2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger Owner Manual - Page 617

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by animals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately. Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the engine OFF and cold, the level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle. When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS12106 should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points To Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vaporized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for If an examination of your engine compartment shows no engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing cool- evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be ant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant • Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle. bottle need only be checked once a month. 7