2020 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Owners Manual

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INDEX
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About Your Brakes......................................... 266Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 240Adding Fuel.................................................... 181Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 232Additives, Fuel............................................... 268AdjustDown........................................................... 28Forward....................................................... 28Rearward..................................................... 28Up................................................................ 28Air Bag........................................................... 132Air Bag Operation...................................... 133Air Bag Warning Light................................ 131Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 134Enhanced Accident Response......... 138, 225Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 225If Deployment Occurs................................ 138Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 134Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 139Maintenance............................................. 139Side Air Bags............................................. 134Transporting Pets...................................... 159Air Bag Light..................................94, 131, 160Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter).............................. 235
Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 235Air Conditioner Refrigerant........................... 235Air Conditioner System................................. 235Air Conditioning................................................ 56Automatic Rear............................................ 51Rear............................................................. 45Air Conditioning Filter..............................58, 235Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 57Air Filter........................................................ 235Air PressureTires......................................................... 253AlarmArm The System.......................................... 15Disarm The System..................................... 15Security Alarm............................................. 97Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 8Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 240, 271Disposal................................................... 242Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 103Anti-Lock Warning Light................................... 97Ashtray............................................................. 78Assist, Hill Start............................................. 108Assistance Towing........................................ 312Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 34Automatic Door Locks............................... 17, 18
Automatic Headlights.......................................38Automatic Transmission....................... 165, 244Adding Fluid..................................... 244, 274Fluid And Filter Change............................. 244Fluid Change............................................. 244Fluid Level Check............................. 243, 244Fluid Type........................................ 243, 274Gear Ranges............................................. 168Special Additives...................................... 244Torque Converter...................................... 172Axle Fluid....................................................... 274Axle Lubrication............................................ 274
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Battery................................................... 95, 232Charging System Light.................................95Jump Starting........................................... 219Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................10Battery Saver Feature......................................39Belts, Seat.................................................... 160Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 237B-Pillar Location............................................ 249Brake Assist System..................................... 104Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 104Brake Fluid.................................................... 274

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Brake System
...................................... 242, 266Anti-Lock (ABS).......................................... 266Fluid Check..................................... 243, 274Parking...................................................... 164Warning Light.............................................. 94Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 166Bulb Replacement......................................... 194Bulbs, Light.......................................... 161, 194
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Calibration Compass
..................................................... 89Camera, Rear................................................ 179Capacities, Fluid............................................ 271Caps, FillerOil (Engine)................................................ 231Power Steering.......................................... 173Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 241Car Washes................................................... 263Carbon Monoxide Warning.................. 159, 270CargoVehicle Loading........................................... 63Cargo Area Cover............................................. 63Cargo Compartment........................................ 63Luggage Carrier........................................... 79Cellular Phone..................................... 304, 359Center High Mounted Stop Light...................197Certification Label......................................... 182Chains, Tire.................................................... 260Change Oil Indicator........................................ 87
Changing A Flat Tire............................. 202, 244Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 246Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)......................... 102Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 159Checks, Safety.............................................. 159Child Restraint.............................................. 141Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 144Child Seat Installation..................... 153, 155How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 152Infant And Child Restraints....................... 142Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 149Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 146Older Children And Child Restraints......... 143Seating Positions...................................... 145Using The Top Tether Anchorage.............. 157Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 268CleaningWheels..................................................... 259Climate Control................................................ 42Automatic.................................................... 48Manual........................................................ 42Coat Hook........................................................ 73Cold Weather Operation............................... 163Compact Spare Tire...................................... 257Compass.......................................................... 88Calibration................................................... 89Variance...................................................... 89Computer, Trip/Travel............................... 87, 93
Console............................................................69Floor............................................................69Console, Overhead...........................................71Contract, Service........................................... 365Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 241Cooling System............................................. 239Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 240Cooling Capacity....................................... 271Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 242Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 240Inspection................................................. 240Points To Remember................................ 242Pressure Cap............................................ 241Radiator Cap............................................. 241Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze).............................240, 271, 272Corrosion Protection..................................... 262Cruise Light................................................... 100Cupholders............................................. 73, 265Customer Assistance.................................... 364Cybersecurity................................................ 275
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Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights..................41Daytime Running Lights............................37, 38Dealer Service............................................... 233Defroster, Windshield................................... 160Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..............................42Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 101
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Dimmer Switch Headlight
.............................................. 37, 38DipsticksAutomatic Transmission............................ 244Oil (Engine)................................................ 232Power Steering.......................................... 173Disabled Vehicle Towing................................ 224DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 242Door Ajar................................................... 95, 96Door Ajar Light.......................................... 95, 96Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 17Doors............................................................... 16Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 20DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water
......................................... 192DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 344
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Economy (Fuel) Mode.................................... 167Electric Brake Control System....................... 104Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 103Traction Control System............................ 109Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 36Electrical Power Outlets................................... 75Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).................. 105Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light......... 95Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 223Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 194Jacking................................... 202, 206, 244Jump Starting........................................... 219Emission Control System Maintenance........ 102Engine........................................................... 231Air Cleaner................................................ 235Block Heater............................................. 163Break-In Recommendations..................... 163Checking Oil Level.................................... 232Compartment........................................... 231Compartment Identification...................... 231Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 272Cooling..................................................... 239Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 159, 270Fails To Start............................................ 163Flooded, Starting...................................... 163Oil........................................... 233, 271, 272Oil Filler Cap............................................. 231Oil Filter.................................................... 234Oil Selection.................................... 233, 271Oil Synthetic............................................. 234Overheating.............................................. 221Starting..................................................... 162
Engine Oil Viscosity....................................... 234Engine Oil Viscosity Chart.............................. 234Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 138, 225Ethanol.......................................................... 268Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 159, 270Exhaust System................................... 159, 238Exterior Lighting...............................................37Exterior Lights............................... 37, 161, 194
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 235Air Conditioning................................. 58, 235Engine Oil........................................ 234, 272Engine Oil Disposal................................... 234FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 194Turn Signals............37, 100, 161, 196, 197Flash-To-Pass............................................ 37, 38Flooded Engine Starting................................ 163Floor Console...................................................69Fluid Capacities............................................ 271Fluid Leaks.................................................... 161Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission........................... 244Brake........................................................ 243Power Steering......................................... 173

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Fluid, Brake
................................................... 274Fluids And Lubricants.................................... 272Fog Lights........................................ 37, 39, 196Fog Lights, Service......................................... 196Fold In Floor (Stow ‘n Go) Seating.................... 21Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 20Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 223Fuel............................................................... 267Adding....................................................... 181Additives................................................... 268Clean Air.................................................... 268Economy Mode.......................................... 167Ethanol...................................................... 268Gasoline.................................................... 267Materials Added........................................ 268Methanol................................................... 268Octane Rating................................. 267, 272Specifications............................................ 272Tank Capacity............................................ 271Fueling........................................................... 181Fuses................................................... 197, 198
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).................... 63Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 267Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 268Gasoline, Reformulated................................. 268Gear Ranges.................................................. 168
Gear Selector Override................................. 222Glass Cleaning.............................................. 265Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................. 183Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 183GVWR............................................................ 182
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Hands-Free Phone Uconnect
.................................................. 304HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising,
Or Shallow Standing Water
....................... 192Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 194Head Restraints............................................... 30Headlights....................................................... 37Automatic.................................................... 38Bulb Replacement.................................... 196Cleaning................................................... 263High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch... 37, 38Lights On Reminder.............................. 37, 39Passing................................................. 37, 38Replacing................................................. 196Switch.......................................................... 37Time Delay............................................ 37, 38Heated Mirrors.......................................... 34, 37Heater, Engine Block.................................... 163
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch..............................................38Hill Start Assist.............................................. 108HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 184HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................63Hood Prop........................................................61Hood Release...................................................61Hook, Coat.......................................................73
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Ignition.............................................................11Switch..........................................................11Inside Rearview Mirror.....................................35Instrument Cluster...........................................82Descriptions....................................... 84, 100Display.........................................................85Display Controls...........................................85Menu Items.................................................87Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 265Integrated Power Module (Fuses)................. 198Interior And Instrument Lights.........................39Interior Appearance Care.............................. 264Interior Lights...................................................39Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................42InverterPower...........................................................77iPod/USB/MP3 Control................................. 340Bluetooth Streaming Audio.............. 343, 362
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Jack Location
................................................. 203Jack Operation..................................... 202, 244Jump Starting................................................ 219
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Key Fob Arm The Alarm
............................................. 15Disarm The Alarm........................................ 15Programming Additional Key Fobs....... 10, 14Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................................... 10Key Fob Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)................................... 10Keys................................................................... 9Replacement............................................... 14
L
Lane Change And Turn Signals........................ 37Lane Change Assist.................................. 37, 39Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 121Latches.......................................................... 161Hood........................................................... 61Leaks, Fluid................................................... 161Life Of Tires................................................... 255Liftgate............................................................ 62Closing........................................................ 62Opening....................................................... 62Light Bulbs..................................................... 161
Lights............................................................ 161Air Bag...................................... 94, 131, 160Automatic Headlights.................................. 38Back-Up.................................................... 197Battery Saver............................................... 39Brake Assist Warning............................... 107Brake Warning............................................. 94Bulb Replacement.................................... 194Center Mounted Stop............................... 197Cruise....................................................... 100Daytime Running.................................. 37, 38Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................... 37, 38Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator.................................................. 96Exterior..................................................... 161Fog.....................................................39, 196Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 194Headlights..........................................37, 196Headlights On Reminder............................. 39High Beam................................................... 38High Beam/Low Beam Select............... 37, 38Instrument Cluster....................................... 37Interior......................................................... 39License..................................................... 197Lights On Reminder.............................. 37, 39Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).......... 98Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness)............. 41Park................................................. 100, 196Passing................................................. 37, 38Reading....................................................... 39
Rear Servicing.......................................... 197Rear Tail Lamps........................................ 197Seat Belt Reminder.....................................96Security Alarm.............................................97Service...................................................... 194Side Marker.............................................. 197Traction Control........................................ 107Turn Signals............37, 100, 161, 196, 197Warning Instrument Cluster
Descriptions....................................... 96, 100Load Leveling System......................................63Loading Vehicle...................................... 63, 182Tires.......................................................... 249LocksAutomatic Door............................................17Low Tire Pressure System............................. 115Lubrication, Body.......................................... 237Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 266Luggage Carrier................................................79
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Maintenance Free Battery............................ 232Maintenance Schedule................................. 226Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)....................................... 98, 102ManualService...................................................... 367Map/Reading Lights........................................39Media Hub.................................................... 340Methanol....................................................... 268

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Mini-Trip Computer
................................... 87, 93Mirrors...................................................... 34, 36Automatic Dimming..................................... 34Electric Remote........................................... 36Exterior Folding........................................... 36Heated................................................. 34, 37Outside................................................. 34, 35Rearview.............................................. 34, 35Vanity.......................................................... 37Modifications/Alterations Vehicle.......................................................... 8Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 115Mopar Parts................................................... 366MP3 Control.................................................. 340Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 37
N
New Vehicle Break-In Period.......................... 163
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Occupant Restraints...................................... 119Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............ 267, 272Oil Change IndicatorReset........................................................... 87Oil Filter, Change........................................... 234Oil Filter, Selection......................................... 234Oil Pressure Light............................................ 96Oil, Engine........................................... 233, 272Capacity.................................................... 271Change Interval......................................... 233
Checking................................................... 232Disposal................................................... 234Filter................................................ 234, 272Filter Disposal........................................... 234Identification Logo.................................... 234Materials Added To.................................. 234Pressure Warning Light............................... 96Recommendation............................ 233, 271Synthetic.................................................. 234Viscosity.......................................... 234, 271Onboard Diagnostic System.......................... 101Operating Precautions.................................. 101Operator ManualOwner's Manual.................................... 8, 367Outside Rearview Mirrors......................... 34, 35Overhead Console........................................... 71Overhead Travel Information Center................ 71Overheating, Engine...................................... 221Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)................... 8
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Paint Care..................................................... 262Parking Brake............................................... 164ParkSense System, Rear.............................. 175Personal Settings............................................. 90Pets.............................................................. 159Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect)..................... 304Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 249
PowerBrakes...................................................... 266Door Locks...................................................17Inverter........................................................77Mirrors.........................................................36Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).................75Seats...........................................................27Steering........................................... 172, 173Vent Windows..............................................59Power SeatsDown...........................................................28Forward.......................................................28Rearward.....................................................28Up................................................................28Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 127Preparation For Jacking................................ 206PretensionersSeat Belts................................................. 127Programmable Electronic Features..................90
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 254Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 241Radio Operation............................................ 359Radio Remote Controls................................. 340Rear Air Conditioning.......................................45Rear Camera................................................. 179Rear Cross Path............................................ 113Rear ParkSense System................................ 175Reclining Rear Seats........................................21
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Recreational Towing
...................................... 191Reformulated Gasoline.................................. 268Refrigerant.................................................... 235Release, Hood................................................. 61Reminder, Lights On........................................ 37Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 120Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm............................................. 15Disarm The Alarm........................................ 15Programming Additional Key Fobs....... 10, 14Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 13Replacement Bulbs....................................... 194Replacement Keys........................................... 14Replacement Tires......................................... 255Reporting Safety Defects............................... 366Restraints, Child............................................ 141Restraints, Head.............................................. 30Rocking Vehicle When Stuck......................... 223Roof Luggage Rack.......................................... 79Rotation, Tires............................................... 261
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle......................... 160Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 161Safety Defects, Reporting.............................. 366Safety Information, Tire................................. 245Safety Tips..................................................... 159Safety, Exhaust Gas....................................... 159
Schedule, Maintenance................................ 226Seat Belt Reminder.......................................... 96Seat Belts............................................ 120, 160Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 124Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 124Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
Anchorage................................................ 124Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 128Child Restraints........................................ 141Energy Management Feature................... 127Extender................................................... 126Front Seat............................... 120, 121, 122Inspection................................................. 160Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 122Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 123Lap/Shoulder Belts.................................. 121Operating Instructions.............................. 122Pregnant Women...................................... 127Pretensioners........................................... 127Rear Seat................................................. 121Reminder.................................................. 120Seat Belt Extender.................................... 126Seat Belt Pretensioner............................. 127Untwisting Procedure............................... 123Seat Belts Maintenance............................... 264Seats................................................. 20, 28, 29Adjustment........................................... 20, 28Heated......................................................... 29
Power...........................................................27Rear Folding................................................20Reclining......................................................21Seatback Release........................................20Stow ‘n Go (Fold in Floor).............................21Tilting...........................................................20Security Alarm..................................................97Arm The System...........................................15Disarm The System......................................15Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).................. 272Sentry KeyKey Programming........................................14Sentry Key (Immobilizer)..................................13Sentry Key Replacement..................................14Service Assistance........................................ 364Service Contract............................................ 365Service Manuals........................................... 367SettingsPersonal......................................................90Shift Lever Override...................................... 222Shoulder Belts.............................................. 121Side View Mirror Adjustment............................34Signals, Turn...............37, 100, 161, 196, 197Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 260Snow Tires.................................................... 257Spare Tires..................................205, 257, 258Spark Plugs................................................... 272

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