2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN air condition

•Theairbagsmustbereadytoinflateforyourprotectioninacollision.TheOccupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring
associated with air bag system electrical components.
•TheORCturnsontheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelforapproximately
four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the
ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the
ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning
Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the
light comes on again after initial startup.
•TheORCmonitorsthereadinessoftheelectronicpartsoftheairbagsystemwhenever
the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the
OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will
not inflate.
•IftheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelisnotonduringthefourtoeight
seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or
turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center
immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags
may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air
bag system immediately.
•Afteranycollision,thevehicleshouldbetakentoanauthorizeddealerimmediately.
•Donotdriveyourvehicleaftertheairbagshavedeployed.Ifyouareinvolvedinanother
collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
•Ifitisnecessarytomodifytheairbagsystemforpersonswithdisabilities,contactyour
authorized dealer.
•RefertotheOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherdetailsregardingtheSupplemental
Restraint System (SRS).
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THREE ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
•PushtheAUTOmodebuttontoactivatetheATCsystem.
•Selectthedesiredtemperaturebypressingthetemperaturecontrolbuttonsforthe
driver or passenger.
•Thesystemwillmaintainthesettemperatureautomatically.
Air Conditioning (A/C)
•IftheairconditioningbuttonispushedwhileinAUTOmode,theindicatorlightwill
flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
SYNC Temperature Button
•PushtheSYNCbuttononcetocontroldriverandpassengertemperaturessimultane-
ously. Push the SYNC button a second time to control the temperatures individually.
Air Recirculation
•UseRecirculationformaximumA/Coperation.
•Forwindowdefogging,turntheRecirculationbuttonoff.
Three Zone Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC)
1—PushDriverTemp.ControlUp 9—PushPassengerTemp.ControlDown2—PushAirRecirc.Button 10—PushRearControlButton3—PushA/CButton 11—PushRearLockButton4—PushModeControlButton 12—PushOFFButton5—PushAUTOButton 13—RotateBlowerControl6—PushFrontWindowDefrostButton 14—PushSYNCButton7—PushRearWindowDefrostButton 15—PushDriverTemp.ControlDown8—PushPassengerTemp.ControlUp
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Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle
•Duringacall,pushthe“VoiceCommand”button.
•AftertheBEEP,say“transfercall.”
Changing The Volume
•Startadialoguebypushingthe“Phone”button,thenadjustthevolumeduring
anormalcall.
•UsetheradioON/OFFVOLUMErotaryknobtoadjustthevolumetoacomfortablelevel
while the Uconnect®system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for Uconnect®
is different than the audio system.
WARNING!
•Anyvoicecommandedsystemshouldbeusedonlyinsafedrivingconditions
following applicable laws regarding phone use. Your attention should be focused on
safely operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you
and others to be severely injured or killed.
•Inanemergency,touseUconnect®Phone, your mobile phone must be:
•turnedon,
•pairedtoUconnect®Phone,
•andhavenetworkcoverage.
Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND
Voice Command Operation
•TheUconnect®Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio,
satellite radio, disc player, HDD, Uconnect®Phone, a memo recorder, and supported
portable media devices.
•Whenyoupressthe“VoiceCommand”buttonlocated on the radio faceplate or
steering wheel, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. If you
do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of
options. If you ever want to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the “Voice
Command” button,listenfortheBEEP,andsayyourcommand.
NOTE:
U.S. residents visit driveuconnect.com for more info on which voice command features
apply to your vehicle. Canadian residents visit driveuconnect.ca for more info on which
voice command features apply to your vehicle.
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While In:Voice Command Example:
Memo Mode
To s w i t c h t o t h e v o i c e r e c o r d e r m o d e , s a y “ M e m o . ” T h e f o l l o w -ing are common voice commands for this mode: “New Memo”(to record a new memo) — During the recording, you may pressthe Voice Command buttonto stop recording. You pro-ceed by saying one of the following commands:
—“Save”(tosavethememo)
—“Continue”(tocontinuerecording)
—“Delete”(todeletetherecording)
—“PlayMemos”(toplaypreviouslyrecordedmemos)—Dur-ing the playback you may press the Voice Command buttonto stop playing memos. You proceed by saying one ofthe following commands:
—“Repeat”(torepeatamemo)
—“Next”(toplaythenextmemo)
—“Previous”(toplaythepreviousmemo)
—“Delete”(todeleteamemo)
—“DeleteAll”(todeleteallmemos)
Voice Text Reply
If equipped with Uconnect®Voice Command, your Uconnect®430N/730N radio may be
able to play incoming Short Message Service (SMS) messages (text messages) through
the vehicle's sound system. It also allows you to respond by selecting from various
predefined phrases.
NOTE:
Not all phones are compatible with this feature. Refer to the phone compatibility list at
UconnectPhone.com. Connected mobile phones must be bluetooth-compatible and
paired with your radio.
•Pushthe“VoiceCommand”buttonand after the BEEP, say “SMS” to get
started.
NOTE:
To a c c e s s t h e t u t o r i a l , p u s h t h e “ V o i c e C o m m a n d ” b u t t o n.AftertheBEEP,say
“tutorial.” Push any button on the faceplate or press any button on the touchscreen to
cancel the tutorial.
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following
applicable laws regarding phone use. Your attention should be focused on safely
operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others
to be severely injured or killed.
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If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is
at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic
system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this case, the
light will remain on until the condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to the
brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal
pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a
portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated
by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master
cylinder has dropped below a specified level. The light will remain on until the cause is
corrected.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), are also equipped with
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake
Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system
is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from
the OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for approximately
two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake
fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized
dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the
ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of
brake application.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
-MalfunctionIndicatorLight(MIL)
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may
illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on
through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally
and not require towing.
If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead
to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend you do
not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking
the appropriate action:
•Onthehighways—slowdown.
•Incitytraffic—whilestopped,shiftthetransmissiontoNEUTRAL,butdonotincrease
engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
•Ifyourairconditioner(A/C)ison,turnitoff.TheA/Csystemaddsheattotheengine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•Youcanalsoturnthetemperaturecontroltomaximumheat,themodecontroltofloor
and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WARNING!
Yo u o r o t h e r s c a n b e b a d l y b u r n e d b y h o t e n g i n e c o o l a n t ( a n t i f r e e z e ) o r s t e a m f r o m y o u r
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood
until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
TIRE SERVICE KIT
Yo u r v e h i c l e m a y b e e q u i p p e d w i t h a Ti r e S e r v i c e K i t .
Small punctures up to 1/4” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with the Tire Service Kit.
Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. The Tire Service
Kit can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F (-20°C).
This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle up to 100
miles (160 km) with a maximum speed of 55 mph (90 km/h).
Tire Service Kit Storage
•TheTireServiceKitisstowedbehindtherearleftsidetrimpanelintherearcargoarea.
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WARNING!
•Donotattempttosealatireonthesideofthevehicleclosesttotraffic.Pullfar
enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the Tire Service Kit.•DonotusetheTireServiceKitordrivethevehicleunderthefollowingcircum-
stances:
•Ifthepunctureinthetiretreadisapproximately1/4”.(6mm)orlarger.
•Ifthetirehasanysidewalldamage.
•Ifthetirehasanydamagefromdrivingwithextremelylowtirepressure.
•Ifthetirehasanydamagefromdrivingonaflattire.
•Ifthewheelhasanydamage.
•Ifyouareunsureoftheconditionofthetireorthewheel.
•KeeptheTireServiceKitawayfromopenflamesorheatsource.
•AlooseTireServiceKitthrownforwardinacollisionorhardstopcouldendangerthe
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the Tire Service Kit in the place provided.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you,
your passengers, and others around you.
•TakecarenottoallowthecontentsoftheTireServiceKittocomeincontactwith
hair, eyes, or clothing. The Tire Service Kit is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or
absorbed through the skin. It causes skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Flush
immediately with plenty of water if there is any contact with eyes or skin. Change
clothing as soon as possible, if there is any contact with clothing.
•TheTireServiceKitSealantsolutioncontainslatex.Incaseofanallergicreaction
or rash, consult a physician immediately. Keep the Tire Service Kit out of reach of
children. If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and drink
plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting! Consult a physician immediately.
•TheTireServiceKitisnotapermanentflattirerepair.Havethetireinspectedand
repaired or replaced after using the Tire Service Kit. Do not exceed 55 mph
(88 km/h) until the tire is repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this warning can
result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around
you.
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EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment
or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety
systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
•Howvarioussystemsinyourvehiclewereoperating.
•Whetherornotthedriverandpassengersafetybeltswerebuckled/fastened.
•Howfar(ifatall)thedriverwasdepressingtheacceleratorand/orbrakepedal.
•Howfastthevehiclewastraveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is
recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name,
gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To r e a d d a t a r e c o r d e d b y a n E D R , s p e c i a l e q u i p m e n t i s r e q u i r e d , a n d a c c e s s t o t h e v e h i c l e
or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties such as law
enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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