2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN fuel additives

gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump,
therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether
the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal
and California reformulated gasoline.
Materials Added To Fuel
Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane
rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion and
stability additives are recommended. Using gasolines that
have these additives will help improve fuel economy,
reduce emissions, and maintain vehicle performance.Designated TOP TIER Detergent Gaso-
line contains a higher level of detergents
to further aide in minimizing engine
and fuel system deposits. When avail-
able, the usage of Top Tier Detergent
gasoline is recommended. Visit
www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline Retailers.
Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning agents should be
avoided. Many of these materials intended for gum and
varnish removal may contain active solvents or similar
ingredients. These can harm fuel system gasket and dia-
phragm materials.
Fuel System Cautions
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
performance:
• The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by Federal
law. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor-
mance and damage the emissions control system.
• An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or
malfunctioning and may require immediate service.
Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance.
• The use of fuel additives, which are now being sold
as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Most of
these products contain high concentrations of metha-
nol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems resulting from the use of such fuels or
additives is not the responsibility of the manufac-
turer and may void or not be covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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WARNING!(Continued)
materials lit or products that can cause spark in or near
the vehicle when removing the fuel filler tube cap (gas
cap) or filling the tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning
agent and never use it near an open flame.
Fuel Requirements
If your vehicle is E-85 compatible, it will operate on
unleaded gasoline with any octane rating, or solely E-85
fuel, or any mixture of these fuels.
For best results, avoid fueling patterns alternating be-
tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline.
When switching fuel types:
•Add 5 gallons (19 liters) or more when refueling.
• Drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at least
5 miles (8 km).
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard start-
ing and/or driveability problems during warm up. NOTE:
•
Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With
non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, hard starting and
rough idle following start up may be experienced even if
the above recommendations are followed, especially
when the ambient temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
• Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline addi-
tive, such as MOPAR Injector Cleanup or Techron may
be used.
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formulated
engine oils. These special requirements are included in
MOPAR engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting FCA
Material Standard MS-6395. It is recommended that engine
oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of
Material Standard MS-6395 be used. MS-6395 contains
additional requirements, developed during extensive fleet
testing, to provide additional protection to FCA US LLC
engines.
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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
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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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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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