2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Maintenance schedule

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 otherthan 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), twelve months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty.
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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
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Maintenance Chart
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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 Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. XX X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, boot seals, and replace if
necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace
as necessary. XXX X X X X
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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
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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
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter if using your ve-
hicle for any of the following: po-
lice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing. XX
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 671

Interior............................. .225
License ............................. .659
Lights On Reminder .....................224
Low Fuel ............................ .328
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........329
Park ............................ .336, 657
Passing ............................. .229
Reading ............................. .250
Rear Servicing ........................ .658
Rear Tail Lamps ....................... .658
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .316
Security Alarm ........................ .324
Service .......................... .655, 657
Side Marker .......................... .658
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............332
Traction Control ....................... .498
Turn Signal ..................122, 335, 657, 658
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .322, 335
Loading Vehicle ....................282, 546, 548 Capacities
........................... .548
Tires ............................... .507
Load Leveling System ..................... .291
Locks ..................................34
Door .................................34
Lubrication, Body ........................ .627
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................291
Lug Nuts .............................. .580
Maintenance Free Battery ....................624
Maintenance Procedures ....................617
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .666
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .329, 615
Manual, Service ......................... .679
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .250
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............216
Memory Seat ........................ .134, 216
Methanol .............................. .537
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .347
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Rear Camera........................... .248
Rear Cross Path ......................... .142
Rear Heater ............................ .445
Rear ParkSense System .....................240
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .131
Rear Window Features .....................290
Reclining Front Seats ...................... .192
Recorder, Event Data .......................92
Recreational Towing ...................... .562
Reformulated Gasoline .....................536
Refrigerant ............................. .626
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................57
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................20
FCC General Information ..................30
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........17
Programming Additional Transmitters .........17
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........437
Remote Starting System ......................30
Removable Floor Console ...................288 Replacement Bulbs
....................... .655
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .617
Replacement Tires ........................ .523
Reporting Safety Defects ....................678
Restraint, Head .......................... .193
Restraints, Child ...........................93
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................605
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ...................291
Rotation, Tires .......................... .526
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................120
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................122
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................678
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................119
Safety Information, Tire .....................501
Safety Tips ..............................119
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................381
Schedule, Maintenance .....................666
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