2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN light

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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Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
have any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer
Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800)
465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French).The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
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 will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............611
Adding Fuel.............................537
Adding Washer Fluid......................608
Additives, Fuel...........................531
Adjustable Pedals.........................235
Airbag..................................74
Airbag Deployment........................85
Airbag Light.............................82
Airbag Maintenance........................87
Airbag, Side..............................78
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)................78
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter). . . .599
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................604
Air Conditioning..........................431
Air Conditioning Controls...................431
Air Conditioning Filter.....................455
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.................437
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................604
Air Conditioning System....................431Air Conditioning System, Zone Control..........431
Air Pressure, Tires.........................507
Alarm Light.............................320
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.....................373
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................610
Disposal..............................613
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................314
Anti-Theft System..........................17
Appearance Care.........................619
Ashtray................................278
Assistance Towing.........................160
Assist, Hill Start..........................493
Auto Down Power Windows..................42
Automatic Dimming Mirror..................131
Automatic Door Locks......................38
Automatic Headlights......................222
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........440
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Automatic Transmission....................464
Adding Fluid..........................618
Fluid and Filter Changes..................618
Fluid Change..........................618
Fluid Level Check.......................618
Fluid Type............................617
Gear Ranges...........................469
Special Additives.......................617
Torque Converter.......................476
Auto Up Power Windows....................42
Battery.................................603
Jump Starting..........................579
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........28
Saving Feature (Protection)................228
Belts, Seat...............................118
Blind Spot Monitoring......................136
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................607
B-Pillar Location..........................502Brake Assist System.......................487
Brake Control System, Electronic..............486
Brake Fluid.............................640
Brake System............................615
Fluid Check...........................615
Parking..............................481
Warning Light.........................320
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................466
Bulb Replacement.........................635
Bulbs, Light.............................120
Calibration, Compass......................340
Camera, Rear............................249
Capacities, Fluid..........................638
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................537
Power Steering.........................481
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................612
Carbon Monoxide Warning
..................11710
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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
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Cooling System...........................608
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............611
Coolant Capacity.......................638
Coolant Level..........................609
Disposal of Used Coolant.................613
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................610
Inspection............................613
Points to Remember.....................613
Pressure Cap..........................612
Radiator Cap..........................612
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............610
Corrosion Protection.......................619
Cupholders.............................274
Customer Assistance.......................651
Data Recorder, Event.......................88
Daytime Running Lights....................224
Dealer Service............................595
Defroster, Windshield......................119Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................230
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................592
Dimmer Control..........................225
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission..................618
Oil (Engine)...........................597
Power Steering.........................481
Disabled Vehicle Towing....................586
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................613
Door Locks..............................35
Door Opener, Garage.......................256
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................478
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy......336
E-85 Fuel...............................533
Economy (Fuel) Mode......................466
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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
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Clean Air.............................529
Conserving............................336
Economy Mode........................466
Ethanol..............................529
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................319
Filler Door (Gas Cap)....................319
Gasoline..............................528
Gauge...............................319
Light................................322
Materials Added........................531
Methanol.............................529
Octane Rating..........................528
Requirements..........................528
Saver Mode...........................336
Tank Capacity..........................638
Fuel, Flexible............................533
Fueling................................537
Fuel Optimizer...........................336Fuel Saver..............................336
Fuses..................................626
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)............256
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................537
Gasoline, Clean Air........................529
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................528
Conserving............................336
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................529
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.....................322
Fuel.................................319
Speedometer..........................319
Tachometer............................311
Gear Ranges.............................469
Gear Select Lever Override..................585
General Information........................17
Glass Cleaning...........................624
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