engine DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2015 5.G Owners Manual

•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 .
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
•Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system
turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 663

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter.XXXXX
Replace cabin/air conditioningfilter.XXX X X X X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L en-gine). **X
Flush and replace the enginecoolant at 10 years or 150,000miles (240,000 km) whichevercomes first.
XX8
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 665

The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
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About Your Brakes........................482
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............626
Adding Fuel.............................540
Adding Washer Fluid......................623
Additives, Fuel...........................534
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................81
Air Bag Components.....................80
Air bag Operation.......................83
Air Bag Warning Light....................92
Enhanced Accident Response................91
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................95
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
If A Deployment Occurs...................90
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................84
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............94
Side Air Bags...........................85
Air bag Deployment........................80
Air bag Light.............................92
Air bag Maintenance........................94
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .615
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................619
Air Conditioning..........................433
Air Conditioning Controls...................433
Air Conditioning Filter.....................452
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............451
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.................438
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................619
Air Conditioning System....................433
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control..........433
Air Pressure, Tires.........................508
Alarm Light.............................319
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.....................374
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................625
Disposal..............................628
680 INDEX

Bulbs, Light.............................125
Calibration, Compass......................340
Camera, Rear............................249
Capacities, Fluid..........................656
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................540
Power Steering.........................479
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................628
Carbon Monoxide Warning..................121
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier........................294
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)....................285
Car Washes.............................635
Cellular Phone...........................432
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............655
Certification Label.........................542
Chains, Tire.............................520
Changing A Flat Tire.......................575
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................497
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .316
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............121
Checks, Safety...........................121
Child Restraint............................96
Child Restraints
Booster Seats..........................100
Center Seat LATCH......................109
Child Restraints.........................96
Child Seat Installation....................112
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt.......110
Infants And Child Restraints................98
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint . . . .109
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt.................................111
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children......103
Older Children And Child Restraints..........99
Seating Positions........................102
Using The Top Tether Anchorage............117
682 INDEX

Data Recorder, Event.......................95
Daytime Running Lights....................224
Dealer Service............................611
Defroster, Windshield......................123
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................230
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................608
Dimmer Control..........................225
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission..................634
Oil (Engine)...........................612
Power Steering.........................479
Disabled Vehicle Towing....................601
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................628
Door Locks
Door Locks............................34
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Remote...............................34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................34
Door Opener, Garage.......................256
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................476
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy......336
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™)......384
E-85 Fuel...............................536
Economy (Fuel) Mode......................465
Electrical Power Outlets.....................269
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................136
Electronic Brake Control System...............483
Brake Assist System.....................487
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........236
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............488
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......325
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher..................561
Jacking...............................575
684 INDEX

Jump Starting..........................594
Overheating...........................561
Emission Control System Maintenance..........609
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................615
Block Heater..........................462
Break-In Recommendations................120
Checking Oil Level......................612
Compartment..........................607
Compartment Identification................607
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................624
Cooling..............................624
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................121
Flooded, Starting.......................460
Fuel Requirements......................531
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..612
Oil Selection...........................613
Oil Synthetic..........................615
Overheating...........................561
Starting..............................459
Temperature Gauge......................322
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................614
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................614
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............91
Entry System, Illuminated....................20
Ethanol................................532
Event Data Recorder........................95
Exhaust Gas Caution.......................121
Exhaust System...........................121
Exterior Lights...........................125
Fabric Care..............................638
Filler Location Fuel........................318
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................615
Air Conditioning.......................452
Engine Oil............................615
Engine Oil Disposal.....................61510
INDEX 685

Flashers
Hazard Warning........................561
Turn Signal...........................125
Flash-To-Pass............................229
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................539
Engine Oil............................538
Fuel Requirements......................536
Maintenance...........................539
Replacement Parts.......................539
Starting..............................539
Flooded Engine Starting....................460
Floor Console............................286
Fluid Capacities..........................656
Fluid Leaks.............................125
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission..................634
Brake................................631
Cooling System.........................624
Power Steering.........................479
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........657
Fog Lights..............................225
Fog Light Service.........................653
Fold in Floor (Stow(n Go) Seating.............198
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................598
Fuel...................................531
Adding..............................540
Additives.............................534
Clean Air.............................532
Conserving............................336
Economy Mode........................465
Ethanol..............................532
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................318
Filler Door (Gas Cap)....................318
Gasoline..............................531
Gauge...............................318
Light................................322
MaterialsAdded........................534
686 INDEX

Passing..............................229
Replacing.............................652
Time Delay............................223
Washers..............................223
Head Restraints..........................193
Heated Mirrors...........................137
Heater.................................433
Heater, Engine Block.......................462
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .228
Hill Start Assist...........................492
Hitches
Trailer Towing.........................548
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)............256
Hood Release............................220
Hook, Coat..............................285
Ignition.................................14
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Ignition Key Removal.......................14
Illuminated Entry..........................20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................15
Information Center, Vehicle..................325
Inside Rearview Mirror.....................133
Instrument Cluster........................309
Instrument Panel and Controls................308
Instrument Panel Cover.....................638
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............640
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)..............642
Interior Appearance Care....................638
Interior Lights...........................225
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).............230
Introduction..............................4
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio...............182
Jack Location............................576
Jack Operation...........................575
688 INDEX