2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN coolant

If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
•Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
•Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in
the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti-
freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant
expansion bottle must also be protected against freez-
ing.
•If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
•Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS-
12106) and distilled water for proper corrosion protec-
tion of your engine which contains aluminum compo-
nents.
•Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
•Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze)
performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis-
sions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)20 Gallons76 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certi-
fied).
6 Quarts5.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/
Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula or equivalent) meet-
ing the requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard MS-12106.
13.4 Quarts12.6 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
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe 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 OilWe recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the require-
ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and
Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil FilterWe recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters.
Spark PlugsWe recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection87 Octane7
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CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” 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.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•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 (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.
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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 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

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter.XXXXX
Replace cabin/air conditioningfilter.XXX X X X X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L en-gine). **X
Flush and replace the enginecoolant at 10 years or 150,000miles (240,000 km) whichevercomes first.
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 665

About Your Brakes........................482
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............626
Adding Fuel.............................540
Adding Washer Fluid......................623
Additives, Fuel...........................534
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................81
Air Bag Components.....................80
Air bag Operation.......................83
Air Bag Warning Light....................92
Enhanced Accident Response................91
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................95
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
If A Deployment Occurs...................90
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................84
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............94
Side Air Bags...........................85
Air bag Deployment........................80
Air bag Light.............................92
Air bag Maintenance........................94
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .615
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................619
Air Conditioning..........................433
Air Conditioning Controls...................433
Air Conditioning Filter.....................452
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............451
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.................438
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................619
Air Conditioning System....................433
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control..........433
Air Pressure, Tires.........................508
Alarm Light.............................319
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.....................374
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................625
Disposal..............................628
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Bulbs, Light.............................125
Calibration, Compass......................340
Camera, Rear............................249
Capacities, Fluid..........................656
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................540
Power Steering.........................479
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................628
Carbon Monoxide Warning..................121
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier........................294
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)....................285
Car Washes.............................635
Cellular Phone...........................432
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............655
Certification Label.........................542
Chains, Tire.............................520
Changing A Flat Tire.......................575
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................497
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .316
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............121
Checks, Safety...........................121
Child Restraint............................96
Child Restraints
Booster Seats..........................100
Center Seat LATCH......................109
Child Restraints.........................96
Child Seat Installation....................112
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt.......110
Infants And Child Restraints................98
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint . . . .109
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt.................................111
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children......103
Older Children And Child Restraints..........99
Seating Positions........................102
Using The Top Tether Anchorage............117
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