2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN brake fluid

Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check
The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked
when performing underhood services, or immediately if
the “Brake System Warning Light” indicates system failure.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the
“FULL” mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
cause leaking in the system.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the requirements
described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc brakes,
fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear.
However, low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a
checkup may be needed.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer
to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications”
for further information.
WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid.
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical
Specifications” for further information. Using the
wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your
brake system and/or impair its performance. The
proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle is also
identified on the original factory installed hydraulic
master cylinder reservoir.
• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or mois-
ture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been
in a tightly closed container. Keep the master cylin-
der reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in
a open container absorbs moisture from the air
resulting in a lower boiling point. This may cause it
to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged brak-
ing, resulting in sudden brake failure. This could
result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing the
brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also damage
painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be taken to
avoid its contact with these surfaces.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid. Refer
to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications”
for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain the
transmission fluid at the correct level using the recom-
mended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used in any
transmission; only the approved lubricant should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in
“Technical Specifications” for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any
special additives in the transmission. Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its perfor-
mance may be impaired by supplemental additives. There-
fore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission.
The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes
for diagnosing fluid leaks. Avoid using transmission seal-
ers as they may adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ...................388
▫ Vehicle Identification Number .............388
 BRAKE SYSTEM ....................... .388
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . .389
▫ Torque Specifications ................... .389
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ...................390
▫ 3.6L Engine .......................... .390
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ..................391
▫ Materials Added To Fuel .................391
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ...............391
▫ Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles . . . .392
▫ CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ......392
▫ MMT In Gasoline ...................... .392
▫ Fuel System Cautions ................... .392▫
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ...............393
 FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) ........394
▫ E-85 General Information .................394
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ..................... .394
▫ Fuel Requirements .................... .394
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ..............395
▫ Starting ............................ .395
▫ Cruising Range ....................... .396
▫ Replacement Parts ..................... .396
▫ Maintenance ......................... .396
 FLUID CAPACITIES ..................... .397
 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................398
▫ Engine ............................. .398
▫ Chassis ............................ .400
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, Or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid meeting the
requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-9602. Failure to
use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or performance of
your transmission. We recommend Mopar ATF+4 Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3 meeting the require-
ments of FCA Material Standard MS.90039.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4,
Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid meeting the
requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-9602.
400 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

About Your Brakes........................ .388
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............352
Adding Fuel ............................. .267
Adding Washing Fluid ...................... .340
Additives, Fuel ........................... .391
Adjust Down .................................46
Forward ................................46
Rearward ...............................46
Up....................................46
AirBag ................................ .198
Air Bag Operation ....................... .200
Air Bag Warning Light .................... .197
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .201
Enhanced Accident Response .............207, 331
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................332
If Deployment Occurs .................... .206
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .201
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............208
Maintenance ........................... .208
Side Air Bags .......................... .201
Transporting Pets ....................... .233
Air Bag Light ...................... .145, 197, 235
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......344
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................344Air Conditioner Refrigerant
................344, 345
Air Conditioner System ..................... .344
Air Conditioning ............................85
Automatic Rear ...........................80
Rear ..................................72
Air Conditioning Filter ................... .88, 345
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................86
Air Filter ............................... .344
Air Pressure Tires................................. .368
Alarm Arm The System ..........................25
Disarm The System ........................25
Security Alarm ......................... .148
Alterations/Modifications Vehicle .................................5
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................351,
397
Disposal .............................. .353
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................158
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................... .148
Ashtray ................................ .120
Assistance Towing ......................... .444
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .160
Automatic Dimming Mirror ....................56
Automatic Door Locks ........................29
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Automatic Headlights........................62
Automatic Transmission ..................245, 357
Adding Fluid ....................... .357, 400
Fluid And Filter Change ...................357
Fluid Change .......................... .357
Fluid Level Check .................... .356, 357
Fluid Type ......................... .356, 400
Gear Ranges ........................... .248
Special Additives ........................ .356
Torque Converter ....................... .253
Axle Fluid .............................. .400
Axle Lubrication .......................... .400
Battery .............................. .146, 340
Charging System Light ................... .146
Jump Starting .......................... .324
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................18
Battery Saver Feature .........................64
Belts, Seat ............................... .235
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................347
B-Pillar Location .......................... .363
Brake Assist System ........................ .160
Brake Control System, Electronic ................159
Brake Fluid .............................. .400
Brake System ......................... .354, 388Anti-Lock (ABS)
........................ .388
Fluid Check ........................ .355, 400
Parking .............................. .243
Warning Light .......................... .145
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................246
Bulb Replacement ......................... .287
Bulbs, Light .......................... .237, 287
Calibration Compass ............................. .138
Camera, Rear ............................ .265
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .397
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................... .339
Power
Steering ......................... .254
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................353
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................234, 393
Cargo Vehicle Loading ..........................97
Cargo Area Cover ...........................97
Cargo Compartment .........................97
Luggage Carrier ........................ .122
Car Washes .............................. .382
Cellular Phone ........................ .432, 456
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............290
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Checking Oil Level...................... .340
Compartment .......................... .339
Compartment Identification .................339
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .398
Cooling .............................. .350
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. .234, 393
Fails To Start ........................... .242
Flooded, Starting ........................ .242
Oil ........................... .342, 397, 398
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .339
Oil Filter .............................. .343
Oil Selection ........................ .342, 397
Oil Synthetic ........................... .343
Overheating ........................... .327
Starting .............................. .241
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .342
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................342
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........207, 331
Ethanol ............................. .391, 394
Exhaust Gas Cautions ................... .234, 393
Exhaust System ....................... .234, 348
Exterior Lighting ............................61
Exterior Lights ...................... .61, 237, 287Filters
Air Cleaner ............................ .344
Air Conditioning ..................... .88, 345
Engine Oil ......................... .343, 398
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .343
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................ .286
Turn Signals .................. .61, 152, 237, 289
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .61, 62
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ......................... .396
Engine Oil ............................ .395
Fuel Requirements ....................... .394
Maintenance ........................... .396
Replacement

Parts ....................... .396
Starting .............................. .395
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .242
Floor Console ............................ .105
Fluid, Brake ............................. .400
Fluid Capacities ........................... .397
Fluid Leaks .............................. .237
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................... .357
Brake ................................ .355
Power Steering ......................... .254
476 INDEX

Leaks, Fluid............................. .237
Life Of Tires ............................. .371
Liftgate ..................................94
Closing ................................94
Opening ................................94
Light Bulbs .............................. .237
Lights .................................. .237
AirBag ........................ .145, 197, 235
Automatic Headlights ......................62
Back-Up .............................. .289
Battery Saver ............................64
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .165
Brake Warning ......................... .145
Bulb Replacement ....................... .287
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .290
Cruise ............................... .152
Daytime Running ...................... .61, 62
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................61, 62
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator ......147
Exterior .............................. .237
Fog ............................... .63, 289
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................286
Headlights .......................... .61, 288
Headlights On Reminder ....................63
High Beam ..............................62 High Beam/Low Beam Select
..............61, 62
Instrument Cluster ........................61
Interior ................................64
License ............................... .290
Lights On Reminder .................... .61, 63
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........150
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) .............66
Park ............................. .153, 289
Passing ............................. .61, 62
Reading ................................64
Rear Servicing .......................... .289
Rear Tail Lamps ........................ .289
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .147
Security Alarm ......................... .148
Service ............................... .287
Side

Marker ........................... .289
Traction Control ........................ .165
Turn Signals .................. .61, 152, 237, 289
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . .147, 152
Loading Vehicle ........................ .97, 268
Tires................................. .363
Load Leveling System ........................97
Locks Automatic Door ..........................29
Low Tire Pressure System .................... .174
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