2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN fuel cap

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology) meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard
MS.90032.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements
of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to
your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Flex
Fuel (E-85) Engine 87 Octane, Up to 85% Ethanol.
496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Fluid And Filter Changes...................479
Fluid Change .......................... .479
Fluid Level Check ........................479
Fluid Type ..........................478, 498
Gear Ranges ............................348
Special Additives ........................ .478
Torque Converter ........................353
Auto Up Power Windows .....................31
Battery ...............................244, 468
Charging System Light ....................244
Jump Starting .......................... .448
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................21
Saving Feature (Protection) ..................177
Belts, Seat .................................93
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................470
B-Pillar Location .......................... .374
Brake Assist System ........................ .361
Brake Control System, Electronic ................359
Brake Fluid ...............................498
Brake System ..........................359, 476
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .359
Fluid Check ............................477
Parking ...............................357
Warning Light .......................... .243Brake/Transmission Interlock
..................346
Bulb Replacement ..........................492
Bulbs, Light ............................95, 491
Calibration, Compass ........................267
Camera, Rear ............................ .192
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .495
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .404
Power Steering ..........................356
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................475
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................93, 402
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ........................ .225
Car go

(Vehicle Loading) ..................... .219
Car Washes ...............................480
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............494
Certification Label ..........................406
Chains, Tire ............................. .388
Changing A Flat Tire ........................433
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .370
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .461
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................92
Checks, Safety .............................92
Child Restraint .............................71
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INDEX 513

Child RestraintsBooster Seats ............................75
Child Restraints ..........................71
Child Seat Installation ...................85, 87
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........84
Infants And Child Restraints .................73
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ..............81
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........77
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........74
Seating Positions ..........................76
Using The Top Tether Anchorage ..............90
Child Safety Locks ..........................36
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .399
Climate Control ............................323
Clock ............................... .276, 284
Coat Hook ...............................218
Coin Holder ............................. .219
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .343
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................322
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .384
Compass .................................267
Compass Calibration ........................267
Compass Variance ..........................268
Computer, Trip/Travel .......................265 Connector
UCI ..................................295
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ...........295
Conserving Fuel .......................... .264
Console .................................219
Console, Floor ............................ .219
Console, Overhead ........................ .193
Console, Removable ........................ .222
Contract, Service .......................... .508
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............475
Cooling System ............................472
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................473
Coolant Capacity ........................ .495
Coolant Level ........................472, 475
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................475
Drain, Flush,

And Refill ....................473
Inspection ............................. .475
Points To Remember ..................... .476
Pressure Cap ............................475
Radiator Cap .......................... .475
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......473, 495, 496
Corrosion Protection ........................479
Cruise Light ............................. .258
Cupholders ...........................211,484
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EngineAir Cleaner ............................ .466
Block Heater ............................344
Break-In Recommendations ..................92
Checking Oil Level .......................463
Compartment .......................... .459
Compartment Identification .................459
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................472, 496
Cooling ...............................472
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................93, 402
Flooded, Starting ........................ .343
Fuel Requirements ....................399, 495
Oil ............................463, 495, 496
Oil Filter ...............................465
Oil Selection ........................ .464, 495
Oil Synthetic ............................465
Overheating ............................422
Starting ...............................342
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .464
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................464
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........69, 454
Entry System, Illuminated .....................15
Ethanol ............................. .399, 402
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................93, 402
Exhaust System ........................ .93, 466Exterior Lights
..........................95, 491
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .466
Air Conditioning .....................337, 469
Engine Oil ..........................465, 496
Engine Oil Disposal .......................465
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................ .422
Turn Signal .......................95, 256, 493
Flash-To-Pass ............................ .177
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ..........................404
Engine Oil ............................ .403
Fuel Requir

ements ....................402, 403
Maintenance ............................404
Replacement Parts ........................404
Starting ...............................404
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .343
Floor Console ............................ .219
Fluid Capacities ............................495
Fluid Leaks ...............................96
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ....................479
Brake .................................477
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Cooling System..........................472
Power Steering ..........................356
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............496
Fog Lights ............................174, 493
Fog Light Service .......................... .493
Fold in Floor (Stow N Go) Seating..............151
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .451
Fuel ................................... .399
Adding ...............................404
Additives ............................. .401
Clean Air ............................. .399
Conserving ............................ .264
Economy Mode ..........................346
Ethanol ............................399, 402
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .404
Gasoline ...............................399
Light .................................251
Materials Added ........................ .401
Methanol ............................. .399
Octane Rating ........................399, 496
Requirements ........................399, 495
Saver Mode ............................264
Tank Capacity .......................... .495
Fuel, Flexible ............................. .402
Fueling ................................. .404Fuel Optimizer
............................264
Fuel Saver............................... .264
Fuses .................................. .485
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............197, 202
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ..............404, 406, 461
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .399
Gasoline (Fuel) ............................399
Conserving ............................ .264
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .399
Gear Ranges ............................. .348
Gear

Select Lever Override ....................452
General Information ........................ .136
Glass Cleaning ............................483
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................407, 409
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...............407, 409
GVWR ................................. .407
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .................................354
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .422
Headlights Bulb Replacement ........................492
Cleaning ...............................483
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INDEX 517

Lap/Shoulder Belts..........................44
Latches ..................................96
Hood .................................170
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .399
Leaks, Fluid ...............................96
Life Of Tires ............................. .387
Liftgate ..................................38
Light Bulbs ................................95
Lights ............................... .95, 172
AirBag ......................... .59, 93, 242
Automatic Headlights .....................173
Back-Up ...............................493
Battery Saver .......................... .177
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .366
Brake Warning ..........................243
Bulb Replacement .....................491, 492
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .494
Cruise ............................... .258
Daytime Running ........................174
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ..................174
Exterior ................................95
Fog ...............................174, 493
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................422
Headlights ............................ .492
Headlights On Reminder ...................174 High Beam/Low Beam Select
................176
Illuminated Entry .........................15
Interior ............................... .174
License ............................... .494
Lights On Reminder ..................... .174
Low Fuel ............................. .251
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........252
Park ............................. .256, 493
Passing ............................... .177
Reading ...............................194
Rear Servicing .......................... .493
Rear Tail Lamps ........................ .493
Seat Belt

Reminder .......................242
Security Alarm ..........................247
Service ............................ .491, 492
Side Marker ............................493
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .............254
Traction Control ........................ .366
Turn Signal .......................95, 256, 493
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .......256
Loading Vehicle .....................219, 406, 408
Capacities ............................. .408
Tires................................. .374
Load Leveling System .......................225
Locks ....................................26
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INDEX 519

Door..................................26
Lubrication, Body ..........................470
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ....................225
Lug Nuts ............................... .431
Maintenance Free Battery .....................468
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .463
Maintenance Schedule .......................500
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .252, 461
Manual, Service ............................510
Map/Reading Lights ........................194
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ................167
Memory Seat ..........................104, 167
Methanol ............................... .399
Mini-Trip Computer ........................ .265
Mirrors ................................. .102
Automatic Dimming ..................... .102
Electric Remote ..........................104
Exterior Folding ........................ .103
Heated ............................... .104
Memory ...............................167
Outside ...............................103
Rearview ............................. .102
Vanity ............................... .105Mode
Fuel Saver ............................ .264
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................391
MOPAR Parts ..........................462, 509
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .399
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................176
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................92
Occupant Restraints .........................41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................399
Oil, Engine ............................463, 496
Capacity ...............................495
Change Interval ........................ .464
Checking ............................. .463
Disposal ...............................465
Filter ............................. .465,496
Filter

Disposal .......................... .465
Identification Logo .......................464
Materials Added To .......................465
Pressure Warning Light ....................246
Recommendation .....................464, 495
Synthetic ............................. .465
Viscosity .......................... .464, 495
520 INDEX