2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN tire pressure

Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset
when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed
time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON
or START position.
To Reset A Trip Function
Reset will only occur while a resettable function is
selected (highlighted). Push and hold the RIGHT button
to clear the resettable function being displayed.
Tire Pressure
Push and release the UP or DOWN button until “Tire
PSI:” displays highlighted in the EVIC. Push and release
the RIGHT button to view a graphic of the vehicle with a
tire pressure value at each corner of the graphic.
Units
Push and release the UP or DOWN button until “Units”
displays highlighted in the EVIC and push the RIGHT
button. The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if
equipped) can be changed between English and Metric
units of measure. To make your selection, scroll up or
down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then push
and release the RIGHT button until a check-mark ap-
pears next to the setting, showing that the setting has
been selected.
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Push and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle
Info” displays in the EVIC. Then, push and release the
RIGHT button. Push and release the UP and DOWN
button to scroll through the available information dis-
plays, then push and release RIGHT to display any one of
the following choices.
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POWER STEERING .....................483
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ..............484
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .485
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .488
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .488
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .488
▫ Brake System Warning Light ..............489
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............489
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............491
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............491
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................492
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............495
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........495▫
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ...........499
▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..............500
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............501
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .501
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........504
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........506
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........507
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........512
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .512
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................513
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .515
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... .515
▫ Tire Types .......................... .516
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▫Run Flat Tires — If Equipped .............518
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ...............518
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .521
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................521
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .522
▫ Replacement Tires .....................523
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......524
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....526
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .527
▫ Base System ........................ .529
▫ Premium System — If Equipped ...........532
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................536
▫ 3.6L Engine ......................... .536▫
Reformulated Gasoline .................536
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............537
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......537
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................538
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................538
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................539
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............540
 FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED ...........540
▫ E-85 General Information ...............540
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ....................541
▫ Fuel Requirements ....................541
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles .............542
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TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire MarkingsNOTE:
•P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P”
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-
tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H.
• European — Metric tire sizing is based on European
design standards. Tires designed to this standard have
the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with
the section width. The letter Pis absent from this tire
size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H.
• LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric
tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the
letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced-
ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16.
1 — U.S. DOT Safety Standards
Code (TIN) 4 — Maximum Load
2 — Size Designation 5 — Maximum Pressure
3 — Service Description 6 — Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades
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•Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary
emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com-
pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into
the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example:
T145/80D18 103M. •
High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design
standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded
into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
Tire Sizing Chart
EXAMPLE:
Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT
P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or
\b....blank....\b = Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or
LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards, or
TorS= Temporary spare tire or
31 = Overall diameter in inches (in)
215, 235, 145 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
65, 85, 80 = Aspect ratio in percent (%)
– Ratio of section height to section width of tire, or
10.5 = Section width in inches (in)
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EXAMPLE:
R = Construction code
–R means radial construction, or
– D means diagonal or bias construction
15, 16, 18 = Rim diameter in inches (in)
Service Description: 95= Load Index
– A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry
H = Speed Symbol
– A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to
its load index under certain operating conditions
– The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under
specified operating conditions (i.e., tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions, and
posted speed limits)
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EXAMPLE:
Load Identification:
Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL)
tire:
•XL = Extra load (or reinforced) tire, or
•LL= Light load tire or
•C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure
Maximum Load – Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry
Maximum Pressure – Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this
tire
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire,
however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires
with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the
date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall
tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on
the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard
side of the tire.
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Tire Terminology And Definitions
TermDefinition
B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located
behind the front door.
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after
the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three
hours. Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI (pounds per
square inch) or kPa (kilopascals).
Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible
cold tire inflation pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation
pressure is molded into the sidewall.
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressure
as shown on the tire placard.
Tire Placard A label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the vehi-
cle’s loading capacity, the original equipment tire sizes and the
recommended cold tire inflation pressures.
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