2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN oil pressure

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Air Filter6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Battery 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605

Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut OFF.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain the
oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the
MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration, or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa-
tion.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve
months, whichever occurs first.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611

WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the
system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
• The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air condi-
tioning components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized dealer or other
service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system
PAG compressor oil and refrigerants.
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•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill 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 irregu-
lar 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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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 659

Console, Overhead........................256
Console, Removable .......................294
Contract, Service ..........................669
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........626
Cooling System ...........................622
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............624
Coolant Capacity .......................653
Coolant Level ..........................622
Disposal of Used Coolant .................626
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................623
Inspection ............................627
Points to Remember .....................627
Pressure Cap ..........................626
Radiator Cap ..........................626
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............623
Corrosion Protection .......................632
Cupholders .............................279
Customer Assistance .......................667 Data Recorder, Event
.......................91
Daytime Running Lights ....................227
Dealer Service ............................609
Defroster, Windshield ......................122
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................233
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................606
Dimmer Control ..........................228
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................631
Oil (Engine) ...........................611
Power Steering .........................478
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................600
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................626
Door Locks Door Locks ............................35
KeyFob...............................35
Remote ...............................35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................35
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INDEX 679

LightBulbs..............................124
Lights.................................124
Airbag ................................85
Alarm ...............................322
Anti-Lock .............................317
Automatic Headlights ....................225
Back-Up ..............................651
Battery Saver ..........................231
Brake Assist Warning ....................489
Brake Warning .........................322
Bulb Replacement .......................648
Center Mounted Stop ....................652
Daytime Running .......................227
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................228
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....489
Engine Temperature Warning ...............326
Exterior ..............................124
Fog .................................227
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................559 Headlights
............................650
Headlights On Reminder ..................227
High Beam Indicator .....................314
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............231
Illuminated Entry ........................20
Interior ..............................228
License ..............................652
Lights On Reminder .....................227
Low Fuel .............................325
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........319
Oil Pressure ...........................325
Park ................................650
Passing ..............................231
Reading ..............................256
Rear Servicing .........................651
Rear Tail Lamps ........................651
Seat Belt Reminder ......................324
Security Alarm .........................322
Service ...............................648
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INDEX 685

Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................520
Mopar Parts .............................609
MTBE/ETBE ............................530
Multi-Function Control Lever .................230
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................119
Occupant Restraints ........................57
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................79
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................529
Odometer ...............................315
Oil Change Indicator .......................316
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................316
Oil, Engine ..............................611
Capacity .............................653
Change Interval ........................611
Checking .............................611
Disposal ..............................613 Filter ................................613
Filter Disposal
.........................613
Identification Logo ......................612
Materials Added to ......................613
Recommendation .......................611
Synthetic .............................613
Viscosity .............................612
OilFilter,Selection ........................613
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................606
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ............260
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................132
Overhead Console .........................256
Overhead Travel Information Center ............256
Overheating, Engine .......................324
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
PaintCare ..............................632
Panic Alarm ..............................25
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INDEX 687

Starting and Operating.....................459
Starting Procedures ........................459
Steering Power ...............................478
TiltColumn ...........................236
Wheel, Heated .........................237
Wheel, Tilt ............................236
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............431
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .431
Storage ................................648
Storage Bin ..............................283
Storage, Vehicle ...........................452
Storing Your Vehicle .......................648
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ...............199
Sunglasses Storage ........................257
Sun Roof ...............................270
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........76
Sway Control, Trailer .......................490
Synthetic Engine Oil .......................613 System, Remote Starting
.....................31
Tachometer ..............................314
Telescoping Steering Column .................236
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........442
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............324
Tilt Steering Column .......................236
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........501
TIREFIT ................................560
Tire Markings ............................495
Tires ..................................123 Aging(LifeofTires) .....................515
Air Pressure ...........................506
Chains ...............................517
Changing .............................573
Compact Spare .........................512
General Information .....................506
High Speed ...........................509
Inflation Pressures .......................507
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INDEX 691