Dodge Grand Caravan (2020 year). Manual in english — page 14

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Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:

1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the

vehicle’s Hazard Warning Flashers.

2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with

the deflated tire) is in a position that is near

to the ground. This will allow the Tire Service

Kit Hose to reach the valve stem and keep

the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground. This

will provide the best positioning of the kit

when injecting the sealant into the deflated

tire and running the air pump. Move the

vehicle as necessary to place the valve

stem in this position before proceeding.

3. Place the transmission in PARK and cycle

the ignition in the OFF position.

4. Apply the parking brake.

Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:

1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose and then remove

the cap from the fitting at the end of the

hose.

2. Place the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground

next to the deflated tire.

3. Remove the cap from the valve

stem and then screw the fitting at

the end of the Sealant Hose onto

the valve stem.

4. Uncoil the Power Plug and

insert the plug into the vehicle’s

12 Volt power outlet.

NOTE:

Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or

nails) from the tire.

Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The

Deflated Tire:

1. Always start the vehicle before

turning ON the Tire Service Kit.

2. Ensure the Mode Select Knob

is to the Sealant Mode position.

3. After pushing the Power Button,

the sealant (white fluid) will flow

from the Sealant Bottle through

the Sealant Hose and into the tire.

NOTE:

Sealant may leak out through the puncture in

the tire.



Take care not to allow the contents of Tire

Service Kit to come in contact with hair,

eyes, or clothing. Tire Service Kit sealant is

harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed

through the skin. It causes skin, eye, and

respiratory irritation. Flush immediately

with plenty of water if there is any contact

with eyes or skin. Change clothing as soon

as possible, if there is any contact with

clothing.



Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains

latex. In case of an allergic reaction or rash,

consult a physician immediately. Keep Tire

Service Kit out of reach of children. If swal

-

lowed, rinse mouth immediately with plenty

of water and drink plenty of water. Do not

induce vomiting! Consult a physician imme

-

diately.

WARNING!

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If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within

0 – 10 seconds through the Sealant Hose:

1. Push the Power Button to turn Off the Tire

Service Kit. Disconnect the Sealant Hose

from the valve stem. Make sure the valve

stem is free of debris. Reconnect the

Sealant Hose to the valve stem. Check that

the Mode Select Knob is in the Sealant

Mode position and not Air Mode. Push the

Power Button to turn On the Tire Service

Kit.

2. Connect the Power Plug to a different

12 Volt power outlet in your vehicle or

another vehicle, if available. Make sure the

vehicle is running before turning ON the Tire

Service Kit.

3. The Sealant Bottle may be empty due to

previous use. Call for assistance.

If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the

Sealant Hose:

1. Continue to operate the pump

until sealant is no longer flowing

through hose (typically takes

30 - 70 seconds). As the sealant

flows through the Sealant Hose, the

Pressure Gauge can read as high as 70 psi

(4.8 Bar). The Pressure Gauge will

decrease quickly from approximately

70 psi (4.8 Bar) to the actual tire pressure

when the Sealant Bottle is empty.

2. The pump will start to inject air

into the tire immediately after the

Sealant Bottle is empty. Continue

to operate the pump and inflate

the tire to the cold tire inflation pressure

found on the tire and loading information

label located in the driver-side door

opening. Check the tire pressure by looking

at the Pressure Gauge.

If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi

(1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes:



The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt

to drive the vehicle further. Call for

assistance.

If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure

or is at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within

15 minutes:

NOTE:

If the tire becomes over-inflated, push the

Deflation Button to reduce the tire pressure to

the recommended inflation pressure before

continuing.

1. Push the Power Button to turn

off the Tire Service Kit.

2. Remove the speed limit label

from the Tire Service Kit and

place sticker on the steering

wheel.

3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose

from the valve stem, reinstall the cap on the

fitting at the end of the hose, and place the

Tire Service Kit in the vehicle storage

location. Proceed to “Drive Vehicle.”

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Drive Vehicle:

Immediately after injecting sealant

and inflating the tire, drive the vehicle

5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to

ensure distribution of the Tire Service

Kit Sealant within the tire. Do not exceed

50 mph (80 km/h).

After Driving:
Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever

You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit” in this section

before continuing.

1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose, and then remove

the cap from the fitting at the end of the

hose.

2. Place the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground

next to the deflated tire.

3. Remove the cap from the valve

stem, and then screw the fitting at

the end of the Sealant Hose onto

the valve stem.

4. Uncoil the Power Plug and

insert the plug into the vehicle's

12 Volt power outlet.

5. Uncoil the Hose and screw the

fitting at the end of the hose onto

the valve stem.

6. Turn the Mode Select Knob and

turn to the Air Mode position.

7. Check the pressure in the tire

by reading the Pressure Gauge.

If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar):
The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to

drive the vehicle further. Call for assistance.

If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher:

1. Push the Power Button to turn

on Tire Service Kit and inflate the

tire to the cold tire inflation

pressure found on the tire and

loading information label located in the

driver-side door opening.

NOTE:

If the tire becomes over-inflated, push the

Deflation Button to reduce the tire pressure to

the recommended inflation pressure before

continuing.

2. Disconnect the Tire Service Kit from the

valve stem, reinstall the cap on the valve

stem and unplug from 12 Volt outlet.

3. Place the Tire Service Kit in its proper

storage area in the vehicle.

4. Have the tire inspected and repaired or

replaced at the earliest opportunity at an

authorized dealer or tire service center.

5. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the

steering wheel after the tire has been

repaired.

WARNING!

The Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat

tire repair. Have the tire inspected and

repaired or replaced after using the Tire

Service Kit. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)

until the tire is repaired or replaced. Failure to

follow this warning can result in injuries that

are serious or fatal to you, your passengers,

and others around you. Have the tire checked

as soon as possible at an authorized dealer.

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6. Replace the Sealant Bottle at an authorized

dealer as soon as possible.

NOTE:

When having the tire serviced, advise the

authorized dealer or service center that the tire

has been sealed using the Tire Service Kit.

Sealant Bottle Replacement:

1. Unwrap the power cord.

2. Unwrap the hose.

Unwrap The Hose

3. Remove the bottle cover.

Remove The Bottle Cover

4. Rotate the bottle up beyond vertical to

release.

Rotate The Bottle Up

5. Pull the bottle away from the Compressor.

Remove The Bottle

NOTE:



For sealant bottle installation, follow these

steps reverse order.



Replacement sealant bottles are available at

authorized service centers.

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JUMP STARTING

If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be

jump started using a set of jumper cables and a

battery in another vehicle or by using a portable

battery booster pack. Jump starting can be

dangerous if done improperly so please follow

the procedures in this section carefully.

NOTE:

When using a portable battery booster pack

follow the manufacturer’s operating

instructions and precautions.

Preparations For Jump Start

The battery in your vehicle is located on the left

side of the engine compartment.

Positive Battery Post

1. Apply the parking brake, shift the

automatic transmission into PARK and

turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all

unnecessary electrical accessories.

3. If using another vehicle to jump start the

battery, park the vehicle within the jumper

cables reach, set the parking brake and

make sure the ignition is in the OFF/LOCK

position.

WARNING!

Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is

frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause

personal injury.

CAUTION!

Do not use a portable battery booster pack or

any other booster source with a system

voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to

the battery, starter motor, alternator or

electrical system may occur.

WARNING!



Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan

whenever the hood is raised. It can start

anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can

be injured by moving fan blades.



Remove any metal jewelry such as rings,

watch bands and bracelets that could

make an inadvertent electrical contact. You

could be seriously injured.



Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can

burn your skin or eyes and generate

hydrogen gas which is flammable and

explosive. Keep open flames or sparks

away from the battery.

WARNING!

Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as

this could establish a ground connection and

personal injury could result.

WARNING!

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Jump Starting Procedure

Connecting The Jumper Cables

1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper

cable to the positive (+) post of the

discharged vehicle.

2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)

jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the

booster battery.

3. Connect the negative (-) end of the jumper

cable to the negative (-) post of the booster

battery.

4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)

jumper cable to a good engine ground

(exposed metal part of the discharged

vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and

the fuel injection system.

5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the

booster battery, let the engine idle for a few

minutes, and then start the engine in the

vehicle with the discharged battery.

6. Once the engine is started, remove the

jumper cables in the reverse sequence.

Disconnecting The Jumper Cables

1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the

jumper cable from the engine ground of

the vehicle with the discharged battery.

2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative

(-) jumper cable from the negative (-) post of

the booster battery.

3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the

jumper cable from the positive (+) post of

the booster battery.

4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive

(+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post

of the vehicle with the discharged battery.

If frequent jump starting is required to start your

vehicle, you should have the battery and

charging system inspected at an authorized

dealer.

WARNING!

Failure to follow this jump starting procedure

could result in personal injury or property

damage due to battery explosion.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these procedures could

result in damage to the charging system of

the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.

WARNING!

Do not connect the jumper cable to the

negative (-) post of the discharged battery.

The resulting electrical spark could cause the

battery to explode and could result in

personal injury. Only use the specific ground

point, do not use any other exposed metal

parts.

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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

In any of the following situations, you can

reduce the potential for overheating your

engine by taking the appropriate action.



On the highways — slow down.



In city traffic — while stopped, place the trans

-

mission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase

engine idle speed.

NOTE:

There are steps that you can take to slow down

an impending overheat condition:



If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off.

The A/C system adds heat to the engine

cooling system and turning the A/C off can

help remove this heat.



You can also turn the temperature control to

maximum heat, the mode control to floor and

the blower control to high. This allows the

heater core to act as a supplement to the

radiator and aids in removing heat from the

engine cooling system.

CAUTION!

Accessories plugged into the vehicle power

outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,

even when not in use (i.e., cellular devices,

etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough

without engine operation, the vehicle’s

battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade

battery life and/or prevent the engine from

starting.

CAUTION!

Driving with a hot cooling system could

damage your vehicle. If the temperature

gauge reads “H,” pull over and stop the

vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air

conditioner turned off until the pointer drops

back into the normal range. If the pointer

remains on the “H” and you hear continuous

chimes, turn the engine off immediately and

call for service.

WARNING!

You or others can be badly burned by hot

engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from

your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming

from under the hood, do not open the hood

until the radiator has had time to cool. Never

try to open a cooling system pressure cap

when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.

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GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE

If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector

cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you

can use the following procedure to temporarily

move the gear selector:

1. Turn the engine off.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake.

3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool,

remove the gear selector override access

cover (located near the top right of the gear

selector in the instrument panel).

Gear Selector Override Access Cover

4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the

brake pedal.

5. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the

access hole, and push and hold the override

release lever forward.

Access Hole

6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL

position.

7. The vehicle may then be started in

NEUTRAL.

8. Reinstall the gear selector override access

cover.

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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE

If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or

snow, it can often be moved using a rocking

motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to

clear the area around the front wheels. Then,

shift back and forth between DRIVE and

REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator.

Use the least amount of accelerator pedal

pressure that will maintain the rocking motion,

without spinning the wheels or racing the

engine.

Push the "ESC OFF" switch, to place

the Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

system in "ESC Partial OFF" mode,

before rocking the vehicle. Refer to

“Electronic Brake Control System” in “Safety”

for further information. Once the vehicle has

been freed, push the "ESC OFF" switch again to

restore "ESC ON" mode.

CAUTION!

Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may

lead to transmission overheating and failure.

Allow the engine to idle with the transmission

in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after

every five rocking-motion cycles. This will

minimize overheating and reduce the risk of

transmission failure during prolonged efforts

to free a stuck vehicle.

WARNING!

Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces

generated by excessive wheel speeds may

cause damage, or even failure, of the axle

and tires. A tire could explode and injure

someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels

faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer

than 30 seconds continuously without

stopping when you are stuck and do not let

anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter

what the speed.

CAUTION!



When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting

between DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin

the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h),

or drivetrain damage may result.



Revving the engine or spinning the wheels

too fast may lead to transmission over

-

heating and failure. It can also damage the

tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph

(48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission

shifting occurring).

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service.

Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to

prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow

bars and other equipment designed for this

purpose, following equipment manufacturer’s

instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory.

Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main

structural members of the vehicle, not to

bumpers or associated brackets. State and

local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be

observed.

If you must use the accessories (wipers,

defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition

must be in the ON/RUN mode, not the ACC

mode.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle's

battery is discharged, refer to "Gear Selector

Override" in this section for instructions on

shifting the transmission out of PARK for

towing.

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF The Ground

ALL MODELS

Flat Tow

NONE

If transmission is operable:



Transmission in NEUTRAL



25 mph (40 km/h) max speed



15 miles (24 km) max distance

Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow

Rear

Front

OK

Flatbed

ALL

BEST METHOD

CAUTION!



Do not use sling type equipment when

towing. Vehicle damage may occur.



When securing the vehicle to a flatbed

truck, do not attach to front or rear suspen

-

sion components. Damage to your vehicle

may result from improper towing.



Do not push or tow this vehicle with another

vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia

and transmission may result.

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The manufacturer recommends towing your

vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground

using a flatbed. If flatbed equipment is not

available, and the transmission is operable, the

vehicle may be flat towed (with all four wheels

ON the ground) under the following conditions:



The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.



The towing distance must not exceed

15 miles (24 km).



The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph

(40 km/h).

If the transmission is not operable, or the

vehicle must be towed faster than 25 mph

(40 km/h) or farther than 15 miles (24 km), it

must be towed with the front wheels OFF the

ground (using a flatbed truck, or wheel lift

equipment with the front wheels raised).

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM

(EARS)

This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced

Accident Response System.

Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in

“Safety” for further information on the

Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)

function.

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data

Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is

to record data that will assist in understanding

how a vehicle’s systems performed under

certain crash or near crash-like situations, such

as an air bag deployment or hitting a road

obstacle.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in

“Safety” for further information on the Event

Data Recorder (EDR).

CAUTION!

Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or

farther than 15 miles (24 km) with front

wheels on the ground can cause severe

transmission damage. Damage from

improper towing is not covered by the New

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULED SERVICING

This vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil

change indicator system. The oil change

indicator system will remind you that it is time to

take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil

change indicator message will illuminate. This

means that service is required for your vehicle.

Operating conditions such as frequent

short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold

ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will

influence when the “Oil Change Required”

message is displayed. Severe Operating

Conditions can cause the change oil message

to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles

(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle

serviced as soon as possible, within the next

500 miles (805 km).

An authorized dealer will reset the oil change

indicator message after completing the

scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change

is performed by someone other than an

authorized dealer, the message can be reset by

referring to the steps described under

“Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To

Know Your Instrument Panel” for further

information.

NOTE:

Under no circumstances should oil change

intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km),

12 months or 350 hours of engine run time,

whichever comes first. The 350 hours of engine

run or idle time is generally only a concern for

fleet customers.

Severe Duty All Models
Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if

the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road

environment or is operated predominately at

idle or only very low engine RPM. This type of

vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:



Check engine oil level.



Check windshield washer fluid level.



Check tire pressure and look for unusual

wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign

of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the

oil indicator system turns on.



Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir,

brake master cylinder, and power steering

and fill as needed.



Check function of all interior and exterior

lights.

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Maintenance Plan

Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:



Change oil and filter.



Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.



Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.



Inspect the CV/Universal joints.



Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.



Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.



Inspect exhaust system.



Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace engine air cleaner filter if necessary.

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Mileage or time passed (whichever

comes first)

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

110,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

112,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends,

boot seals, and replace if necessary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the brake linings, replace as

necessary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter.

X

X

X

X

X

Replace cabin/air conditioning filter.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Replace spark plugs.

1

X

Flush and replace the engine coolant

at 10 years or 150,000 miles

(240,000 km) whichever comes first.

X

X

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Change automatic transmission fluid

and filter if using your vehicle for any of

the following: police, taxi, fleet, or

frequent trailer towing.

X

X

Change automatic transmission fluid

and filter.

X

Inspect and replace PCV valve if

necessary.

X

1. The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.

Mileage or time passed (whichever

comes first)

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

110,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

112,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

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WARNING!



You can be badly injured working on or

around a motor vehicle. Do only service

work for which you have the knowledge and

the right equipment. If you have any doubt

about your ability to perform a service job,

take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.



Failure to properly inspect and maintain

your vehicle could result in a component

malfunction and effect vehicle handling

and performance. This could cause an

accident.

WARNING!

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