2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN oil temperature

American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American Pe-
troleum Institute (API). The manu-
facturer only recommends API Cer-
tified engine oils.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com-
partment” illustration in this section.
NOTE:SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to Fiat 9.55535-S1
or Fiat 9.55535-S3 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine
oil meeting MS- 6395 is not available.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
•
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

Electrical Power Outlets.....................269
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................133
Electronic Brake Control System...............486
Brake Assist System.....................487
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........237
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............488
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......325
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher..................560
Jacking...............................561
Jump Starting..........................579
Overheating...........................560
Emission Control System Maintenance..........593
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................599
Block Heater..........................464
Break-In Recommendations................116
Checking Oil Level......................597
Compartment..........................591Compartment Identification................591
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................609
Cooling..............................608
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................117
Flooded, Starting.......................462
Fuel Requirements......................528
Oil..................................597
Oil Selection...........................597
Oil Synthetic..........................598
Overheating...........................560
Starting..............................461
Temperature Gauge......................322
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................598
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................598
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............85
Entry System, Illuminated....................20
Ethanol................................529
Event Data Recorder........................88
Exhaust Gas Caution........................55
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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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Sway Control, Trailer.......................492
Synthetic Engine Oil.......................598
System, Remote Starting.....................30
Tachometer..............................311
Telescoping Steering Column.................232
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........440
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant............322
Tilt Steering Column.......................232
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........502
Tire Markings............................496
Tires ..................................120
Aging (Life of Tires).....................515
Air Pressure...........................506
Chains...............................517
Changing.............................561
Compact Spare.........................511
General Information.....................506
High Speed...........................509Inflation Pressures.......................507
Jacking...............................561
Life of Tires...........................515
Load Capacity.........................502
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............520
Pressure Warning Light...................315
Quality Grading........................657
Radial...............................509
Replacement...........................515
Rotation..............................518
Safety...............................496
Sizes................................497
Snow Tires............................510
Spare Tire.............................563
Spinning.............................514
Trailer Towing.........................551
Tread Wear Indicators....................514
Tire Safety Information.....................496
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................548
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INDEX 677

Unleaded Gasoline........................528
Upholstery Care..........................622
Vanity Mirrors...........................135
Variance, Compass........................341
Vehicle Certification Label...................539
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............6
Vehicle Loading..........................503
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...............7
Vehicle Storage...........................453
Viscosity, Engine Oil.......................598
Voice Recognition System (VR)................177
Warning Flasher, Hazard....................560
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .311
Warnings and Cautions.......................6
Warranty Information......................655Washer
Adding Fluid..........................608
Washing Vehicle..........................619
Water
Driving Through........................478
Wind Buffeting............................44
Window Fogging.........................453
Windows................................39
Power................................40
Rear Vent..............................39
Windshield Defroster.......................119
Windshield Washers.......................229
Windshield Wiper Blades....................607
Wiper Blade Replacement...................607
Wipers, Intermittent.......................229
Zone Control (Temperature Control)............431
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