2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN check oil

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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Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-
ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions
are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as neces-
sary.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. It is located in the engine
compartment and should be checked at regular intervals.
Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not
radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a few
seconds to flush out any residual water.
The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid
when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
After the engine has warmed, operate the defroster for a
few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or
freezing the fluid on the cold windshield. MOPAR® All
Weather Windshield Washer Solution or equivalent, used
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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
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding 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.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
•Check windshield washer fluid level.
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
662 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

•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 irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system
turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
•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
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 663

Jump Starting..........................594
Overheating...........................561
Emission Control System Maintenance..........609
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................615
Block Heater..........................462
Break-In Recommendations................120
Checking Oil Level......................612
Compartment..........................607
Compartment Identification................607
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................624
Cooling..............................624
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................121
Flooded, Starting.......................460
Fuel Requirements......................531
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..612
Oil Selection...........................613
Oil Synthetic..........................615
Overheating...........................561
Starting..............................459
Temperature Gauge......................322
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................614
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................614
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............91
Entry System, Illuminated....................20
Ethanol................................532
Event Data Recorder........................95
Exhaust Gas Caution.......................121
Exhaust System...........................121
Exterior Lights...........................125
Fabric Care..............................638
Filler Location Fuel........................318
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................615
Air Conditioning.......................452
Engine Oil............................615
Engine Oil Disposal.....................61510
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Flashers
Hazard Warning........................561
Turn Signal...........................125
Flash-To-Pass............................229
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................539
Engine Oil............................538
Fuel Requirements......................536
Maintenance...........................539
Replacement Parts.......................539
Starting..............................539
Flooded Engine Starting....................460
Floor Console............................286
Fluid Capacities..........................656
Fluid Leaks.............................125
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission..................634
Brake................................631
Cooling System.........................624
Power Steering.........................479
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........657
Fog Lights..............................225
Fog Light Service.........................653
Fold in Floor (Stow(n Go) Seating.............198
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................598
Fuel...................................531
Adding..............................540
Additives.............................534
Clean Air.............................532
Conserving............................336
Economy Mode........................465
Ethanol..............................532
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................318
Filler Door (Gas Cap)....................318
Gasoline..............................531
Gauge...............................318
Light................................322
MaterialsAdded........................534
686 INDEX

Headlights............................652
Headlights On Reminder..................224
High Beam Indicator.....................311
High Beam/Low Beam Select...............228
Illuminated Entry........................20
Interior..............................225
License..............................655
Lights On Reminder.....................224
Low Fuel.............................322
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).........316
Oil Pressure...........................323
Park................................652
Passing..............................229
Reading..............................253
Rear Servicing.........................654
Rear Tail Lamps........................654
Seat Belt Reminder......................321
Security Alarm.........................319
Service...............................650
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .316
Side Marker...........................654
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............315
Traction Control........................490
Turn Signal...........................125
Voltage..............................323
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......311
Loading Vehicle..........................285
Capacities............................544
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..502
Load Leveling System......................294
Locks..................................34
Door.................................34
Lubrication, Body.........................622
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)...................294
Lug Nuts...............................573
Maintenance Free Battery....................618
Maintenance Procedures....................612
690 INDEX

Maintenance Schedule......................662
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......316
Manual, Service..........................676
Map/Reading Lights.......................253
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)...............215
Memory Seat............................136
Methanol...............................532
Mini-Trip Computer.......................337
Mirrors................................133
Automatic Dimming.....................134
Electric Remote.........................136
Exterior Folding........................135
Heated...............................137
Memory..............................215
Outside..............................135
Rearview.............................133
Vanity...............................138
Mode
Fuel Saver............................336
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................522
MOPAR® Parts...........................611
MTBE/ETBE............................532
Multi-Function Control Lever.................227
New Vehicle Break-In Period.................120
Occupant Restraints........................56
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................531
Odometer...............................312
Oil Change Indicator.......................313
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................313
Oil, Engine..............................612
Capacity.............................656
Change Interval........................613
Checking.............................612
Disposal..............................615
Filter................................61510
INDEX 691