2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN engine

WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of
the engine compartment.
Positive Battery Post
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CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
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.
WARNING!
Do not connect the 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.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then
start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged
battery. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper
cables in the reverse sequence:
6. Disconnect the negative(-)jumper cable from the
negative(-)post of the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
7. Disconnect the negative end(-)of the jumper cable
from the negative(-)post of the booster battery.
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8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper
cable from the positive(+)post of the booster battery.
9. Disconnect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable
from the positive(+)post of the discharged vehicle.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, 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.
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.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine 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.
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NOTE:Press theESC Offswitch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system inPartial Offmode
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control System” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.Once the vehicle has been freed, press the
ESC Offswitch again to restoreESC Onmode.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween 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 overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).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.
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SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the
shift lever override access cover (located near the top
right of the shift lever in the instrument panel).
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.
6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L..........591
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .592
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message............593
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS.............593
REPLACEMENT PARTS..................595
DEALER SERVICE......................595
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES...........596
▫Engine Oil..........................597
▫Engine Oil Filter......................599▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter................599
▫Exhaust System......................600
▫Maintenance-Free Battery...............603
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............604
▫Body Lubrication.....................607
▫Windshield Wiper Blades...............607
▫Cooling System......................608
▫Brake System........................615
▫Automatic Transmission................617
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▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................619
▫Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders . .625
FUSES..............................626
▫Totally Integrated Power Module..........626
VEHICLE STORAGE....................633
REPLACEMENT BULBS.................634
BULB REPLACEMENT..................635
▫Headlamps.........................635
▫Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps............635▫Fog Lamps..........................636
▫Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker
And Backup Lamps...................636
▫Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . .637
▫License Lamp........................637
FLUID CAPACITIES....................638
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND
GENUINE PARTS......................639
▫Engine.............................639
▫Chassis............................640
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Air Filter 6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Battery 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir7
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