2020 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN warning light

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INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .................................. 8
Essential Information .................................... 8
Symbols .......................................................... 8
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................................. 8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ........... 8
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ........................................................................ 9
Key Fobs ......................................................... 9
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................11
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) ...................... 11
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .........................12
How To Use Remote Start ........................... 12
Remote Start Abort Messages .................... 12
To Enter Remote Start Mode ...................... 12
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without
Driving The Vehicle ..................................... 13 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle .......................................................... 13 General Information .................................... 13
SENTRY KEY ..........................................................13
Key Programming ....................................... 14
Replacement Keys....................................... 14
General Information .................................... 14
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED .....15
Rearming Of The System............................. 15
To Arm The System ..................................... 15
To Disarm The System ................................ 15
Tamper Alert................................................. 16 DOORS .................................................................. 16
Manual Door Locks...................................... 16
Power Door Locks — If Equipped ............... 17
Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped ...... 18
Child Locks ................................................... 19
SEATS .................................................................... 20
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) — If
Equipped ...................................................... 20 Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ............... 21
Power Seats — If Equipped ......................... 27
Heated Seats — If Equipped ....................... 28
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks........... 30
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............................................. 30
Supplemental Active Head Restraints
— Front Seats ............................................... 30 Head Restraints — Second Row Quad
Seats............................................................. 31 Head Restraints — Second Row Bench ...... 32
Head Restraints — Third Row...................... 32
STEERING WHEEL ............................................... 33
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .............. 33
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ....... 34
MIRRORS .............................................................. 34
Automatic Dimming Mirror
— If Equipped .............................................. 34 Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear
View Camera Display — If Equipped ........... 35 Outside Mirrors ........................................... 35
Interior Observation Mirror.......................... 36
Power Mirrors — If Equipped ...................... 36
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ................. 36 Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ..................... 37
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
— If Equipped .............................................. 37
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ...............................................37
Headlight Switch.......................................... 37
Multifunction Lever .................................... 37
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
— If Equipped ............................................... 38 High/Low Beam Switch .............................. 38
Flash-To-Pass ............................................... 38
Automatic Headlights ................................. 38
Headlights On With Wipers
— If Equipped ............................................... 38 Headlight Delay — If Equipped.................... 38
Lights-On Reminder ..................................... 39
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .................. 39
Turn Signals ................................................. 39
Lane Change Assist ..................................... 39
Battery Protection ....................................... 39
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................39
Courtesy/Interior Lighting ........................... 39
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS ...............41
Windshield Wiper Operation ....................... 41
Rear Wiper And Washer .............................. 42
CLIMATE CONTROLS ...........................................42
Manual Climate Control Overview .............. 42
Automatic Climate Control Overview .......... 48
Climate Control Functions........................... 56
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
— If Equipped ............................................... 56 Operating Tips ............................................. 57

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WINDOWS ............................................................59 Power Vent Windows — If Equipped .......... 59
Power Windows ............................................ 59
HOOD......................................................................61
Opening The Hood ....................................... 61
Closing The Hood ......................................... 61
LIFTGATE ................................................................62
Opening ........................................................ 62
Closing .......................................................... 62
Power Liftgate — If Equipped ...................... 62
Cargo Area Features ................................... 63
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .........63
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED ..........63
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink® .................................................. 64 Programming A Rolling Code ...................... 64
Programming A Non-Rolling Code............... 65
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ..... 66
Using HomeLink® ........................................ 67
Security......................................................... 67
Troubleshooting Tips ................................... 67
General Information .................................... 68
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ........................................68
Storage ......................................................... 68
Cupholders .................................................. 73
Sun Screens — If Equipped ......................... 75
Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped....... 75
Power Inverter — If Equipped ...................... 77
Smoker's Package Kit — If Equipped ......... 78
Sunglass Storage Bin — If Equipped........... 78 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ............. 79
Deploying The Crossbars............................. 79
Stowing The Crossbars................................ 80
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...................................... 82 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ................ 84
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..................... 85
Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls ....................................................... 85 Oil Life Reset ................................................ 87
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items .... 87
TRIP COMPUTER ................................................. 93
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES .................. 94 Red Warning Lights ..................................... 94
Yellow Warning Lights ................................. 97
White Indicator Lights ............................... 100Green Indicator Lights ............................... 100Blue Indicator Lights.................................. 100
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II..... 101
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ............................................. 101
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS .............................102
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................103
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................. 103
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ... 104 AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ........................ 110
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
— If Equipped ............................................. 110 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ........................................................ 115
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ................. 119
Occupant Restraint Systems Features .... 119
Important Safety Precautions ................... 119
Seat Belt Systems .................................... 120Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)... 131
Child Restraints ......................................... 141Transporting Pets ..................................... 159
SAFETY TIPS ...................................................... 159
Transporting Passengers .......................... 159
Exhaust Gas ............................................... 159
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle .................................... 160 Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle ........................ 161
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE .................................... 162
Normal Starting ......................................... 162Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ......................... 163 After Starting — Warming Up The
Engine ........................................................ 163 If Engine Fails To Start ............................. 163
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ........ 163

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle's
equipment.
The detailed Index at the back of this Owner's Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored labels whose symbols indicate precautions to be observed when using this component. Refer to “Warning
Lights and Messages” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information on the symbols used in your vehicle.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains
CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious
injury or death.

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12GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met
before the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Liftgate closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not
pushed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
System not disabled from previous remote
start event
Vehicle security alarm not active
Ignition in OFF position
Malfunction Indicator Light is not illuminated
Remote Start Abort Messages
The following messages will display in the
instrument cluster display if the vehicle fails to
remote start or exits remote start prematurely:
Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar
Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To
Reset The instrument cluster display message stays
active until the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN
position.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the Remote Start button on
the key fob twice within five seconds. The
vehicle doors will lock, the turn signals will flash
twice, and the horn will chirp twice. Then the
engine will start, and the vehicle will remain in
the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle.
NOTE:
If an engine fault is present or fuel level is
low, the vehicle will start and then shut down
in 10 seconds.
The park lamps will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
For security, power window operation is
disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote
Start mode.
The engine can be started two consecutive
times (two 15 minute cycles) with the key
fob. However, the ignition must be placed in
the ON/RUN position before you can repeat
the start sequence for a third cycle.
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed
garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous and can cause serious injury or
death when inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Opera
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tion of the Remote Start System, windows,
door locks or other controls could cause
serious injury or death.

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16GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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NOTE:
The driver's door key cylinder and the liftgate
button on the key fob cannot arm or disarm
the vehicle security alarm.
The vehicle security alarm remains armed
during power liftgate entry. Pushing the lift-
gate button will not disarm the vehicle secu -
rity alarm. If someone enters the vehicle
through the liftgate and opens any door, the
alarm will sound.
When the vehicle security alarm is armed,
the interior power door lock switches will not
unlock the doors.
The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect
your vehicle. However, you can create
conditions where the system will give you a false
alarm. If one of the previously described arming
sequences has occurred, the vehicle security
alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in
the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle
and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the vehicle security alarm. If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the
battery becomes disconnected, the vehicle
security alarm will remain armed when the
battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will
flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the vehicle security
alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three
times and the exterior lights will blink three
times when you disarm the vehicle security
alarm. Check the vehicle for tampering.
DOORS
Manual Door Locks
Lock the front doors by pushing down on the
lock knobs on each door trim panel.
If the lock knob is down when you shut either
front door, the door will lock. Make sure the
keys are not inside the vehicle before closing
the door.

Door Lock Knob

If the lock knob is rearward when you shut
either side sliding door, the door will lock. Make
sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before
closing the door.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
For personal security and safety in the
event of an collision, lock the vehicle doors
as you drive as well as when you park and
leave the vehicle.

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Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped
For models equipped with manual reclining
seats, the recline lever is located on the
outboard side of the seat.

Manual Recline Lever
To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever,
then push back to the desired position and
release the lever. Lean forward and lift the lever
to return the seatback to its normal position.
Using body pressure, lean forward and rearward
on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched.
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)
Stow 'n Go Seating
On vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go seating,
the second and third row seats can be folded
into the floor for convenient storage.
Second Row Stow 'n Go
On vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go seats, the
seats will fold and tumble in one motion.
To stow the second row seats, proceed as
follows:

1. Move the front seat fully forward.

2. Recline the front seatback fully forward.
3. Raise the armrests on the second row seat.
NOTE:
Seat will not stow in the storage bin unless the
armrests are raised.Seats should be adjusted before fastening
the seat belts and while the vehicle is
parked. Serious injury or death could result
from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
WARNING!
(Continued)
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt, which could result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
top of the seatback. This could impair
visibility or become a dangerous projectile in
a sudden stop or collision.
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Front Heated Seats
There are two heated seat switches that allow
the driver and passenger to operate the seats
independently. The controls for each heater are
located on the switch bank below the climate
controls. You can choose from HI, LO or OFF heat
settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch
indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator
lights will illuminate for HI, one for LO and none
for OFF.
Push the heated seat button once to turn
the HI setting on.
Push the heated seat button a second
time to turn the LO setting on.
Push the heated seat button a third time
to turn the heating elements off.
NOTE:
Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will
automatically switch to LO-level after approxi -
mately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At
that time, the display will change from HI to LO,
indicating the change. The LO-level setting will
turn off automatically after approximately
45 minutes. Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start,
the heated seats can be programmed to come
on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the
instrument cluster display. Refer to “Instrument
Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medica
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tion, alcohol use, exhaustion or other phys -
ical condition must exercise care when
using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or seat -
back that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat
heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has
been overheated could cause serious
burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medica -
tion, alcohol use, exhaustion or other phys -
ical condition must exercise care when
using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or seat -
back that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat
heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has
been overheated could cause serious
burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.
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Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
The steering wheel contains a heating element
that helps warm your hands in cold weather.
The heated steering wheel has only one
temperature setting. Once the heated steering
wheel has been turned on it can operate for an
average of 80 minutes before automatically
shutting off. This time may vary depending on
the temperature of the environment.
The heated steering wheel can shut off early or
may not turn on when the steering wheel is
already warm.
The heated steering wheel control button is
located on the center of the instrument panel
below the climate controls.
Push the heated steering wheel button
once to turn the heating element on.
Push the heated steering wheel button a
second time to turn the heating element off.NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start,
the heated steering wheel can be programed to
come on during a remote start. Refer to
“Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
MIRRORS
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left,
and right for various drivers. The mirror should
be adjusted to center on the view through the
rear window.
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight
glare from vehicles behind you.
NOTE:
The Automatic Dimming feature is disabled
when the vehicle is in REVERSE to improve rear
view viewing.WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medica
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tion, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other phys -
ical conditions must exercise care when
using the steering wheel heater. It may
cause burns even at low temperatures,
especially if used for long periods.
Do not place anything on the steering wheel
that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or steering wheel covers of any type
and material. This may cause the steering
wheel heater to overheat.
WARNING! (Continued)

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