warning light DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2015 5.G Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Main-
tenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or applicable
supplement on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e o i l c h a n g e
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).
Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h e
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 Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” in your Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Checkengineoillevel.
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel.
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.Rotatetiresatthefirstsign
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpower
steering and fill as needed.
•Checkfunctionofallinteriorandexteriorlights.
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ADDING FUEL
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle. If the gas
cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off,
the fuel tank is full.
Ti g h t e n t h e g a s c a p u n t i l y o u h e a r a “ c l i c k -
ing” sound. This is an indication that the
gas cap is properly tightened. If not properly
tightened, the MIL (Malfunction Indicator
Light) may come on.
NOTE:
The driver’s side sliding door cannot be
opened while the fuel door is open.
CAUTION!
•Damagetothefuelsystemoremissionscontrolsystemcouldresultfromusingan
improper gas cap. A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system and
may cause the MIL to turn on, due to fuel vapors escaping from the system.
•Toavoidfuelspillageandoverfilling,donot“topoff”thefueltankafterfilling.
WARNING!
•Neverhaveanysmokingmaterialslitinornearthevehiclewhenthegascapis
removed or the tank filled.
•Neveraddfuelwhentheengineisrunning.Thisisinviolationofmoststateand
federal fire regulations and/or local bylaws, and will cause the MIL to turn on.
•Afiremayresultifgasolineispumpedintoaportablecontainerthatisinsideofa
vehicle. You could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while
filling.
Fuel Filler
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
•WhatdoIdoifmyTPMSwarninglightisblinking?pg.98
•HowdoIchangeaflattire?pg.110
•HowdoIJump-Startmyvehicle?pg.122
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
•WhereismyFuseBlocklocated?pg.137
•WhattypeofoildoIuse?pg.130
•HowoftenshouldIchangemyengine’soil?pg.132
•Whatshouldmytirepressurebesetat?pg.141
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . .132
Adding Washer Fluid..........132
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag.......18
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . . .18
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Side Impacts.............18
Air bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine AirCleaner Filter)............132Air Conditioner Maintenance.....132Air Conditioning Refrigerant......132Air Conditioning System........132AlarmArm The System...........16Disarm The System.........16Vehicle Security Alarm.......16Alarm (Security Alarm)......16,101Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .130, 132Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Anti-Lock Warning Light.........97Appearance Care............132Assistance Towing............97Audio Jack...........59,62,67Audio Settings............59,61Audio Systems (Radio).........58Automatic Headlights..........42Automatic High Beams.........42
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..50Automatic TransmissionFluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks....85
Back-Up Camera............52Battery.................132Blind Spot Monitoring..........52Body Mechanism Lubrication.....132Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Brake System.............132Master Cylinder..........132Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . .99Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Calibration, Compass..........86
Capacities, Fluid............130
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)............132
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier...........94
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
CD (Compact Disc) Player.....59,62
Change Oil Indicator..........101
Changing A Flat Tire..........110
Charging System Light.........97Child Restraint..............21CleaningWheels...............132Windshield Wiper Blades.....132Clock Setting..........58,61,64Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light....97Brake Warning Light . . . . . . . . .99Charging System Light.......97Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . .97Front Fog Light Indicator . . . . .101High Beam Indicator.......101Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Oil Pressure Warning Light . . . . .97Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m(TPMS) Light............98Tu r n S i g n a l I n d i c a t o r.......101Vehicle Security Light.......101Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Compact Spare Tire..........142Compass Calibration...........86Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....132Coolant Capacity.........130Coolant Level...........132Disposal of Used Coolant.....132Drain, Flush, and Refill......132Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Points to Remember.......132Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . .132
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Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze).........130, 132
Corrosion Protection..........132
Cruise Control (Speed Control).....43
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Customer Assistance..........147
Defects, Reporting...........148
Dimmer Control.............42
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......42
Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . .97
Disarming, Security System.......16
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)....132
Driver Cockpit...............6
Economy (Fuel) Mode..........46
Electronics
Yo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n d S y s t e m..56,57
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . .101
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86, 87
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . .125Jacking . . . . . . . . . . .110, 116Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . .103To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129Air Cleaner.............132Break-In Recommendations....39Checking Oil Level.........132Compartment............128Coolant (Antifreeze)........130Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Fuel Requirements.........130Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130, 132Oil Filler Cap...........132Oil Selection . . . . . . . . .130, 132Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . .103Event Data Recorder..........126Exhaust System............132
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 0
Filters
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Engine Oil..........130, 132
Engine Oil Disposal........132
Flashers
Tu r n S i g n a l............101
Flash-To-Pass..............41Fluid Capacities............130Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 101Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating . . .31Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .125Frequently Asked Questions......150Front Heated Seats...........36FuelEconomy Mode...........46Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . .130Requirements...........130Ta n k C a p a c i t y...........130Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)...89General Maintenance.........132Glass Cleaning.............132GPS Navigation (Uconnect®gps)....72
HeadlightsAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Cleaning..............132Dimmer Switch...........42High Beam.............41Head Restraints.............26Heated Mirrors.........47,48,51Heated Seats..............36Heated Steering Wheel.........37High Beam Indicator..........101High Beam/Low Beam Select(Dimmer) Switch...........41HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener) . . .89Hood Release.............127
Instrument Panel Cover........132Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . .132Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . .138
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