2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN air filter

Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in this
section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain
the transmission fluid at the correct level using the
recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used
in any transmission; only the approved lubricant should
be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genu-
ine Parts” in this section for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid
leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.
638 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• 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. 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 667

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 Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning
filter. XXX X X X X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L en-
gine). ** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 669

About Your Brakes....................... .488
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............631
Adding Fuel ............................ .543
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .628
Additives, Fuel .......................... .538
AirBag.................................78 Advance Front Air Bag ....................80
Air Bag Operation .......................81
Air Bag Warning Light ....................90
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................82
Enhanced Accident Response ................89
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................92
FrontAirBag...........................78
If A Deployment Occurs ...................88
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................82
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............91
Side Air Bags ...........................83
Transporting Pets .......................117
Air Bag Deployment ........................78 Air Bag Light
..................... .90, 120, 315
Air Bag Maintenance .......................91
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .621
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................625
Air Conditioning ......................... .440
Air Conditioning Controls ...................440
Air Conditioning Filter ..................459, 626
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............458
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ..............445, 455
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............625, 626
Air Conditioning System .............440, 448, 625
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ..........440
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .513
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................17, 324
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................381
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............631, 660
Disposal ............................. .634
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................489
684 INDEX

Traction Control System...................495
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........235
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............495
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........321
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......339
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................567
Jacking .......................... .581, 589
Jump Starting ......................... .600
Overheating .......................... .567
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........615
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .621
Block Heater ......................... .468
Break-In Recommendations ................118
Checking Oil Level ..................... .618
Compartment ......................... .613
Compartment Identification ................613
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................630, 661 Cooling
............................. .629
Exhaust Gas Caution .................119,540
Flooded, Starting ...................... .466
Fuel Requirements ...................536, 660
Oil .......................... .618, 660, 661
Oil Filter ............................ .621
Oil Selection ...................... .619, 660
Oil Synthetic ......................... .620
Overheating .......................... .567
Starting ............................. .465
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .620
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................620
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............89
Entry System, Illuminated ....................19
Ethanol ............................ .537, 540
Event Data Recorder ........................92
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................119,540
Exhaust System .......................119,622
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INDEX 689

Exterior Lights....................... .122, 655
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .621
Air Conditioning ....................459, 626
Engine Oil ........................ .621, 661
Engine Oil Disposal .....................621
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .567
Turn Signal ..................122, 335, 657, 658
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .229
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .543
Engine Oil ........................... .542
Fuel Requirements ...................540, 541
Maintenance .......................... .543
Replacement Parts ...................... .543
Starting ............................. .542
Flooded Engine Starting ....................466 Floor Console
........................... .283
Fluid Capacities ......................... .660
Fluid Leaks ............................ .123
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................639
Brake ............................... .636
Cooling System ........................ .630
Power Steering ........................ .484
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........661
Fog Lights .......................... .225, 658
Fog Light Service ........................ .658
Fold in Floor (Stow N Go) Seating.............197
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................605
Fuel .................................. .536
Adding ............................. .543
Additives ............................ .538
Clean Air ............................ .536
Conserving ........................... .346
Economy

Mode ....................... .471
690 INDEX