2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN fuel

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

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

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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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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INDEX 515

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

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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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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