2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN heating

HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
The controls for front heated seats are lo-
cated on the center instrument panel area.
•PresstheswitchoncetoselectHigh-
level heating. Press the switch a second
time to select Low-level heating. Press
the switch a third time to shut the heat-
ing elements Off.
If the High-level setting is selected, the
system will automatically switch to Low-
level after approximately 60 minutes. The
Low-level setting will turn Off automatically
after approximately 45 minutes.
Second Row Heated Seats
Second row heated seat switches are lo-
cated in the sliding door handle trim pan-
els.
•PresstheswitchoncetoselectHigh-
level heating. Press the switch a second
time to select Low-level heating. Press
the switch a third time to shut the heat-
ing elements Off.
If the High-level setting is selected, the
system will automatically switch to Low-
level after approximately 60 minutes. The
Low-level setting will turn Off automatically
after approximately 45 minutes.
Heated Seat Switch Location
Heated Seat Switch Location
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WARNING!
•Personswhoareunabletofeelpaintotheskinbecauseofadvancedage,chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
•Donotplaceanythingontheseatthatinsulatesagainstheat,suchasablanketor
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been
overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel contains a heating ele-
ment that heats the steering wheel to one
temperature setting.
The heated steering wheel switch is located
on the center instrument panel.
•Presstheswitchoncetoturntheheating
element On. Press the switch a second
time to turn the heating element Off.
Once the heated steering wheel has been
turned on, it will operate for approximately
30 to 80 minutes before automatically
shutting off. The heated steering wheel can
shut off early or may not turn on when the
steering wheel is already warm.Heated Steering Wheel Switch Location
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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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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking
motion. Turn your 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.
NOTE:
Press the "ESC Off" switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in
"Partial Off" mode before rocking the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the
"ESC Off" switch again to restore "ESC On" mode.
CAUTION!
•When“rocking”astuckvehiclebyshiftingbetweenREVERSEandDRIVE,donot
spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
•Revvingtheengineorspinningthewheelstoofastmayleadtotransmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone
near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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TIRE PRESSURES
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and
inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading
Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for
more information regarding tire warnings
and instructions.
WARNING!
•Overloadingofyourtiresisdangerous.Overloadingcancausetirefailure,affect
vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recom-
mended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
•Improperlyinflatedtiresaredangerousandcancausecollisions.Under-inflation
increases tire flexing and can result in over-heating and tire failure. Over-inflation
reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can
cause damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can cause steering
problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated
tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle
control. Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation
pressure.
Tire And Loading Information Location(Example)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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
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Interior and Instrument Lights......7
Interior Appearance Care.......132
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . .40
Introduction................3
Inverter Outlet (115V)..........91
Inverter, Power..............91
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control........77
Bluetooth®Streaming Audio....84
Jack Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .110Jump Starting.............122
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Arm The Alarm . . . . . . . . . . .16Disarm The Alarm..........16Lock The Doors...........10Unlock The Doors..........10Key Fob Programmable Features....87Keyless Enter-N-GoLock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Keyless Enter-N-Go™Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Keyless Enter-N-Go™ . . . . . . . .12Passive Entry............12Remote Control...........12
Lane Change Assist...........40Liftgate, Power..............10LightsBulb Replacement........146Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101High Beam Indicator . . . . . . .101Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Seat Belt Reminder.........99Security Alarm...........101Service...............146Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g ( T P M S ) . . 9 8Tu r n S i g n a l.............40LocksLiftgate, Tailgate . . . . . . . . . .10Lubrication, Body...........132Luggage Rack (Roof Rack).......94
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . .132Maintenance, General.........132Maintenance Procedures.......132Maintenance Record..........136
Maintenance Schedule........132
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine)...............100
Master Cylinder (Brakes)........132
Media Center Radio...........63
Memory Seat...............30
Mirrors
Heated...........47,48,51
MOPAR®Accessories.........149
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Navigation System (Uconnect®gps) . .70Navigation Voice Prompt Volume....70New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . .39
Occupant Restraints........20,21Oil Change Indicator..........101Oil, Engine............130, 132Capacity..............130Change Interval..........132Checking..............132Disposal..............132Filter.............130, 132Filter Disposal...........132Materials Added to........132Recommendation......130, 132Viscosity...........130, 132Oil Filter, Selection...........132Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . .97OutletPower................92Overheating, Engine..........103
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Panic Alarm...............10ParkSense®System, Rear........52Phone (Uconnect®)...........78Placard, Tire and LoadingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . .141PowerGlass Sunroof............54Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Lift Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Outlet (Auxiliary ElectricalOutlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Seats................28Power Steering Fluid..........131Preparation for Jacking........115
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