2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN maintenance

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Service Manuals
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starting, operating, emergency and maintenance proce-
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510 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes........................ .359
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............473
Adding Fuel ............................. .404
Adding Washer Fluid ........................471
Additives, Fuel ............................401
Adjust Forward ...............................142
Rearward ............................. .142
AirBag ..................................60 Air Bag Operation .........................62
Air Bag Warning Light .....................59
Driver Knee Air Bag .......................63
Enhanced Accident Response ..............69, 454
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................455
If A Deployment Occurs ....................68
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................63
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............69
Side Air Bags ............................64
Transporting Pets .........................91
Air Bag Light ........................59, 93, 242
Air Bag Maintenance .........................69
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......466
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................468
Air Conditioning .......................... .323
Air Conditioning Controls ....................323 Air Conditioning Filter
...................337, 469
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...............336
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ...............327, 334
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............468, 469
Air Conditioning System ...............323, 329, 468
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ...........323
Air Pressure, Tires ..........................380
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................13, 247
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................6
Antenna, Satellite Radio ..................... .293
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................473, 495
Disposal ...............................475
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................360
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................249
Appearance Car

e .......................... .479
Ashtray .................................214
Assistance Towing ..........................123
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .362
Auto Down Power Windows ...................31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ...................102
Automatic Door Locks .....................28, 29
Automatic Headlights .......................173
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........329
Automatic Transmission ...............344, 478, 479
Adding Fluid .......................... .479
512 INDEX

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
514 INDEX

Customer Assistance........................506
Daytime Running Lights .....................174
Dealer Service ............................ .462
Defroster, Windshield ........................94
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...................178
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................460
Dimmer Control .......................... .174
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ....................479
Oil (Engine) ............................463
Power Steering ..........................356
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................453
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................475
Door Ajar ............................... .248
Door Ajar Light ............................248
Door Locks Door Locks ..............................26
KeyFob................................26
Remote ................................26
Remote Keyless Entry ......................26
Door Opener, Garage ........................197 Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .................................354
Driving To Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .......264
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) .....300, 303
E-85 Fuel ............................... .402
Economy (Fuel) Mode .......................346
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .207
Electric Remote Mirrors ..................... .104
Electronic Brake Control System ................359
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................360
Traction Control System ....................364
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........182
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............364
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........246
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .......259
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ...................422
Jacking ............................433, 439
Jump

Starting .......................... .448
Overheating ............................422
Emission Control System Maintenance ............461
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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
516 INDEX

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

Radio Remote Controls..................... .321
Rear Air Conditioning ....................327, 334
Rear Camera ............................. .192
Rear Cross Path ............................110
Rear Heater ............................. .327
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .185
Rearview Mirrors ..........................102
Rear Window Features .......................224
Reclining Front Seats ........................147
Recreational Towing ........................ .418
Reformulated Gasoline .......................399
Refrigerant ...............................469
Reminder, Seat Belt ..........................43
Remote Keyless Entry ........................16
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............13
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........321
Remote Starting System .......................23
Removable Floor Console .....................222
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .491
Replacement Keys ...........................12
Replacement Parts ..........................462
Replacement Tires ..........................387
Reporting Safety Defects .....................509
Restraint, Head ............................147
Restraints, Child ............................71 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck
...................451
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ....................225
Rotation, Tires ............................ .389
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................93
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..................95
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................509
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..........................93
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .368
Safety Tips ................................92
Satellite Radio Antenna ..................... .293
Schedule, Maintenance .......................500
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......48
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ............55
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Management Feature .................54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .................46
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................44
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................48
Pregnant Women .........................54
Seat Belt Extender .........................53
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................54
Seat Belt Reminder ........................43
Seat Belt Maintenance .......................483
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................43
522 INDEX