2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN transmission

JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery itcan be jump-started using a set of jumper
cables and a battery in another vehicle or
by using a portable battery booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the proce-
dures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer’s operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of the engine compartment.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
• Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the positive (+)post of the discharged
vehicle.
• Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable to the positive (+)post of the
booster battery.
• Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the negative (-)post of the booster
battery.
• 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 fuel
injection system.
• 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:
• Disconnect the negative (-)jumper cable from the negative (-)post of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
• Disconnect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable from the negative (-)post of the
booster battery.
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SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift levercannot be moved out of the PARK posi-
tion, you can use the following procedure
to temporarily move the shift lever:•
To access the shift lever override, remove
the cover located to the top right of the
shift lever in the instrument panel.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position without starting the engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• The override can be activated by press- ing the white-colored tab, which can be
accessed through the hole in the instru-
ment panel.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEU- TRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground ALL MODELS
Flat Tow NONEIf transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 25 mph (40 km/h) maxspeed
• 15 miles (24 km) maxdistance
Wheel lift Rear
Front OK
Flatbed ALLBEST METHOD
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using arocking motion. Turn your 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.
NOTE:
Press the "ESC Off" switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in "Partial
Off" mode before rocking the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the "ESC Off"
switch again to restore "ESC On" mode.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, 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 over-
heating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone
near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant 10–Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). 13.4 Quarts
(12.6 Liters) Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level. Add 2.9 Quarts(2.8 Liters) if
equipped with rear heater.
Engine Oil with Filter– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API certified 5W-20
engine oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine
Oil Filters. —
Spark Plug– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]). —
Automatic
Transmission We recommend you only use MOPAR®
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affectthe function or performance of your transmission. —
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 and
SAE J1703. If DOT 3 is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Power
Steering Fluid +4 or MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection– 3.6L Engine 87 Octane20 Gallons (76 Liters)
(Approximate)
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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 than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals 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 andtransmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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 irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• 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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Maintenance Chart
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000 90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000 130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000 144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000 224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot
seals, and replace if necessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake
function. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. XXX X X XX
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine). ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. X
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000 90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000 130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000 144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000 224,000
240,000
Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter(s). X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and
performance. This could cause an accident.
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
M1015 Amp Blue
Ignition Off Draw — Vehicle Entertainment
System (IOD-VES), Satellite Digital Audio
Receiver (SDARS), DVD, Hands-Free
Module (HFM), Universal Garage Door
Opener (UGDO), Vanity Lamp (VANITY LP),
Streaming Video Module
M1110 Amp Red (Ignition Off Draw) IOD-HVAC/ATC
M12 30 Amp Green Amplifier (AMP)/Radio
M13 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw— Cabin Compartment
Node (IOD-CCN), SIREN, Clock Module
(CLK MOD), Multi-Function Control
Switch (MULTIFCTN SW)/ITM
M14 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow — If Equipped
M15 20 Amp Yellow
Rear View Mirror (RR VW MIR),
Cabin Compartment Node (CCN),
Multi-Function Control Switch (MULTI-
FTCN SW), Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM),
Glow Plug Module (GLW PLG MOD) —
Export Diesel Only, Assy-Shifter (Hall
Effect), Acoustic Noise Cancellation (ANC)
M1610 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller/Occupant
Classification Module (ORC/OCM)
M17 15 Amp Blue Left Tail/License/Park Lamp
(LT-TAIL/LIC/PRK LMP), Running Lamps
M18 15 Amp Blue Right Tail/Park/Run Lamp
(RT-TAIL/PRK/RUN LMP)
M19 25 Amp Natural Auto Shut Down (ASD #1 and #2)
M20 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment Node Interior Light
(CCN INT LIGHT), Switch Bank (SW
BANK), Steering Control Module (SCM),
Switch Steering Wheel
M21 20 Amp Yellow Auto Shut Down (ASD #3)
M22 10 Amp Red Right Horn (RT HORN (HI/LOW)
M23 10 Amp Red Left Horn (LT HORN (LT HORN (HI/LOW)
M24 25 Amp Natural Rear Wiper (REAR WIPER)
M25 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump (FUEL PUMP), Diesel Lift
Pump (DSL LIFT PUMP) — Export Only
M26 10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch (PWR MIRR SW),
Driver Window Switch (DRVR WIND SW)
M27 10 Amp Red Wireless Ignition Module, Keyless Entry
Module
M28 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller (NGC), PCM,
Transmission Feed (TRANS FEED), TCM
M29 10 Amp Red Occupant Classification Module (OCM)
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