2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN service indicator

WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you
have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a service
job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Engine Oil
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” 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.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only rec-
ommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the
requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American Pe-
troleum Institute (API). The manu-
facturer only recommends API Cer-
tified engine oils.
This symbol certifies 0W-20, 5W-20,
0W-30, 5W-30 and 10W-30 engine
oils.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.6L Engine
Mopar SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to FCA Material
Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil, Shell Helix or equiva-
lent is recommended for all operating temperatures. This
engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle
fuel economy.
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These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be
replaced.
Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further
information.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors
including, but not limited to:
•Driving style.
• Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures can
cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire
tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread
life, resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement.
• Distance driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or
higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced tread
life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle scheduled
maintenance is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
NOTE: Wheel Valve Stem must be replaced as well when
installing new tires due to wear and tear in existing tires.
Tire Tread
1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 371

Certification Label......................... .268
Chains, Tire ............................. .378
Change Oil Indicator ....................... .135
Changing A Flat Tire .................... .297, 357
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .359
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .154
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............234
Checks, Safety ............................ .234
Child Restraint ........................... .210
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .214
Child Seat Installation ................. .226, 228
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........224
Infant And Child Restraints .................212
Locating The LATCH Anchorages .............220
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......216
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........213
Seating Positions ........................ .215
Using The Top Tether Anchorage .............231
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .391
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .377
Climate Control ............................68
Automatic ..............................76
Manual ................................68 Coat Hook
...............................112
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .241
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................463
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .375
Compass ................................ .137
Calibration ............................ .138
Variance .............................. .138
Computer, Trip/Travel ................... .136, 144
Console ................................ .105
Floor ................................ .105
Console, Overhead ........................ .108
Contract, Service .......................... .468
Cooling

Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............353
Cooling System ........................... .350
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................352
Cooling Capacity ........................ .397
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................353
Drain, Flush, And Refill ................... .351
Inspection ............................. .350
Points To Remember ..................... .353
Pressure Cap ........................... .353
Radiator Cap .......................... .353
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......351, 397, 398
Corrosion Protection ....................... .381
Cruise Light ............................. .152
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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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INDEX 479

Lubrication, Body......................... .347
Luggage Carrier .......................... .122
Lug Nuts/Bolts ........................... .389
Maintenance Free Battery .................... .340
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .335
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .150, 154
Manual Service ............................... .470
Map/Reading Lights .........................64
Media Hub .............................. .406
Methanol ............................... .391
Mini-Trip Computer .................... .136, 144
Mirrors ............................... .56, 58
Automatic Dimming .......................56
Electric Remote ...........................59
Exterior Folding ..........................60
Heated ............................. .56, 60
Outside ............................. .56, 58
Rearview ............................ .56, 57
Vanity .................................60
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle .................................5
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................174
Mopar Parts ............................. .469MP3 Control
............................. .406
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................61
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................242
Occupant Restraints ........................ .179
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............390, 398
Oil Change Indicator Reset ................................ .135
Oil, Engine ........................... .342, 398
Capacity .............................. .397
Change Interval ........................ .342
Checking ............................. .340
Disposal .............................. .343
Filter ............................. .343, 398
Filter Disposal .......................... .343
Identification Logo ...................... .342
Materials

Added To ...................... .343
Pressure Warning Light ................... .147
Recommendation .................... .342, 397
Synthetic ............................. .343
Viscosity .......................... .342, 397
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .343
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .343
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .147
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .405
Storage................................. .104
Storage Bin .............................. .104
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .87, 381
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .381
Stow ‘n Go (Fold In Floor) Seats .................35
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .329
Sunglasses Storage ......................... .120
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag ..........198
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .167
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .343
Telescoping Steering Column ...................55
Tilt Steering Column .........................55
Time Delay Headlight ...............................61
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............363
Tire Markings ............................ .358
Tires......................... .237, 367, 374, 379
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .371
Air Pressure ........................... .367
Chains ............................... .378
Changing .......................... .297, 357
Compact Spare ......................... .375
General Information .................. .367, 374High Speed
............................ .369
Inflation Pressure ....................... .368
Jacking ........................ .297, 303, 357
Life Of Tires ........................... .371
Load Capacity ...................... .363, 364
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........150, 174
Quality Grading ........................ .379
Radial ............................... .369
Replacement ........................... .372
Rotation .............................. .379
Safety ............................ .357, 367
Sizes ................................ .359
Snow Tires ............................ .374
Spar

e Tires ..................... .301, 374, 376
Spinning .............................. .370
Trailer Towing .......................... .277
Tread Wear Indicators .................... .370
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .389
Tire Safety Information ...................... .357
Tire Service Kit ........................... .313
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................275
To Open Hood .............................92
Torque Converter Clutch .................... .253
Towing ................................. .270
24-Hour Towing Assistance .................444
484 INDEX