2020 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN belt

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE237
When inspecting accessory drive belts, small
cracks that run across ribbed surface of belt
from rib to rib, are considered normal. These
are not a reason to replace belt. However,
cracks running along a rib (not across) are not
normal. Any belt with cracks running along a rib
must be replaced. Also have the belt replaced if
it has excessive wear, frayed cords or severe
glazing.

Accessory Belt (Serpentine Belt)
Conditions that would require replacement:
Rib chunking (one or more ribs has sepa
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rated from belt body)
Rib or belt wear
Longitudinal belt cracking (cracks between
two ribs)
Belt slips
“Groove jumping" (belt does not maintain
correct position on pulley)
Belt broken (note: identify and correct
problem before new belt is installed)
Noise (objectionable squeal, squeak, or
rumble is heard or felt while drive belt is in
operation)
Some conditions can be caused by a faulty
component such as a belt pulley. Belt pulleys
should be carefully inspected for damage and
proper alignment.
Belt replacement on some models requires the
use of special tools, we recommend having your
vehicle serviced at an authorized dealer.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such
items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points
and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, decklid, sliding
doors and hood hinges, should be lubricated
periodically with a lithium based grease, such
as Mopar Spray White Lube to ensure quiet,
easy operation and to protect against rust and
wear. Prior to the application of any lubricant,
the parts concerned should be wiped clean to
remove dust and grit; after lubricating, excess
oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching
components to ensure proper function. When
performing other underhood services, the hood
latch, release mechanism and safety catch
should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated
twice a year, preferably in the Autumn and
Spring. Apply a small amount of a high quality
lubricant, such as Mopar Lock Cylinder
Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
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Special Care
If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you
drive near the ocean, hose off the undercar -
riage at least once a month.
It is important that the drain holes in the
lower edges of the doors, rocker panels, and
trunk be kept clear and open.
If you detect any stone chips or scratches in
the paint, touch them up immediately. The
cost of such repairs is considered the respon -
sibility of the owner.
If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision
or similar cause that destroys the paint and
protective coating, have your vehicle repaired
as soon as possible. The cost of such repairs
is considered the responsibility of the owner.
If you carry special cargo such as chemicals,
fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such
materials are well packaged and sealed.
If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads,
consider mud or stone shields behind each
wheel.
Use Mopar Touch Up Paint on scratches as
soon as possible. An authorized dealer has
touch up paint to match the color of your
vehicle.
INTERIORS
Seats And Fabric Parts
Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric
upholstery and carpeting.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with
chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will
weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also
weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Do not remove the
belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a
soft cloth. Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn
or if the buckles do not work properly.
Plastic And Coated Parts
Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning
purposes. Many are potentially flammable,
and if used in closed areas they may cause
respiratory harm.
WARNING!
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a
collision and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking
for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts
must be replaced immediately. Do not
disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt
assemblies must be replaced after a collision
if they have been damaged (i.e., bent
retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
CAUTION!
Direct contact of air fresheners, insect
repellents, suntan lotions, or hand sani
-
tizers to the plastic, painted, or decorated
surfaces of the interior may cause perma -
nent damage. Wipe away immediately.
Damage caused by these type of products
may not be covered by your New Vehicle
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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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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
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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
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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
S
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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Transfer Case Fluid
.......................................................... 274TransmissionAutomatic........................................ 165, 243Fluid................................................ 243, 274Maintenance............................................. 243Transporting Pets.......................................... 159Tread Wear Indicators................................... 255Turn Signals......................... 37, 100, 196, 197
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UconnectAdvanced Phone Connectivity
...................314Phone Call Features.................................. 309Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone)....................... 304Uconnect Phone............................................ 311Umbrella Holder.............................................. 72Uniform Tire Quality Grades........................... 261Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..... 63Universal Transmitter...................................... 63Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.................... 123USB............................................................... 340
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Vanity Mirrors.................................................. 37VarianceCompass..................................................... 89Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............. 266Vehicle Loading................................... 182, 249Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...................... 8Vehicle Storage.......................................57, 262Viscosity, Engine Oil...................................... 234Voice CommandCommands............................................... 361System Operation..................................... 360Voice Training........................................... 363Voice Recognition System (VR)..................... 360
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Warning Flashers, Hazard............................. 194Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Descriptions).................... 97Warnings And Cautions...................................... 8Warranty Information.................................... 366WasherAdding Fluid.............................................. 232
Washers, Windshield.......................................41Washing Vehicle............................................ 263WaterDriving Through........................................ 192Wheel And Wheel Tire Care........................... 259Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim........................... 259Window Fogging...............................................58Windows..........................................................59Rear Vent.....................................................59Windshield Defroster.................................... 160Windshield Washers.............................. 41, 232Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 238Wipers Blade Replacement........................... 238Wipers, Intermittent.........................................42

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