction lever inward (toward
the steering column) to the first detent and release for a
single wiping cycle.
NOTE:The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
windshield. The wash function must be used in order to
spray the windshield with washer fluid.
Rear Wiper And Washer
Rotating the rotary ring to the first detent activates the
rear intermittent wipers. To activate the washers, rotate
the rotary ring fully forward and the washers will spray
until the ring is released, and then resume the intermit-
tent interval.
NOTE:Rear window wipers function in the intermittent
wiper speed only.
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
This feature senses moisture on the windshield and
automatically activates the wipers for the driver. This
feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray
from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate
the end of the multifunction lever to one of the five
intermittent wiper sensitivity settings to activate this
feature.
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is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Refer to “SmartBeam™” in “Understanding The Features
Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
Headlamp Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, scroll
up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted,
then push and release the SELECT button until a check-
mark appears next to the setting, showing that the setting
has been selected.
Headlamps With Wipers (Available With Auto
Headlights Only)
When ON is selected, and the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The
headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned
off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your
selection, push and release the SELECT button until a
check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that the
setting has been selected.
NOTE:Turning the headlights on during the daytime
causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
brightness, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle.”
Intermittent Wiper Options — If Equipped
When ON is selected, the system will automatically
activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on
the windshield. To make your selection, push and release
the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to
the feature showing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the system has been
deactivated. When the system is deactivated, the system
reverts to the standard intermittent wiper operation.
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Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-
ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions
are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as neces-
sary.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. It is located in the engine
compartment and should be checked at regular intervals.
Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not
radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a few
seconds to flush out any residual water.
The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid
when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
After the engine has warmed, operate the defroster for a
few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or
freezing the fluid on the cold windshield. MOPAR® All
Weather Windshield Washer Solution or equivalent, used
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623

Data Recorder, Event.......................95
Daytime Running Lights....................224
Dealer Service............................611
Defroster, Windshield......................123
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................230
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................608
Dimmer Control..........................225
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission..................634
Oil (Engine)...........................612
Power Steering.........................479
Disabled Vehicle Towing....................601
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................628
Door Locks
Door Locks............................34
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Remote...............................34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................34
Door Opener, Garage.......................256
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................476
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy......336
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™)......384
E-85 Fuel...............................536
Economy (Fuel) Mode......................465
Electrical Power Outlets.....................269
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................136
Electronic Brake Control System...............483
Brake Assist System.....................487
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........236
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............488
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......325
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher..................561
Jacking...............................575
684 INDEX

Voice Command
Commands............................180
System Operation.......................178
Voice Training.........................184
Voice Recognition System (VR)................178
Warning Flasher, Hazard....................561
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .311
Warnings and Cautions.......................6
Warranty Information......................674
Washer
Adding Fluid..........................623
Washing Vehicle..........................635
Water
Driving Through........................476
Wind Buffeting............................44
Window Fogging.........................452
Windows................................39
Power................................39
Rear Vent..............................39
Windshield Defroster.......................123
Windshield Washers.......................229
Windshield Wiper Blades....................622
Wiper Blade Replacement...................622
Wipers, Intermittent.......................229
Zone Control (Temperature Control)............433
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INDEX 699