2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN check engine light

Units
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Units”
displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT
button. The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system
(if equipped) can be changed between English and Metric
units of measure. To make your selection, scroll up or
down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then
press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark
appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has
been selected.
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle
Info” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button.
Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the
selections below:
•Coolant Temp
Displays the actual coolant temperature.•Oil Temperature
Displays the actual oil temperature.
•Oil Pressure
Displays the actual oil pressure.
•Engine Hours
Displays the number of hours of engine operation.
Messages #
Select from Main Menu using the UP or DOWN buttons.
This feature shows the number of stored warning mes-
sages (in the # place holder). Pressing the SELECT button
will allow you to see what the stored messages are. Press
and release the UP and DOWN buttons if there is more
than one message to step through the remaining stored
messages. Pressing the BACK button takes you back to
the Main Menu.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“gASCAP” message will display in the odometer or a
“CHECK GASCAP” message will be displayed in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in ”Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion. Tighten the gas cap until aclickingsound is heard.
This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight-
ened.
Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
If the problem persists, the message will appear the next
time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged
cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row, the system
will turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the
MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593

Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. It is located in the engine
compartment and should be checked at regular intervals.
Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not
radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a few
seconds to flush out any residual water.
The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid
when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.After the engine has warmed, operate the defroster for a
few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or
freezing the fluid on the cold windshield. MOPAR® All
Weather Windshield Washer Solution or equivalent, used
with water as directed on the container, aids cleaning
action, reduces the freezing point to avoid line clogging,
and is not harmful to paint or trim.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan,
disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at anytime the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your 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 ser-
vice 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).
Your 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 thanyour authorized dealer, the message can be reset by refer-
ring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
•Check windshield washer fluid level
•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
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Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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S642 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Cargo Area Features.......................292
Cargo Compartment.......................292
Luggage Carrier........................295
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)....................284
Car Washes.............................619
Cellular Phone...........................431
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............637
Certification Label.........................539
Chains, Tire.............................517
Changing A Flat Tire.......................561
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................497
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .317
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............117
Checks, Safety............................117
Child Restraint............................89
Child Safety Locks.........................49
Clean Air Gasoline........................529
Climate Control..........................431
Clock..................................350Coat Hook..............................284
Coin Holder.............................285
Cold Weather Operation....................462
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............430
Compact Spare Tire........................511
Compass...............................340
Compass Calibration.......................340
Compass Variance.........................341
Computer, Trip/Travel......................338
Connector
UCI.................................376
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........376
Conserving Fuel..........................336
Console................................285
Console, Floor...........................285
Console, Overhead........................252
Console, Removable.......................289
Contract, Service..........................654
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)
...........612
664 INDEX

Exhaust System...........................117
Exterior Lights...........................120
Fabric Care..............................622
Filler Location Fuel........................319
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................599
Air Conditioning.......................455
Engine Oil............................599
Engine Oil Disposal.....................599
Flashers
Hazard Warning........................560
Turn Signal...........................120
Flash-To-Pass............................228
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................536
Engine Oil............................535
Fuel Requirements......................533
Maintenance...........................536Replacement Parts.......................536
Starting..............................536
Flooded Engine Starting....................462
Floor Console............................285
Fluid Capacities..........................638
Fluid Leaks.............................121
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission..................618
Brake................................615
Cooling System.........................609
Power Steering.........................481
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........639
Fog Lights..............................224
Fog Light Service.........................636
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating.............196
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................583
Fuel...................................528
Adding..............................537
Additives.............................53110
INDEX 667

Center Mounted Stop....................637
Daytime Running.......................224
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................225
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator.....491
Engine Temperature Warning...............323
Exterior..............................120
Fog .................................224
Hazard Warning Flasher..................560
Headlights............................635
Headlights On Reminder..................224
High Beam Indicator.....................311
High Beam/Low Beam Select...............228
Illuminated Entry........................20
Interior..............................225
License..............................637
Lights On Reminder.....................224
Low Fuel.............................322
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).........317
Oil Pressure...........................323Park................................635
Passing..............................228
Reading..............................253
Rear Servicing.........................636
Rear Tail.............................636
Seat Belt Reminder......................321
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...............320
Service...............................634
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator). . . .317
Side Marker...........................636
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)...............320
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............315
Traction Control........................491
Turn Signal...........................120
Voltage..............................323
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......311
Loading Vehicle
..........................284
Capacities............................541
Tires ................................502
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INDEX 671

Load Leveling System......................294
Locks..................................35
Door.................................35
Lubrication, Body.........................607
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)...................295
Maintenance Free Battery....................603
Maintenance Procedures....................596
Maintenance Schedule......................642
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......317
Manual, Service..........................656
Map/Reading Lights.......................253
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)...............215
Memory Seat............................133
Methanol...............................529
Mini-Trip Computer.......................338
Mirrors................................130
Automatic Dimming.....................131
Electric Remote.........................133Exterior Folding........................132
Heated...............................134
Memory..............................215
Outside..............................132
Rearview.............................130
Vanity...............................135
Mode
Fuel Saver............................336
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................520
Mopar Parts.............................595
MTBE/ETBE............................529
Multi-Function Control Lever.................227
New Vehicle Break-In Period.................116
Occupant Restraints........................56
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)..................78
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................528
672 INDEX