2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN warning lights

CAUTION!(Continued)
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel. The switch controls the operation of
the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights,
interior lights and the fog lights. Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent
for parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for
headlight, parking light and instrument panel operation.
Headlight Switch With Halo Control
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The multifunction lever controls the:
•Turn Signals
• Headlight Beams Low/High
• Flash-To-Pass
• Front and Rear Wipers — Washer Functions
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.
Turn Signal Warning
If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has
traveled at over 18 mph (29 km/h) for about 1 mile
(1.6 km) with the turn signals on, a chime will sound to
alert the driver.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times then automatically turn off.
High/Low Beam Switch
When the headlights are turned on, pushing the multi-
function lever toward the instrument panel will switch
from low beams to high beams. Pulling back to the
neutral position returns the headlights to the low beam
operation.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........303
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE ..........304
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM .......309
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS .......314
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights ..............315
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights ............326
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ............335
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Light ..............337
▫ White Telltale Indicator Light .............338
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED ..................339
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... .341
▫ Oil Change Required ...................344
▫ Fuel Economy ....................... .345
▫ Vehicle Speed ....................... .347
▫ Trip Info .......................... .347
▫ Tire Pressure ........................ .348
▫ Units ............................. .3484

WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer
for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to
look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
IMPORTANT:The warning light switches on in the
instrument panel together with a dedicated message
and/or acoustic signal when applicable. These indica-
tions are indicative and precautionary and as such must
not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the
information contained in the Owner Manual, which you
are advised to read carefully in all cases. Always refer to
the information in this chapter in the event of a failure
indication.
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Red Telltale Indicator Lights
Air Bag Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is
first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on during starting, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Refer
to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further infor-
mation.4
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WARNING!
•Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have a
collision.
• Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing you should allow for addi-
tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Failure to do so could result in a
collision.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
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CAUTION! (Continued)
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-
pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har-
ness and connector.
NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.
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Anti-Lock Warning Light....................331
Appearance Care ........................ .640
Ashtray ............................... .276
Assistance Towing ........................ .160
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .492
Auto Down Power Windows ..................41
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................132
Automatic Door Locks ......................37
Automatic Headlights ..................... .223
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........448
Automatic Transmission ..............468, 638, 639
Adding Fluid ......................... .639
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................639
Fluid Change ......................... .639
Fluid Level Check ...................... .639
Fluid Type ........................ .638, 663
Gear Ranges .......................... .473
Special Additives ...................... .638
Torque Converter ...................... .480Auto Up Power Windows
....................41
Battery ............................ .319, 624
Charging System Light ...................319
Jump Starting ......................... .600
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........28
Saving Feature (Protection) ................229
Belts, Seat .............................. .120
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................627
B-Pillar Location ......................... .507
Brake Assist System ...................... .491
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............488
Brake Fluid ............................ .663
Brake System ........................ .488, 635
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .488
Fluid Check .......................... .636
Parking ............................. .485
Warning Light ........................ .317
Brake/T
ransmission Interlock .................470
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INDEX 685

Exterior Lights....................... .122, 655
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .621
Air Conditioning ....................459, 626
Engine Oil ........................ .621, 661
Engine Oil Disposal .....................621
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .567
Turn Signal ..................122, 335, 657, 658
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .229
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .543
Engine Oil ........................... .542
Fuel Requirements ...................540, 541
Maintenance .......................... .543
Replacement Parts ...................... .543
Starting ............................. .542
Flooded Engine Starting ....................466 Floor Console
........................... .283
Fluid Capacities ......................... .660
Fluid Leaks ............................ .123
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................639
Brake ............................... .636
Cooling System ........................ .630
Power Steering ........................ .484
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........661
Fog Lights .......................... .225, 658
Fog Light Service ........................ .658
Fold in Floor (Stow N Go) Seating.............197
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................605
Fuel .................................. .536
Adding ............................. .543
Additives ............................ .538
Clean Air ............................ .536
Conserving ........................... .346
Economy

Mode ....................... .471
690 INDEX