2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger Owner Manual - Page 644

M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 642 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 8 your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under "Electronic Vehicle InforYour vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change mation Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required" in "Underindicator system. The oil change indicator system will standing Your Instrument Panel" for further information. remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change interscheduled maintenance. vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change whichever comes first. indicator message will illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or • Check engine oil level cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will influence when the "Oil Change Required" message is • Check windshield washer fluid level displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles • Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km). • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission as Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator needed message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than • Check function of all interior and exterior lights MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE