2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN fuel system

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.The EVIC Menu items consists of the following:
•
Fuel Economy
• Vehicle Speed
• Trip Info
• Tire Pressure
• Vehicle Info
• Messages
• Units
• System Setup (Personal Settings)
• Turn Menu Off
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
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The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:•
UP Button
Push and release the UP button to scroll up-
ward through the main menu items (Fuel
Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Mes-
sages, Units, System Setup).
• DOWN Button
Push and release the DOWN button to scroll
downward through the main menu items.
• RIGHT Button
The RIGHT button allows access to informa-
tion in EVIC submenus, selects some feature
settings, and resets some EVIC features. The
EVIC prompts the driver when the RIGHT
button can be used by displaying the right arrow graphic.
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
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•Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are Turn Signal On(if a turn signal
is left on) and Lights On(if driver leaves the vehicle).
• Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition
is in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are
Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar andPress Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start.
• Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of mes-
sage takes control of the main display area for five seconds
and then returns to the previous screen. Examples of this
message type are Memory System Unavailable - Not in
Park andAutomatic High Beams On. 
The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the
white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the
middle, and red telltales on the left.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
•Key in ignition
• Ignition or Accessory On
• Remote start aborted — Door ajar
• Remote start aborted — Hood ajar
• Remote start aborted — L/Gate ajar
• Remote start aborted — Fuel low
• Remote start disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset
• Remote start active — Push Start Button
• Remote start active — Key to Run
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Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINESTART/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pushing 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
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat these steps.
Fuel Economy
Push and release the UP or DOWN button until “Fuel
Economy” displays highlighted in the EVIC and push the
RIGHT button. The following Fuel Economy functions
display in the EVIC:
• Average Fuel Economy (AVG)
• Distance To Empty (DTE)
• Current Fuel Economy (MPG or L/100 km)4
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................465
▫ Automatic Transmission ................465
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .465
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or 29°C) ................466
▫ If The Engine Fails To Start ..............466
▫ After Starting ....................... .467
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .468
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............468
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............470 ▫
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .470
▫ Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode .............471
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission .........472
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ .473
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........481
▫ Acceleration ........................ .481
▫ Traction ........................... .481
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............482
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................482
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................482
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▫Run Flat Tires — If Equipped .............518
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ...............518
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .521
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................521
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .522
▫ Replacement Tires .....................523
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......524
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....526
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .527
▫ Base System ........................ .529
▫ Premium System — If Equipped ...........532
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................536
▫ 3.6L Engine ......................... .536▫
Reformulated Gasoline .................536
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............537
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......537
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................538
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................538
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................539
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............540
 FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED ...........540
▫ E-85 General Information ...............540
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ....................541
▫ Fuel Requirements ....................541
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles .............542
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2. Use the Fob with Integrated Key to briefly turn theignition switch to the START position and release it as
soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will
continue to run, and it will disengage automatically
when the engine is running.
3. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position, wait 10 to 15
seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure
(Steps 1–3 above).
NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission
shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be
pressed to shift out of PARK.
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or 29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
If The Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.
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