2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN oil temperature

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light*
(See page 95 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop thevehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the
parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a
possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System
problem.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may
illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on
through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and
not require towing.
If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead
to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend you do
not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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“CHANGE OIL” MESSAGE
• If a “Change Oil” message appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your nextrequired oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
• Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle theignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine.)
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
• Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine.)
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator
system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the
appropriate action:
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
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CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technol-ogy (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may de-
crease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is
different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT)
engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a
non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an
emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not
use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible
with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not
recommended.
E-85 FLEXIBLE FUEL — (3.6L ENGINE ONLY)
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on E-85.
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 service 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 Condi-
tions 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).
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Adjustable Pedals.............27
Airbag...................11
Airbag Light ...............98
Alarm Arm The System ...........10
Disarm The System ..........10
Vehicle Security Alarm ........10
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........10
Anti-Lock Warning Light .........98
Assistance Towing ............95
Audio Jack ............47, 50, 55
Audio Settings ............46,49
Audio Systems (Radio) ..........46
Automatic Headlights ...........31
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .37
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ..............127
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks ....83
AxleFluid ................127
Back-UpCamera.............39
Blind Spot Monitoring ..........39
BrakeFluid................127
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............28
BulbReplacement............137
Calibration, Compass...........84
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ...........92
CD (Compact Disc) Player .......47, 50
Change Oil Indicator ...........99
Changing A Flat Tire ...........107
Charging System Light ..........98
Child Restraints CarSeat................12
Child Restraints ............12
Child Seat Installation .........14
Installing Child Restraints Using The
Vehicle Seat Belt ...........14
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children................12
Clock Setting ...........46,48,51
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light .....98
Charging System Light ........98
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light ............98 Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) . . .97
Oil Pressure Warning Light
......98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light .............95
Compass Calibration ...........84
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........127
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......32
Cruise Light ................32
Customer Assistance ..........138
Defects, Reporting ............139
DimmerControl..............31
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........31
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........95
Disarming, Security System .......10
Driver Cockpit ...............4
Economy (Fuel) Mode ...........34
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . .44, 45
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............
32
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....95
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ................97
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .............98
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ...........84,85
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .........97
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . . .122
Jacking .............107,112
Overheating .............99
Towing ................95
Engine Break-In Recommendations .....28
Compartment ............126
Oil Selection .............127
Overheating .............99
EventDataRecorder.......... .123
Exterior Lights ..............137
Flash-To-Pass ..............30
Fluid Capacities .............127
Fluids ...................127
FogLights.................31
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