engine oil DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2019 Owner's Manual

FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 20 Gallons76 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certi-
fied). 6 Quarts
5.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/
Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent) meeting the
requirements of FCA Material Stan-
dard MS.90032. 13.4 Quarts
12.6 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. Add 2.9 Quarts (2.8 Liters) if equipped with a rear
heater.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 397

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, Or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology) meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard
MS.90032.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements
of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Pennzoil Gold
Semi-Synthetic. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use Mopar Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Flex
Fuel (E-85) Engine 87 Octane, Up to 85% Ethanol.
398 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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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INDEX 473

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
474 INDEX

Cupholders...........................113,385
Customer Assistance ....................... .466
Cybersecurity ............................ .403
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ...............66
Daytime Running Lights ................... .61, 62
Dealer Service ............................ .341
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .235
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................67
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................153
Dimmer Switch Headlight ........................... .61, 62
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................... .357
Oil (Engine) ........................... .340
Power Steering ......................... .254
Disabled Vehicle Towing .................... .330
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................353
Door Ajar ............................ .146, 147
Door Ajar Light ....................... .146, 147
Door Locks Automatic ..............................29
Doors ....................................27
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt .................... .32, 33Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .283
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) .........411
E-85 Fuel ............................... .394
Economy (Fuel) Mode ...................... .247
Electrical Power Outlets ......................115
Electric Brake Control System ..................159
Anti-Lock Brake System ................... .158
Traction Control System ................... .163
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................59
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........255
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............163
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........146
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................329
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................286
Jacking ........................ .297,
303, 357
Jump Starting .......................... .324
Emission Control System Maintenance ............154
Engine ................................. .339
Air Cleaner ............................ .344
Block Heater ........................... .242
Break-In Recommendations .................242
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INDEX 475

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

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
480 INDEX

Seats.............................. .32, 46, 48
Adjustment ....................... .32, 33, 46
Heated .................................48
Power .................................45
Rear Folding .............................32
Reclining ...............................34
Seatback Release ..........................33
Stow ‘n Go (Fold in Floor) ...................35
Tilting .............................. .32, 33
Security Alarm ........................... .148
Arm The System ..........................25
Disarm The System ........................25
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............398
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................24
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................23
Sentry Key Replacement ......................24
Service Assistance ......................... .466
Service Contract .......................... .468
Service Manuals .......................... .470
Settings Personal .............................. .139
Shift Lever Override ....................... .328
Shoulder Belts ............................ .182
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................56 Signals, Turn
.................... .61, 152, 237, 289
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................378
Snow Tires .............................. .374
Spare Tires .................... .301, 374, 375, 376
Spark Plugs ............................. .398
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ......................... .398
Oil.................................. .398
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .257
Cancel ............................... .258
Resume .............................. .258
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................255
Starting ................................ .241
Button .................................20
Cold Weather .......................... .241
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .242
Starting
And Operating ..................... .241
Starting Procedures ........................ .241
Steering Power ............................... .254
Tilt Column .............................55
Wheel, Heated ...........................55
Wheel, Tilt ..............................55
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................405
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INDEX 483

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

Disabled Vehicle........................ .330
Guide ................................ .274
Recreational ........................... .281
Weight ............................... .274
Towing Assistance ......................... .444
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................281
Traction ................................ .282
Traction Control .......................... .163
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................167
Trailer Towing ............................ .270
Cooling System Tips ..................... .280
Hitches ............................... .273
Minimum Requirements ................... .276
Tips ................................. .279
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................275
Wiring ............................... .278
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .274
Trailer Weight ............................ .274
Transfer Case Fluid ................................ .400
Transmission Automatic ......................... .245, 356
Fluid ............................. .356, 400
Maintenance ........................... .356
Transporting Pets ......................... .233Tread Wear Indicators
...................... .370
Turn Signals ....................... .61, 152, 289
Uconnect Advanced Phone Connectivity ...............446
Phone Call Features ...................... .440
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) ..................432
Uconnect Phone .......................... .442
Umbrella Holder ...........................110
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................379
Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........98
Universal Transmitter ........................98
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................186
USB................................... .406
V
anity Mirrors .............................60
Variance Compass ............................. .138
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............388
Vehicle Loading ....................... .268, 364
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................5
Vehicle Storage ......................... .87, 381
Viscosity, Engine Oil ....................... .342
Voice Command Commands ............................ .459
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INDEX 485