2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN check engine

Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant
(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
recovery tank.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add
engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is over-
heated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an
overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up
in the cooling system. To prevent scalding or injury,
do not remove the pressure cap while the system is
hot or under pressure.
• Do not use a pressure cap other than the one speci-
fied for your vehicle. Personal injury or engine
damage may result.
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is a
regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with
your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by animals or
children, do not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant
in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the
ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency
assistance immediately. Clean up any ground spills imme-
diately.
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for
determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the
engine OFF and cold, the level of the engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the ranges
indicated on the bottle.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator/coolant pressure cap
unless checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point
or replacing coolant. Advise your service attendant of this.
As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory,
the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month.
When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to
maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets the
requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032 should
be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
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Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is normally
a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity
accumulating on the radiator and being vaporized when
the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine coolant (anti-
freeze) to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
• Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
• Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the
coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze)
needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion
bottle must also be protected against freezing.
• If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion pro-
tection of your engine which contains aluminum com-
ponents.
• Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY
the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in
unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) performance,
poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically. Refer
to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance
intervals.
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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 service
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 other than
your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster
Display” 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.
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.
500 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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

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
516 INDEX

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