2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN oil

BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamps
1. Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlamp
housing.
2.
Slide the red lock tab rearward on the connector, then
depress the tab and remove the connector from the bulb.
3. Twist the headlamp bulb and pull the bulb from the
headlamp housing.
4. Install the new headlamp bulb and twist until locked
into the headlamp housing.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
5. Connect the wiring connector to bulb and slide red
lock tab forward.
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps
1. Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlamp
housing.
2. Twist the turn signal socket and remove from the
headlamp housing, then pull the bulb out.
3. Push the new bulb into the socket and reinstall the
socket by twisting until locked into the headlamp
housing.
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Fog Lamps
NOTE:Access to the fog lamp bulb is from the rear of
the fascia. On the left rear side of the fascia, remove the
push pin and lower the hinged access door on the air
dam.
1. From behind the bumper fascia, or the access panel on
the air dam, squeeze the two tabs on the side of the
bulb socket and pull straight out from the fog lamp.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.2. Disconnect the wire harness from the bulb.
3. Reconnect the wiring harness to the new bulb and
reinstall by inserting the new bulb straight into the fog
lamp until it locks into place.
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker And
Backup Lamps
1. Raise the liftgate.
2. Remove the tail lamp assembly by removing the two
screws from the inboard side. Use a fiber stick or
similar tool to gently pry the light on the outboard side
to disengage the two ball studs.
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3. Push the bulb into the socket, twist the socket into the
lamp assembly and reinstall the lamp assembly into
place ensuring the locking tab is secure.
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)20 Gallons 76 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)13.4 Quarts 12.6 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. Add 2.9 Qts (2.8 L) if equipped with a rear
heater.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler
cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]).
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
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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
•
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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Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
•Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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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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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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