2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN coolant

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
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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

Bulb Replacement........................ .657
Bulbs, Light ......................... .122, 655
Calibration, Compass ..................... .350
Camera, Rear ........................... .248
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .660
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .543
Power Steering ........................ .484
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................633
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............119,540
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ....................... .291
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................282
Car Washes ............................ .640
Cellular Phone .......................... .439
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............659
Certification Label ........................ .546
Chains, Tire ............................ .524Changing A Flat Tire
...................... .581
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .502
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .615
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............119
Checks, Safety ............................119
Child Restraint ............................93
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................98
Center Seat LATCH ..................... .107
Child Restraints .........................93
Child Seat Installation .................110,112
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......108
Infants And Child Restraints ................96
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint . . . .107
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .109
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ......101
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........97
Seating Positions ....................... .100
686 INDEX

Using The Top Tether Anchorage............115
Child Safety Locks .........................48
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .536
Climate Control ......................... .440
Clock ............................. .360, 369
Coat Hook ............................. .282
Coin Holder ............................ .283
Cold Weather Operation ....................466
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............439
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .519
Compass .............................. .349
Compass Calibration ...................... .350
Compass Variance ........................ .350
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .347
Connector UCI................................ .384
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........384
Conserving Fuel ......................... .346
Console ............................... .283Console, Floor
.......................... .283
Console, Overhead ....................... .250
Console, Removable ...................... .288
Contract, Service ......................... .677
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........633
Cooling System .......................... .629
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............631
Coolant Capacity ...................... .660
Coolant Level ..................... .630, 634
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................634
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................630
Inspection ........................... .634
Points To Remember .....................634
Pressure Cap ......................... .633
Radiator Cap ......................... .633
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......631, 660, 661
Corrosion Protection ...................... .640
Cr

uise Light ............................ .338
Cupholders ......................... .272, 64610
INDEX 687

Customer Assistance...................... .675
Data Recorder, Event .......................92
Daytime Running Lights ....................224
Dealer Service ........................... .617
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .121
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................230
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................614
Dimmer Control ......................... .225
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................639
Oil (Engine) .......................... .618
Power Steering ........................ .484
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................607
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................634
Door Ajar .............................. .325
Door Ajar Light ......................... .325Door Locks
Door Locks ............................34
KeyFob...............................34
Remote ...............................34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................34
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .254
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .482
Driving To Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .....346
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ........391, 398, 399
E-85 Fuel .............................. .540
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .471
Electrical Power Outlets .....................267
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................134
Electronic Brake Control System ...............488
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................489
688 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

Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink).............254
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ................131, 133
Overhead Console ........................ .250
Overhead Travel Information Center ............250
Overheating, Engine ...................... .567
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,679
Paint Care ............................. .640
Panic Alarm ..............................25
Parking Brake ........................... .485
ParkSense System, Rear .....................240
Personal Settings ......................... .352
Pets ...................................117
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........508
Power Brakes .............................. .488
Door Locks ............................36
Lift Gate ..............................52 Mirrors
............................. .134
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........267
Seats ............................... .184
Sliding Door ...........................44
Steering .......................... .483, 484
Sunroof ............................. .264
Windows ..............................38
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .663
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............70
Preparation For Jacking .....................589
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................71
Programmable Electronic Features .............352
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .515
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........633
Radio Operation ......................... .439
Radio Remote Controls .....................437
Rear Air Conditioning ...................445, 455
696 INDEX