2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN light

We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
MOPARPARTS
MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
614 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 564
Adding Fuel ........................... 490
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 561
Additives, Fuel ......................... 484
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 210
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 553
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 557
Air Conditioning ........................ 393
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 393
Air Conditioning Filter .................413,558
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 557
Air Conditioning System .............393,400,557
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 393
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 413
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .............398,408
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 462
Airbag .............................. 70,79
Airbag Deployment ....................... 81
Airbag Light .................... 77,83,101,293Airbag Maintenance
....................... 82
Airbag, Side ........................ 74,76,79
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........74,76,79
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm Light ........................... 294
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 343
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 289
Anti-Theft System ........................ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............563,589
Disposal ........................... 565
Appearance Care ........................ 571
Ashtray ............................... 253
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 449
Assistance Towing ....................... 139
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 39
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 39
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 112
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 35
620 INDEX

Automatic Headlights.................... 199
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 400
Automatic Transaxle Selection Of Lubricant ................. 591
Automatic Transmission ................422,569
Adding Fluid ....................... 571
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 571
Fluid Change ....................... 571
Fluid Level Check .................... 571
Fluid Type ...................... 570,591
Gear Ranges ........................ 427
Special Additives ..................... 570
B-Pillar Location ........................ 457
Battery ............................... 556
Jump Starting ....................... 532
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 26
Saving Feature (Protection) .............. 204
Belts, Seat ............................. 101 Blind Spot Monitoring
.................... 117
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 560
Brake Assist System ...................... 444
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 443
Brake Fluid ............................ 591
Brake System ........................... 567
Fluid Check ........................ 568
Parking ........................... 439
Warning Light ....................... 294
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 424
Brakes ............................... 567
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 98
Bulb Replacement ....................... 586
Bulbs, Light ......................... 103,585
Calibration, Compass ..................... 314
Camera, Rear ........................... 224
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 589
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INDEX 621

Caps, FillerFuel .............................. 490
Oil (Engine) ........................ 552
Power Steering ...................... 438
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 565
Car Washes ............................ 572
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............100,486
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 260
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ..................... 271
Caution, Exhaust Gas ...................... 51
Cellular Phone ....................... 125,392
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 588
Chains, Tire ............................ 470
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 514
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 453
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............291,547
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 99Checks, Safety
........................... 99
Child Restraint ...................... 85,86,87
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 90
Child Safety Locks ........................ 46
Child Seat .............................. 89
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 482
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 573
Climate Control ......................... 393
Clock ............................. 323,332
Coat Hook ............................ 260
Coin Holder ........................... 261
Cold Weather Operation ................... 420
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 392
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 465
Compass .............................. 313
Compass Calibration ..................... 314
Compass Variance ....................... 314
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 311
622 INDEX

ConnectorUCI .............................. 346
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 346
Conserving Fuel ........................ 310
Console .............................. 261
Console, Floor .......................... 261
Console, Overhead ....................... 227
Console, Removable ...................... 265
Contract, Service ........................ 613
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 565
Cooling System ......................... 562
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 564
Coolant Capacity ..................... 589
Coolant Level .................... 562,565
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 565
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 563
Inspection .......................... 565
Points to Remember .................. 566 Pressure Cap
........................ 565
Radiator Cap ....................... 565
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....563,589,590
Cupholders ......................... 250,577
Customer Assistance ..................... 611
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 84
Daytime Running Lights ................... 200
Dealer Service .......................... 549
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 269
Defroster, Windshield .................. 101,406
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 546
Dimmer Control ........................ 201
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 571
Oil (Engine) ........................ 550
Power Steering ...................... 438
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 539
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INDEX 623

Flooded, Starting..................... 420
Fuel Requirements ................. 482,589
Oil ......................... 550,589,590
Oil Change Interval ................... 551
Oil Disposal ........................ 552
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 552
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 552
Oil Selection ..................... 551,589
Oil Synthetic ........................ 552
Overheating ........................ 513
Starting ........................... 419
Temperature Gauge ................... 296
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 80
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Ethanol ............................... 483
Event Data Recorder ...................... 84
Exhaust Gas Caution ................51,100,486
Exhaust System ...................... 100,554
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 70 Exterior Folding Mirrors
................... 114
Exterior Lights .......................... 103
Fabric Care ............................ 574
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 293
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 553
Air Conditioning .................. 413,558
Engine Oil ....................... 552,590
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 552
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 204
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 513
Turn Signal ................ 103,286,587,588
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 489
Engine Oil ......................... 489
Fuel Requirements ................. 486,488
Maintenance ........................ 490
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INDEX 625

Replacement Parts.................... 490
Starting ........................... 489
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 420
Floor Console .......................... 261
Fluid Capacities ......................... 589
Fluid Leaks ............................ 103
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 571
Brake ............................. 568
Power Steering ...................... 438
Fluids ................................ 590
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 590
Fog Light Service ........................ 587
Fog Lights ....................... 200,286,587
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating........... 172
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 536
Fuel ................................. 482
Adding ........................... 490
Additives .......................... 484 Clean Air
.......................... 482
Conserving ......................... 310
Economy Mode ...................... 425
Ethanol ........................... 483
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............293,490
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 293
Gasoline ........................... 482
Gauge ............................ 293
Light .......................... 297,306
Materials Added ..................... 484
Methanol .......................... 483
Octane Rating ....................... 590
Requirements .................... 482,589
Saver Mode ........................ 310
Tank Capacity ....................... 589
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 310
Fuel Saver ............................. 310
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 486
Fueling ............................... 490
626 INDEX

Fuses................................ 578
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 231
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............490,492,546
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 482
Conserving ......................... 310
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 482
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 482
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 296
Fuel .............................. 293
Speedometer ........................ 293
Tachometer ......................... 286
Gear Ranges ........................... 427
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 537
General Information ...............17,28,155,481
Glass Cleaning .......................... 576
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............493,496
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............493,495Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
............. 125
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 435
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 513
Head Restraints ......................... 167
Headlights Bulb Replacement .................... 586
Cleaning ........................... 575
Lights On Reminder .................. 200
Passing ............................ 204
Replacing .......................... 586
Time Delay ......................... 199
Washers ........................... 199
Heated Mirrors ......................... 115
Heated Seats ........................... 163
Heater ............................... 393
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 422
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 204
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INDEX 627