2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN headlights

HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND HALO LIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking
Lights/Headlights
•Rotatetheheadlightswitch,locatedon
the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel, to the first detent for
parking lightsand to the second
detent for headlights.
•Withtheparkinglightsorlowbeam
headlights on, push the headlight switch
once for fog lights.
•RotatetheheadlightswitchtoAUTOfor
Automatic Headlights.
•WhensettoAUTO,thesystemautomati-
cally turns the headlights on or off based
on ambient light levels.
Automatic High Beams
•TheAutomaticHighBeamssystempro-
vides increased forward lighting at night
by automating high beam control
through the use of a digital camera
mounted on the inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle specific light and
automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is
out of view.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
•Rotatethedimmercontroltotheextremebottompositiontofullydimtheinstrument
panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.
•Rotatethedimmercontroluptoincreasethebrightnessoftheinstrumentpanelwhen
the parking lights or headlights are on.
•Rotatethedimmercontroluptothenextdetentpositiontofullybrightentheodometer
and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on.
•Rotatethedimmercontroluptothelastdetentpositiontoturnontheinteriorlighting.
If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, the dimming is programmable through the
Uconnect®system. Refer to “Uconnect®Settings ” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Overhead (Halo) Light
•ToactivatetheHalolights,rotatetheHaloswitchcontrolupwardordownwardto
increase or decrease the lighting.
Headlight Switch/Halo Light Switch
1—Auto2—PushFogLight3—RotateHaloLightDimmerControl4—RotateDimmerControl5—RotateHeadlightSwitch
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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-ElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)IndicatorLight
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.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LIGHTS
-TurnSignalIndicator
The arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is operated.
Atonewillchime,andaEVICmessagewillappearifeitherturnsignalisleftonformore
than 1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTE:
If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
-HighBeamIndicator
Indicates that headlights are on high beam.
-FrontFogLightIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
-VehicleSecurityLight
This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is
arming. The light will flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is set. The
security light will also come on for about three seconds when the ignition is first turned on.
-ElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)OFFIndicatorLight
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
-ElectronicSpeedControlONIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the electronic speed control has been activated to the
“ON” position.
-ElectronicSpeedControlSETIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the cruising speed has been set.
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n e n g i n e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e O i l C h a n g e
Required message will display in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds, after a
single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine
oil change indicator system is duty-cycle based, which means the engine oil change
interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . .132
Adding Washer Fluid..........132
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag.......18
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . . .18
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Side Impacts.............18
Air bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine AirCleaner Filter)............132Air Conditioner Maintenance.....132Air Conditioning Refrigerant......132Air Conditioning System........132AlarmArm The System...........16Disarm The System.........16Vehicle Security Alarm.......16Alarm (Security Alarm)......16,101Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .130, 132Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Anti-Lock Warning Light.........97Appearance Care............132Assistance Towing............97Audio Jack...........59,62,67Audio Settings............59,61Audio Systems (Radio).........58Automatic Headlights..........42Automatic High Beams.........42
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..50Automatic TransmissionFluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks....85
Back-Up Camera............52Battery.................132Blind Spot Monitoring..........52Body Mechanism Lubrication.....132Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Brake System.............132Master Cylinder..........132Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . .99Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Calibration, Compass..........86
Capacities, Fluid............130
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)............132
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier...........94
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
CD (Compact Disc) Player.....59,62
Change Oil Indicator..........101
Changing A Flat Tire..........110
Charging System Light.........97Child Restraint..............21CleaningWheels...............132Windshield Wiper Blades.....132Clock Setting..........58,61,64Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light....97Brake Warning Light . . . . . . . . .99Charging System Light.......97Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . .97Front Fog Light Indicator . . . . .101High Beam Indicator.......101Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Oil Pressure Warning Light . . . . .97Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m(TPMS) Light............98Tu r n S i g n a l I n d i c a t o r.......101Vehicle Security Light.......101Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Compact Spare Tire..........142Compass Calibration...........86Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....132Coolant Capacity.........130Coolant Level...........132Disposal of Used Coolant.....132Drain, Flush, and Refill......132Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Points to Remember.......132Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . .132
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Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze).........130, 132
Corrosion Protection..........132
Cruise Control (Speed Control).....43
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Customer Assistance..........147
Defects, Reporting...........148
Dimmer Control.............42
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......42
Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . .97
Disarming, Security System.......16
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)....132
Driver Cockpit...............6
Economy (Fuel) Mode..........46
Electronics
Yo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n d S y s t e m..56,57
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . .101
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86, 87
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . .125Jacking . . . . . . . . . . .110, 116Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . .103To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129Air Cleaner.............132Break-In Recommendations....39Checking Oil Level.........132Compartment............128Coolant (Antifreeze)........130Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Fuel Requirements.........130Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130, 132Oil Filler Cap...........132Oil Selection . . . . . . . . .130, 132Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . .103Event Data Recorder..........126Exhaust System............132
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 0
Filters
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Engine Oil..........130, 132
Engine Oil Disposal........132
Flashers
Tu r n S i g n a l............101
Flash-To-Pass..............41Fluid Capacities............130Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 101Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating . . .31Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .125Frequently Asked Questions......150Front Heated Seats...........36FuelEconomy Mode...........46Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . .130Requirements...........130Ta n k C a p a c i t y...........130Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)...89General Maintenance.........132Glass Cleaning.............132GPS Navigation (Uconnect®gps)....72
HeadlightsAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Cleaning..............132Dimmer Switch...........42High Beam.............41Head Restraints.............26Heated Mirrors.........47,48,51Heated Seats..............36Heated Steering Wheel.........37High Beam Indicator..........101High Beam/Low Beam Select(Dimmer) Switch...........41HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener) . . .89Hood Release.............127
Instrument Panel Cover........132Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . .132Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . .138
INDEX
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