2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ignition

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is placed in
the ON/RUN position, and when ESC is activated. It should go out with the engine running. If
the “ESC Indicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has
been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the ve-
hicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 MPH (48 km/h), see
your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
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The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Indicator Light” come on momentarily each
time the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC system will be ON, even if it was
turned off previously.
• The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the
sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive.
• This light will come on when the vehicle is in an ESC event.
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Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low.
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System
called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will
illuminate when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the bulb does not
come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly.
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc., may illuminate the
light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical
driving styles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing.
When the engine is running, the MIL may flash to alert serious conditions that could lead to im-
mediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as
soon as possible if this occurs.
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and then returns to the previous screen. Most of the
messages of this type are then stored (as long as the
condition that activated it remains active) and can be
reviewed from theMessagesmain menu item. As long as
there is a stored message, an iwill be displayed in the
Instrument Cluster Display’s compass/outside temp line.
Examples of this message type are Right Front Turn Signal
Lamp Out andLow Tire Pressure.
• Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are Turn Signal On(if a turn signal
is left on) and Lights On(if driver leaves the vehicle).
• Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition is
in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are
Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar andPress Brake Pedal
and Push Button to Start.
• Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of mes-
sage takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to the previous screen. Examples of this
message type are
Memory System Unavailable - Not in
Park andAutomatic High Beams On.
The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the
white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the
middle, and red telltales on the left.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the Instrument
Cluster Display displays the following messages:
• Key In Ignition
• Ignition Or Accessory On
• Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset
• Remote Start Active — Push Start Button
• Remote Start Active — Key To Run
• Wrong Key
• Damaged Key
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•Key Not Programmed
• Vehicle Not In Park
• Key Left Vehicle
• Key Not Detected
• Press Brake Pedal And Push Button To Start
• Liftgate Ajar (Chime Will Sound When Vehicle Starts
Moving)
• Low Tire Pressure
• Service Tpm System (Refer To “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System” In “Starting And Operating”)
• Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(S) “Inflate Tire To
Xx”
• Turn Signal On
• Battery Low
• Service Keyless System
• Low Washer Fluid
• Oil Change Required
• Check Gascap •
Left Front Turn Signal Light Out
• Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out
• Right Front Turn Signal Light Out
• Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out
• Park Assist Disabled
• Service Park Assist System
• Personal Settings Not Available — Vehicle Not In Park
• Blind Spot System Off — This message is displayed
when the ignition is turned to ON to indicate the Blind
Spot System has been turned off.
• Blind Spot System Not Available — This message is
displayed to indicate the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
system is temporarily unavailable due to sensor block-
age, electronic interference, or other temporarycondi-
tions. When this message is displayed, both outside rear
view icons will be illuminated. If electronic interference
is present, the BSM system will illuminate the icon only
on the side of interference as long as interference is
present.
• Service Blind Spot System — This message is displayed
to indicate the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is
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permanently unavailable. The driver will receive an
Instrument Cluster Display message and the BSM dis-
play warning in both mirrors will be permanently
illuminated. If this message is present, see an authorized
dealer.
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indi-
cator system. The Oil Change Required message will
display in the Instrument Cluster Display for approxi-
mately 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 depen-
dent upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position or
cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go. To turn off the message tempo-
rarily, push and release the BACK button. To reset the oil
change indicator system (after performing the scheduled
maintenance) refer to the following procedure.Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/
RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the
OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go
1. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start
the engine, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If
necessary, repeat these steps.
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When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km) estimated
driving distance, the DTE display will change to a “LOW
FUEL” message. This display will continue until the ve-
hicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant amount of fuel
to the vehicle will turn off the “LOW FUEL” message and
a new DTE value will display.
Current Fuel Economy (MPG or L/100 km)
This display shows the instantaneous MPG or L/100 km in
bar graph form while driving. This will monitor the gas
mileage in real-time as you drive and can be used to
modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
Vehicle Speed
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow button
until “Vehicle Speed” displays highlighted in the Instru-
ment Cluster Display and push the RIGHT
arrow
button. Push and release the RIGHT
arrow button to
display the current speed in mph or km/h. Pushing the
RIGHT
arrow button a second time will toggle the
unit of measure between mph or km/h.
NOTE: Changing the unit of measure in the Vehicle Speed
menu will not change the unit of measure in the Instrument
Cluster Display.
Trip Info
Push and release the UPorDOWNarrow button
until “Trip Info” is highlighted in the Instrument Cluster
Display and push the RIGHT
button. Push and
release the UP
orDOWNarrow button to high-
light one of the following functions.
Trip A
• Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last
reset.
• Shows the elapsed time traveled for Trip A since the last
reset.
Trip B
•Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last
reset.
• Shows the elapsed time traveled for Trip B since the last
reset.
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.
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what the stored messages are. Push and release theUP
orDOWNarrow button if there is more than one
message to step through the remaining stored messages.
Pushing the BACKbutton takes you back to the Main
Menu.
Compass / Temperature Display
The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is
facing. The Instrument Cluster Display will display eight
or fifteen compass readings and the outside temperature.
NOTE: The system will display the last known outside
temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to be
driven several minutes before the updated temperature is
displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the dis-
played temperature; therefore, temperature readings are
not updated when the vehicle is not moving.
Automatic Compass Calibration
This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need
to manually reset the compass. When the vehicle is new,
the compass may appear erratic until it is calibrated. You
may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more
360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or
metallic objects). The compass will now function normally. NOTE:
A good calibration requires a level surface and an
environment free from large metallic objects such as build-
ings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, etc.
Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the CAL indicator does
not appear in the Instrument Cluster Display, you must put
the compass into the Calibration Mode manually, as fol-
lows:
1. Turn ON the ignition switch.
2. Push and release the UP or DOWN button until the System Setup (Customer-Programmable Features) menu
is reached, then push and release the RIGHT button.
3. Push and release the DOWN button until “Calibrate Compass” is displayed in the Instrument Cluster Dis-
play then push and release the RIGHT button.
4. Push and release the RIGHT button to start the calibra- tion. The “CAL” indicator will be displayed in the
Instrument Cluster Display.
5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL”
indicator turns off. The compass will now function
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Compass Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
North and Geographic North. To compensate for the
differences the variance should be set for the zone where
the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly set,
the compass will automatically compensate for the differ-
ences, and provide the most accurate compass heading. For
the most accurate compass performance, the compass must
be set using the following steps.
NOTE:Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the
instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Laptops
and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass module is
located, and it can cause interference with the compass
sensor, and it may give false readings. 1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Push and release the UP or DOWN button until the
Setup (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is
reached, then push the RIGHT button.
3. Push and release the DOWN button until the “Compass Variance” message is displayed in the Instrument Clus-
ter Display, then press the RIGHT button. The last
variance zone number displays in the Instrument Clus-
ter Display.
4. Push and release the RIGHT button until the proper variance zone is selected, according to the map.
Compass Variance Map
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