2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN sensor

•Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Supplemental Knee Air Bags
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Seat Belt Pretensioners
• Seat Track Position Sensors
If A Deployment Occurs
The front air bags are designed to deflate immediately after
deployment.
NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all
collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the
air bag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any
or all of the following may occur:
• The air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions
and/or skin reddening to the occupants as the air bags
deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction
rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet
or gymnasium floor. They are not caused by contact with
chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal
quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly
within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your
doctor immediately. •
As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air bag
inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin,
eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,
rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat
irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues,
see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing,
follow the garment manufacturer ’s instructions for
cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed.
If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will
not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, seat
belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor assem-
blies replaced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller System
serviced as well.
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CONTENTS
STARTING THE ENGINE ..................241
▫ Normal Starting ....................... .241
▫ Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or 30°C) ..................241
▫ After Starting — Warming Up The Engine .....242
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ..................242
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .242
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . .242
 PARK BRAKE ......................... .243
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ..............245
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ................246
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .246
▫ Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode ..............247
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission ...........247▫
Gear Ranges ......................... .248
 POWER STEERING ..................... .254
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ...............254
 SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ..........255
▫ To Activate .......................... .256
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................. .256
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................256
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .................257
▫ To Resume Speed ..................... .258
▫ To Deactivate ........................ .258
 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .258
▫ ParkSense Sensors ..................... .259
▫ ParkSense Warning Display ................259
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ParkSense Sensors
The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/
bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within
the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect obstacles
from approximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to 79 inches (200
cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal direc-
tion, depending on the location, type and orientation of the
obstacle.
ParkSense Warning Display
The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the instru-
ment cluster display. It provides both visual and audible
warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia/
bumper and the detected obstacle.The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if
Sound and Display is selected from the Customer-
Programmable Features section of the instrument cluster
display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting
To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
ParkSense Warning Display
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NOTE:ParkSense will reduce the radio volume, if on,
when the system is sounding an audio tone.
Enabling/Disabling ParkSense
ParkSense can be enabled and disabled through the
Customer-Programmable Features section of the instru-
ment cluster display. The available choices are: OFF, Sound
Only, or Sound and Display.
When ParkSense is disabled, the instrument cluster will
display the “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for
approximately five seconds. When the gear selector is
moved to REVERSE and the system is disabled, the instru-
ment cluster display will display the “PARK ASSIST SYS-
TEM OFF” message for as long as the vehicle is in
REVERSE.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense Rear Park
Assist System has detected a faulted condition, the instru-
ment cluster will actuate a single chime, once per ignition
cycle, and it will display the “SERVICE PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM” message. When the gear selector is moved to
REVERSE and the system has detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster display will display the “SERVICE
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message for as long as the vehicle
is in REVERSE. Under this condition, ParkSense will not
operate.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the in-
strument cluster display after making sure the rear fascia/
bumper is free from snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris, see
your authorized dealer.
Cleaning The ParkSense System
Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash soap and
a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not scratch
or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could damage the
sensors.
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
NOTE:
•
Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud,
dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense system operating
properly.
• Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could
affect the performance of ParkSense.
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•When you turn ParkSense off, the instrument cluster
will display “PARKSENSE OFF.” Furthermore, once you
turn ParkSense off, it remains off until you turn it on
again, even if you cycle the ignition.
• When you move the gear selector to the REVERSE
position and ParkSense is turned off, the instrument
cluster display will display “PARKSENSE OFF” mes-
sage for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
• ParkSense, when on, will reduce the volume of the radio
when it is sounding a tone.
•
Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care not to
scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be covered
with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. Failure to do so
can result in the system not working properly. The
ParkSense system might not detect an obstacle behind the
fascia/bumper, or it could provide a false indication that
an obstacle is behind the fascia/bumper.
• Use the ParkSense switch to turn the ParkSense system
off if objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc.
are placed within 12 inches (30 cm) from the rear
fascia/bumper. Failure to do so can result in the system
misinterpreting a close object as a sensor problem,
causing the “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED” message to be displayed in the instrument
cluster display.
WARNING!
•
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when
using ParkSense. Always check carefully behind
your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check
for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions,
and blind spots before backing up. You are respon-
sible for safety and must continue to pay attention to
your surroundings. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury or death.
• Before using ParkSense, it is strongly recommended
that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is
disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is
not used for towing. Failure to do so can result in
injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the
hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the
rear fascia when the loudspeaker sounds the con-
tinuous tone. Also, the sensors could detect the ball
mount and hitch ball assembly, depending on its size
and shape, giving a false indication that an obstacle
is behind the vehicle.
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CAUTION!
•ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to
recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles.
Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not
detected at all. Obstacles located above or below the
sensors will not be detected when they are in close
proximity.
• The vehicle must be driven slowly when using
ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time when an
obstacle is detected. It is recommended that the
driver looks over his/her shoulder when using
ParkSense.
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA
Your vehicle is equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up
Camera that allows you to see an on-screen image of the
rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the gear
selector is put into REVERSE. The image will be displayed
on the touchscreen or if equipped, in the rearview mirror.
If the image is displayed in the Uconnect screen, a caution
note to “check entire surroundings” across the top of the
screen. After five seconds this note will disappear. The
ParkView Rear Back Up Camera is located on the rear of
the vehicle, above the rear license plate. Manual Activation Of The Rear View Camera:
1. Press the
Controlsbutton located on the bottom of the
Uconnect display.
2. Press the Backup Camera button to turn the Rear View
Camera system on.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear
camera mode is exited and the last selected touchscreen
appears again.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with Camera
delay turned on), the rear Camera image will be displayed
for up to 10 seconds after shifting to another gear, unless
the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the transmis-
sion is shifted into PARK, the ignition is switched to the
OFF position, or the touchscreen button “X” to disable
display of the Rear View Camera image is pressed.
NOTE: The programmable features of the ParkView Rear
Backup Camera can be selected through the touchscreen.
Refer to your Uconnect Owner ’s Manual Supplement for
further information.
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
J15 40 Amp Green –Front Blower
J17 40 Amp Green –Starter Solenoid
J18 20 Amp Blue –Powertrain Control Module Trans Range
J19 60 Amp Yellow –Radiator Fan
J20 30 Amp Pink –Front Wiper LO/HI
J21 20 Amp Blue –Front/Rear Washer
J22 25 Amp Clear –Sunroof Module
M1 –15 Amp Blue Rear Center Brake Lamp/Brake Switch
M2 –20 Amp Yellow Front Fog Lamps
M3 –20 Amp Yellow Vacuum Pump Motor
M5 –25 Amp Clear Inverter
M6 –20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #1 (ACC), Rain Sensor, Cigar
Lighter (Instrument Panel or with ConsoleRear)
M7 –20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC SELECT) –
Center Seat or with Console Rear
M8 –20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat — If Equipped
M9 –20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seat — If Equipped
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pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which
equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside
temperature condition.
Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa)
during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure
build up or your tire pressure will be too low.
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and
within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi-
tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds,
maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very impor-
tant. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle loading
may be required for high-speed vehicle operation. Refer to
an authorized tire dealer or original equipment vehicle
dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading
and cold tire inflation pressures.
WARNING!
High speed driving with your vehicle under maximum
load is dangerous. The added strain on your tires could
cause them to fail. You could have a serious collision.
Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity
at continuous speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Radial Ply Tires
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on
your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly.
The instability could cause a collision. Always use
radial ply tires in sets of four. Never combine them
with other types of tires.
Tire Repair
If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it meets
the following criteria:
• The tire has not been driven on when flat.
• The damage is only on the tread section of your tire
(sidewall damage is not repairable).
• The puncture is no greater thana¼ofaninch (6 mm).
Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and
additional information.
Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have experi-
enced a loss of pressure should be replaced immediately with
another Run Flat tire of identical size and service description
(Load Index and Speed Symbol). Replace the tire pressure
sensor as well as it is not designed to be reused.
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